Dr. Ruquaya Ahmad Mir
Dr. Ruquaya Ahmad Mir is a highly experienced General Surgeon based in Sarita Vihar, Delhi, with over 36 years of expertise in the field. She currently practices at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in Sarita Vihar, Delhi. Dr. Mir completed her MBBS from the University of Kashmir in 1989 and pursued her DNB in General Surgery from the National Board of Examination in 1998. Throughout her career, she has gained a strong reputation for her skills in general surgery, providing comprehensive care to her patients. Her extensive experience and expertise make her a trusted healthcare professional in her field.
- Specialist :Surgical Oncologist
- Experience: 36+ years of experience.
- Current Position :Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology
Education :
- MBBS: University of Kashmir
- DNB: Surgical Oncology, National Board of Examination, New Delhi
Experience:
- Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology at Apollo Cancer Centre (since November 2012)
- Performs major oncological surgical procedures for gastrointestinal malignancies, including oesophageal cancer, rectal malignancies, and pancreatic tumors.
- Specializes in treating gynecological malignancies and breast tumors.
- Trained robotic surgeon, incorporating minimally invasive surgery into daily practice as per indications.
- Involved in conducting tumor boards and Dr. NB Surgical Oncology programs.
- Worked at Batra Cancer and Research Medical Centre
- Consultant Surgical Oncologist at various cancer hospitals in New Delhi.
Specialties:
- Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
- Lung and Esophageal Cancer Surgery
- Surgery for Major Gastrointestinal Malignancies
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Surgery for Gynecological Malignancies
- Surgery for Soft Tissue Sarcomas
- Implantation and Maintenance of Long-term Vascular Access Devices
- Robotic Surgery
- Minimal Access Surgery
- Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for advanced colorectal and recurrent ovarian malignancies
- Conservation of Breast for Cancer
- Surgery for Cancers of Uterus and Ovary
- Limb Conservation Surgery for Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcomas (specialist in limb preservation techniques)
Achievements and Awards:
- Over 36 years of experience in general surgery and oncological procedures.
- Senior Consultant in Surgical Oncology at Apollo Cancer Centre since November 2012.
- Expertise in performing major oncological surgeries, including for gastrointestinal malignancies, breast cancer, and gynecological cancers.
- Skilled in robotic surgery and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
- Actively involved in conducting tumor boards and specialized Dr. NB surgical oncology programs.
- Previous experience as a Consultant Surgical Oncologist at Batra Cancer and Research Medical Centre and other renowned cancer hospitals in New Delhi.
- Recognized for pioneering work in limb conservation surgery for bone and soft tissue sarcomas.
- Promoted advanced surgical methods like cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for advanced colorectal and recurrent ovarian malignancies.
- Contributed significantly to the field of breast cancer conservation and treatment of cancers of the uterus and ovary.
Memberships:
- Indian Society of Surgical Oncology (ISSO)
- Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
- Indian Cancer Society (ICS)
- National Association of Robotic Surgery (NARS)
- Indian Association of Gynecological Oncology (IAGO)
- Indian Breast Cancer Society (IBCS)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- World Society of Surgical Oncology (WSSO)
