Dr. Harit Chaturvedi
Dr. Harit Chaturvedi is the Chairperson of Max Institute of Cancer Care and has been instrumental in building one of India’s largest and most respected oncology programs since joining Max Healthcare in 2009. His leadership focuses on specialization, clinical quality, research, and academics, leading a team of over 100 oncologists and making Max Institute of Cancer Care a prominent name in oncology. Known for nurturing young talent, Dr. Chaturvedi is a teacher, mentor, and surgeon, frequently presenting at national and international conferences. He has served as the President of the Indian Society of Oncology and the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology. Additionally, he played a pivotal role in the formation of the Indian Cancer Congress as its first organizing secretary.
- Specialist :Surgical Oncologist
- Experience: 34+ years of experience.
- Current Position :Chairman (Cancer Care) and Director and Chief Consultant, Surgical Oncology
Education :
- MBBS from LPS Institute of Cardiology at GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, in 1986
- MS in General Surgery from GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, in 1989
- MCh in Surgical Oncology from Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, in 1992
Experience:
- Chairman of Max Institute of Cancer Care and Director and Chief Consultant of Surgical Oncology at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, and other Max Healthcare hospitals since 2009.
- Senior Consultant of Surgical Oncology at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi, from 2004 to 2009.
- Senior Consultant of Surgical Oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, from 2000 to 2004.
- Senior Consultant of Surgical Oncology at Batra Hospital, New Delhi, from 1995 to 1999.
Specialties:
- Surgical Oncology – Focused on cancer treatment through surgery.
- Bowel Resection Surgery – Removal of parts of the bowel affected by cancer or disease.
- Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy – Minimally invasive surgery for prostate cancer.
- Lumpectomy – Breast-conserving surgery to remove tumors.
- Mastectomy – Surgical removal of breast tissue in cancer treatment.
- Radiofrequency Ablation – A technique to destroy cancer cells using heat.
- Robotic Cancer Surgeries – Advanced minimally invasive surgery for various cancers.
- Stereotactic Surgery – A precision technique for treating tumors, especially in the brain.
- Cancer Surgery – Expertise in cancers of the head, neck, breast, oral cavity, urological system, abdomen, and gastrointestinal system.
- Thyroidectomy – Surgical removal of the thyroid gland.
Achievements and Awards:
- Young Scientist Award by the Indian Society of Oncology in 1993, recognizing his early contributions to cancer research and treatment.
- In-charge of the Oncology Session at the 45th Annual Delhi State Medical Conference in 2002, reflecting his leadership in advancing oncology discussions.
- Chairman of the Oncology Session at the Delhi Medical Association (DMA) Annual Event in 2007, further emphasizing his role as a key figure in oncology.
Memberships:
- President, Elect, Indian Association of Surgical Oncologists
- President, Oncology Forum
- Immediate Past President, Indian Society of Oncology
- Founder President, Core Cancer Foundation
- Member, Association of Surgeons of India
- Member, Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSI)
- Member, Delhi Medical Association
