Surgical Oncologist

Docdort; Vadodara; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced surgical robotics

Structured CME programs

Leadership tracks

Job summary

Docdort in Vadodara, Gujarat, India is seeking a highly experienced Surgical Oncologist to lead complex oncologic surgeries and contribute to multidisciplinary tumor boards. You will plan curative or palliative resections, collaborate with medical and radiation oncology teams, and ensure adherence to oncologic guidelines.

The role emphasizes intraoperative decision-making, postoperative care integration, and continued involvement in audits and education of residents and fellows within a

Qualifications

• Must hold a medical degree in surgical oncology with recognized specialization.
• Proven experience in GI, breast or thoracic oncology surgeries.
• Familiar with oncologic guidelines and staging systems.
• Experience with laparoscopic/robotic oncologic procedures is essential.
• Ability to participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and coordinate care.
• Proficiency in radiology-based surgical planning and pathology workflows.
• Experience with neoadjuvant/adjuvant therapy sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex oncologic surgeries including radical resections and reconstructions.
• Lead or actively participate in multidisciplinary tumor board meetings.
• Adhere to NCCN/ESMO guidelines and staging protocols.
• Collaborate with anesthesia, ICU, and palliative care teams for perioperative care.
• Contribute to audits and benchmarking to improve outcomes.
• Mentor residents and fellows in surgical oncology techniques.

Skills

DNB/MD/DM in Surgical Oncology

Active NMC Registration

GI oncology experience

Breast/Thoracic oncology experience

Laparoscopic/Robotic oncologic surgery

Sentinel lymph node biopsy & frozen

TNM staging proficiency

Radiology interpretation for planning

Neoadjuvant/adjuvant sequencing

Education

DNB/MD/DM in Surgical Oncology

Active NMC Registration

Tools

eHospital

MOSAIQ

Job description

About The Opportunity

A rapidly expanding healthcare group in India, we're building high-impact oncology care hubs focused on precision surgery, multidisciplinary tumor boards, and patient-centric cancer outcomes. Our Surgical Oncology teams work alongside medical oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists to deliver cutting-edge, stage-appropriate interventions—from minimally invasive resections to complex reconstructive procedures—across major cancer types including breast, GI, thoracic, and head & neck.

Role & Responsibilities

• Perform complex oncologic surgeries including radical resections, lymph node dissections, and reconstructive procedures with clear intent for curative or palliative outcomes.
• Lead or actively participate in multidisciplinary tumor board meetings to align surgical strategy with systemic and radiation oncology plans.
• Ensure adherence to NCCN/ESMO guidelines, oncologic margins protocols, and evidence-based staging/treatment pathways.
• Collaborate with anesthesiology, ICU, and palliative care teams for perioperative optimization and post-op recovery planning.
• Contribute to clinical audits, surgical outcome tracking, and institutional benchmarking to improve survival and quality-of-life metrics.
• Mentor residents and fellows in surgical techniques, oncologic principles, and intraoperative decision-making under high-stakes conditions.

Skills & Qualifications

• Must-Have
• DNB/MD/DM in Surgical Oncology
• Active NMC Registration
• Proven experience in GI oncology, breast cancer surgery, or thoracic oncology
• Expertise in laparoscopic/robotic-assisted oncologic procedures
• Familiarity with sentinel lymph node biopsy, frozen section analysis, and oncoplastic techniques
• Proficiency in tumor board documentation and TNM staging systems
• Ability to interpret radiological imaging (CT, MRI, PET-CT) for surgical planning
• Experience with neoadjuvant/adjuvant therapy sequencing
• Preferred
• Fellowship training in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) or Head & Neck Oncology
• Publications or research experience in surgical oncology outcomes
• Working knowledge of cancer registry software or EHRs like eHospital, MOSAIQ

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• Access to advanced surgical robotics, intraoperative imaging, and real-time pathology support.
• Structured CME programs with international surgical oncology collaborators.
• Performance-linked incentives and leadership tracks for high-impact surgical outcomes.

Skills: surgical oncology,cancer,oncology