- Speciality: Surgical Oncologist
- Designation: Senior Consultant – Surgical Oncologist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi
- Education: MBBS, DNB in Surgical Oncology
- Experience: 20+ years
- Hospital: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi
About Dr. Ruquaya Ahmad Mir
Dr. Ruquaya Ahmad Mir is a Senior Surgical Oncologist with over 20 years of experience in cancer care, currently practicing at Apollo Hospitals, Delhi. She holds an MBBS and DNB in Surgical Oncology, with 15+ years of post-graduation experience. Her clinical journey includes significant roles in top oncology centres across Delhi, where she has routinely performed complex surgeries involving head and neck cancers, gastrointestinal malignancies, breast and gynecologic cancers, soft tissue sarcomas, and lung and esophageal cancers. She is also trained in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, staying abreast with the latest advancements in oncology. Dr. Mir is fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu, and Kashmiri, enabling her to connect deeply with patients from varied backgrounds.
Her special interests include breast cancer, gynecologic malignancies, and robotic-assisted surgical interventions. She has been honored with several international recognitions, including scholarships and travel grants to present research at prestigious conferences in Switzerland, Spain, New Zealand, and the UK. Her treatments include thyroid, rectal, and stomach cancer surgeries, among others. She is known for a patient-centric approach, integrating compassion with evidence-based medicine. Dr. Ruquaya Ahmad Mir remains a respected figure in India’s oncology community, committed to delivering excellence in surgical cancer care.
Work Experience
- Over 20 years of experience in Surgical Oncology.
- 15+ years of post-graduation experience performing complex oncological surgeries.
- Nine years of experience in managing oncology patients in leading corporate hospitals in Delhi.
- Routinely performs major cancer surgeries including:
- Head & Neck Cancers
- Lung and Esophageal Cancers
- Gastrointestinal Malignancies
- Breast and Gynecological Cancers
- Soft Tissue Sarcomas
- Skilled in implantation and maintenance of long-term vascular access devices.
- Currently associated with Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi.
- Trained in Robotic Surgery and minimally invasive techniques.
Specialty & Interests
- Breast Cancer
- Gynecologic Malignancies
- Head and Neck Cancers
- Lung and Esophageal Cancers
- Major Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Soft Tissue Sarcomas
- Integration of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery in cancer care
Memberships
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Education & Training
- MBBS
- DNB in Surgical Oncology
- Specialized training in Robotic Surgery
- Fellowships and international academic exposure from reputed global institutions
Honors & Awards
- Scholarship to attend and present at ECCLU 2009, Lugano, Switzerland
- Developing Nations Travel Grant – 13th World Congress on GI Cancer, 2011, Barcelona
- SIOP Scholarship – 43rd Congress of Pediatric Oncology, 2011, Auckland
- Best Abstract Award – UAE Cancer Congress, 2015
- International CML Foundation Fellowship – Imperial College London, 2015
- Travel Grant – 17th World Congress on GI Cancer, 2015, Barcelona
Treatments Offered
- Thyroid Cancer Treatment
- Rectum/Rectal Cancer Treatment
- Stomach Cancer Surgery
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Colon Cancer Management
- Liver, Gallbladder & Pancreatic Tumor Treatment
- Gynecological Cancer Surgery
- Head, Neck & Esophageal Cancer Procedures
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma Excision
- Management of Oncologic Emergencies
