Dr. Rajeev Agarwal

About Doctor

Dr. Rajeev Agarwal is one of the most experienced and respected surgical oncologists with over 45 years of surgical experience.

He was among the first doctors to focus on breast surgery in the private sector in India.

He has successfully performed more than 5000 breast surgeries, and he is known for performing even the most complex and advanced breast surgeries with great skill.

He is highly skilled in using modern breast surgery methods, like breast conservation surgery, Sentinel lymph node biopsy, and oncoplastic breast surgery.

Dr. Agarwal has trained and guided many young surgeons and continues to be an inspiration for new doctors entering the field.

He believes in working as a team and collaborates closely with medical oncologists and radiation specialists to offer patients complete and personalized care, and his aim is always to ensure the best outcomes and the highest level of patient satisfaction.

Additionally, Dr. Agarwal uses the latest diagnostic tools to detect breast cancer early, which greatly improves the chances of successful treatment.

He was awarded the Best Surgeon of National Repute and has over 10 research papers published in national and international journals.

Dr. Rajeev Agarwal is deeply committed to palliative care and regularly offers voluntary medical services at Shanti Avedna Sadan, a center for cancer patients, and he is also actively involved in organizing medical workshops, seminars, and conferences.

Medical Qualifications

• MS (General Surgery) from GSVM Medical College.
• MBBS from GSVM Medical College.

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

• Honorary Consultant at Shanti Avedna Ashram.
• Senior Resident, Department of Surgical Oncology at Safdarjung Hospital.
• Senior Director, Department of Breast Services, at Medanta-The Medicity.
• Senior Consultant and Chairman, Department of Surgical Oncology at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
• Senior Consultant, Department of Surgical Oncology at Dharamshila Cancer Hospital.
• Senior Consultant, Department of Surgical Oncology at Batra Cancer Center.

Career Highlights

• Dr. Rajeev Agarwal was among the first doctors to focus on breast surgery in the private sector in India.
• He has successfully performed more than 5000 breast surgeries, and he is known for performing even the most complex and advanced breast surgeries with great skill.
• He is highly skilled in using modern breast surgery methods, like breast conservation surgery, Sentinel lymph node biopsy, and oncoplastic breast surgery.

Research and Fellowships

• Fellowship: Surgical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital.
• Membership: Indian Society of Oncology.
• Membership: Association of Surgeons of India.
• Membership: Indian Association of Palliative Care.
• Membership: Indian Association of Surgical Oncology.
• Membership: European Society of Medical Oncology.

Awards and Recoginition

• Invited as a faculty member at the International Conference on Palliative Care, and he presented a paper titled Palliative Care in the Hindu Context.
• Delivered a lecture on Palliative Care Multidisciplinary Approach at AIIMS, during the Foundation Course in Palliative Care.
• Presented a paper on Neo-Adjuvant Chemotherapy of Operable Breast Cancer at the National Update on Cancer.
• Spoke on Surgery of Breast Cancer at the International Update on Cancer.
• Participated in the International Seminar on Psycho-Social Oncology.
• Presented a paper on the Role of Hospice in Palliative Care at the Pre-Conference Workshop on Support Systems in Cancer.
• Presented on Rehabilitation in Palliative Care at both the W.H.O. Workshop and the Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care.
• Delivered a guest lecture on Oral Cancer at the First North Zone Dental Conference.
• Presented on Revision Thyroidectomy, Experience of 15 Years at the Second Biennial Conference of the Indian Society of Clinical Oncology.