Dr. Rajeev Agarwal

Overview

Dr. Rajeev Agarwal A Leading Figure in Surgical Oncology
Dr. Rajeev Agarwal is a distinguished surgical oncologist and breast specialist, widely recognized as a pioneer in the field in Northern India. With a career spanning over four decades and a track record of more than 5,000 breast surgeries, he is a highly sought-after expert in breast cancer treatment.

He is credited with introducing the practice of surgical oncology in the private sector in the NCR and pioneering the concept of organ-based specialization in Northern India.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Agarwal is an expert in a comprehensive range of breast cancer procedures, focusing on outcomes that prioritize both health and a patient's quality of life. His specializations include:
•    Breast Conservation Surgery
•    Sentinel Node Biopsy
•    Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
•    Breast Reconstruction
•    Management of non-palpable breast lumps
•    Screening and prevention of breast cancer

Academic and Global Contributions
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Agarwal is a respected educator and thought leader. He is an invited speaker at international conferences and trains other surgeons in his innovative techniques. His key academic and professional highlights include:
•    Honorary Doctorate (D.Sc): Awarded by Amity University, Maharashtra in 2023.
•    Invited Faculty: Presented a paper on "Palliative Care in Hindu Context" at the International Conference on Palliative Care organized by the Vatican in Rome in 2004.
•    Professional Affiliation: Inducted as a member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO).
•    Publications: He has authored numerous papers and book chapters on oncology. He also provides voluntary medical services for palliative care at Shanti Avedna Sadan, New Delhi.
Education and Memberships
•    Fellowship (Surgical Oncology): Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (1986)
•    Senior Resident (Cancer Surgery): Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi (1985)
•    M.S. (Surgery): GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, UP (1982)
•    M.B.B.S.: GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, UP (1978)
Professional Memberships:
•    European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
•    Indian Society of Oncology
•    Association of Surgeons of India
•    Indian Association of Palliative Care
•    Indian Association of Surgical Oncology