Professor Surgical Oncology

Docdort; Vadodara; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited access to surgical labs

Leadership pathway

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Docdort in Vadodara, Gujarat invites a senior Surgical Oncologist to lead complex cancer surgeries, focusing on breast, GI, HPB and head & neck cancers, performing intricate resections and reconstructions.

You will mentor residents and fellows, design and implement interdisciplinary clinical research protocols, contribute to cancer registry development, and participate in national guideline committees and skill workshops. A commitment to patient safety and high-volume outcomes underpins the role.

Qualifications

• MD/DNB in General Surgery with DM/MCh in Surgical Oncology.
• FMAS or FICS certification and robotic surgery training.
• EUS proficiency and fluoroscopy-guided procedures.
• ACLS/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead surgical oncology services with focus on breast, GI, HPB, and head & neck cancers.
• Oversee trainee education: mentor residents and fellows in surgical technique.
• Design and implement clinical research protocols with pathology, radiology and medical oncology.
• Contribute to cancer registry development and quality benchmarking aligned with NCCN/ESMO.
• Represent the institution in national oncology forums and workshops.
• Advocate for patient safety and high-volume cancer surgery ethics.

Skills

Robotic Surgery

EUS Proficiency

Fluoroscopy-guided procedures

ACLS/BLS

Education

DNB/MS General Surgery

DM/MCh Surgical Oncology

FMAS

FICS

Tools

DaVinci robotics

Job description

About The Opportunity

A leading healthcare innovator in India’s academic and clinical oncology sector, we are building a next-generation cancer care ecosystem that merges cutting-edge surgical research with mission-driven patient outcomes. Our surgical oncology division drives high-impact clinical trials, multidisciplinary tumor boards, and national protocol development—shaping the future of cancer surgery across tier-1 and tier-2 cities. We’re expanding our faculty to lead education, innovation, and compassionate care at scale.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead surgical oncology services with focus on breast, GI, hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB), and head & neck cancers—performing complex resections and reconstructive procedures.
• Oversee trainee education: mentor residents and fellows in surgical technique, perioperative care, and tumor board decision‑making.
• Design and implement clinical research protocols—collaborating with pathology, radiology, and medical oncology to drive multidisciplinary outcomes.
• Contribute to institutional cancer registry development and quality benchmarking aligned with NCCN and NCSI guidelines.
• Represent the institution in national oncology forums, guideline committees, and surgical skill workshops.
• Advocate for patient safety, surgical innovation, and ethical standards in high-volume cancer surgery settings.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• DNB/MS General Surgery
• DM/MCh Surgical Oncology
• FMAS or FICS certification
• Robotic Surgery Training (Da Vinci or equivalent)
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) proficiency
• Fluoroscopy-guided procedures
• ONCO-PROTON certified (if applicable)
• ACLS/BLS certified

Preferred

• Published research in surgical oncology journals (PubMed-indexed)
• Experience in setting up cancer surgery fellowships or training programs
• Participation in NCCN/ESMO tumor board protocols

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• Unlimited access to advanced surgical simulation labs and robotic training modules
• Leadership pathway: Opportunity to lead divisional strategy and national collaborations
• Work‑life integration: Flexible scheduling within a mission-driven, patient‑first culture

Skills: cancer,surgical oncology,research,oncology,surgery