Dr. Jagannath Dixit

Dr Jagannath Dixit is a senior surgical oncologist in Hebbal, Bangalore, with over 34 years of experience in comprehensive cancer surgery, robotic oncology, and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Patients looking for the best surgical oncologist in Bangalore or a specialist for complex gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, or thoracic cancers will find Dr Dixit among the most accomplished oncologic surgeons in the city.

He currently serves as Head and Lead Consultant in Surgical Oncology and Programme Director for Robotics at Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore, bringing together decades of clinical leadership and internationally trained surgical precision.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Jagannath Dixit treats the full spectrum of surgical oncology conditions including cancers of the stomach, colon, rectum, oesophagus, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, lungs, kidneys, gynaecological organs, and head and neck region.

He specialises in peritoneal surface malignancies, gastrointestinal malignancies, and complex cases requiring multi-organ resection or reconstruction.

His practice is particularly sought after for robotic and laparoscopic approaches to cancer surgery, where minimising patient recovery time without compromising oncologic outcomes is the priority.

Robotic and Minimally Invasive Oncologic Surgery

• Robotic Gastrectomy for gastric cancer
• Robotic Esophagectomy
• Robotic Colorectal Resection including low anterior resection and abdominoperineal resection
• Robotic Liver Resection
• Robotic Pancreatic Resection
• Robotic Thoracic Oncologic Procedures
• Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Oncologic Surgery (upper and lower GI)

Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery

• Liver Resections
• Pancreatic Resections including Whipple procedure
• Complex Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Procedures

Peritoneal Surface Malignancy

• Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS)
• Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)

Other Oncologic Procedures

• Complex Colorectal Reconstructions
• Gynaecological Cancer Surgery
• Renal Cancer Surgery
• Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery
• Thoracic Cancer Surgery including lung and oesophageal malignancies

Professional Experience

He served as Chief of GI Oncology at HCG from 2011 to 2022 and continued as Senior Surgical Oncologist until 2023, with extensive experience in robotic and laparoscopic GI cancer surgeries, including more than 1,000 robotic and 300 laparoscopic procedures.

He was Senior Consultant at Aster DM Healthcare, Bengaluru from 2023 to 2025, and is currently Head and Lead Consultant in Surgical Oncology at Manipal Hospital Hebbal and Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, where he also leads the robotics programme.

His international surgical training includes structured fellowships and observerships at:

• Samsung Medical Centre, South Korea
• Asan Medical Center, South Korea
• National University Hospital, South Korea
• Shanghai Chest Hospital, China
• Centres in Japan

Between 2015 and 2020, Dr Dixit underwent international training that strengthened his expertise in robotic upper GI, thoracic, and colorectal oncology.

In 2016, he completed specialized training in Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC at the National Cancer Institute, Milan.

He also serves as a Guide and Examiner for DrNB Surgical Oncology, has mentored over 10 batches of trainees, and actively contributes to surgical education through live demonstrations, conference presentations, and publications in indexed journals.

Credentials and Education

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS – Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bengaluru, 1992
• MS (General Surgery) – Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, 1995
• MCh (Surgical Oncology) – Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore, 2000
• FIAGES – Fellow of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons
• FICS – Fellow of the International College of Surgeons
• FMAS – Fellow of Minimal Access Surgeons
• Robotic Surgery Training – China and multiple international centres in 2020

Medical Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council | Registration No. 33555 | Registered since 1992

Professional Memberships

• Clinical Robotic Society of India (CRSA) – Founder Member
• Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
• Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
• Indian Association of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgery (IAGES)
• International College of Surgeons (ICS)
• Indian Society for Disease of Esophagus and Stomach (ISDE)
• Indian Society of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies (ISPMS)
• Association of Colorectal Surgeons of India (ACRS)
• Esophageal and Gastric Disease Society of India (EGDSI)
• The Upper GI Surgeons Society (TUGS)

Languages

Dr. Jagannath Dixit consults in English, Kannada, and Hindi, enabling clear communication with patients across diverse backgrounds when discussing diagnoses, surgical options, and recovery pathways.

Book an Appointment with Dr. Jagannath Dixit, Surgical Oncologist in Hebbal, Bangalore

Dr. Jagannath Dixit, Head and Lead Consultant in Surgical Oncology in Hebbal, Bangalore, is available for consultation at Manipal Hospital Hebbal and Manipal Hospital Yelahanka. You can book an appointment with Dr. Jagannath Dixit through HexaHealth for priority scheduling and assistance with consultation and treatment planning.