Surgical Oncology Consultant

Park Medicenters And Institutions; Patiala District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Medicenters And Institutions invites applications for a surgical oncologist to diagnose and stage cancer, determining spread and outlining the best treatment path. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team across cancer types in a tertiary center.

The role includes tumor removal with margins, lymph node assessment, preventive and reconstructive surgeries, and coordination of treatment plans with oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Diagnosis and staging through biopsies to confirm cancer and map spread.
• Tumor removal with margins of healthy tissue to prevent recurrence.
• Lymph node dissection to determine spread and guide treatment.
• Preventive surgery in high-risk cases to reduce cancer development.
• Reconstructive surgery to restore appearance and function after tumor removal.
• Developing treatment plans with multidisciplinary teams including chemo, radiation, or immunotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosis and staging through biopsies to confirm cancer and map spread.
• Tumor removal with margins of healthy tissue to prevent recurrence.
• Lymph node dissection to determine spread and guide treatment.
• Preventive surgery in high-risk cases to reduce cancer development.
• Reconstructive surgery to restore appearance and function after tumor removal.
• Developing treatment plans with multidisciplinary teams including chemo, radiation, or immunotherapy.

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Diagnosis and staging: Taking tissue samples through biopsies to confirm cancer and to determine the extent of the cancer's spread throughout the body.
• Tumor removal: Removing cancerous tumors with a margin of healthy tissue to ensure complete removal and prevent recurrence.
• Lymph node dissection: Removing lymph nodes to determine if cancer has spread and guide future treatment.
• Preventive surgery: In some high-risk cases, a surgical oncologist may remove tissue to prevent the development of cancer.
• Reconstructive surgery: Performing surgeries to restore a patient's physical appearance and function after a tumor has been removed.
• Developing treatment plans: Working with other medical professionals to decide on the most effective treatment path, which may include other treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, or immunotherapy.