Dr. A.K. Dewan

MBBS, MS, M.Ch.

Director- Surgical Oncology

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RGCIRC, Rohini, Delhi - 110 085

RGCIRC, Niti Bagh, Delhi - 110049

About

Dr. A. K. Dewan is one of the leading Oncologists and Director Surgical Oncology at RGCIRC. He has been a Cancer Surgeon for over 40 years. He gained experience in institutes such as Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, and Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi.

His areas of interest include Head and Neck Cancer Surgery and Breast Cancer Surgery. On an average, he conducts 100 major and 100 minor cancer surgeries every month and has been involved in over 18,000 surgeries in the course of his career.

He is the chief editor of RGCIRC Monthly Newsletter and has also had over 50 articles published in national and international journals. In addition, he has presented over 350 papers in various medical conferences and seminars both in India and abroad.

He practices evidence-based medicine with emphasis on multimodal approach. It is the multidisciplinary team effort which gives desirable end result. His motto is “To treat my patient as I would like myself to be treated and care with passion”. He is technology savvy with an endeavor to provide highest standard of quality care.

Specialized Areas

Oral Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer Surgery – Laryngeal Conservative Surgery, Total Laryngectomy
Paranasal Sinus Surgery – Maxillectomy
Skull Base Surgery
Parotidectomy
Thyroidectomy
Various Neck Dissections
Laser surgery for early oral/laryngeal cancers
Breast Cancer – Conservative surgery, MRM, Sentinel node biopsy, Breast reconstruction
Robotic Surgery for Oropharyngeal Cancer

Educational Background

MCh. Surgical Oncology, Cancer Institute, Adyar, Chennai
Master of Surgery (MS) General Surgery, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Delhi
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) – Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi

Experience

RGCIRC, Delhi: 1996-till date.
Served at Central Health Service, SJH, Delhi: 1984 – 1996
MCh. Surgical Oncology, Cancer Institute, Adyar, Chennai: 1992 – 1994
Training in Cancer Surgery at TMH, Mumbai: 1989
Post Graduation in Surgery at RML Hospital, Delhi: 1982-1984
Junior Residency at LNJP Hospital, Delhi: 1981

Professional Journey

Achievements

1^st Cancer Surgeon with MCh (Surgical Oncology) in Delhi in 1994
Having performed, large number of oral cancer surgeries
Established Ganga Prem Hospice in Uttrakhand. 1^st of its kind with 25 bedded facility which provides palliative care to terminally ill cancer patients.
Medical Director of RGCIRC from Aug 2010 to Aug 2016
Editor of the Monthly Newsletter of RGCIRC
Started DNB Surgery Oncology Program in RGCIRC
Initiated site-specific specialities in various Departments of RGCIRC
Trained many practicing Surgical Oncologists in India
Post-doctoral course in Hospital management in 2008 from the National Institute of HIFW, Delhi
Organized an International Conference in March 2006 on “Head & Neck Oncology” and was the organizing secretary of RGCON – 2006
Medical Director of Shradha Cancer Care Trust, which has set up “Ganga Prem Hospice” for terminally ill cancer patients in the state of Uttarakhand

Awards

Award of Excellence for achievement and contribution in cancer in the last Millennium by the Board of Faculty of WAIM in Oct 2001
Conferred Award of Excellence by the Board of Specialty GCIM 2001 for outstanding services and achievements in the field of cancer
Honoured as “TOP DOCTOR” in Oncology in Delhi on Doctor’s Day, 1/7/12 by Delhi Medical Association (DMA).

Publications

50 publications in National and International journals

Membership

Life Member of A.S.I, India. Member of A.S.I. Delhi
Life member of Indian Association of Surgical Oncology
Member of Association of Basic Sciences
Member of Indian Chapter of International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association
Life member of DMA (North Zone) and IMA