Dr. Devendra Parikh

Dr Devendra Parikh is a highly acclaimed Senior Consultant in Gastrointestinal, Thoracic, and Robotic Surgical Oncology in Ahmedabad with 20 years of clinical experience.

He currently serves as a Senior Consultant Surgical Oncologist at HCG Aastha Cancer Centre in Sola and BAPS Yogiji Maharaj Hospital. He also served as a Visiting Consultant at the prestigious Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute.

He has extensive experience in the objective surgical management of severe esophageal malignancies, complex colorectal cancers, and advanced foregut tumors.

Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to elite cancer surgery, he underwent rigorous international training. He completed a highly prestigious Fellowship in Thoracic and Esophageal Surgical Oncology at the National Cancer Centre in Tokyo, Japan.

He further advanced his expertise with an Observership in Minimally Invasive Foregut Surgical Oncology at UPMC in Pittsburgh, USA, and received specialized certification as a Da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgeon in Sunnyvale, California, USA.

Throughout his distinguished career, he has successfully performed over 2,500 highly complex cancer surgeries.

He is a prominent academician and a recognized National Level Proctor (KOL) who actively trains other surgeons across India in advanced robotic esophagectomies and colectomies.

He is an active, elite member of the Clinical Robotic Surgery Association, the Japanese Society of Clinical Oncology, and the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology.

Whether performing a highly intricate robotic esophagectomy with a 3-field lymph node dissection or a massive resection for gastroesophageal junction cancer, his structured, evidence-based approach ensures maximal tumor eradication and optimal functional recovery for his patients.

He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati, creating a relaxed atmosphere where patients can comfortably share their concerns.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Devendra Parikh provides comprehensive, high-acuity surgical management for a wide spectrum of severe gastrointestinal and thoracic malignancies utilizing the Da Vinci Xi Robotic System.

Advanced Esophageal and Thoracic Oncology

He has extensive experience utilizing highly advanced minimally invasive protocols to aggressively resect massive chest and throat tumors:

• Robotic and Laparoscopic Esophagectomy for Severe Esophageal Cancers
• Radical 3-Field Lymph Node Dissection for Thoracic Malignancies
• Minimally Invasive Foregut Surgical Oncology
• Advanced Resection of Gastroesophageal (GE) Junction Tumors

Robotic Colorectal and GI Surgery

Dr D Parikh focuses on the objective, minimally invasive management of severe digestive tract cancers:

• da Vinci Xi Robotic Colectomy and Anterior Resection for Colon Tumors
• Laparoscopic Sphincter-Preserving Surgery for Rectal Cancer
• Radical Gastrectomy (Total and Subtotal) for Stomach Carcinomas
• Surgical Management of Advanced Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) Cancers

Head and Neck Oncological Resections

He provides evidence-based, customized surgical interventions for massive oral and maxillofacial tumors:

• Advanced Resection of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinomas
• Level IIB and Level V Lymph Node Dissections for Neck Metastasis
• Complex Head and Neck Cancer Reconstructive Surgery
• Surgical Management of Advanced Laryngeal and Pharyngeal Tumors

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS — MP Shah Medical College, Jamnagar (2006)
• MS in General Surgery — Government Medical College, Vadodara (2009)
• MCh in Surgical Oncology — The Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad (2013)
• Fellowship in Thoracic and Esophageal Surgical Oncology — National Cancer Centre, Tokyo, Japan (2017)
• Fellowship in Minimal Invasive Foregut Surgical Oncology — UPMC, Pittsburgh, USA (2018)
• Advanced Robotic Surgery Certification (Da Vinci Xi) — Sunnyvale, California, USA (2018)

Professional Memberships

• Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA)
• Japanese Society of Clinical Oncology (JSCO)
• Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
• Indian Society of Esophagus and Stomach (ISES)
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Gujarat Medical Council (Registration No. 36876)

Professional Experience

Dr Devendra Parikh currently practises at the following leading facilities:

• Senior Consultant, HCG Aastha Cancer Centre in Sola
• Senior Consultant, BAPS Yogiji Maharaj Hospital
• Former Visiting Consultant, Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute in Ahmedabad

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