Dr. Shekhar Salkar

Dr Shekhar Salkar is one of the most senior surgical oncologists in Goa with over 32 years of clinical and surgical experience in managing a wide spectrum of cancers through advanced surgical interventions.

He currently serves as a Senior Consultant in Surgical Oncology at Manipal Hospital, Goa, where he provides comprehensive cancer surgical care backed by decades of hands-on oncological expertise.

If you are searching for the best cancer surgeon in Goa or a trusted surgical oncologist near Panaji, Dr Salkar brings over three decades of focused onco-surgical practice and a deep commitment to cancer awareness, tobacco control, and compassionate patient care that families across Goa trust.

He consults in English, Hindi, Konkani, and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Shekhar is widely regarded as one of the best surgical oncologists in Goa with over 25 years of dedicated experience in cancer surgery across multiple organ systems.

Surgical Oncology

• Cancer surgery across all major organ systems
• Head and neck cancer surgery
• Breast cancer surgery
• Gastrointestinal cancer surgery
• Gynaecological cancer surgery
• Thoracic cancer surgery
• Multidisciplinary tumour board participation

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations:

• Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology, Manipal Hospital, Goa

Past Affiliations:

• Senior Resident, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
• Consultant, Sushrusha Hospital, Dadar, Mumbai

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from University of Bombay, 1994
• MS in General Surgery from University of Bombay, 1996
• FICS in Oncology (Fellow of the International College of Surgeons)

Awards and Recognitions

• Shrushuta Award for outstanding contribution in tobacco control from the Governor of Maharashtra
• Felicitated by Goa Government as "Best Social Worker" on Goa Liberation Day by Hon'ble Speaker Dr Pramod Sawant
• Felicitated at International Sadguru Foundation, Dubai for promoting universal peace and harmony
• Felicitated by IMA Goa State at GIMACON 2019
• Felicitated by Chief Minister Shri Pramod Sawant for service in medicine and social service

Leadership Roles

• Ex-Chairman, Goa Medical Council
• President, GOKARMA Oncology Association
• General Secretary, National Organisation for Tobacco Eradication (India)
• Ex-President, Indian Medical Association, Goa State (2010)
• Ex-President, Association of Surgeons of India, Goa State
• Joint Secretary, Goa Cancer Society

Medical Registration

• Goa Medical Council (GMC 417)

Book an Appointment

Consult Dr Shekhar Salkar at Manipal Hospital, Goa. Book instantly via HexaHealth for priority appointments and expert care for cancer surgery, head and neck cancer, breast cancer, GI cancer, or any surgical oncology concern.