Dr. Meghal Sanghavi

Medical Degrees

• MBBS — Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Karad
• DNB (General Surgery) — Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Rajawadi Hospital, Mumbai (National Board of Examinations)

Fellowships & Special Training

• 3-Year Senior Residency — Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
• Rotations under: Head & Neck Services (Dr. A.K. D'Cruz), Genitourinary & Gynaecology Services (Dr. H.B. Tongaonkar), Breast Services (Dr. R.A. Badwe), Thoracic Services (Dr. C.S. Pramesh), Plastic & Reconstructive Services (Dr. Prabha Yadav), Paediatric Surgery — Solid Tumours (Dr. Sajid Quereshi), Gastrointestinal Services (Dr. Shailesh Shrikhande)
• 2-Month Research Fellowship in Breast Cancer Services — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
• Clinical Assistant — General Surgery, Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai (under Dr. Vinod Chandiramani)

Certifications & Accreditations

• DNB (Diplomate National Board) — General Surgery, National Board of Examinations
• Active participation in conducting MBBS examinations
• Medical Advisor — Kasturi Foundation NGO, Sion

Major Conditions Treated

• Breast Cancer — Early-stage, locally advanced, and triple-negative breast cancer
• Gynaecological Cancers — Ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, and cervical cancer
• Colorectal Cancer — Colon and rectal malignancies including laparoscopic approaches
• Head & Neck Cancers — Oral, pharyngeal, thyroid, and laryngeal cancers
• Urological Cancers (Uro-Oncology) — Bladder, prostate, and renal cancers
• Gastrointestinal Cancers — Stomach, oesophageal, and hepatobiliary cancers
• Blood Cancer — Lymphomas and selected haematological surgical cases
• Ocular Oncology — Tumours of the eye and orbit
• Paediatric Solid Tumours — Neuroblastoma, Wilms' tumour, and other childhood cancers

Sub-Specialties

• Breast Oncology: Special interest in breast conservation surgery, sentinel node biopsy, and post-mastectomy reconstruction — trained at Tata Memorial's Breast Services under Dr. R.A. Badwe.
• Gynaecological Surgical Oncology: Expert in radical surgical management of ovarian, endometrial, and cervical cancers.
• Cancer Awareness & Early Detection: Actively organises mammography camps and community cancer awareness lectures promoting early detection.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

• Breast conservation surgery and mastectomy with reconstruction
• Sentinel node biopsy
• Radical gynaecological cancer surgery (ovarian, endometrial, cervical)
• Colorectal cancer surgery — laparoscopic and open approaches
• Head and neck tumour resection
• Thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer
• Paediatric solid tumour resection
• Liver and hepatobiliary cancer surgery

Current Affiliation

Senior Consultant — Surgical Oncology | Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central (Adams Wylie Memorial), Mumbai | Current

Consultant — Surgical Oncology | Lion Tarachand Bapa Hospital & Research Centre, Sion, Mumbai | Current

Consultant — Surgical Oncology | Shree Manav Seva Sangh, Sion, Mumbai | Current

Past Experience

• Clinical Assistant — General Surgery | Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai (under Dr. Vinod Chandiramani) | Training period
• Senior Resident — Surgical Oncology | Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai | 3-year programme
• S.L. Raheja Hospital, Mumbai | Past association

Academic & Research Roles

• Medical Advisor — Kasturi Foundation NGO, Sion, Mumbai
• Author — Case Report on Cystic Hygroma, Bombay Hospital Journal
• Faculty presenter — Seminars on Grave's Disease and Incisional Hernia
• Active participation in conducting ward examinations and MBBS examinations for residents

Key Achievements

• 3-year Senior Residency at Tata Memorial Hospital — training under India's leading oncosurgeons across all subspecialties
• Additional Research Fellowship in Breast Cancer Services — Tata Memorial Hospital
• Over 20 years of combined surgical and oncosurgery experience in Mumbai
• Active cancer awareness advocate — organises mammography camps and detection lectures

National & International Awards

• Information not publicly available.

Professional Memberships

• Medical Advisor — Kasturi Foundation NGO, Sion, Mumbai

Published Papers (Selected)

• Sanghavi MJ. "Cystic Hygroma." Case Report, Bombay Hospital Journal. (Year not publicly listed.)
• Additional publications in national oncology journals (specific citations not publicly listed at time of writing).

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

• Breast cancer awareness and early detection strategies
• Gynaecological malignancy outcomes in the Indian population
• Paediatric solid tumour surgical management

Case 01 — Complex Ovarian Cancer with Optimal Debulking: A patient presenting with advanced-stage ovarian carcinoma underwent primary debulking surgery with the goal of achieving optimal cytoreduction. The procedure combined peritoneal stripping with bowel resection and reconstruction, achieving no visible residual disease — the strongest predictor of long-term survival in ovarian cancer.

Case 02 — Breast Conservation in Locally Advanced Breast Cancer: A patient previously advised radical mastectomy at another centre underwent neo-adjuvant chemotherapy followed by breast conservation surgery with sentinel node biopsy under Dr. Sanghavi at Wockhardt Mumbai, achieving clear surgical margins with simultaneous preservation of the breast.

• Warmth & Accessibility: Patients consistently describe Dr. Sanghavi as approachable, patient, and willing to explain complex cancer diagnoses in simple language.
• Comprehensive Training: Patients value her breadth of oncosurgical training across breast, gynaecological, head & neck, GI, and paediatric cancers — all at Tata Memorial Hospital.
• Community Commitment: Recognised for her awareness campaigns and mammography camps that bring cancer detection services directly to the community.
• Student-Friendly: Praised for her engagement with medical students and residents — reflecting a collaborative and educational approach to oncosurgery.

Patient-Centred Care

Dr. Sanghavi's approach is shaped by her training at Tata Memorial Hospital — India's premier cancer centre — where multidisciplinary tumour board discussions and patient-centred treatment planning are foundational. She engages patients and families directly in surgical decision-making, explaining surgical options, expected outcomes, and recovery pathways clearly before proceeding. Her community awareness work reflects a deep belief that early detection and education are as important as surgical expertise in reducing cancer mortality.

Technology & Innovation

Dr. Sanghavi is trained in the full spectrum of breast oncoplastic procedures, sentinel node biopsy, gynaecological radical surgery, and paediatric solid tumour resection — all from dedicated subspecialty rotations at Tata Memorial Hospital. She integrates laparoscopic surgical approaches for colorectal cancer and applies internationally established protocols for all oncological procedures, ensuring that patients at Wockhardt Mumbai receive care aligned with global oncology standards.

* Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing and case complexity. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

Language Support

Dr. Sanghavi is fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi. Cancer Rounds provides professional medical interpretation in Arabic, French, Russian, and other languages on request.

Visa & Travel Assistance

Cancer Rounds provides medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Meghal Sanghavi at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai.

Virtual Consultations

Virtual pre-travel consultations can be arranged through Cancer Rounds for review of medical records, imaging, and biopsy reports before arrival in Mumbai for oncosurgical management.

1. Q: What advanced technologies does Dr. Meghal Sanghavi use in cancer surgery?

   A: Dr. Sanghavi employs laparoscopic surgical approaches for colorectal cancer, sentinel node biopsy for breast cancer staging, oncoplastic breast surgery techniques, and radical surgical protocols for gynaecological malignancies — all learned through her 3-year residency at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.

2. Q: What conditions does Dr. Meghal Sanghavi specialise in treating?

   A: Dr. Sanghavi specialises in breast cancer, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, cervical cancer, colorectal malignancies, head and neck cancers, urological cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, and paediatric solid tumours. She is a general surgical oncologist with subspecialty strength in breast and gynaecological oncology.

3. Q: How do I book an appointment with Dr. Meghal Sanghavi?

   A: Appointments can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.

4. Q: Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Meghal Sanghavi?

   A: Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Meghal Sanghavi, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination in Mumbai.

5. Q: What support is available for international patients?

   A: 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. Q: Does Dr. Meghal Sanghavi offer second opinions for oncology cases?

   A: Yes. Virtual second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients seeking a surgical oncology opinion before committing to a treatment plan.