Dr. K. S. Gopinath

MBBS – JJM Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka, India
MS (General Surgery) – KEM Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai, India
FRCS – Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
FAMS – Fellow, National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India

Major Cancer Types Treated

Breast Cancer
Head & Neck Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Rectal Cancer
Gastrointestinal Cancers

Sub-specialties:

Surgical Oncology
Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
Head & Neck Cancer Surgery
Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery

Advanced Procedures Performed

Breast Conservation Surgery
Mastectomy, Neck Dissections
Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgeries
Multidisciplinary Tumor Board-Driven Treatments

Director & Senior Consultant, HCG Cancer Centre, Bengaluru (Current)
Senior Consultant, Bangalore Institute of Oncology
Faculty, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (Professorship in Surgical Oncology)
Founder and Contributor to numerous oncology societies and public health initiatives for cancer screening in Karnataka.

Padma Shri Award – Government of India, 2010
Dr. B. C. Roy Award – For contribution to medical sciences
Rajyotsava Award – Karnataka State Government, for excellence in healthcare
Lifetime Achievement Award – Indian Association of Surgical Oncology

Leadership Roles:

Past President, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
Past President, Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
Chair, Cancer Screening Initiatives, Karnataka Government Health Programs

Lead author in multiple peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals
Research on outcomes in breast conservation therapy vs mastectomy

For consultation fee, you can connect with the Cancer Rounds team.

Below mentioned table provides an estimated cost range for some cancer surgeries in India:

Surgical Procedure	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Breast Cancer Surgery	₹1,50,000 – ₹3,00,000	$2,000 – $4,000
Head & Neck Cancer Surgery	₹2,00,000 – ₹4,00,000	$2,700 – $5,400
Cervical Cancer Surgery	₹1,50,000 – ₹3,00,000	$2,000 – $4,000
Rectal Cancer Surgery	₹2,00,000 – ₹4,50,000	$2,700 – $6,000
Gastrointestinal Surgery	₹2,50,000 – ₹5,00,000	$3,400 – $6,800

Note: These costs are indicative and may vary.

International patients seeking consultation, treatment and second opinion from Dr. KS Gopinath can connect with Cancer Rounds team for the following:

Language Support
Visa & Travel Assistance
Pre-treatment Virtual Consultations

Testimonials highlight Dr. Gopinath’s reassuring communication style, attention to psychological support, and multidisciplinary approach.

“Dr. K S Gopinath is an exceptional surgeon who made my cancer surgery a success. His expertise and calm demeanor helped me through the entire process, and I felt supported at every step.” – K. Singh

“Great doctor. If you even see him, you will find you are already half cured. I don’t know anyone better than him.” – A. Kaur

“Dr. KS Gopinathi is the best Surgical Oncologist in India.” – S. Sen

Patient-Centered Care: Dr. Gopinath believes that personalized, informed, and empathetic care is vital to positive treatment outcomes. He emphasizes shared decision-making, ensuring patients are fully aware of all options available to them.

Technology & Innovation: Advocates for integrating minimally invasive techniques, early detection protocols, and tumor board strategies to optimize patient survival and quality of life.