A.k. Dewan
Director
Oncology
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre
India
Biography
Dr. A. K. Dewan is one of the leading Oncologists and Director Surgical Oncology at RGCI & RC. He has been a Cancer Surgeon for over 30 years. He gained experience in institutes such as Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, and Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi. His areas of interest include Head and Neck Cancer Surgery and Breast Cancer Surgery. On an average, he conducts 120 major and 100 minor cancer surgeries every month and has been involved in over 18,000 surgeries in the course of his career. He is the chief editor of the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute Monthly Newsletter and has also had over a 30 articles published in national and international journals. In addition, he has presented over 350 papers in various medical conferences and seminars both in India and abroad. He practices evidence based medicine with emphasis on multimodal approach. It is the multidisciplinary team effort which gives desirable end result. His motto is "To treat my patient as I would want myself to be treated and care with passion"Â. He is technology savvy with an endeavor to provide highest standard of quality care.
Research Interest
Surgical Oncology
