Dr. Suraj Manjunath
Senior Consultant Specialist · Apollo Hospital
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore• View Hospital★ Minimally Invasive Oncologic Surgery28+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMS (General Surgery)MCh (Surgical Oncology)Fellowship, Surgical Oncology and Minimally Invasive SurgeryFellowship, Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology
Quick Facts
- Department
- Minimally Invasive Oncologic Surgery
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Surgical Oncology)
- Experience
- 28+ Years
- Hospital
- Apollo Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Suraj Manjunath
Dr. Suraj Manjunath is Senior Consultant in Surgical Oncology & Robotic Cancer Surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore, with 28 years of experience in cancer surgery. His core specialities include robotic and minimally invasive cancer surgery, breast cancer surgery, and gastrointestinal surgical oncology, and he is the former Professor and Chairman of Surgical Oncology at St. John's Medical College, where he founded the department. He treats a wide range of cancers including adrenal tumours, using robotic, laparoscopic, thoracoscopic, and open surgical approaches tailored to the patient. Dr. Manjunath completed his MBBS from Bangalore Medical College in 1997, his MS in General Surgery in 2002, and his MCh in Surgical Oncology (Gold Medal) from Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology in 2006, followed by fellowships in Detroit and Chicago. In 2013, he became the first Indian recipient of the Society of Surgical Oncology (USA) International Career Development Exchange Program Fellowship.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS — Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (1997)
MS (General Surgery) — Bangalore Medical College (2002)
MCh (Surgical Oncology) — Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (2006, Gold Medal)
Fellowship, Surgical Oncology and Minimally Invasive Surgery — Harper University Hospital, Detroit, USA (2011)
Fellowship, Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology — University of Chicago Hospital, USA
Training, Thoracic and Upper GI Surgical Oncology — MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas
Clinical Career Timeline
Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology & Robotic Cancer Surgery — Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore
Former Professor and Chairman, Department of Surgical Oncology — St. John's Medical College Hospital (founded the department)
Consultant, Surgical Oncology — Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road/Miller's Road, Bengaluru (two decades)
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
First Indian recipient, SSO (Society of Surgical Oncology, USA) International Career Development Exchange Program Fellowship, 2013
58 articles in peer-reviewed international and national journals
Gold Medal - Surgical Oncology – 2006
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Minimally Invasive Oncologic Surgery
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Core Speciality
Adrenal Tumour Surgery
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Core Speciality
Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology
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Core Speciality
Breast Cancer Surgery
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Core Speciality
Robotic Cancer Surgery
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Robotic and minimally invasive cancer surgeryBreast cancer surgeryGastrointestinal surgical oncology
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries3 Procedures
Adrenal tumour and adrenal cancer surgeryERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) protocolsOrgan-conserving oncologic surgery
Practices At
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore
Bannerghatta Main Road, IIM Opposite, Krishnaraju Layout, Amalodbhavi Nagar, Panduranga Nagar Bangalore Karnataka 560076 India
JCI AccreditedNABH CertifiedMarlin Verified Partner
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What to Expect: Cancer Care/ Surgical Oncology
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robotic Radical Prostatectomy / Hysterectomy | $55,000 US/UK | $6,500 – $9,200 in India | 84% Less |
| Modified Radical Mastectomy with Reconstruction | $38,000 US/UK | $4,500 – $6,800 in India | 84% Less |
| CyberKnife / Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Complete) | $42,000 US/UK | $5,500 – $7,500 in India | 83% Less |
| Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) | $80,000 US/UK | $8,500 – $12,000 in India | 86% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Reviews
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Suraj Manjunath provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Apollo Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: What does Dr. Suraj Manjunath specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in robotic and minimally invasive cancer surgery, breast cancer surgery, and gastrointestinal surgical oncology.
2Q: What academic contributions has Dr. Manjunath made?
Ans: He founded the Department of Surgical Oncology at St. John's Medical College and built its DNB and MCh training programmes.
3Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Manjunath have?
Ans: He has 28 years of experience in surgical oncology.
4Q: What international recognition has Dr. Manjunath received?
Ans: He was the first Indian to receive the Society of Surgical Oncology (USA) International Career Development Exchange Program Fellowship in 2013.