Dr. Rajesh Mistry

Dr Rajesh Mistry is a distinguished surgical oncologist in Mumbai with a phenomenal 42 years of overall experience.

He holds an MS in General Surgery alongside elite international training in oesophageal surgery from Toranomon Hospital in Tokyo, Japan.

Dr Rajesh boasts an immense clinical volume, having executed over 1,000 oncological surgeries, including more than 700 thoracic cancer surgeries and over 500 oesophageal procedures.

He is renowned globally for pioneering the submandibular salivary gland transfer in India and extracting an unprecedented 7.5 kg thoracic tumour from a teenager.

Currently, he serves as the Senior Director of Oncology at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, offering patients state-of-the-art robotic surgeries for lung, foregut, and head and neck cancers with fluent support in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati.

Area of Expertise

Dr Rajesh brings profound knowledge to the medical management of severe lung cancers, complex oesophageal malignancies, and critical head and neck tumours.

His unparalleled proficiency in surgical oncology ensures absolute tumour clearance, rapid physiological recovery, and optimal functional preservation for his patients.

Thoracic Surgical Oncology and Lung Cancers

For patients in Mumbai suffering from complex lung and chest cancers, Dr Rajesh performs targeted surgical evaluations to rapidly ensure complete respiratory recovery:

• Providing expert minimally invasive Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) and robotic surgeries to effectively remove primary and secondary lung cancers using lobectomy and pneumonectomy
• Delivering meticulous surgical interventions for severe thoracic conditions including mesothelioma, chest wall tumours, tracheal resections, and intricate airway stenting
• Ensuring immediate disease clearance by expertly managing cancers of the thymus and severe mediastinal masses using state-of-the-art robotic thymic surgeries

Oesophageal, Gastric, and Foregut Cancers

To safely manage severe digestive tract cancers for patients in Andheri West, Dr Rajesh offers the following targeted oncological interventions:

• Administering cutting-edge surgical therapies to effectively treat severe oesophageal cancer using thoraco-laparoscopic oesophagectomy and complex reconstructions
• Utilising advanced surgical protocols to deliver meticulous radical gastrectomies and laparoscopic jejunostomies for patients suffering from critical stomach cancers
• Ensuring excellent postoperative digestive function by precisely managing severe squamous cell and adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus

Head and Neck Oncology and Salivary Gland Transfer

Dr Rajesh provides the following specialised surgical procedures for patients in Mumbai facing critical head and neck cancers to overcome major functional and cosmetic challenges:

• Utilising expert surgical techniques to safely remove complex tumours affecting the thyroid, parotid, larynx, hypopharynx, mouth, tongue, and throat
• Delivering comprehensive radical and modified neck dissections to comprehensively eliminate severe lymph node metastases
• Leveraging pioneering techniques like the submandibular salivary gland transfer to protect and preserve natural salivary function for patients undergoing intense radiation therapy

Clinical Outcomes and Surgical Volume

Dr Rajesh Mistry maintains an extraordinary track record of clinical excellence, consistently delivering life-saving oncological surgeries at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (KDAH):

• Total Oncological Surgeries: Over 1,000 complex cancer surgeries executed.
• Thoracic Cancer Surgeries: Over 700 intricate thoracic procedures performed since 2009.
• Oesophageal Surgeries: Over 500 complex oesophageal procedures managed.
• Pulmonary Surgeries: Over 300 lung surgeries completed with absolute precision.
• Robotic Head and Neck Surgeries: Executed over 40 state-of-the-art robotic surgeries.
• Landmark Surgeries: Nationally recognised for extracting an unprecedented 7.5 kg cancerous thoracic tumour from a teenage patient.
• Patient Satisfaction: Maintains an exceptional 99% patient recommendation rate based on peerless clinical outcomes.

Education

Dr Rajesh Mistry completed his medical education and elite surgical oncology training from prestigious global and national medical boards:

• MBBS from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (1984)
• MS in General Surgery from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (1985)
• Surgical Oncology Training at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (1992)

Dr Rajesh Mistry is officially registered with the Maharashtra Medical Council (No. 49077, 1983).

Fellowships and Certifications

Dr Rajesh Mistry has been awarded prestigious clinical fellowships reflecting his absolute mastery in advanced cancer surgery:

• Fellowship in Oesophageal Surgery at Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan (under Prof H Akiyama)
• Advanced Training in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
• Advanced Training in Robotic Thoracic Surgery

Professional Memberships

Dr Rajesh Mistry holds esteemed leadership positions and memberships with a vast array of global medical organisations:

• International Society for Diseases of the Oesophagus (ISDE)
• International Society for Lung Cancer (ISLC)
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Indian Society of Surgical Oncologists (IASO)
• Indian Society of Oncology (ISO)
• Association of Head and Neck Surgeons

Awards and Achievements

Dr Rajesh Mistry is celebrated for his relentless dedication to clinical excellence and pioneering oncological surgical interventions:

• Widely recognised as the absolute pioneer of the innovative Submandibular Salivary Gland Transfer procedure in India.
• Led multiple high-impact clinical trials as a Principal Investigator focusing on advanced oesophageal and lung cancer therapies.
• Served as the esteemed Professor and Chief of the Thoracic Surgical Oncology Service at Tata Memorial Hospital for seven years.

Publications

Dr Rajesh Mistry has authored over 80 impactful clinical research papers, contributing significantly to the advancement of surgical oncology globally.

His top three most notable publications include:

• VATS Management of Bronchogenic Cyst: Our Experience, published in the International Journal of Current Advanced Research.
• Mutational Analysis of EGFR Mutations in Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2022).
• Perioperative Complications of Oesophagectomy Post Neo-Adjuvant Treatment Versus Primary Surgery, published in the Indian Journal of Cancer.

Professional Experience

Dr Rajesh Mistry currently brings his extensive cancer surgery expertise to the following leading institution, serving as the Senior Director of Oncology at:

• Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute (Andheri West)

Previously, he gained extensive medical leadership and advanced clinical experience serving as:

• Professor and Chief of Thoracic Surgical Oncology Service at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
• Professor and Surgeon of the Head and Neck Oncology Unit at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

Book an Appointment with Dr Rajesh Mistry, Surgical Oncologist in Mumbai

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