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Dr. Harit Chaturvedi

Dr. Harit Chaturvedi

Chairman - Max Institute of Cancer Care | Chief Consultant - Surgical Oncology
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Speciality Surgical Oncology & Robotic Cancer Surgery
Hospital Max Super Speciality Hospital (Saket), New Delhi
Experience 35+ Years
Location New Delhi, India

Biography

Dr. Harit Chaturvedi is widely recognized as one of India's most eminent and celebrated Surgical Oncologists with more than 35 years of exemplary surgical, clinical, and administrative leadership. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Max Institute of Cancer Care across all network hospitals of Max Healthcare, based primarily at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi.

He completed his MBBS and Master of Surgery (MS) in General Surgery from the recognized G.S.V.M. Medical College, Kanpur, before pursuing super-specialization (M.Ch) in Surgical Oncology at the esteemed Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai. Dr. Chaturvedi has had rich, influential tenures as Senior Consultant and Head of Surgical Oncology at landmark cancer institutions, including Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, Apollo Hospitals, and Batra Hospital, New Delhi.

A past President of the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO), Dr. Chaturvedi is revered for championing evidence-based multimodality cancer treatment protocols and advanced robotic-assisted oncological operations across India. He has performed tens of thousands of complex tumor resections with world-class survival and quality-of-life benchmarks.

His clinical practice focuses on complex surgical oncology, including robotic and laparoscopic resections for gastrointestinal cancers, thoracic tumors (esophageal and pulmonary resections), head and neck malignancies with microvascular reconstruction, breast conservation and oncoplastic surgery, and retroperitoneal sarcoma excisions.

Education & Advanced Training

  • MBBS - G.S.V.M. Medical College, Kanpur
  • MS (General Surgery) - G.S.V.M. Medical College, Kanpur
  • M.Ch (Surgical Oncology) - Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai
  • Advanced Training in Robotic & Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery
  • Advanced Clinical Fellowships in Thoracic & Upper GI Surgical Oncology

Special Interests

Robotic Surgical Oncology Head & Neck Onco-Surgery Thoracic Oncology (Esophagus & Lung Cancer) Gastrointestinal & Colorectal Cancer Surgery Whipple Procedure for Pancreatic Tumors Oncoplastic Breast Surgery & Conservation Retroperitoneal Sarcoma Excision Multidisciplinary Tumor Board Leadership Pelvic Exenteration & Complex Pelvic Tumors Organ-Preserving Cancer Surgeries

Medical Registrations & Honors

  • Delhi Medical Council (DMC Registration No. 13861)
  • Past President - Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Indian Society of Oncology (ISO)
  • Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO, USA)
  • Medical Council of India (MCI) / National Medical Commission (NMC)

List Of Treatments

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Dr. Harit Chaturvedi, surgical oncology procedures, appointment booking, and patient services for international travelers.

Dr. Harit Chaturvedi is the Chairman of the Max Institute of Cancer Care across Max Healthcare, consulting at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi. With over 35 years of experience, trained at Cancer Institute Adyar Chennai and past President of the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO), he is one of India's preeminent cancer surgeons.

Robotic cancer surgery utilizes high-definition 3D visualization and wristed micro-instruments that exceed the range of human hand motion. This provides millimeter precision when dissecting tumors away from delicate nerves and vital blood vessels, minimizing blood loss, decreasing pain, and facilitating faster recovery and shorter hospital stays.

He is available for clinical consultations at Max Super Speciality Hospital, located at 1, 2, Press Enclave Marg, Saket Institutional Area, Saket, New Delhi, India.

International patients can send biopsy/histopathology slides or reports, PET-CT scans, contrast MRI/CT images, and oncology summaries via LyfCure. Our international patient care team coordinates an oncology board review with Dr. Chaturvedi, provides treatment outlines with hospitalization estimates, issues medical visa letters, and manages airport transfers and local stay in New Delhi.