Dr. Sharan Choudhri Surgical Oncologist

Doctor Overview

• Full Name & Designation: Dr. (Gp Capt) Sharan Choudhri, Director – Surgical Oncology, Max healthcare, Saket
• Specialization(s):Surgical Oncology, Cancer Care / Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Oncology
• Years of Experience: 40+ years of experience
• Current Hospital/Institution Affiliation: Max Hospital – Saket East, Lajpat Nagar-MICC, Max Hospital – Saket Smart

Dr. Sharan Choudhri is a highly experienced doctor with over 40 years of clinical practice, including a distinguished three-decade career in the Army Medical Corps. He held significant positions like Senior Advisor Surgical Oncology to the Indian Armed Forces and established pioneering oncology centers within the armed forces (IAF’s first MDTC at CHAFB, Oncology Centre at BHDC). He established the Surgical Oncology department at Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket. Dr. Sharan Choudhri possesses extensive training from premier institutions in India (AFMC, TMH, INHS Asvini) and prestigious international fellowships in Japan and the USA, focusing on esophageal, hepato-biliary, and sentinel node techniques. He is recognized for his expertise in a wide range of cancers, particularly Breast, Thyroid, Head & Neck, Esophageal, Gastro-Intestinal, Genito-urinary, and Gynecological malignancies, and has received multiple national and international awards for his contributions to oncology.

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

• MBBS, Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
• MS Surgery – Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune

Fellowships & Special Training

• Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
• Surgical Oncology, Malignant Diseases Treatment Centre (MDTC), INHS Asvini (Premier Naval Command Hospital), Mumbai
• Esophageal Surgery, Fellowship at Kurume Medical University, Fukuoka, Japan (Supported by UICC-ICRETT Fellowship Award) – Focused on “Three-Field Lymphadenectomy for Esophageal Malignancies”
• Hepato-Biliary Surgery, Fellowship at Shimane Medical University, Izumo, Japan
• Hepato-Biliary Surgery, Fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), New York, USA
• Sentinel Lymph Node Technique, Michigan State University, Flint, Michigan, USA (Supported by UICC-ICRETT Fellowship Award for Research Project)

Certifications & Accreditations

Surgical Oncology Training Completion – Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (1994)

Memberships

• Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
• Indian Society of Oncology (ISO)
• Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
• Association of Armed Forces Surgeons (AAFS)
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Indian Society of Aero-Space Medicine (ISAM)
• Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)

Areas of Expertise

Major Cancer Types Treated

• Breast Cancer
• Thyroid Cancer
• Head & Neck Cancers (including Oral Malignancies)
• Esophageal Cancer
• Gastrointestinal Tract Cancers
• Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Cancers
• Genito-urinary Malignancies
• Gynecological Malignancies (Cancers of the Female Genital Tract)

Sub-specialties

• Surgical Oncology
• Gynecologic Oncology
• Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Oncology

Advanced Procedures Performed

• Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery
• Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy/Mapping & Biopsy
• Three-Field Lymphadenectomy for Esophageal Malignancies

Special Interest

• Cancers of the Gastrointestinal Tract including Esophagus
• Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Cancers
• Cancers of the Female Genital Tract
• Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery

Professional Experience of Dr. Sharan Choudhri

Current

• Director – Surgical Oncology, Max Healthcare (Max Hospital – Saket)
• Professor & Head of Department, Department of Surgical Oncology, Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
• Sectional Editor – Indian Journal of Surgery for the “Association of Armed Forces Surgeons” a Section of the Association of Surgeons of India

Past (Indian Armed Forces):

• Senior Consultant Surgical Oncology
• Senior Advisor Surgical Oncology to the Indian Armed Forces
• Professor Surgical Oncology, Army Hospital (Research & Referral – AH R&R)
• Chief of Surgery, Base Hospital Delhi Cantt (BHDC) & ACMS
• RPO Office of DGAFMS India
• Established first Malignant Diseases Treatment Centre (MDTC) for the IAF at Command Hospital Air Force Bangalore (CHAFB)
• Established Oncology Centre at Base Hospital Delhi Cantt (BHDC)
• Trained/Worked at Malignant Diseases Treatment Centre (MDTC), INHS Asvini, Mumbai

Academic & Research Roles

• Professor Surgical Oncology, AH (R & R)
• Guide for MS (Surgery) and DNB (Surgical Oncology) in several Universities
• Visiting Research Fellow, Kurume University, Japan
• Sectional Editor, Indian Journal of Surgery (for the Association of Armed Forces Surgeons Section)

Key Achievements & Contributions

• Established the first Malignant Diseases Treatment Centre for the IAF at CHAFB.
• Established the Oncology Centre at BHDC.
• Rose to the appointment of Senior Advisor Surgical Oncology to the Indian Armed Forces.
• Established the Surgical Oncology Department at Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket.
• Pioneering work/research presentation on Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Oral Malignancies.

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards 

• Air Vice-Marshal MM Shrinagesh Memorial Medal for standing First in Surgery in Medical Officers Junior Command Course (1986)
• UICC-ICRETT Fellowship Award – to Kurume Medical University, Japan (1994)
• UICC-ICRETT Fellowship Award – to Michigan State University, USA (2001)
• “Young Investigators Award” at 3rd International Sentinel Node Congress, Yokohama, Japan (2002)
• AVM Shrinagesh Memorial Medal for standing First in Surgery at AFMC, Pune (in Medical Officers Junior Command Course, 1986)
• Prizes at “Onco-Quiz” at National Conferences of IASO on several occasions (1999, 2000, 2005)

Recognitions & Honors

• Presentation on “Promise & Pitfalls of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Oral Malignancies” selected for Outstanding Scientific Merit, Innovation and Educational Value at 3rd International Sentinel Node Congress, Yokohama, Japan (2002).
• Elected Member of Executive Committee of the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO) (2002 – 2003).
• Member of Armed Forces Oncology Group.
• Member of Executive Committee, Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO).
• Member of various professional societies: IASO, ISO, UICC, AAFS, ASI, ISAM, AMASI.

Research & Publications

Published Papers in Medical Journals

• Lymphazurin 1% versus 99m Tc sulfur colloid for lymphatic mapping in colorectal tumors: a comparative analysis. Annals of surgical oncology. (2004)
• Historical review of lymphatic mapping in gastrointestinal malignancies. Annals of surgical oncology. (2004)
• Difficult airway after late postoperative bleeding in a case of total thyroidectomy, tracheal resection and reconstruction. Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology. (2015)
• Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the psychological well-being of health care professionals in India. Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology. (2024)
• Surgical management of renal cell carcinoma in horse shoe kidney: A case report.IP Journal of Surgery and Allied Sciences (2020)

Patient Success Stories & Testimonials

Patient Testimonials

“Finding Dr. Sharan Choudhri at Max Saket was a blessing after my complex GI cancer diagnosis. His vast experience was immediately apparent. He explained the surgical plan in detail, addressing all our fears with patience and confidence. The surgery was successful, and his team’s post-operative care was excellent.” — Joseph P. 

“I was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and was very worried about extensive surgery. Dr. Choudhri discussed the option of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy and his expertise in this technique aided my recovery significantly.” – Anisha S.

“Dr. Choudhri is a very compassionate doctor. I am very thankful to him for my mother’s successful treatment.” — Shreyas K. 

“I approached Dr. Sharan Choudhri for a second opinion in my father’s esophageal cancer treatment. It was a blessing in disguise. I highly recommend Dr. Choudhri.” — Ellen 

Treatment Approach & Philosophy

Patient-Centred Care: Dr. Choudri has patient-centric approach and implies by establishing comprehensive departments and offering services like day-care chemotherapy.

Technology & Innovation: Dr. Sharan has demonstrated interest and expertise in advanced techniques like Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy and Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery. He utilizes international training to bring advanced techniques to patient care.

Consultation Fees & Treatment Costs

Dr. Sharan Choudhri’s consultation fees is around Rs.1500. But the treatment cost varies depending on the patient’s health condition and required treatment plan. Contact us for prior consultation with Dr. Sharan Choudhri and know about personalised treatment cost.

International Patient Assistance

Language Support: Cancer Rounds has got your back for any sort of language assistance.

Visa & Travel Assistance: Looking for treatment from Dr. Sharan Choudhri, contact Cancer Rounds for all sorts of visa and travel assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What types of cancer does Dr. Sharan Choudhri specialise in treating?

Dr. Choudhri has specialise in treating Breast, Thyroid, Head & Neck, Esophageal cancers, Gastro-Intestinal (including Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic), Genito-urinary, and Gynecological malignancies. He performs the full range of surgical oncology procedures.

2. How much experience does Dr. Sharan Choudhri have?

Dr. Sharan Choudhri has over 40 years of clinical experience, including three decades serving in the Army Medical Corps before joining Max Healthcare.

3. What is Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy, and does Dr. Choudhri have experience with it?

Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy is a technique to identify and remove the first lymph node(s) to which cancer cells are most likely to spread. Dr. Choudhri received specific training in this technique at Michigan State University, USA, received a fellowship award for research on it.

4. Does Dr. Choudhri treat international patients?

Yes, Dr. Choudhri treats international patients. Cancer Rounds assists in international patient services like language support, visa assistance, travel and accommodation, appointment booking and all other related requriements.