Best Oncologist in Delhi - Dr. Asit Arora

In a field where precision and compassion are equally vital, Dr. Asit Arora has emerged as a trusted name in oncological surgery. Recognized as one of the best oncologist in Delhi, his approach combines state-of-the-art surgical techniques with a deep commitment to patient care. With over 15 years of rigorous experience in managing complex gastrointestinal cancers, he brings an unparalleled blend of technical expertise and empathetic support to every case.

Dr. Arora’s career is distinguished not only by his clinical successes but also by his contributions to research and education, earning him numerous accolades and a strong international reputation.

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Meet The Doctor – Dr. Asit Arora

Dr. Asit Arora’s journey in medicine began at Kasturba Medical College in Mangalore, Karnataka, where he completed his MBBS in 2003. His pursuit of excellence led him to SMS Medical College in Jaipur, where he obtained his post-graduation in General Surgery in 2007. A keen interest in gastrointestinal surgery prompted him to further specialize by enrolling at the G.B. Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research in New Delhi, culminating in an M.Ch. In Surgical Gastroenterology in 2012.

Dr. Arora’s professional path has been as impressive as his academic credentials. After joining the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) in New Delhi as an Assistant Professor, he was quickly promoted to Associate Professor of HPB Surgery, serving until 2017. His commitment to advancing the field led him to establish the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology and GI Oncosurgery at Dharamshila Narayana Super Speciality Hospital, where he worked as a Senior Consultant until December 2019. Currently, he serves as the Director & Head of the Division of GI & HPB Oncology at Max Super Speciality Hospital in Saket, Gurugram, and at Max Smart.

Known for his warm demeanor and a patient-centric approach, Dr. Arora is not only the best onco surgeon in Delhi but also a compassionate caregiver who listens and responds to his patients’ concerns. His ethos—blending scientific rigor with heartfelt care—has set him apart in the competitive landscape of cancer treatment.

Professional Qualifications

Dr. Asit Arora’s robust educational background and professional training form the foundation of his expertise. His qualifications are a testament to his dedication and the rigorous standards he upholds in cancer care:

MBBS – Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka (2003)
MS in General Surgery – SMS Medical College, Jaipur (2007)
M.Ch. in Surgical Gastroenterology – G.B. Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, New Delhi (2012)
Additional fellowship and specialized training in advanced gastrointestinal surgery and HPB oncology.

These academic achievements, combined with his ongoing commitment to professional development, underscore his position as a leader and the best cancer doctor in Delhi.

Experience & Expertise

Dr. Arora brings more than 15 years of hands-on surgical experience, managing an array of complex cases with finesse and innovation. His areas of expertise include:

  • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery: Employing minimally invasive techniques to reduce patient recovery time and postoperative discomfort.
  • Gastrointestinal Oncosurgery: Expert management of cancers affecting the colon, stomach, and esophagus.
  • HPB Cancer Surgery: Specialized surgical care for liver, pancreatic, and biliary tract cancers.
  • Gallbladder Cancer Management: Focused expertise in diagnosing and treating gallbladder cancer, a condition with rising incidence in northern India.
  • Pancreatic Cancer Surgery: Utilizing advanced techniques to treat one of the most challenging cancers.
  • Neuroendocrine Tumor Management: Providing tailored treatment for rare but aggressive tumors.
  • VATS Esophageal Surgery: Incorporating video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for esophageal cancers, ensuring precision with minimal trauma.

Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Arora is an avid researcher. He has authored over 30 publications in peer-reviewed journals and has presented his findings at numerous international conferences. His research and presentations have contributed significantly to the field, influencing best practices in cancer treatment.

His work has also earned him prestigious recognitions such as the Oncosurgeon of the Year (North India) award at the ET Healthcare Awards (2022). Other accolades include international travel support from the Department of Science and Technology (2011), an IASGO International Grant (2012), the Best Paper and Poster Award at the IASG Annual Conference (2014), a Young Scientist Travel Grant by ICMR (2015), and a European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society Travel Fellowship (Barcelona, 2015).

Additionally, his role as a keynote speaker at Asia Pacific Advanced Network (APAN) Medical Working Group sessions in 2017 and 2019 further cements his expertise.

Accomplishments

  • International Travel Support by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, 2011
  • International Grant; IASGO- Tokyo, 2012
  • Best Paper and Poster Award in IASG annual conference in 2014
  • Travel grant in Young Scientist category by ICMR, 2015
  • European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society Travel fellowship; Barcelona, Spain, 2015
  • Best Paper award in IHPBA Indian Chapter 2016
  • Key note speaker in Asia Pacific Advanced Network (APAN) Medical working group session on Minimal Invasive G.I Surgery 2017
  • Key note speaker in Asia Pacific Advanced Network (APAN) Medical working group session on Advanced GI Surgery 2019
Memberships
  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) – Life Member
  • International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA) Indian Chapter – Life Member
  • Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG) – Life member
  • International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncologists (IASGO)
  • Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, USA (SSAT)
  • Asian-Pacific Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (APHPBA)

Publications

  • Mathur AK, Arora A, et al . Retrosternal gastric pull up for traumatic tracheoesophageal fistula- A case report.. Rajasthan medical journal: 2007-08 combined issue; 2-4
  • Mathur AK, .. Arora A, et al. Laparoscopic Surgery for Rectal Carcinoma— An Experience of 20 Cases in a Government Sector Hospital. World Journal of Laparoscopic Surgery, September-December 2008;1(3):53-57
  • M Kalra .. A Arora et al . A role of mast cell on angiogenesis in oral squamous cell carcinoma… Med oral patol oral cir bucal. 2012 march 1,17(2); e 190-6
  • Arora A, Agarwal AK et al . Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Esophagus. Oman Med J 2013 Jan; 28(1).
  • Javed A, Arora A, et al. Gall bladder cancer management impacted by coexistent tuberculosis. Trop Gastroenterol. 2013 Apr-Jun;34(2):87-90. PubMed PMID: 24377155.
  • Mishra PK,.. Arora A, et al. Is intraoperative confirmation of malignancy during pancreaticoduodenectomy mandatory? J Gastrointest Surg. 2013 Apr;17(4):843. doi: 10.1007/s11605-012-2084-2. Epub 2012 Nov 21. PubMed PMID:23179907.
  • Arora A, Saluja SS et al . Malakoplakia masquerading as ulcerative colitis in an immunocompetent child. J PediatrGastroenterol Nutr. 2014 May;58(5) :e47doi10.1097/MPG.0b013e31827911f1. PubMed PMID: 23114470.
  • Rajalingam R,… Arora A, et al. Non-familial double malignancy of the colon and ampulla of Vater: a case report and review of literature. Saudi J Gastroenterol. 2012 Mar-Apr;18(2):143-5. doi:10.4103/1319-3767.93823. Review. PubMed PMID: 22421722; PubMed Central PMCID:PMC3326977.
  • Yadav V,… Arora A, et al. Hemangiopericytoma colon – a rare vascular tumor: Current medicine research and practice 4 (2014) 25-26
  • Arora A, Nag HH, et al . Prompt Repair of Post Cholecystectomy Bile Duct Transection Recognized Intraoperatively and Referred Early: Experience from a Tertiary Care Teaching Unit. Indian J Surg. 2015 Apr;77(2):99-103. doi: 10.1007/s12262-012-0727-x. Epub 2012 Sep 25. PubMed PMID: 26139962; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4484533
  • Saluja SS,.. Arora A, et al. Impact of Positron Emission Tomography in staging and management of squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus. Hepatogastroenterology 2014 (In press)
  • Mukund A,.. Arora A et al. Percutaneous management of resistant biliary-enteric anastomotic strictures with the use of a combined cutting and conventional balloon cholangioplasty protocol: a single-center experience. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2015 Apr;26(4):560-5. doi:10.1016/j.jvir.2014.12.011. Epub 2015 Feb 7. PubMed PMID: 25666628.
  • Arora A, Rajesh S.. et al .Clinicoradiological appraisal of ‘paraduodenal pancreatitis’: Pancreatitisoutside the pancreas! Indian J Radiol Imaging. 2015 Jul-Sep;25(3):303-14. PMID: 26288527; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4531457.
  • Rastogi A,.. Arora A..et al. Hepatobiliary IgG4 Cholangiopathy: Case Series and Literature Review.Int J Surg Pathol. 2015 Oct;23(7):531-6.
  • Nag HH, Arora A.. et al. Correlations of portal pressure in post-cholecystectomy benign biliary stricture. Hepatol Res. 2015 Oct;45(10):E73-81. doi: 10.1111/hepr.12463. Epub 2015 Jan 22.PubMed PMID: 25537420.
  • Bihari C, ..Arora A et al. Cystic Lymphangioma Of Pancreas. Indian J Surg Oncol. 2016 Mar;7(1):106-9. doi:10.1007/s13193-015-0414-z. Epub 2015 May 15. PubMed PMID: 27065694; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4811817.
  • Ali A .. Arora A et at. Effects of PTEN gene alteration in patients with gallbladder cancer. Cancer Genet. 2015 Dec;208(12):587-94. doi: 10.1016/j.cancergen.2015.09.007. Epub 2015 Sep 28. PubMed PMID: 26586294
  • Sureka B.. Arora A, et al. Imaging Paradigm of Cystic Lesions in Pancreas. JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2016 Sep 08; 17(5):452-465
  • Mahansaria SS.. Arora A et al Ampullary Mixed Adenoneuroendocrine Carcinoma: Surprise Histology, Familiar Management. Int J SurgPathol. 2017;25(7):585-591.
  • Borle DP.. Arora A et al. Ileostomy site approach for adhesiolysis and laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a hostile abdomen: a novel technique. J Minim Access Surg. 2017 Aug 1.
  • Sureka B..Arora A. Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance (MR) Findings in XanthogranulomatousCholecystitis: Retrospective Analysis of Pathologically Proven 30 Cases – Tertiary Care Experience. Pol J Radiol 2017; 82:327-332
  • Saluja S.. Arora, A et al (2016). Obscure CBD dilatation – a diagnostic dilemma. HPB. 18. e506-e507. 10.1016/j.hpb.2016.03.345.
  • Pamecha V .. Arora A et al. Upfront pancreaticoduodenectomy in severely jaundiced patients: is it safe? J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci. 2019 Nov;26(11):524-533. doi: 10.1002/jhbp.671. Epub 2019 Oct 17. PubMed PMID: 31532900.
  • Kulkarni AV.. Arora A et al. An unusual cause of gastrointestinal bleed in patients with liver cirrhosis. BMJ Case Rep. 2019 Jul 10;12(7). pii: e229845. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2019-229845. PubMed PMID: 31296619.
  • Mohapatra N.. Arora A et al. (2018). Effect of Proximal Splenorenal Shunt on Intraoperative Portal Venous Pressure and Its Correlation with Clinical Outcomes. Indian Journal of Surgery. 10.1007/s12262-018-1803-7.

Our Team

At Max Super Speciality Hospital and the Max Institute of Cancer Care, Dr. Arora leads a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals. This team includes highly qualified medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, and a supportive cadre of nursing and counseling staff.

Together, they form a cohesive unit that ensures each patient receives a personalized treatment plan tailored to their specific diagnosis and needs. The team’s collaborative approach leverages the latest diagnostic tools and therapeutic technologies to provide comprehensive care—from early diagnosis through to postoperative rehabilitation.

Our Services

Dr. Asit Arora and his team provide a range of specialized services, including:

  • Surgical Treatment for GI and HPB Cancers: Comprehensive surgical care for colon, stomach, gallbladder, liver, esophageal, and pancreatic cancers.
  • Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery: Laparoscopic and robotic surgeries for faster recovery and minimal postoperative pain.
  • Multidisciplinary Cancer Management: Collaborative tumor board discussions for personalized treatment plans.
  • Palliative Care Services: Symptom management and support for advanced-stage cancer patients.
  • Cancer Screening and Diagnosis: Early detection through advanced imaging and biopsy techniques.
  • Post-Surgical Rehabilitation and Follow-up Care: Comprehensive post-treatment monitoring and rehabilitation programs.

Patient Testimonials

The heartfelt words of patients and their families speak volumes about the exceptional care and expertise of Dr. Asit Arora. Here are some inspiring testimonials that highlight the positive impact he has made in their lives.

Ramesh Gupta: “I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and the news shattered me. But meeting Dr. Asit Arora changed my perspective. His compassionate care, clear communication, and expertise reassured me. Today, I am cancer-free and leading a healthy life. I will forever be grateful to him and his team.”

Anita Sharma: “My mother underwent a complex gallbladder cancer surgery under Dr. Arora’s care. His dedication and meticulous approach made all the difference. He gave her a new lease on life. The team’s support during and after the treatment was outstanding.”

Rajiv Mehra: “I received treatment for esophageal cancer at Max Hospital under Dr. Asit Arora’s guidance. His team of specialists ensured I got the best possible care. I highly recommend Dr. Arora for anyone battling GI cancer.”

Who is the Best Oncologist in Delhi?

Choosing the best surgical oncologist in Delhi requires experience, innovative techniques, and compassionate care. Dr. Asit Arora embodies these qualities with an extensive clinical background and a commitment to excellence in gastrointestinal and HPB oncology. His distinguished career—marked by significant research contributions, keynote speaking roles, and memberships in leading professional bodies underscores his authority in the field.

Patients benefit from his cutting-edge treatment and holistic support, making him a trusted partner in their fight against cancer. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit our website or call us today.