Dr. Dhiraj Khadakban

Dr Dhiraj Khadakban is a Consultant Surgical Oncologist in Karad with 22 years of clinical experience in advanced surgical cancer care, including laparoscopic and minimally invasive oncology.

His expertise includes head and neck cancer surgery, gastrointestinal oncology, thoracic oncology, and reconstructive cancer procedures.

He has performed 500 head and neck cancer surgeries, 100 laparoscopic GI cancer surgeries, 45 thoracic oncology procedures, over 1000 PICC line insertions, and 600 chemo port placements.

He currently serves as Consultant Surgical Oncologist at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Karad.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Dhiraj Khadakban specialises in comprehensive surgical oncology care, with strong expertise across head and neck, gastrointestinal, thoracic, and supportive cancer procedures.

Head and Neck Cancer Surgery

Advanced surgical care for head and neck cancers with a focus on functional and cosmetic post-surgical outcomes.

• Surgical management of head and neck cancers
• Local and free flap reconstruction

Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology Surgery

Comprehensive surgical management of gastrointestinal cancers using open and minimally invasive techniques.

• Surgical management of GI cancers
• Laparoscopic and minimally invasive cancer surgery
• Advanced abdominal oncology procedures

Thoracic Oncology Surgery

Specialised surgical care for lung, oesophageal, and complex thoracic cancers.

• Surgical management of lung cancers
• Oesophageal cancer surgery
• Complex thoracic oncological procedures

Supportive Cancer Procedures

Expert vascular access procedures to support safe and effective chemotherapy administration.

• PICC line insertion
• Chemo port placement
• Vascular access for chemotherapy

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation:

• Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Karad

Previous Affiliations:

• Consultant, Phoenix Cancer Clinic, Khadakpada
• Consultant, Shreedevi Hospital, Kalyan West
• Consultant, MPCT Hospital, Mumbai
• Senior Resident, Asian Institute of Oncology, Mumbai
• Clinical Assistant, Asian Institute of Oncology, Sion, Mumbai

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from DY Patil Institute, Nerul, Navi Mumbai (2004)
• MS in General Surgery from BJ Government Medical College and Sassoon General Hospitals, Pune (2009)
• DNB in Surgical Oncology from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi (2013)

Medical Registration

• Maharashtra Medical Council (Registration No. 93396, 2004)

Notable Clinical Milestones

• 500 head and neck cancer surgeries performed
• 100 laparoscopic GI cancer surgeries performed
• 45 thoracic oncology procedures performed
• 1000+ PICC line insertions
• 600+ chemo port placements
• Associated with Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) for global surgical outreach

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