Dr. Vijay Haribhakti

About Dr. Vijay Haribhakti

Dr. Vijay V. Haribhakti is Group Chairman of Oncosciences and Consultant Surgical Oncologist & Microvascular Reconstructive Surgeon at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai, with over 31 years of experience and 7,000+ major cancer surgeries — trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (New York), KU Leuven (Belgium), Goettingen University (Germany), and the Royal National Throat Nose & Ear Hospital (London).

MBBS — Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai (three distinctions); MS (General Surgery) — KEM Hospital, Mumbai; Senior Residency — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (5 years); Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery — Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (under Dr. Jatin P. Shah); Fellowship in Microvascular Surgery — KU Leuven, Belgium (under Prof. Wily Boeckx); Laser Surgery — Goettingen University, Germany (under Prof. Wolfgang Steiner); Head & Neck Surgery — Royal National Throat Nose & Ear Hospital, London (under Prof. David Howard)
31+ years; 7,000+ major breast, head & neck cancer surgeries; Group Chairman, Oncosciences — Reliance Healthcare; inventor of an endoscopic laryngeal assessment instrument system (developed by Karl Storz Company, Germany); devised 3 innovative surgical approaches for complex head & neck tumours presented at International Head & Neck Congress, New York (2014)
Active member of 6 medical societies including Indian Association of Surgical Oncology; authored "Clinical Oncology" textbook, "Restoration, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation in Head and Neck Cancer" textbook (released by Smt. Nita Ambani), book on human relations ("A Journey, Forever…")

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBS — Seth G.S. Medical College (University of Mumbai), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (three distinctions and university ranks)
MS (General Surgery) — KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Fellowships & Special Training

Senior Residency in Surgical Oncology — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (5 years)
Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery — Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA (under Dr. Jatin P. Shah)
Fellowship in Microvascular Surgery — KU Leuven, Belgium (under Prof. Wily Boeckx)
Laser Surgery Training — University of Goettingen, Germany (under Prof. Wolfgang Steiner)
Head & Neck Surgery — Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London (under Prof. David Howard)

Certifications & Accreditations

Maharashtra Medical Council Registration
Indian Association of Surgical Oncology — Member
6 national and international surgical oncology societies — Active Member

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Head & Neck Cancers (Oral Cavity, Larynx, Pharynx, Salivary Gland)
Thyroid Cancer
Breast Cancer (Surgery & Reconstruction)
Laryngeal Cancer (Voice Box)
Gastric Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Parotid Tumours
Soft Tissue Sarcomas (Head & Neck)
Skin Cancers
Lymph Node Metastases

Sub-specialties

Head & Neck Cancer Surgery & Microvascular Reconstruction: Trained under Dr. Jatin P. Shah at Memorial Sloan Kettering New York and Prof. Wily Boeckx at KU Leuven Belgium — expert in complex head and neck tumour resections with free-flap microvascular reconstruction — the leading head and neck cancer reconstructive surgeon Mumbai India at Reliance Foundation Hospital.
Laser Surgery for Laryngeal & Oral Cancer: Trained under Prof. Wolfgang Steiner at Goettingen University Germany — expert in transoral laser microsurgery for laryngeal and pharyngeal cancers — a premier laser cancer surgeon Mumbai India for voice-preserving laryngeal surgery.
Breast Cancer Surgery: Expert in breast conservation surgery, mastectomy, and oncoplastic reconstruction — with 7,000+ major oncological surgeries — a highly experienced breast cancer surgeon at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital Mumbai.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Head & Neck Cancer Resection with Free Flap Reconstruction
Total Laryngectomy & Voice Restoration
Transoral Laser Microsurgery (TLM)
Total Thyroidectomy with Neck Dissection
Breast Conservation Surgery & Mastectomy
Parotidectomy (Modified)
Microvascular Free Flap Reconstruction
Mandibular Resection & Reconstruction
Robotic Surgery (Head & Neck)

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Vijay Haribhakti can be consulted

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research Centre, Girgaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India — Group Chairman, Oncosciences; Consultant Surgical Oncologist & Microvascular and Reconstructive Surgeon (2014–Present)

Past Affiliations

Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai — Consultant & Chief / Coordinator, Surgical Oncology (Past)
Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai — Consultant, Surgical Oncology (Past, also currently visiting)
Saifee Hospital, Mumbai — Consultant, Surgical Oncology (Past)
Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai — Consultant (briefly, Past)
Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai — Senior Resident (5 years)

Academic & Research Roles

Inventor — endoscopic laryngeal assessment instrument system (developed by Karl Storz Company, Germany)
Devised 3 innovative surgical approaches for complex head & neck tumours (presented at International Head & Neck Congress, New York, 2014)
Author — "Clinical Oncology" (major oncology textbook, Head & Neck chapters)
Author — "Restoration, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation in Head and Neck Cancer" (released by Smt. Nita Ambani)
Co-author — "Whispering Hope" (breast cancer patient booklet)
Author — "A Journey, Forever…" (book on human relations; released by RIL Chairman Shri Mukesh Ambani)
Founder — Quality of Life Foundation (active)
Original test series for objective assessment of patients undergoing major oral reconstruction
Anatomical study of adult human mandible relevant to surgical decision-making

Key Achievements

31+ years; 7,000+ major breast, head & neck cancer surgeries
Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, KU Leuven Belgium, Goettingen Germany, Royal National ENT Hospital London
Invented surgical instrument system (Karl Storz, Germany)
3 innovative surgical approaches presented at world's largest International Head & Neck Congress (2014)
Group Chairman Oncosciences, Reliance Healthcare

Awards & Recognitions

Publications & Authored Works

"Clinical Oncology" — Major oncology textbook (Head & Neck chapters authored by Dr. Haribhakti)
"Restoration, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation in Head and Neck Cancer" — Surgical oncology textbook (released by Smt. Nita Ambani)
"Whispering Hope" — Breast cancer patient booklet (co-authored)
"A Journey, Forever…" — Book on human relations (released by Shri Mukesh Ambani)

Professional Memberships

Indian Association of Surgical Oncology
6 national and international surgical oncology societies

Research & Publications

Selected Publications & Innovations

Haribhakti VV. All Head & Neck chapters. In: "Clinical Oncology." [Major textbook].
Haribhakti VV. "Restoration, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation in Head and Neck Cancer." [Surgical oncology textbook, released by Smt. Nita Ambani].
Anatomical study — Adult human mandible and its relevance in surgical decision-making. Published in a prestigious journal.
Original test series for objective assessment of major oral reconstruction outcomes. Published in a prestigious journal.
3 innovative surgical approaches for complex head & neck tumours — presented at International Head & Neck Congress, New York, 2014.

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Oncology Consultation	₹1,000 – ₹2,000	$12 – $24
Head & Neck Cancer Surgery (Complex)	₹3,00,000 – ₹8,00,000	$3,600 – $9,600
Microvascular Free Flap Reconstruction	₹3,00,000 – ₹6,00,000	$3,600 – $7,200
Breast Cancer Surgery (BCS / Mastectomy)	₹1,50,000 – ₹3,50,000	$1,800 – $4,200
Total Thyroidectomy	₹80,000 – ₹2,00,000	$960 – $2,400

*Indicative estimates only. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Dr. Vijay Haribhakti known for?

Dr. Vijay Haribhakti is known for 7,000+ major head & neck and breast cancer surgeries, groundbreaking microvascular reconstructive surgery, and innovative surgical approaches. He is the only Indian surgeon to have trained under Dr. Jatin P. Shah at Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, Prof. Wily Boeckx at KU Leuven Belgium, Prof. Wolfgang Steiner at Goettingen Germany, and Prof. David Howard at the Royal National ENT Hospital London — making him the most internationally trained head & neck cancer surgeon in Mumbai, India.

2. What cancers does Dr. Vijay Haribhakti treat?

He treats head & neck cancers (oral cavity, larynx, pharynx, salivary gland), thyroid cancer, breast cancer, gastric cancer, parotid tumours, soft tissue sarcomas, and skin cancers — all with extensive microvascular reconstruction capability.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Vijay Haribhakti?

Appointments 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. Vijay Haribhakti?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance 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 including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations.

6. Does Dr. Vijay Haribhakti offer second opinions for cancer surgery cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients wishing to review their head & neck or breast cancer surgery plan with the Group Chairman of Oncosciences at Reliance Foundation Hospital Mumbai, India.

About Dr. Vijay Haribhakti