Dr. Animesh Raj Specialist in Surgical Oncology

Introduction

Dr. Animesh Raj is an extensively trained surgical oncologist with ample experience in treating a wide range of cancer types. After earning his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from esteemed medical institutions in India, he also pursued a fellowship in minimal access GI oncosurgery at Max Hospital, New Delhi. He specializes in performing cancer surgeries with a special interest and expertise in gastrointestinal, hepatopancreatobiliary, thoracic & peritoneal surface malignancy. He also has experience in treating GI and thoracic cancers via minimal access (laparoscopy & robotics). A skilled cancer surgeon in Vadodara, he strives to deliver comprehensive cancer treatment tailored to each patient's individual needs, while prioritizing their overall well-being.

Area of Expertise

● Dr. Animesh Raj is an experienced cancer surgeon practicing at HCG Cancer Centre, a single-specialty cancer hospital in Vadodara.

● He has operative experience and exposure in treating head and neck cancer, breast malignancies, gastrointestinal cancer, gynecological cancer, urological cancer, and sarcomas (soft tissue and bone).

● He also has vast experience performing procedures like upper GI endoscopy and lower GI endoscopy and is skilled in performing various complex procedures.

Research & Publications

● Cancer survivorship care: Where are we going? Int J Case Rep Images 2015;5:539–541.

● Blockage of feeding jejunostomy tube by Enteric coated tablet- a rare case. International Journal of Enhanced Research in Medicines & Dental Care. March 2016:18.

Primary Hepatic Carcinoid: A Case Report. International Journal of Enhanced Research in Medicines & Dental Care, ISSN: March -2016.

Awards & Accolades

Presentations

● Paper presentation on the “Role of USG in Axillary Lymph Node Prediction in Breast Cancer” at IASO 2014, AIMS Delhi.

● Poster presentation on “USG+FNAC for Lymph Nodes in Breast Cancer” in New Delhi in 2016.

Academic Initiatives

● Dr. Raj is a part of various academic initiatives undertaken at the hospital, such as fellow teaching and training, attending academic meetings, and running CMEs for doctors on recent advances in oncology.

Memberships

● Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)

● Society of Surgical Oncology (SAB)

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