Dr. Prabhakaran U

Dr Prabhakaran U is a highly trained surgical oncologist in Chennai, currently practicing at Be Well Hospital, Anna Nagar and KG Hospital, Coimbatore.

With 14 years of clinical experience in oncological surgery, he specialises in thoracic, head and neck, breast, and gastrointestinal cancer surgery with advanced training in minimally invasive techniques.

Patients seeking an expert cancer surgeon in Chennai rely on Dr Prabhakaran for his internationally trained surgical skills and evidence-based oncological care.

He is registered with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council and communicates fluently in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Prabhakaran U provides comprehensive surgical oncology care across a wide spectrum of cancer types, combining open and advanced minimally invasive approaches.

Surgical Oncology

• Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
• Breast Cancer Surgery including breast conservation and reconstruction
• Thoracic Cancer Surgery including lung, oesophageal, and mediastinal tumours
• Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery
• Uniportal Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
• Minimally Invasive Oncological Surgery
• Robotic and Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery

His fellowship training in thoracic oncology from Tata Memorial Centre and his clinical fellowship in Uniportal VATS from Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, China, position him as a specialist in advanced thoracic cancer surgery.

Education and Qualifications

Dr Prabhakaran U holds outstanding academic credentials from premier institutions in India and abroad:

• MBBS from Madras Medical College, Chennai (2012)
• MS General Surgery from Madras Medical College, Chennai (2017)
• MCh Surgical Oncology from Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram (2021)
• Fellowship in Thoracic Oncology from Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai (2023)
• Clinical Fellowship in Uniportal VATS from Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, China

His international fellowship in Uniportal VATS from one of the world's leading thoracic surgical centres reflects a globally recognised standard of expertise in minimally invasive thoracic cancer surgery.

Professional Experience

Throughout his career, Dr Prabhakaran U has held clinical, academic, and senior positions across reputed institutions:

• Consultant Surgical Oncologist at Be Well Hospital, Anna Nagar
• Consultant Surgical Oncologist at KG Hospital, Coimbatore
• Senior Resident at Malabar Cancer Centre, Thalassery
• Senior Resident at Tagore Medical College
• Assistant Professor at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College

Current Hospital Affiliations in Chennai

• Be Well Hospital, Anna Nagar
• KG Hospital, Coimbatore

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