Dr. Rajesh Mistry

Medical Degrees

• MBBS — Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai University, 1984
• MS — General Surgery — Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai, 1985
• Surgical Oncology Training — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, 1992

Fellowships & Special Training

• Fellowship — Oesophageal Surgery — Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan (under Prof. H. Akiyama)
• Advanced training — VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery)
• Advanced training — Robotic Thoracic Surgery

Certifications & Accreditations

• Indian Society of Surgical Oncologists — Member
• Indian Society of Oncology — Member
• International Society for Diseases of the Oesophagus — Member
• International Society for Lung Cancer — Member
• Maharashtra Medical Council Registration

Major Conditions Treated

• Thoracic Cancers (Lung, Oesophagus, Trachea, Thymus, Pleura)
• Head & Neck Cancers (Thyroid, Parotid, Larynx, Hypopharynx)
• Oesophageal Cancer (Squamous & Adenocarcinoma)
• Lung Cancer (Primary & Secondary)
• Mediastinal Tumours
• Stomach Cancer (Gastric Cancer)
• Gastric & Foregut Cancers
• Breast Cancer (selected cases)
• Neck Dissection & Lymph Node Metastases

Sub-specialties

• Thoracic Surgical Oncology: Foremost expert in thoracic oncology — one of India's most experienced oesophageal and lung cancer surgeons with 500+ oesophageal surgeries and 300+ pulmonary surgeries.
• Submandibular Salivary Gland Transfer: Pioneer of this innovative organ-preserving procedure in India — protecting salivary function in head & neck cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.
• Robotic & VATS Thoracic Surgery: Expert in minimally invasive thoracic oncology using VATS and robotic systems — reducing recovery time for international patients undergoing lung cancer surgery.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

• Thoraco-laparoscopic Oesophagectomy
• VATS Lobectomy & Pneumonectomy
• Robotic Pulmonary Surgery
• Sleeve Resection
• Total Laryngectomy
• Parotidectomy
• Thyroidectomy
• Neck Dissection (Radical & Modified)
• Submandibular Salivary Gland Transfer
• Tracheal Resection
• Oesophageal Reconstruction
• Laparoscopic Jejunostomy

Current Affiliation

• Director — Department of Oncology; Consultant Surgical Oncologist (Thoracic, Head & Neck) — Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai (2009–Present)

Past Affiliations

• Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai — Professor & Chief, Thoracic Surgical Oncology Service (2002–2009)
• Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai — Professor & Surgeon, Head & Neck Oncology Unit (1992–2002)
• KEM Hospital, Mumbai — General Surgical Residency (1985)

Academic & Research Roles

• Professor — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (1992–2009; mentored numerous surgical oncology trainees)
• Principal Investigator — Multiple clinical trials in oesophageal and lung cancer
• Faculty — National & international oncology surgical workshops; demonstrated live surgeries

Key Achievements

• Over 1,000 oncological surgeries performed
• 700+ thoracic cancer surgeries since 2009 at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
• 500+ oesophageal surgeries; 300+ pulmonary surgeries since 2009
• 40+ robotic surgeries for head & neck cancers
• 80+ peer-reviewed publications
• Pioneer — Submandibular salivary gland transfer technique in India
• Successfully removed a 7.5 kg cancerous tumour from a teenage patient — nationally reported landmark case
• 99% patient recommendation rate

National & International Awards

• Pioneer in Submandibular Salivary Gland Transfer — India (head & neck oncology innovation)
• Principal Investigator — Oesophageal & Lung Cancer Clinical Trials
• Successfully removed a 7.5 kg cancerous tumour from a teenage patient — nationally reported case

Professional Memberships

• Indian Society of Surgical Oncologists
• Indian Society of Oncology
• International Society for Diseases of the Oesophagus
• International Society for Lung Cancer
• Association of Head & Neck Surgeons

Published Papers (Selected)

• Kaler A, Mistry R, et al. 'Mini Review: Molecular Pathology of Personalized Medicine in Cancer Susceptibility Syndromes.' International Journal of Molecular and Immuno Oncology. 2023;8:1–8.
• Fatima S, Shaikh I, Mistry R, Kaler A. 'Long-term Efficacy of Osimertinib in De Novo Exon 19 Deletion with T790M.' International Journal of Molecular and Immuno Oncology. 2023;9:1–4.
• Kaler A, Mistry R, et al. 'Mutational Analysis of EGFR Mutations in Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma — An Indian Perspective of 212 Patients.' International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health. 2022;20:758.
• 80+ publications total — full bibliography available on request.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

• EGFR mutations in lung cancer in India
• Thoraco-laparoscopic oesophagectomy outcomes
• PET-CT in lung cancer staging
• Pulmonary metastasectomy indications

A patient with locally advanced oesophageal cancer deemed inoperable elsewhere underwent successful thoraco-laparoscopic oesophagectomy under Dr. Mistry's care at Kokilaben Hospital Mumbai, achieving complete R0 resection and disease-free survival at 5-year follow-up.

A young patient with a massive 7.5 kg thoracic mass — unprecedented in size — underwent successful surgical removal under Dr. Mistry in a landmark case that received national media attention and advanced the field of thoracic surgical oncology in India.

• Unmatched Expertise: Patients describe Dr. Mistry as the definitive authority in thoracic and head & neck oncology surgery in India — sought out when other surgeons have declined to operate.
• Compassionate Resilience: Families of patients with advanced cancer praise him for continuing to seek surgical solutions and never abandoning patients with complex or high-risk cases.
• Pioneering Innovation: Described by peers and patients as a surgeon who consistently advances surgical technique — his submandibular salivary gland transfer is now widely adopted.

Patient-Centred Care

Dr. Mistry takes an evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach to surgical oncology. He is known for holding frank, honest discussions about surgical risks, expected outcomes, and quality-of-life considerations — and for working relentlessly to find surgical solutions for patients who have been declined elsewhere. He participates actively in tumour board discussions at Kokilaben Hospital.

Technology & Innovation

Dr. Mistry employs VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery), robotic thoracic surgery, thoraco-laparoscopic oesophagectomy, and minimally invasive pulmonary resection. He is a principal investigator in clinical trials evaluating novel agents in oesophageal and lung cancers. His fellowship under Prof. H. Akiyama in Tokyo — one of the world's pioneers of oesophageal surgery — grounds his oesophagectomy technique in globally current standards.

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Language Support

English and Hindi are spoken; Cancer Rounds provides certified interpreters for all major international languages on request.

Visa & Travel Assistance

Cancer Rounds provides medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Rajesh Mistry.

Virtual Consultations

Pre-travel video consultations are available through Cancer Rounds, allowing patients to share medical records and discuss treatment plans with Dr. Rajesh Mistry before travelling to India.