Dr. Preeti Vijayakumaran

Dr Preeti Vijayakumaran is a highly accomplished Surgical Oncologist in Gurugram, with 13 years of clinical experience, currently serving as Consultant Surgical Oncologist at Artemis Hospital, Sector 51, with additional consulting roles at Profrea Smart Clinic, Sector 55 and Oncare Cancer Care Centre, Sector 41.

She has trained at three of India's most prestigious medical institutions, MBBS (Gold Medallist) from Madras Medical College, Chennai (2013), MS General Surgery from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (2017), MCh Surgical Oncology and Fellowship in Thoracic Oncosurgery from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2021),

She is recognised as an MBBS Gold Medallist and Best Outgoing Student, DrNB Surgical Oncology Gold Medallist (President's Gold Medal, AIR 1), First Prize Winner of the National Lung Cancer Quiz at NALCCON 2023, and a former Associate Professor of Surgical Oncology at Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai.

Patients looking for expert lung cancer and thoracic oncosurgery treatment in Gurugram can consult Dr Vijayakumaran. He is also trusted for breast cancer surgery and oncoplastic surgery.

Dr Vijayakumaran specialises in robotic and minimally invasive cancer surgeries, offering advanced surgical care with precision and faster recovery. His expertise includes oesophageal, gastric, colorectal, and hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) cancer surgeries.

He also provides specialised treatment for gynaecological cancers. With an evidence-based and patient-centred approach, he is dedicated to delivering precise and comprehensive surgical cancer care.

She consults in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam, ensuring comfortable and clear consultations for patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Lung Cancer Surgery and Thoracic Oncosurgery in Gurugram

A flagship area of practice, with dedicated Tata Memorial Fellowship in Thoracic Oncosurgery:

• Lung Cancer Surgery (lobectomy, pneumonectomy, segmentectomy)
• Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) for lung cancer
• Robotic Lung Cancer Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
• Mediastinal Tumour Surgery
• Chest Wall Tumour Surgery
• Pleural Disease and Mesothelioma surgery
• Surgery for lung metastases
• Multidisciplinary lung cancer planning (with medical and radiation oncology)

Breast Cancer Surgery and Oncoplastic Surgery

A signature sub-specialty for women, with focus on cosmetic and functional outcomes:

• Breast Conservation Surgery (Lumpectomy)
• Modified Radical Mastectomy (MRM)
• Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
• Breast Reconstruction consultation
• Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
• Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
• Surgery for Early-Stage Breast Cancer
• Surgery for Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
• Risk-reducing surgery in BRCA-positive women
• Multidisciplinary breast cancer care including chemotherapy and radiation coordination

Esophageal Cancer Surgery

• Esophagectomy for cancer of the food pipe
• Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy (MIE)
• Three-field and Two-field Esophagectomy
• Surgery for gastro-esophageal junction (GEJ) tumours
• Surgery for esophageal adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma

Gastric (Stomach) Cancer Surgery

• Total Gastrectomy
• Subtotal / Distal Gastrectomy
• D2 Lymphadenectomy
• Laparoscopic and Robotic Gastrectomy
• Surgery for early gastric cancer
• Surgery for advanced gastric cancer

Colorectal Cancer Surgery

• Surgery for Colon Cancer (right and left hemicolectomy)
• Surgery for Rectal Cancer
• Low Anterior Resection (LAR)
• Abdominoperineal Resection (APR)
• Total Mesorectal Excision (TME)
• Laparoscopic and Robotic Colorectal Surgery
• Sphincter-saving rectal cancer surgery

Hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) Cancer Surgery

• Liver Resection for primary liver cancer
• Surgery for liver metastases
• Whipple's Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) for pancreatic and periampullary cancers
• Distal Pancreatectomy
• Gallbladder Cancer Surgery
• Bile Duct (Cholangiocarcinoma) Surgery

Gynaecological Cancer Surgery

• Surgery for Ovarian Cancer
• Surgery for Cervical Cancer (radical hysterectomy)
• Surgery for Endometrial / Uterine Cancer
• Cytoreductive Surgery for advanced ovarian cancer
• Omentectomy
• Pelvic and Para-aortic Lymph Node Dissection
• Coordination with gynae-oncology and medical oncology

Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Surgery

• Soft Tissue Sarcoma Surgery
• Bone Tumour Surgery (with multidisciplinary support)
• Limb-salvage surgery consultation
• Multidisciplinary sarcoma planning

Head, Neck and Thyroid Cancer Surgery

• Thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer
• Head and Neck Tumour Surgery
• Multidisciplinary head and neck cancer care

Robotic and Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery

A core focus area, leveraging advanced robotic and laparoscopic platforms:

• Robotic Cancer Surgery
• Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery
• VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery)
• Minimally Invasive HPB Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery
• Faster recovery, smaller scars, and reduced post-operative pain

Cancer Screening and Preventive Oncology

• Breast Cancer Screening
• Lung Cancer Screening (LDCT counselling)
• Colorectal Cancer Screening counselling
• Genetic counselling and risk assessment
• Pre-operative cancer evaluation

Conditions Commonly Treated

• Lung Cancer (NSCLC, SCLC)
• Breast Cancer (early and locally advanced)
• Esophageal Cancer
• Gastric (Stomach) Cancer
• Colon and Rectal Cancer
• Liver, Pancreatic, Gallbladder, and Bile Duct Cancers
• Ovarian, Cervical, and Endometrial Cancer
• Soft Tissue Sarcoma and Bone Tumours
• Head and Neck Cancers
• Thyroid Cancer
• Mediastinal and Chest Wall Tumours
• Suspicious lumps and tumours requiring evaluation

Credentials and Trust Signals

• MBBS (Gold Medallist, Best Outgoing Student) from Madras Medical College, Chennai (2013)
• MS General Surgery from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (2017)
• MCh Surgical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (Homi Bhabha National Institute, 2021) – Institute Rank 2
• DrNB Surgical Oncology (President's Gold Medal, All India Rank 1) from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2021)
• Fellowship in Thoracic Oncosurgery from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
• Delhi Medical Council Registration No. 107866 (since 2023)
• Haryana Medical Council Registration No. HN27891 (since 2024)
• Member, European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO)
• Member, European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS)
• Member, Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
• Member, Indian Society for Study of Lung Cancer (ISSLC)

Awards and Academic Contributions

Dr P Vijayakumaran has built an exceptional academic and award-winning record:

• President's Gold Medal, DrNB Surgical Oncology (All India Rank 1, 2021)
• Gold Medallist and Best Outgoing Student, MBBS (2013)
• First Prize, National Lung Cancer Quiz, NALCCON 2023
• Institute Rank 2, MCh Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital (2021)
• Former Associate Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai (2021 to 2022)
• Research Fellowship in Thoracic Oncosurgery, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai (2022 to 2023)
• Visiting Fellow, Thoracic Oncosurgery, Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram (2022)
• Active participation in national and international surgical oncology seminars, with adoption of innovative robotic and minimally invasive technology

Current Hospital Affiliations and Past Experience

Dr Preeti Vijayakumaran currently consults at the following locations in Gurugram:

• Artemis Hospital, Sector 51, Gurugram – Consultant, Surgical Oncology. Consultation timings: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Consultation fee: ₹1,500.
• Profrea Smart Clinic, Sector 55, Gurugram – Consultant, Surgical Oncology. Consultation fee: ₹1,100.
• Oncare Cancer Care Centre, Sector 41, Gurugram – Consultant, Surgical Oncology

Before her current role at Artemis Hospital, Dr Vijayakumaran built her foundation across India's most respected cancer institutions:

• Consultant, Surgical Oncology at Manipal Hospitals, Dwarka, Delhi (May 2023 to July 2024)
• Research Fellow, Thoracic Oncosurgery at Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai (October 2022 to March 2023)
• Visiting Fellow, Thoracic Oncosurgery at Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram (August 2022 to October 2022)
• Associate Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology at Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai (August 2021 to July 2022)
• Surgical Oncologist at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2018 to 2023)
• Surgical Oncologist at Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Cancer Centre (MPMMCC), Varanasi
• MCh Surgical Oncology Trainee at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2018 to 2021)

About Artemis Hospital, Gurugram

Artemis Hospital, Sector 51, Gurugram, is a 525,000 sq. ft. multispecialty tertiary care hospital and the first JCI and NABH accredited super speciality hospital in Gurgaon. Established in 2007 by the promoters of the Apollo Tyres Group, the hospital houses one of North India's most advanced Cancer Centres, with dedicated Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology, and Radiation Oncology departments, robotic and laparoscopic OT platforms, integrated thoracic and breast cancer units, and complete multidisciplinary tumour boards, serving cancer patients across India and more than 100 countries.

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