Dr. Shabber S Zaveri

• Language Support: Dr. Zaveri is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Gujarati. For other languages, Cancer Rounds can help coordinate professional interpreter services.
• Visa & Travel Assistance: Cancer Rounds offers dedicated support for international patients, assisting with medical visa procedures, travel planning, airport logistics, and arranging suitable accommodation near Manipal Hospital.
• Pre-treatment Virtual Consultations: To aid international patients in planning their treatment journey, Cancer Rounds can facilitate requests for virtual consultations or medical record reviews with Dr. Zaveri’s office prior to travel.

“Dr. Shabber Zaveri is truly one of the best oncologists in Bangalore. His expertise in robotic surgery was evident during my treatment at Manipal. He explained everything patiently and his confidence was very reassuring. The care I received was exceptional.” – A. Patel

“Undergoing HIPEC surgery was a major decision, but Dr. Zaveri’s gave us hope. His compassionate approach and the skill of his entire team were outstanding. We are deeply grateful.” – R. Kumar

“I opted for oncoplastic breast surgery with Dr. Zaveri. He is not only a brilliant surgeon but also very mindful of the patient’s well-being and cosmetic outcome. His pioneering work in breast cancer treatment speaks volumes. Highly recommend him.” – S. Iyer

• Chairman, HOD, and Consultant – Surgical Oncology & Robotic Surgery: Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore (Present)

• Established the Surgical Oncology department at Manipal Hospital Bangalore (2002).
• Pioneered Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) for Breast Cancer in Bangalore (2004).
• Introduced Radioisotope Occult Lesion Localization (ROLL) for Breast Cancer treatment in Bangalore (2005).
• Among the first in India to perform Minimally Invasive Radio-Guided Parathyroid surgeries (MIRP).
• Launched the HIPEC Program at Manipal Hospital Bangalore (2013).
• Extensive international fellowship training from world-renowned centres (MSKCC, Hackensack, Germany).
• Recipient of the honour to deliver the Professor Ramdoss Oration (2009).

• Patient-Centric Care: Known for accurate diagnoses and a strong focus on patient well-being and support throughout the treatment journey.
• Technology & Innovation: A pioneer in adopting and establishing advanced surgical technologies and techniques in Bangalore, including Robotic Surgery, Radioguided Surgery (ROLL, MIRP), SLNB, HIPEC, and PIPAC, ensuring patients have access to cutting-edge treatments.
• Multidisciplinary Expertise: Covers a wide spectrum of surgical oncology, enabling comprehensive care for various cancer types.
• Evidence-Based Practice: Integrates knowledge gained from extensive international fellowships and memberships in global oncology societies (ESSO, ESMO, ASCO) into his clinical practice.

Medical Degrees:

• MBBS (Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore)
• MS - General Surgery (B J Medical College, Ahmedabad)
• MCh - Surgical Oncology (The Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad)