Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli

Surgical Oncologist

Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli

Consultant

years of experience

MBBS, MCh, MS

Hospital: - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli

    **Major Conditions Treated**
  • Colorectal Cancer (Colon and Rectal)
  • Gastric (Stomach) Cancer
  • Oesophageal Cancer
  • Liver and Biliary Tract Cancer
  • Head and Neck Cancers (Oral, Larynx, Thyroid)
  • Breast Cancer
  • Gynaecological Cancers (Uterus, Cervix, Ovary)
  • Lung Cancer (Surgical Management)
  • Kidney Cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma)
  • Soft Tissue Sarcomas
  • **Sub-specialties**
  • Robotic Surgical Oncology: First qualified and trained Robotic Surgical Oncologist in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana — pioneer in da Vinci robotic cancer surgery for colorectal, gynaecological, and gastric cancers in India, sought by patients as the best Surgical Oncologist in Hyderabad for robotic cancer surgery.
  • Gynaecological Oncosurgery: Expert in robotic and laparoscopic radical hysterectomy, staging procedures, and organ-preserving oncological approaches for gynaecological cancers.
  • GI Oncosurgery: Extensive experience in complex gastric, oesophageal, colorectal, and hepatobiliary cancer surgeries, supported by training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, USA.
  • **Advanced Procedures & Treatments**
  • Robotic-Assisted Radical Hysterectomy and Staging
  • Robotic and Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery (TME)
  • Robotic Gastrectomy (Gastric Cancer)
  • Head and Neck Cancer Surgery (Laryngectomy, Neck Dissection)
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
  • Liver Resection and Hepatobiliary Surgery
  • Breast Cancer Surgery (Oncoplastic)
  • Thoracoscopic Lung Surgery
  • Organ Preservation Surgery
  • Qualifications & Credentials

    **Medical Degrees**
  • MBBS — JJM Medical College (Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College), Davangere, Karnataka (Kuvempu University) — 1999
  • MS (General Surgery) — Government Medical College, Surat, Gujarat (Gold Medalist and University Topper) — 2004
  • MCh (Surgical Oncology) — Gujarat Cancer Research Institute (GCRI), Ahmedabad (2nd All-India Rank) — 2007
  • **Fellowships & Special Training**
  • GI Surgery Fellowship — Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA — 2009
  • Fellowship — Memorial Long Beach Medical Centre, Los Angeles, USA — 2009
  • Advanced Liver Surgery Fellowship — New Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
  • Robotic Surgery Training — Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, USA — 2012
  • FIAGES — Fellow, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons
  • PDCR — Post-Doctoral Certificate in Research (Clinical Research Focus)
  • **Certifications & Accreditations**
  • Telangana State Medical Council — Registered Member
  • Karnataka Medical Council — Registered Member
  • Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO) — Member
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA) — Member
  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) — Member
  • Da Vinci Surgical System — Certified Robotic Surgeon
  • Professional Experience

    **Current Affiliation**
  • Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad, Telangana, India — Clinical Director, Surgical Oncology / Senior Consultant Robotic Surgical Oncologist, 2012–Present
  • **Past Affiliations**
  • Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India — Consultant Robotic Oncosurgeon, 2012–2022
  • Kamineni Hospitals, Hyderabad — Consultant Surgical Oncologist, 2007–2012
  • Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally — Associate Professor, Surgical Oncology, 2007–2012
  • Gujarat Cancer Research Institute (GCRI), Ahmedabad — MCh Resident, Surgical Oncology, 2004–2007
  • Government Medical College, Surat — Assistant/Associate Professor, General Surgery, 2007–2011
  • **Academic & Research Roles**
  • Professor in Surgical Oncology and DNB Teacher for Superspeciality, 2012–Present
  • Principal Investigator — 12+ international clinical oncology trials
  • Key Opinion Leader — Dr. Reddy's Laboratories; youngest investigator from India in the steering committee
  • Medical Monitor — Phase I–IV oncology projects, ClinSync Clinical Research Institute
  • Member — Ethics Committee, Yashoda Hospitals
  • CEO, Founder & Director — Grace Cancer Foundation (2012–Present)
  • Case Study Author: "Project Ashray: Planning a Time Constrained Project" — Harvard Business Publishing Education website
  • **Key Achievements**
  • 1,500+ robotic surgeries and 150+ radical hysterectomies performed
  • First qualified and trained Robotic Surgical Oncologist in Andhra Pradesh / Telangana
  • 44+ publications in peer-reviewed international oncology journals
  • Guinness World Record — Largest oral cancer screening and largest breast cancer screening events
  • Gold Medallist and University Topper — MS General Surgery, Government Medical College, Surat
  • 2nd All-India Rank — MCh Surgical Oncology, Gujarat Cancer Research Institute
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