Dr. DG Vijay

Dr DG Vijay is a pioneer in breast cancer surgery in Ahmedabad with 31 years of experience in surgical oncology, breast conservation, oncoplastic surgery, and complex breast reconstruction.

Patients seeking an experienced breast cancer surgeon in Ahmedabad, specialist breast reconstruction surgery in Gujarat, or advanced oncoplastic surgery in Ahmedabad will find in Dr Vijay one of India's most internationally trained breast surgical oncologists.

He consults in English and Hindi, ensuring clear and empathetic communication for patients across Ahmedabad and Gujarat.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr DG Vijay delivers comprehensive surgical oncology care in Ahmedabad. His primary focus is breast cancer surgery and thoracic oncology, with an emphasis on breast conservation, oncoplastic techniques, and reconstruction.

Breast Conservation Surgery in Ahmedabad

• Breast Conservation Surgery (BCS) for early and selected locally advanced breast cancers
• Wide Local Excision with adequate oncological margins
• Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
• Axillary Lymph Node Dissection

Oncoplastic Breast Surgery in Ahmedabad

• Oncoplastic Surgery combining cancer removal with immediate breast reshaping
• Volume displacement and volume replacement oncoplastic techniques
• Skin-sparing Mastectomy for eligible patients
• Nipple-sparing Mastectomy for eligible patients
• Total Mastectomy and Modified Radical Mastectomy

Breast Reconstruction Surgery

Dr DG Vijay is fellowship-trained in breast reconstruction from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre and independently performs:

• Latissimus Dorsi (LD) Flap Reconstruction using the patient's own back muscle and tissue
• TRAM Flap Reconstruction using abdominal tissue
• Implant-based Breast Reconstruction using silicone or saline implants
• Immediate and delayed reconstruction based on individual clinical need

Chemoport and Supportive Oncology Procedures

• Chemoport Insertion for patients requiring chemotherapy
• Surgical management of Male Breast Cancer

Thoracic Cancer Surgery in Ahmedabad

• Lobectomy and thoracic resections for lung and thoracic malignancies
• Surgical management of Lung Cancer

Other Surgical Oncology Procedures

• Omentectomy and related oncological procedures
• Commando Surgery for applicable combined cancer presentations
• Surgical management of Ovarian Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Oesophageal Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Stomach Cancer, and Colon Cancer

Credentials and Trust Signals

Qualifications

• MBBS, B J Medical College, Ahmedabad
• MS General Surgery, Smt N H L Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad
• MCh Surgical Oncology, B J Medical College, Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad
• Fellowship in Breast Reconstruction Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA
• Training in Breast Oncology, Royal College of Surgeons, Winchester, England
• Training in Breast Reconstruction, European Institute of Oncology, Milan, Italy

Leadership and Institutional Roles

Dr DG Vijay holds several prestigious leadership positions in Indian oncology:

• President, Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSI)
• Founder-Director, HCG Aastha Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad
• Dean of Academics, DNB Programme, HCG Aastha Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad
• Member, Breastics Foundation Board of Directors
• Senior Consultant, Breast Cancer and Thoracic Cancer Services, HCG Aastha Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad
• Member, Aastha Oncology Associates, Ahmedabad

Dr Vijay is a member of the Association of Breast Surgeons of India, the Breastics Foundation, and the Aastha Oncology Associates.

Awards and Recognition

• Delivered the prestigious Dr Santok Singh Anand Endowment Lecture, Association of Surgeons of India (2021)
• Recognised speaker and panellist at state, national, and international oncology conferences
• Featured in "The Week" magazine for expertise in breast cancer surgery
• Organised the Gujarat Breast Meet and ABSICON 2023, two landmark national breast oncology conferences

Books Authored

Dr DG Vijay is a committed patient educator and has authored two books:

• Questions from Her to Her 2 (English and Gujarati), addressing frequently asked questions about breast cancer
• R I P: Breast Cancer, chronicling the real-life journeys of 11 women who triumphed over the disease

Clinical Highlights

• Successfully handled over 10,000 cases across surgical oncology and breast cancer surgery
• Pioneer in Breast Conservation Surgery, Oncoplastic Surgery, and complex Breast Reconstruction in Gujarat
• Active contributor to Indian-cohort research on chemotherapy prediction and recurrence risk assessment

Research and Publications

Dr Vijay is an active researcher focused on breast cancer prognostication and individualised treatment in Indian patient cohorts. His confirmed publications include:

• Real World Data on Breast Cancer Prognostication in India Using CanAssist Breast, Abstract P4-11-11, Breast Cancer Research Conference, June 2025
• Chemoport Insertion — Less Is More, Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, March 2021; 12(1):139–145
• The Usefulness of CanAssist Breast in the Assessment of Recurrence Risk in Patients of Ethnic Indian Origin, Breast, May 2021; 59:1–7
• Individualised Chemotherapy Benefit Prediction by EndoPredict in Patients With Early Breast Cancer in an Indian Cohort, JCO Global Oncology, September 2020; 6:1363–1369
• Male Breast Cancer: Current Trends — A Tertiary Care Centre Experience, Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, March 2020; 11(1):7–11

Hospital Affiliation in Ahmedabad

Dr DG Vijay currently practises as Senior Consultant, Breast Cancer and Thoracic Cancer Services at HCG Aastha Cancer Centre, Sola, Ahmedabad.

Book an Appointment with Dr DG Vijay, Breast Cancer Surgeon in Ahmedabad

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