Dr. Kanika S

About Dr. Kanika S

Dr. Kanika S is a distinguished Specialist Cancer Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist based in Mohali, widely recognised as a leading Surgical Oncologist specialist in Mohali, India for breast oncology, oncoplastic breast cancer surgery, thoracic oncology, gastrointestinal oncology, peritoneal surface oncology, urological and gynaecological oncology, head & neck oncology, and musculoskeletal oncology.

15-17+ years of clinical experience in surgical oncology
MBBS from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
MS in General Surgery from Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
MCh in Surgical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Mumbai
Past Faculty Member at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (Surgical Oncologist)
Currently Associate Consultant at Max Superspecialty Hospital, Mohali
Specialist in oncoplastic breast cancer surgery and advanced reconstruction

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBS — All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India
MS in General Surgery — Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
MCh in Surgical Oncology — Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Mumbai, India

Fellowships & Special Training

MCh Specialist Training in Surgical Oncology — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (India's premier cancer centre)
Past Faculty Member — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (as a Surgical Oncologist)
Specialised training in Breast Oncology and Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
Specialised training in Thoracic Oncology
Specialised training in Gastrointestinal Oncology and Peritoneal Surface Oncology
Specialised training in Urological and Gynaecological Oncology
Specialised training in Head & Neck Oncology
Specialised training in Musculoskeletal Oncology
Specialised training in Conservative Breast Surgery and Advanced Oncoplastic Reconstruction

Certifications & Accreditations

Punjab Medical Council — Registered
National Medical Commission / Medical Council of India Registration
Board-Certified Specialist — General Surgery (MS, PGIMER Chandigarh)
Board-Certified Super-Specialist — Surgical Oncology (MCh, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai)
AIIMS New Delhi MBBS Alumni

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Breast Cancer
Thoracic Cancers (Lung, Mediastinal, Pleural)
Gastrointestinal Cancers (Oesophagus, Stomach, Colon, Rectum)
Hepato-Biliary & Pancreatic Cancers
Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
Urological / Uro-Oncology Cancers (Kidney, Bladder, Prostate)
Gynaecological Cancers (Ovarian, Cervical, Endometrial, Vulvar)
Head & Neck Cancers (Oral, Throat, Thyroid)
Thyroid Cancer
Musculoskeletal Cancers / Bone & Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Skin Cancers
Recurrent Cancers
Pre-Cancerous Lesions

Sub-specialties

Breast Oncology & Oncoplastic Breast Cancer Surgery: Specialist in breast-conserving surgery and advanced oncoplastic reconstruction — establishes her as a trusted surgical oncologist specialist in Mohali, India.
Thoracic Oncology: Specialist in lung and mediastinal cancer surgery.
Gastrointestinal & Peritoneal Surface Oncology: Specialist in GI cancers and peritoneal surface malignancies.
Urological & Gynaecological Oncology: Specialist in uro- and gynae-oncology — for international patients seeking best surgical oncology in India.
Head & Neck Oncology: Specialist in oral, throat, and thyroid cancers.
Musculoskeletal Oncology: Specialist in bone and soft tissue sarcoma surgery.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Oncoplastic Breast Cancer Surgery
Conservative / Breast-Conserving Surgery
Advanced Breast Reconstruction
Mastectomy (Modified Radical, Total, Skin-Sparing, Nipple-Sparing)
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Thoracic Onco-Surgery (Lung, Mediastinal)
Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery (Oesophagus, Stomach, Colon, Rectum)
Hepato-Biliary & Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC for Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
Urological Cancer Surgery (Kidney, Bladder, Prostate)
Gynaecological Cancer Surgery (Radical Hysterectomy, Debulking)
Head & Neck Cancer Surgery (Oral, Throat, Reconstruction)
Thyroid Cancer Surgery
Musculoskeletal Tumour Resection & Reconstruction
Multidisciplinary Tumour Board Coordination

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Kanika S can be consulted

Breast Cancer Ovarian Cancer

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Max Superspecialty Hospital, Mohali, Punjab, India — Associate Consultant, Surgical Oncology, Present

Past Affiliations

Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Mumbai — Faculty Member as Surgical Oncologist (Past)
Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai — MCh Surgical Oncology Trainee (Past)
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh — MS General Surgery Resident (Past)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi — MBBS (Past)

Academic & Research Roles

Associate Consultant — Surgical Oncology, Max Superspecialty Hospital, Mohali
Past Faculty Member — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
Active speaker — National surgical oncology conferences
Active in multidisciplinary tumour board coordination
Member — Indian Association of Surgical Oncology, Indian Society of Oncology

Key Achievements

15-17+ years of clinical experience as Specialist Cancer Surgeon
Triple elite training: MBBS AIIMS New Delhi, MS General Surgery PGIMER Chandigarh, MCh Surgical Oncology Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai
Past Faculty Member at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (India's premier cancer centre)
Currently Associate Consultant at Max Superspecialty Hospital, Mohali
Comprehensive specialist expertise across breast, thoracic, GI, peritoneal surface, uro, gynae, head & neck, and musculoskeletal oncology
Specialist in oncoplastic breast cancer surgery with advanced reconstruction
Active in multidisciplinary tumour board coordination
Active member of national oncology societies

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

Information not publicly available.

Professional Memberships

Indian Association of Surgical Oncology — Member
Indian Society of Oncology — Member
Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) — Member
Federation of Indian Breast Cancer Societies — Member
Punjab Medical Council — Registered
National Medical Commission / Medical Council of India — Registered

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Kanika S et al. Multiple peer-reviewed publications in surgical oncology — full bibliographic details available via institutional channels.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Oncoplastic breast cancer surgery
Breast-conserving surgery and advanced reconstruction
Thoracic oncology
Gastrointestinal oncology and peritoneal surface oncology
Urological and gynaecological oncology
Head & neck oncology
Musculoskeletal oncology
Multidisciplinary cancer management

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Surgical Oncology Consultation	₹1,200 – ₹2,000	$14 – $24
Oncoplastic Breast Cancer Surgery	₹2,50,000 – ₹6,00,000	$3,000 – $7,200
Mastectomy with Reconstruction	₹3,00,000 – ₹6,50,000	$3,600 – $7,800
Cytoreductive Surgery with HIPEC	₹5,00,000 – ₹14,00,000	$6,000 – $16,800
Head & Neck Cancer Surgery (with Reconstruction)	₹3,00,000 – ₹7,00,000	$3,600 – $8,400
Thoracic Onco-Surgery	₹3,00,000 – ₹7,50,000	$3,600 – $9,000

*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. Kanika S use in Surgical Oncologist treatment?

Dr. Kanika S uses advanced oncoplastic breast cancer surgery, modern conservative / breast-conserving surgery, comprehensive advanced breast reconstruction, integrated mastectomy (modified radical, total, skin-sparing, nipple-sparing), modern sentinel lymph node biopsy, comprehensive axillary lymph node dissection, integrated thoracic onco-surgery, modern gastrointestinal cancer surgery, comprehensive hepato-biliary and pancreatic cancer surgery, integrated cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC for peritoneal surface malignancies, modern urological cancer surgery, comprehensive gynaecological cancer surgery (radical hysterectomy, debulking), integrated head & neck cancer surgery with reconstruction, modern thyroid cancer surgery, comprehensive musculoskeletal tumour resection and reconstruction, and multidisciplinary tumour board coordination — a cutting-edge toolkit refined through AIIMS New Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, and Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai training that establishes her as a leading surgical oncologist specialist in Mohali, India.

2. What conditions does Dr. Kanika S specialize in treating?

Dr. Kanika S specialises in breast cancer, thoracic cancers (lung, mediastinal, pleural), gastrointestinal cancers (oesophagus, stomach, colon, rectum), hepato-biliary & pancreatic cancers, peritoneal surface malignancies, urological / uro-oncology cancers (kidney, bladder, prostate), gynaecological cancers (ovarian, cervical, endometrial, vulvar), head & neck cancers (oral, throat, thyroid), thyroid cancer, musculoskeletal cancers / bone & soft tissue sarcomas, skin cancers, recurrent cancers, and pre-cancerous lesions — comprehensive surgical care for international patients seeking best surgical oncology in India.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Kanika S?

Appointments with Dr. Kanika S 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. Kanika S?

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

Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert surgical oncologist specialist in Mohali, India, especially for complex breast cancer (oncoplastic candidate), thoracic cancer, peritoneal surface malignancy (HIPEC candidate), head & neck cancer with reconstruction, and musculoskeletal sarcoma cases.

About Dr. Kanika S