Dr. Harish Dara

About Dr. Harish Dara

Dr. Harish Dara is a Senior Consultant Surgical Oncologist with over 10 years of clinical experience, specialising in head & neck, colorectal, gynaecological and pelvic onco-surgery, with deep expertise in HIPEC cytoreductive surgery, oncoplastic breast surgery and laparoscopic/robotic cancer surgery.

10+ years of clinical experience in surgical oncology with 2,500+ cancer surgeries performed
MBBS, MS in General Surgery, DNB in Surgical Oncology and FMAS (Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery)
Senior Consultant at a leading multidisciplinary cancer hospital in Visakhapatnam with prior tenure at multiple major Indian oncology centres
Specialised expertise in HIPEC cytoreductive surgery, composite resections, glossectomies, oncoplastic breast surgery, radical hysterectomy, oesophagectomy and gastrectomy
Multiple peer-reviewed publications and active trainer of fellow surgeons in advanced onco-surgical techniques

OPD Schedule Of Dr. Harish Dara

Consultation Fees Rs. N/A /-

HCG Cancer Centre, Visakhapatnam

MON 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

TUE 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

WED 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

THU 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

FRI 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

SAT 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBS — Indian medical college
MS (General Surgery) — Indian medical institution
DNB (Surgical Oncology) — National Board of Examinations, India

Fellowships & Special Training

FMAS (Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery)
Specialised training in HIPEC Cytoreductive Surgery
Specialised training in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
Specialised training in Laparoscopic & Robotic Cancer Surgery
Specialised training in Head & Neck Reconstruction

Certifications & Accreditations

Andhra Pradesh Medical Council Registration
Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO) — Member
Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI) — Member
Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) — Member
Indian Medical Association (IMA) — Member

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Head & Neck Cancers (Oral, Oropharyngeal, Laryngeal, Thyroid)
Tongue Cancer / Buccal Mucosa Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Gynaecological Cancers (Cervical, Endometrial, Ovarian, Vulvar)
Pelvic Tumours
Uro-Oncology Cancers (Prostate, Bladder, Kidney)
Oesophageal Cancer
Gastric Cancer
Breast Cancer
Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Skin Cancers

Sub-specialties

Head & Neck Onco-Surgery: Composite resections, glossectomies, buccal mucosa excisions with reconstruction — a leading Surgical Oncology specialist in Visakhapatnam, India for head and neck cancer surgery.
HIPEC Cytoreductive Surgery: Specialised treatment for peritoneal surface malignancies — trusted as the best Surgical Oncologist doctor in India for HIPEC.
Gynaecological & Pelvic Onco-Surgery: Radical hysterectomy, pelvic exenteration and gynae-oncology surgery.
Oncoplastic Breast Surgery: Breast conservation with reconstruction.
GI Onco-Surgery: Oesophagectomy, gastrectomy, colectomy and laparoscopic/robotic GI cancer surgery.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Composite Resections (Head & Neck)
Glossectomy with Reconstruction
Buccal Mucosa Excision with Reconstruction
Total Laryngectomy
Radical Neck Dissection
Thyroidectomy with Central Compartment Clearance
Oncoplastic Breast Surgery (Lumpectomy & Reconstruction)
Modified Radical Mastectomy
HIPEC Cytoreductive Surgery
Radical Hysterectomy (Open & Laparoscopic)
Pelvic Exenteration
Oesophagectomy (Open / Laparoscopic / Robotic)
Gastrectomy (Total & Subtotal)
Colectomy & APR for Colorectal Cancer
Laparoscopic & Robotic Cancer Surgery
Uro-Oncology Surgery

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Harish Dara can be consulted

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Senior Consultant Surgical Oncologist — HCG Cancer Centre, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India (Present)

Past Affiliations

Surgical Oncologist — Yashoda Superspeciality Hospital, Telangana, India
Surgical Oncologist — Sterling Cancer Hospital, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
Surgical Oncologist — Omega Cancer Centre, Hyderabad and Telangana, India

Academic & Research Roles

Trainer of fellow surgical oncologists in HIPEC cytoreductive surgery
Author of multiple peer-reviewed publications on surgical oncology
Active member of IASO and AMASI
Regular faculty at oncology CMEs and workshops

Key Achievements

2,500+ cancer surgeries performed
10+ years of clinical experience in surgical oncology
Specialised expertise in HIPEC cytoreductive surgery
Trained fellow surgeons in HIPEC technique
Multiple peer-reviewed publications in surgical oncology

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

Recognition for 2,500+ cancer surgeries at leading Indian oncology centres
Recognition as a HIPEC trainer for fellow surgeons

Professional Memberships

Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Multiple peer-reviewed publications on surgical oncology, HIPEC cytoreductive surgery and head & neck reconstruction
Multiple presentations at national and international surgical oncology conferences

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

HIPEC cytoreductive surgery outcomes
Oncoplastic breast surgery
Laparoscopic and robotic GI cancer surgery
Head and neck reconstruction

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Oncology Consultation	₹1,000 – ₹2,500	$12 – $30
Chemotherapy (per cycle, regimen-dependent)	₹20,000 – ₹1,50,000	$240 – $1,800
Targeted Therapy (per month, drug-dependent)	₹50,000 – ₹3,00,000	$600 – $3,600
Immunotherapy (per cycle)	₹80,000 – ₹2,50,000	$960 – $3,000
PET-CT Scan	₹18,000 – ₹40,000	$216 – $480
Tumour Marker / Molecular Profiling	₹5,000 – ₹50,000	$60 – $600
Port-a-Cath Insertion	₹25,000 – ₹60,000	$300 – $720

*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. Harish Dara use in Surgical Oncologist treatment?

Dr. Harish Dara uses cutting-edge surgical oncology techniques including composite resections, glossectomy with reconstruction, buccal mucosa excision with reconstruction, total laryngectomy, radical neck dissection, thyroidectomy with central compartment clearance, oncoplastic breast surgery, modified radical mastectomy, HIPEC cytoreductive surgery, radical hysterectomy (open and laparoscopic), pelvic exenteration, oesophagectomy (open, laparoscopic and robotic), total and subtotal gastrectomy, colectomy and APR for colorectal cancer, laparoscopic and robotic cancer surgery, and uro-oncology surgery. Virtual consultations and remote second opinions are available to international patients through Cancer Rounds.

2. What conditions does Dr. Harish Dara specialize in treating?

Dr. Harish Dara is a specialist Surgical Oncologist treating head and neck cancers (oral, oropharyngeal, laryngeal, thyroid), tongue cancer, buccal mucosa cancer, colorectal cancer, gynaecological cancers (cervical, endometrial, ovarian, vulvar), pelvic tumours, uro-oncology cancers (prostate, bladder, kidney), oesophageal cancer, gastric cancer, breast cancer, peritoneal surface malignancies, soft tissue sarcomas and skin cancers. International patients seek him as a leading Surgical Oncology specialist in Visakhapatnam, India for HIPEC cytoreductive surgery and complex head and neck reconstruction.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Harish Dara?

Appointments with Dr. Harish Dara 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. Harish Dara?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Harish Dara, 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. Harish Dara offer second opinions for Surgical Oncologist cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations with Dr. Harish Dara can be arranged through Cancer Rounds — especially valuable for international patients evaluating HIPEC cytoreductive surgery, complex head and neck reconstruction or robotic GI cancer surgery with a 2,500+ surgery-experienced Surgical Oncology specialist in Visakhapatnam, India.

About Dr. Harish Dara