- Speciality: Surgical Oncology
- Designation: Principal Director and Unit Head – Surgical Oncology, Max Hospital – Noida, Sector 128, Delhi NCR
- Education: MBBS, MS, DNB (Surgery), MCh (Surgical Oncology)
- Experience: 27+ years
- Hospital: Max Super Speciality Hospital Noida, Sector 128
About Dr. S M Shuaib Zaidi
Dr. S M Shuaib Zaidi is a highly accomplished surgical oncologist with over 27 years of expertise in cancer care. Currently, he serves as Principal Director and Unit Head of Surgical Oncology at Max Hospital – Noida, Sector 128. His medical journey began with an MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, in 1995. He then earned his MS in Surgery from Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, in 1999. Subsequently, he completed his DNB in Surgery from the National Board of Examination in 2002. An MCh in Surgical Oncology from Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai, was also obtained by him in 2005. Therefore, his training and academic credentials are truly impressive.
His clinical expertise covers a wide spectrum of oncological conditions. Oesophageal, lung, mediastinal, and thymic cancers are his key specialities. Furthermore, he performs hepato-pancreato-biliary and gastrointestinal surgeries with great precision. Breast conserving surgery, head and neck cancer surgery, and gynaecologic cancer surgery are also offered by him. Additionally, he is a pioneer in oesophageal, lung, and thymic cancer surgery. He was the first to perform robotic oesophageal and lung cancer surgery in Delhi. Fellowships in robotic surgery and advanced thoracic oncologic surgery have also been completed by him. Consequently, he is widely respected for his surgical excellence and pioneering contributions. Overall, Dr. Zaidi is a trusted name in surgical oncology.
Work Experience
● Principal Director and Unit Head – Surgical Oncology, Max Hospital – Noida, Sector 128 (Present)
● Senior Consultant – Surgical Oncology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi (Mar 2012 – Feb 2025)
● Consultant – Surgical Oncology, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, New Delhi (Oct 2006 – Mar 2012)
● Faculty and National Board Certified Teacher for DNB Surgical Oncology, RGCIRC and Indraprastha Apollo Hospital (Oct 2006 – Feb 2025)
● Registrar, Senior Resident and Assistant Professor – Surgical Oncology, Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai (Mar 2001 – May 2005)
● Over 27 years of comprehensive experience in surgical oncology
Specialty & Interests
● Oesophageal, Lung, Mediastinal and Thymic Cancer
● Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary and Gastrointestinal Surgery
● Breast Conserving Surgery
● Head and Neck Cancer
● Gynaecologic Cancer
● Robotic Surgery
● Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma
● VATS, HIPEC and HITHOC Procedures
Memberships
● Indian Association of Surgical Oncologists (IASO)
● Indian Society of Oncology (ISO)
● International Association for Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)
● Indian Society for Study of Lung Cancer (ISSLC)
Education & Training
● MBBS, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi (1995)
● MS (Surgery), Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi (1999)
● DNB (Surgery), National Board of Examination (2002)
● MCh (Surgical Oncology), Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai (2005)
● Fellowship – Advanced Thoracic Oncologic Surgery and VATS, Oita University Hospital, Japan (2006)
● Fellowship – Robotic Surgery, IRCAD, Strasbourg, France (2010)
Honors & Awards
● Pioneer in Oesophageal, Lung, Mediastinal and Thymic Cancer Surgery
● First to perform robotic oesophageal and lung cancer surgery in Delhi
● Best Research Paper Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology – Gastrointestinal (ASCO-GI) Conference (2019)
● Best Foreign Fellow, Oita University and Hospital, Japan (2006)
● Authored 9 publications in reputed national and international journals
