Dr. Rohit Nayyar

Surgical Oncologist

Dr. Rohit Nayyar

Senior Director - Surgical Oncology

32+ years of experience

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Surgical Oncology)
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Rohit Nayyar

    Major Cancer Types Treated:
    • Head & Neck Cancer (Oral Cavity, Larynx, Pharynx, Nasopharynx, Thyroid, Parotid, Skull Base)
    • Breast Cancer (Including Oncoplastic & Reconstructive Surgery)
    • Thoracic Cancer (Lung, Mediastinal Tumours)
    • Esophageal Cancer
    • Gastrointestinal Cancer (Stomach, Colon, Rectum)
    • Gynecological Cancer
    • Genitourinary Cancer
    Sub-specialties:
    • Complex and Recurrent Head and Neck Cancers
    • Skull Base Surgery
    • Thyroid Cancer Surgery
    • Parotid Surgery
    • Organ Preservation Surgery
    Advanced Procedures Performed:
    • Robotic Surgery (TORS – Transoral Robotic Surgery for Head & Neck)
    • LASER Surgery for Head & Neck Cancer
    • Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery
    • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB)
    • Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
    • Complex Reconstructive Surgery post Cancer Ablation

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees:
    • MBBS, BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad(1988-1993)
    • MS (General Surgery), BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad1 (994-1997)
    • MCh (Surgical Oncology), The Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad (1998-2001)
    Fellowships & Special Training:
    • Head and Neck Cancer Surgery: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre (MSKCC), New York, USA
    • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy: Institute Gustave Roussy, Paris, France
    • Breast and Oncoplastic Surgery: Royal College of Surgeons of England, London, UK
    Certifications & Accreditations:
    • Medical Registration Verified
    • Member, Association of Gynecologic Oncologists of India (AGOI)
    • Member, Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
    • Member, Indian Medical Association (IMA)

    Professional Experience

    Current & Past Hospital Affiliations:
    • Senior Director – Surgical Oncology: Max Healthcare (Max Hospitals Saket & Gurgaon) (Dec 2018 – Present)
    • Director – Oncology & Unit Cancer Surgery: Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Faridabad (May 2015 – Dec 2018)
    • Sr. Consultant – Surgical Oncology: Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon
    • Sr. Consultant – Surgical Oncology: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi (Aug 2002 – Aug 2016)
    • Lecturer – Surgical Oncology: Gujarat Cancer Research Institute (GCRI), Ahmedabad
    Academic & Research Roles:
    • Former Lecturer at GCRI
    • Active contributor to development of National Cancer Treatment Guidelines (India)
    Key Achievements & Contributions:
    • Significant role in establishing and developing multiple leading cancer centers in Delhi NCR.
    • Extensive experience in managing complex, advanced, and recurrent Head & Neck Cancers.
    • Pioneering work in adopting advanced techniques like Robotic Surgery in Oncology.
    • Training from globally renowned cancer institutions (MSKCC, Gustave Roussy, RCS).

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