Dr. Vimalathithan S

Dr Vimalathithan S is a highly distinguished surgical oncologist in Chennai with 21 years of experience in advanced cancer surgery, organ-conserving techniques, and minimally invasive oncology.

He currently serves as Clinical Lead and Senior Consultant in Surgical Oncology at Gleneagles Global Health City, Perumbakkam, Chennai, and also consults at Curi Hospital, Thoraipakkam, and Olir Super Speciality Hospital, Velachery.

If you are searching for the best surgical oncologist in Chennai or a trusted cancer surgeon in Perumbakkam, Dr Vimalathithan has performed over 5,000 successful cancer surgeries and is recognised for his expertise in robotic, laparoscopic, and organ-preserving oncological procedures.

He consults in English and Tamil.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Vimalathithan S specialises in comprehensive surgical oncology, offering advanced surgical management for a wide range of cancers.

Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Oncology

• Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery
• Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC
• Abdominal and Peritoneal Malignancies
• Minimal Access (Laparoscopic) Cancer Surgery

Head, Neck and Breast Oncology

• Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
• Breast Cancer Surgery
• Breast Conservation Surgery

Gynaecological, Urological and Thoracic Oncology

• Gynaecological Cancer Surgery
• Urological Cancer Surgery
• Thoracic Cancer Surgery

Advanced Surgical Techniques

• Robotic Cancer Surgery
• Laparoscopic Oncology Surgery
• Organ-Conserving Cancer Surgery

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations

• Clinical Lead and Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology, Gleneagles Global Health City, Perumbakkam, Chennai
• Consultant, Curi Hospital, Thoraipakkam
• Consultant, Olir Super Speciality Hospital, Velachery

Previous Affiliations

• Consultant, Apollo Cancer Centre, Teynampet, Chennai
• Consultant, SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai
• Assistant Professor, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur in 2005
• MS in General Surgery from Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Chennai in 2009
• MCh in Surgical Oncology from Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Cancer Research and Training Centre, Bangalore in 2014
• DNB in Surgical Oncology from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK

He also holds a Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS), Fellowship of the Association of Indian Surgeons (FAIS), and a Fellowship in Robotic Surgery (FICRS). He has additionally completed a Clinical Observership at Nebraska Cancer Center, Omaha, USA.

Awards and Achievements

• Performed over 5,000 successful cancer surgeries
• Recognised for excellence in robotic and minimally invasive oncological surgery
• Actively involved in public awareness programmes on cancer prevention and early detection

Professional Memberships

• Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
• Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (MRCS)
• Federation of Head and Neck Oncology of India (FHNO)
• Association of Gynecologic Oncologists of India
• Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)

Medical Registration

• Tamil Nadu Medical Council (Registration No. 76520)

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