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Dr Balaji Balasubramaniam

Surgical Oncologist

Dr Balaji Balasubramaniam

Consultant

15+ years of experience

DNB, FRCS, MBBS, MCh, MS
NMC Speciality Hospital, Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

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    Head and Neck Cancer Breast Cancer

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr Balaji Balasubramaniam

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Thyroid cancer and thyroid disorders
    • Breast cancer
    • Gastrointestinal cancer
    • Head and neck cancer
    • Soft-tissue tumours
    • Endocrine surgical conditions
    • Solid tumours requiring surgery

    Sub-specialties

    • Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery: trans-axillary endoscopic thyroidectomy with no neck scar – a trusted surgical oncologist in Abu Dhabi for scarless thyroid surgery.
    • Breast Oncology: breast cancer surgery with reconstruction.
    • GI Oncology: gastrointestinal cancer surgery.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Endoscopic (trans-axillary) thyroidectomy – no neck scar
    • Breast cancer surgery with reconstruction
    • Gastrointestinal cancer surgery
    • Head and neck cancer surgery
    • Surgery for soft-tissue and endocrine tumours

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS – Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, 1996
    • MS (General Surgery) – Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, 2000

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • FRCS – Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
    • Honorary diploma, European Board of Surgery; examiner, European Board of Surgery – Surgical Oncology division (since 2010)

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Licensed by the relevant UAE health authority
    • Member – European Board of Surgery (Surgical Oncology)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • NMC Specialty Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE – Consultant Surgical Oncologist – Present

    Past Affiliations

    • NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi – Surgical Oncology (associated)
    • Cancer surgery roles in India and the UAE (Past)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Examiner, European Board of Surgery – Surgical Oncology division (since 2010)
    • Author of papers on cancer surgery; thesis on gastrointestinal injury; laryngeal cancer research

    Key Achievements

    • FRCS (Edinburgh) and honorary diploma, European Board of Surgery
    • One of few surgeons in Abu Dhabi performing scarless endoscopic thyroidectomy
    • More than 15 years of experience in cancer surgery

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