Dr. Aaron Fernandes

Dr Aaron Marian Fernandes is a focused surgical oncologist in Hebbal, Bangalore, with over 17 years of experience in complex cancer surgery, peritoneal surface malignancies, and breast oncology.

Patients seeking the best surgical oncologist in Bangalore for structured peritoneal procedures, oncoplastic breast surgery, or minimally invasive cancer care will find Dr Fernandes to be a highly trained and academically active specialist.

He currently serves as Consultant in Surgical Oncology at Manipal Hospital Hebbal and Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, bringing expertise developed under senior oncologic mentors and through international certifications.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Aaron Marian Fernandes manages a broad range of oncological conditions including breast cancer, thyroid and parathyroid malignancies, colorectal cancers, peritoneal metastases, gynaecological cancers, head and neck cancers, and soft tissue sarcomas.

His practice places particular emphasis on fertility-preserving and risk-reducing oncological surgery, women-centred cancer care, and preventive oncology.

He actively applies Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols across surgical pathways, particularly in colorectal and peritoneal surface malignancy cases.

Breast Oncology

• Oncoplastic Breast Conservation Surgery
• Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) using ICG fluorescence and dual dye techniques
• Lymphatic Microsurgical Preventive Healing Approach (LYMPHA) after axillary lymph node dissection
• Modified Radical Mastectomy

Peritoneal Surface Malignancy

• Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS)
• Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
• Pressurised Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (PIPAC)

Thyroid and Endocrine Surgery

• Thyroid Cancer Surgery
• Parathyroid Surgery for malignant and complex endocrine conditions

Robotic and Minimally Invasive Oncologic Surgery

• Robotic Colorectal Cancer Surgery with ICG-guided line of transection
• Laparoscopic Oncologic Procedures
• Robotic Console Surgery on the Da Vinci X system

Other Oncologic Procedures

• Complex Head and Neck Cancer Surgery with Reconstruction
• Gynaecological Oncologic Surgery
• Soft Tissue Sarcoma Surgery
• Fertility-Preserving and Risk-Reducing Oncological Surgery

Professional Experience

Dr Fernandes completed his DrNB in Surgical Oncology from Manipal Hospital, Bangalore between September 2019 and August 2022, under the mentorship of Dr. Somashekhar SP and Dr. Shabber S Zaveri, where he developed structured expertise in cytoreductive surgery, HIPEC, PIPAC, and advanced breast and colorectal oncologic techniques.

Prior to his super-speciality training, he served as Senior Resident at St. Martha's Hospital, Bangalore from August 2016 to April 2019.

Following his DrNB, Dr Fernandes served as Associate Consultant in Surgical Oncology at Aster CMI, Bengaluru from September 2022 to January 2025, and subsequently as Surgical Oncologist at Mahatma Gandhi Cancer Hospital and Shiv Cancer Center from February 2025 to October 2025.

Since November 2025, he has been practising as Consultant Surgical Oncologist at Manipal Hospitals, consulting at both the Hebbal and Yelahanka units.

He holds certifications in:

• PIPAC Training – International Society for the Study of Pleura and Peritoneum (ISSPP)
• HIPEC Management – Hannover
• ERAS Certification – ERAS Society, Lausanne
• Robotic Console Surgery – Da Vinci X system

Dr Aaron Fernandes actively contributes to multidisciplinary tumour boards and serves as a manuscript reviewer for the Indian Journal of Gynaecologic Oncology. His doctoral thesis analysed ERAS protocol implementation in colorectal cancer surgery across 153 patients at Manipal Hospital, Bangalore.

Awards and Achievements

• JUST TUMORS 2020 (Best Oral Paper and Poster): ERAS impact and chemo delay in ovarian cancer
• IASO 2020 (Best Oral Paper): Robotic rectal surgery
• IASO 2021 (Best Paper) and SSO 2022 (Poster): ICG in robotic colorectal surgery
• ABSICON 2022 (Best Paper): LYMPHA after axillary dissection
• ABSICON 2022 (Paper): Sentinel node biopsy (ICG vs dual dye)
• Tata Medical Centre 2023 (Best Poster): PIPAC vs chemotherapy (ovarian metastases)
• Tata Medical Centre 2023 (Best Poster): ERAS in CRS-HIPEC (Indian study)
• PSOGI 2023 (Oral Paper): CRS + HIPEC in advanced ovarian cancer

Publications

Dr Fernandes has published in peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Clinical Breast Cancer, International Journal of Gynaecological Cancer, Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, and Pleura and Peritoneum:

• "Safety and Feasibility of Implementation of ERAS in CRS and HIPEC." Journal of Clinical Oncology, June 2023
• "CRS with HIPEC as Primary Treatment for Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Carcinoma: Upfront or Interval – ISPSM Collaborative Study." Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, May 2023
• "Psychological Analysis of Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Modified Radical Mastectomy and Breast Conservation Surgery." Clinical Breast Cancer, June 2023
• "ERAS in CRS and HIPEC: National Survey of Peri-operative Practice by ISPMS." Pleura and Peritoneum, May 2023
• "First Clinical Study Reporting Adoption of ERAS in CRS HIPEC as per Published Guidelines." International Journal of Gynaecological Cancer, December 2022

Credentials and Education

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS – Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore, 2010
• MS (General Surgery) – Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore, 2016
• DrNB (Surgical Oncology) – Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, 2022

Medical Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council | Registration No. 91901 | Registered since 2011

Professional Memberships

• Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO) – Life Member
• Indian Medical Association (IMA) – Life Member
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) – Life Member
• Bangalore Surgical Society – Life Member
• Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSI) – Life Member
• Indian Society of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies (ISPMS) – Life Member
• Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO)
• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Languages

Dr Aaron Marian Fernandes consults in English, Kannada, and Hindi, ensuring clear communication while discussing surgical pathways and treatment planning with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Book an Appointment with Dr Aaron Marian Fernandes, Surgical Oncologist in Hebbal, Bangalore

Dr Aaron Marian Fernandes, Consultant in Surgical Oncology in Hebbal, Bangalore, is available for consultations at Manipal Hospital Hebbal and Manipal Hospital Yelahanka.

You can book an appointment with Dr Aaron Fernandes through HexaHealth for priority scheduling and assistance with consultation and treatment planning.