Consultant Surgical Oncologist

Degrees: MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)

Commitment to Complex Surgical Care

Dr. Vishnu Kurpad is a highly skilled Surgical Oncologist specializing in comprehensive surgical management of cancer. His commitment is to provide advanced, evidence-based surgical solutions, ensuring the best possible long-term outcomes for patients with complex solid tumors.

He completed his M.Ch in Surgical Oncology from the prestigious KIDWAI Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore, following his residency at Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute.

Academic Contributions & Research

Dr. Kurpad is actively involved in clinical research, ensuring his practice remains at the cutting edge of oncology:

• Clinical Trials: Served as a Sub-Investigator on international trials focusing on treatments for complicated intra-abdominal infections and acute bacterial skin infections, demonstrating a commitment to novel treatments.
• Publications: Author of multiple peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals, covering topics such as:
  • Post-operative outcomes following oesophagectomy (Esophagus surgery).
  • Standardizing techniques for the Whipple’s procedure (Pancreatic surgery).
  • Novel approaches using Optical Spectroscopy and imaging for breast cancer diagnosis.
• Presentations: Frequent presenter at international conferences, including the World Congress of the International Hepato-Biliary Association (IHPBA) in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and the Asian Clinical Oncology Society (ACOS).

Professional Roles

• Consultant Surgical Oncologist: Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (Since August 2016).
• Director and Co-founder: YANTRA HEALTH Pvt Ltd (Since May 2020).
• Memberships: ASI, IASO, SSB & BOG