Expert Cancer Surgeon in Bengaluru
Dr. Dhwani Shah — Consultant Surgical Oncologist | MCh (Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai)
Dr. Dhwani Shah is a Consultant Surgical Oncologist with comprehensive superspeciality training from India's premier cancer centre, Tata Memorial Hospital (Mumbai). She brings extensive academic and surgical experience having served as Assistant Professor at both Tata Memorial Hospital and Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology (Bengaluru), emphasizing precision surgical oncology and organ-preserving techniques.
Dr. Dhwani Shah
MBBS, MS General Surgery, MCh Surgical Oncology
Consultant Surgical Oncologist
Academic Appointments & Surgical Qualifications
A background rooted in India's leading comprehensive cancer institutes, combining high-volume surgical expertise with academic teaching.
Academic & Faculty Appointments
Mentorship of oncology fellows and resident surgeons
Surgical oncology unit management, operative teaching, and multidisciplinary tumor board coordination.
Operative guidance for MCh candidates, complex tumor resections, and regional cancer care.
Formal Surgical Qualifications
Super-speciality doctorate and postgraduate medical degrees
Formal superspeciality doctorate in surgical management of solid tumors and oncoplasty.
Postgraduate surgical training with comprehensive operative experience.
Undergraduate medical training and multi-specialty clinical rotations.
Clinical Specialties & Surgical Procedures
Providing comprehensive surgical management for solid tumors with an emphasis on organ preservation, precision margins, and optimal recovery.
Breast Cancer Surgery & Oncoplasty
Screening women for breast lumps- benign to malignant
- Breast Conserving Surgery (BCS): Clear surgical margins while preserving natural breast form.
- Oncoplastic Reconstruction: Combining tumor excision with volume displacement and tissue reshaping.
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB): Staging the axilla to minimize post-operative lymphedema.
- Modified Radical Mastectomy (MRM): Performed when clinically necessary, with skin-sparing approaches.
Gynecological Oncology
Specialized surgical care for malignancies of the female reproductive tract
- Ovarian Cancer Cytoreduction: Radical primary and interval debulking for optimal residual clearance.
- Radical Hysterectomy: Pelvic lymphadenectomy for invasive cervical and uterine malignancies.
- Endometrial Cancer Staging: Systematic pelvic staging and minimally invasive laparoscopic clearance.
- Fertility-Preserving Procedures: Organ-sparing options in early stages for younger patients.
Gastrointestinal & HPB Surgery
Surgical oncology for digestive tract and hepato-pancreato-biliary tumors
- Colorectal Cancer Surgeries: Anterior resections, low anterior resections (LAR) with sphincter preservation.
- Gastric & Esophageal Cancer: Radical gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy and esophagectomies.
- HPB Procedures: Liver resections, Whipple pancreaticoduodenectomy, and gallbladder malignancies.
- Minimally Invasive Approaches: Laparoscopic intestinal resections aiding faster bowel recovery.
Uro-Oncology
Operative management for malignancies of the urinary and male genital tract
- Renal Masses (Kidney): Radical nephrectomy and nephron-sparing partial nephrectomies.
- Bladder Cancer: Radical cystectomy with pelvic nodal dissection and urinary reconstruction.
- Prostate Malignancies: Diagnostic biopsy review, staging, and surgical oncology care.
- Testicular & Penile Cancers: High inguinal orchiectomy and retroperitoneal nodal dissections.
Thoracic Oncology
Surgical intervention for lung, mediastinal, and chest wall tumors
- Lung Resections: Anatomic lobectomy and segmentectomy with systematic mediastinal lymphadenectomy.
- Mediastinal Masses: Resection of thymomas, neurogenic tumors, and mediastinal cysts.
- Chest Wall Tumors: En-bloc chest wall resection with rigid structural reconstruction.
Head & Neck Oncology
Surgical excision for oral cavity, thyroid, and salivary gland tumors
- Oral Cancer Excision: Wide local resection with composite clearance and primary/flap reconstruction.
- Neck Dissections: Selective and modified radical neck dissections preserving neurovascular bundles.
- Thyroid & Parathyroid: Total thyroidectomy with central compartment clearance for carcinoma.
- Salivary Gland Masses: Superficial and total parotidectomy with facial nerve preservation.
Women's Health, Oncology & Preventive Screening
Breast and cervical cancers are the most common cancers affecting Indian women. Early detection through regular screening saves lives.
Breast Screening
- Monthly Breast Self-Examination (BSE)
- Annual Clinical Breast Examination (CBE)
- Screening Mammography from age 40
- Diagnostic Ultrasound & Core Needle Biopsy
Cervical Screening & HPV
- Pap Smear / Liquid-Based Cytology (Every 3 years)
- High-Risk HPV DNA Testing (Every 5 years)
- Colposcopy-directed punch biopsies
- Preventive HPV Vaccination guidance
Symptoms to Evaluate
- Painless breast lump, skin dimpling, or nipple discharge
- Post-coital or abnormal post-menopausal bleeding
- Persistent unexplained abdominal bloating or pain
- Foul-smelling or blood-tinged vaginal discharge
OPD Schedule & Consultation Venue
Dr. Dhwani Shah consults exclusively at the Department of Surgical Oncology at Prakriya Hospitals, Nagasandra, Tumkur Road, Bengaluru.
Prakriya Hospitals
Department of Surgical Oncology
Address:
8th Mile, Tumkur Road Service Road, Nagasandra,
Metro Pillar No 500, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560073
Easily accessible via Green Line (Near Nagasandra Metro Station)
Weekly OPD Timetable
Contact Details & Consultation Scheduling
Reach out via direct WhatsApp, phone, or email for outpatient consultations, screening guidance, and hospital OPD coordination.
WhatsApp Dr. Dhwani
Connect directly on WhatsApp for OPD consultation inquiries, appointment scheduling, and screening guidance:
+91 99099 14889
Hospital OPD Desk
Prakriya Hospitals central reception and OPD scheduling desk for registration and token confirmation:
+91 80 2202 8600
Mon – Sat: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmail Contact
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