Dr. Vikas Mahajan
Senior Consultant Specialist · Apollo Hospital
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai• View Hospital★ Paediatric Surgical Oncology20+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMS (General Surgery)MCh (Surgical Oncology)
Quick Facts
- Department
- Paediatric Surgical Oncology
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Surgical Oncology)
- Experience
- 20+ Years
- Hospital
- Apollo Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Vikas Mahajan
Dr. Vikas Mahajan is Senior Consultant in Surgical Oncology at Apollo Cancer Centre, Chennai, part of the Apollo Chennai network, with 20-25 years of experience treating cancers of the upper GI, thorax, and hepato-biliary system. His core specialities include HIPEC and PIPAC for peritoneal malignancies, complex GI cancer surgery, and thoracic oncology, having pioneered these chemotherapy-during-surgery techniques at his centre. He treats breast, ovarian, and paediatric surgical oncology cases, performing procedures such as Gastrectomy, Oesophagectomy, Whipple's procedure, and Liver Resection, along with VATS and sleeve resections. Dr. Mahajan completed his MBBS, his MS in General Surgery from Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Institute, New Delhi, in 1993, and his MCh in Surgical Oncology from Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 1996. He has held academic roles from Resident to Professor at the Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai, and serves as DNB Surgical Oncology Tutor and Examiner.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS
MS (General Surgery) — Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Institute, New Delhi (1993)
MCh (Surgical Oncology) — Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai (1996)
Clinical Career Timeline
Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology — Apollo Cancer Centre, Chennai
Surgical Oncology Roles (Resident to Professor) — Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai
DNB Surgical Oncology Tutor and Examiner — Apollo Cancer Institute
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
Runs the Cancer Research and Relief Trust (CRRT)
Pioneered HIPEC and PIPAC techniques for peritoneal malignancies at his centre
Member, Indian Society of Surgical Oncology and Indian Society of Oncology
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Paediatric Surgical Oncology
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Core Speciality
Breast & Ovarian Cancer Surgery
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Core Speciality
HIPEC & PIPAC for Peritoneal Malignancies
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Core Speciality
Thoracic Oncology
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Core Speciality
Upper GI & Hepato-Biliary Cancer Surgery
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Upper GI, thoracic, and hepato-biliary cancer surgeryBreast and ovarian cancer surgeryHIPEC and PIPAC chemotherapy during surgery
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries3 Procedures
Complex cancer surgeries (Gastrectomy, Oesophagectomy, Whipple's, Liver Resection)VATS and sleeve resectionsPaediatric surgical oncology
Practices At
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai
21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road Chennai Tamil Nadu 600006 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. Vikas Mahajan 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. Vikas Mahajan specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in surgical oncology, particularly upper GI, thoracic, and hepato-biliary cancer surgery.
2Q: What advanced techniques does Dr. Mahajan use?
Ans: He pioneered HIPEC and PIPAC — chemotherapy delivered during surgery — for peritoneal malignancies at his centre.
3Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Mahajan have?
Ans: He has 20-25 years of experience in surgical oncology.
4Q: Does Dr. Mahajan treat children with cancer?
Ans: Yes, paediatric surgical oncology is one of his areas of clinical practice.