Dr. Vikash Kumar Agarwal
Senior Consultant Specialist · Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals
Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata• View Hospital★ Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery20+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMS (General Surgery)Fellowship/Residency, Surgical OncologyMRCS (Edinburgh, UK)FAMS; FAIS (Robotic Surgery)
Quick Facts
- Department
- Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MS (General Surgery), Fellowship/Residency, Surgical Oncology
- Experience
- 20+ Years
- Hospital
- Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Vikash Kumar Agarwal
Dr. Vikash Kumar Agarwal is a Senior Consultant Surgical Oncologist at Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals and Apollo Cancer Centres, Kolkata, with over 20 years of experience and more than 10,000 surgeries performed, including minimum-blood-transfusion techniques. His core specialities include robotic cancer surgery, breast oncoplasty, head & neck cancer surgery, and gastrointestinal cancer surgery, and he was recognised as the 'Best Oncosurgeon in India' in 2017. He treats breast, liver, pancreatic, thyroid, rectal, and gallbladder cancers, performing tumour removal, lymph node dissection, and function-preserving head & neck cancer surgery. Dr. Agarwal is an alumnus of Calcutta National Medical College and IPGME&R, Kolkata, holding an MS in General Surgery from Calcutta University, an MRCS from Edinburgh, and Fellowships (FAMS, FAIS in Robotic Surgery), following training at Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai. He received the BIG BIRAC Grant for research into bloodless cancer surgery and founded the Global Cancer Trust for awareness advocacy.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS — Calcutta National Medical College
MS (General Surgery) — Calcutta University
Fellowship/Residency, Surgical Oncology — Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai
MRCS (Edinburgh, UK)
FAMS; FAIS (Robotic Surgery)
Clinical Career Timeline
Senior Consultant Surgical Oncologist — Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals & Apollo Cancer Centres, Kolkata
RMO cum Clinical Tutor, Dept. of Surgery — IPGME&R Hospital, Kolkata
Resident Surgeon — Institute of Child Health, Kolkata
Registrar, Cardio-thoracic Surgery — Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata
Founder — Global Cancer Trust
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
'Best Oncosurgeon in India', 2017
'Leading Health Professional of the World', 2013
BIG BIRAC Grant for research in bloodless cancer surgery
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery
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Core Speciality
Head & Neck Cancer Surgery
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Core Speciality
Breast Oncoplasty
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Core Speciality
Robotic Cancer Surgery
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Core Speciality
Surgical Oncology
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Breast cancer surgery (incl. Oncoplasty & scarless techniques)Liver, pancreatic, and thyroid cancer surgeryRectal and gallbladder cancer surgery
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries3 Procedures
Function-preserving head & neck cancer surgeryRobotic and minimal-access cancer surgeryTumour removal, biopsies, and lymph node dissection
Practices At
Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata
Kadapara, Phool Bagan, Kankurgachi, West Bengal, Kolkata in 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. Vikash Kumar Agarwal 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 Gleneagles Hospitals. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: What does Dr. Vikash Kumar Agarwal specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in surgical oncology, including robotic cancer surgery, breast oncoplasty, and head & neck and gastrointestinal cancer surgery.
2Q: How many surgeries has Dr. Agarwal performed?
Ans: He has performed over 10,000 surgeries over his 20+ year career, including techniques that minimise blood transfusion.
3Q: What awards has Dr. Agarwal received?
Ans: He was recognised as 'Best Oncosurgeon in India' in 2017 and 'Leading Health Professional of the World' in 2013.
4Q: Does Dr. Agarwal perform robotic cancer surgery?
Ans: Yes, robotic cancer surgery is one of his core areas of expertise, alongside breast oncoplasty and minimal-access techniques.