Dr. Vishal Choksi

About Dr. Vishal Choksi

Dr. Vishal Choksi is the Founder and Director of Northwest Cancer Hospital, Ahmedabad, and Head & Neck Surgical Oncology Specialist at Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad, with over 26 years of experience — the only Head & Neck surgeon in India trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York.

26 years of surgical oncology experience; MBBS from Pramukhswami Medical College (1999); American Board of Surgery Diplomat (2006); MSKCC Fellowship (2006–2008)
Only Head & Neck surgeon in India trained at the world-famous Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (American Head & Neck Society Fellowship)
5,000+ cancer operations including oral, throat, thyroid, parathyroid, laryngeal, and skull base cancers
Training in Minimally Invasive Video-Assisted Thyroid Surgery (Pisa, Italy) and Transoral Laser Surgery (European Institute of Oncology, Italy)
International patient base across 12 countries; 96% patient recommendation rate

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBS — Pramukhswami Medical College, Sardar Patel University, 1993–1999
Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery — 2006

Fellowships & Special Training

Clinical Fellowship, Head & Neck Surgery & Oncology — Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), New York, USA, 2006–2008 (American Head & Neck Society Accredited)
Fellowship — American Head & Neck Society (AHNS), 2006
Training in Minimally Invasive Video-Assisted Thyroid Surgery (MIVATS) — University of Pisa, Italy, 2009
Training in Transoral Laser Surgery of the Larynx — European Institute of Oncology, Italy, 2009
Research Fellow — North Shore University Hospital, New York (Pre-fellowship)
Observer — Maimonides Medical Center, New York

Certifications & Accreditations

Member — American College of Surgeons (ACS)
Member — American Head & Neck Society (AHNS)
Gujarat Medical Council Registration

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Oral Cancer (Tongue, Floor of Mouth, Buccal Mucosa)
Throat Cancer (Oropharynx, Hypopharynx)
Thyroid Cancer
Parathyroid Tumours
Cancer of the Larynx (Voice Box)
Skull Base Malignant Tumours
Nasal Cavity & Paranasal Sinus Cancers
Salivary Gland Tumours (Parotid, Submandibular)

Sub-specialties

Head & Neck Cancer Surgery: The only H&N cancer surgeon in India trained at MSKCC New York — one of the world's foremost cancer centres — bringing global surgical standards to Ahmedabad, India.
Minimally Invasive Thyroid Surgery (MIVATS): Certified in Italy; offers scarless and endoscopic thyroid approaches for eligible patients.
Transoral Laser Surgery: Certified in Italy; minimally invasive treatment for voice box cancers preserving voice and swallowing function.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Radical Neck Dissection (Comprehensive & Selective)
Total / Hemi-Thyroidectomy (Open & MIVATS)
Parathyroidectomy
Total Laryngectomy & Laryngeal Conservation Surgery
Transoral Laser Surgery (CO₂ Laser)
Microvascular Free Flap Reconstruction
Skull Base Surgery for Malignant Tumours
Composite Resection for Advanced Oral Cancers

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Vishal Choksi can be consulted

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Northwest Cancer Hospital, Ahmedabad — Founder & Director, March 2022–Present
Apollo Hospitals (Gandhinagar/City Center), Ahmedabad — Head & Neck Surgical Oncology Specialist, Present

Past Affiliations

Apollo CBCC Cancer Center, Ahmedabad — Director, Head & Neck Cancer Surgery (April 2015 – March 2022)
Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad — Chief, Head & Neck Surgery (2011 – March 2015)
Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute, Ahmedabad — Junior Lecturer (Pre-USA)
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York — Clinical Fellow (2006–2008)
North Shore University Hospital, New York — Research Fellow
Maimonides Medical Center, New York — Observer
Mahavir Surgical Hospital & Cancer Care Centre, Ahmedabad — Past

Academic & Research Roles

Presentation at American Head & Neck Society International Meeting, San Francisco, 2008
Abstract Presentation — Gujarat Society of Head and Neck Oncology, 2007
Established the H&N Surgery Department at Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad

Key Achievements

5,000+ cancer operations over 26-year career
Only H&N cancer surgeon in India trained at MSKCC (American Head & Neck Society Fellowship)
International patient base spanning 12 countries
Established Gujarat's most comprehensive Head & Neck Cancer Surgery programme at Apollo Hospitals
96% patient recommendation rate (HexaHealth)

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

Fellow — American Head & Neck Society (AHNS) — 2006
Diplomat — American Board of Surgery — 2006
MSKCC Fellowship — internationally recognised as one of the most prestigious Head & Neck surgery training programmes globally

Professional Memberships

American College of Surgeons (ACS)
American Head & Neck Society (AHNS)

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

'CK2 Inhibitors abrogate Tobacco Smoke mediated activation of Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor in Human Pre-Malignant Epithelial Cells.' Presented at American H&N Society International Meeting, San Francisco, July 2008.
'Effects of Cigarette Smoke on the Human Oral Transcriptome.' Research paper, MSKCC period.
'Do Squamous Cell Carcinomas of the Buccal Mucosa involving the overlying skin require a Comprehensive Neck Dissection?' Research paper.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Minimally invasive approaches in head and neck oncology
Tobacco and cancer biology in the Indian context
Functional and quality-of-life outcomes after laryngeal conservation surgery

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Head & Neck Oncology Consultation	₹1,000 – ₹2,500	$12 – $30
Oral Cancer Surgery (Composite Resection)	₹1,50,000 – ₹4,50,000	$1,800 – $5,400
Thyroidectomy (Open / MIVATS)	₹80,000 – ₹2,00,000	$960 – $2,400
Total Laryngectomy	₹1,50,000 – ₹3,50,000	$1,800 – $4,200
Microvascular Free Flap Reconstruction	₹2,00,000 – ₹5,00,000	$2,400 – $6,000

*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What advanced technologies does Dr. Vishal Choksi use in head and neck cancer surgery?

Dr. Choksi uses Minimally Invasive Video-Assisted Thyroid Surgery (MIVATS), Transoral CO₂ Laser Surgery for laryngeal cancers, microvascular free flap reconstruction, and robotic-assisted surgical approaches where applicable. His MSKCC-accredited fellowship training ensures world-class oncological surgical standards.

2. What conditions does Dr. Vishal Choksi specialise in treating?

Dr. Choksi specialises in oral cancer, throat cancer, thyroid and parathyroid cancer, laryngeal (voice box) cancer, skull base malignancies, and salivary gland tumours. Patients from 12 countries worldwide seek his expertise as the only MSKCC-trained head and neck cancer surgeon in India, based in Ahmedabad.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Vishal Choksi?

Appointments with Dr. Vishal Choksi can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.

4. Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Vishal Choksi?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Vishal Choksi, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.

5. What support is available for international patients?

International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.

6. Does Dr. Vishal Choksi offer second opinions for head and neck cancer cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations for oral cancer, thyroid cancer, laryngeal cancer, and skull base tumours can be arranged via Cancer Rounds, connecting patients with one of India's most internationally trained head and neck surgical oncologists in Ahmedabad.

About Dr. Vishal Choksi