Dr. Harit Chaturvedi – Best Surgical Oncologist in Delhi NCR | Chief Executive Officer and Clinical Head - Oncology Network , Apollo Hospitals

Dr. Harit K. Chaturvedi is one of India's best & most respected board-certified surgical oncologists and a fellowship-trained MCh cancer surgeon with over three decades of exclusive expertise in cancer surgery and oncology leadership. Widely regarded as one of the best cancer surgeons in Delhi NCR. He has built and led large multidisciplinary oncology teams delivering advanced cancer treatment in Delhi to patients from across India and over 50 countries worldwide.
 

Dr. Harit's treatment philosophy is rooted in organ-specific and disease-specific cancer care — ensuring every patient receives highly focused, subspecialty-driven treatment from dedicated expert teams. He champions a multidisciplinary cancer care model with specialised teams across breast cancer, thoracic oncology, gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, gynaecological oncology, and head & neck cancers. Every treatment decision is guided by tumour board consultations, evidence-based clinical protocols, and access to advanced cancer clinical trials — reflecting his commitment to precision oncology, superior clinical outcomes, and patient-centred cancer care.
 

Specialisations: Surgical Oncology | Cancer Care | Breast Cancer Surgery | Thoracic Oncology | Head & Neck Oncology | Robotic Cancer Surgery | Gastrointestinal Oncology | Gynaecologic Oncology | Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery
 

Leadership at Apollo Hospitals

Dr. Harit Chaturvedi is based at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi — one of India's top JCI-accredited cancer hospitals — where he serves as Chief Executive Officer, and Clinical Head - Oncology Network and National Head of Oncology for Apollo Hospitals Group. He provides pan-India strategic leadership across 20+ dedicated Apollo Cancer Centres, overseeing a team of 100+ subspecialty oncologists focused on organ-specific cancer care and disease management.

In this national leadership role, Dr. Harit drives the development of organ-specific cancer units, multidisciplinary tumour boards, standardised clinical pathways, patient outcome tracking, and national oncology research collaborations — setting the highest benchmarks for comprehensive, protocol-driven cancer treatment at Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi and across India.

Practice Locations

• Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals (JCI Accredited), Sarita Vihar, New Delhi
• Apollo Athenaa, Defence Colony, New Delhi 

Surgical Expertise & Specialisations

Dr. Harit Chaturvedi is a high-volume cancer surgeon in India with expertise in complex oncologic surgeries spanning the full spectrum of solid tumours. As one of the top oncologists in India, his organ-specific surgical specialisations include:

• Breast Cancer Surgery & Oncoplastic Surgery — breast-conserving surgery, nipple-sparing mastectomy, skin-sparing mastectomy, sentinel node biopsy, axillary dissection, and oncoplastic reconstruction planning
• Thoracic & Lung Cancer Surgery — lung cancer resections (lobectomy, pneumonectomy), oesophageal cancer surgery India, mediastinal tumour excision, and chest wall resections
• Head & Neck Cancer Surgery — composite resections for oral cavity cancer, laryngectomy, neck dissection surgery, thyroid cancer surgery Delhi, and parathyroid surgery
• Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Cancer Surgery — gastrectomy, Whipple surgery (pancreaticoduodenectomy), liver resection surgery India, colorectal cancer surgery, and complex biliary surgery
• Gynaecologic Oncology Surgery — staging and cytoreductive surgery for ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, and cervical cancer
• Urologic Cancer Surgery — radical prostatectomy, kidney cancer surgery, bladder cancer surgery, and selected soft tissue sarcomas
• Palliative & Cytoreductive Surgery — for advanced-stage cancers where surgery significantly relieves symptoms and improves quality of life

Dr. Chaturvedi is proficient in complex open cancer resections, laparoscopic cancer surgery, robotic cancer surgery Delhi, stereotactic procedures, and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) — offering patients the full range of minimally invasive cancer surgery options wherever oncologically appropriate.
 

Conditions Treated

Major Cancers Treated:

• Breast cancer — early, locally advanced, and metastatic cancers, Unexplained lumps, nipple discharge, or skin changes.
• Lung cancer and thoracic tumours
• Head and neck cancers — oral cavity, larynx, pharynx, thyroid
• Oesophageal and gastric cancers
• Colorectal cancer — colon and rectal cancers
• Pancreatic cancer surgery Delhi — hepatobiliary tumours
• Gynaecologic cancers — ovarian, endometrial, cervical
• Urologic cancers — prostate, kidney, bladder
• Soft tissue sarcomas and selected bone tumours
• GI: Chronic jaundice (Whipple indication), persistent indigestion, or change in bowel habits.
• Thoracic: Persistent cough with blood (Hemoptysis), chest pain, or shortness of breath.

Key Surgical Oncology Procedures:

• Breast-conserving surgery, modified radical mastectomy, sentinel node biopsy
• Oncoplastic and reconstructive-planning surgeries
• Gastrectomy, oesophagectomy, Whipple surgery India, liver resections
• Composite head and neck resections with neck dissection
• Total thyroidectomy, hemi-thyroidectomy, central and lateral neck dissections
• Major bowel resections, anterior resection, abdominoperineal resection
• Robotic cancer surgery cost India — available for prostate, colorectal, and gynaecologic indications
• Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and stereotactic procedures
   

Disease-Specific Surgical Expertise

• Patients seeking treatment for specific symptoms or late-stage diagnoses can rely on Dr. Chaturvedi’s expertise in:

Technological Edge: Robotic & Advanced Radiosurgery

Under Dr. Chaturvedi’s leadership, Apollo hospitals offer South Asia’s first ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery platform, redefining non-invasive treatment for brain and head-and-neck tumors.

• Robotic Precision: Expertise in the Da Vinci XI Robotic System, offering 360-degree maneuverability for complex prostatectomies, colorectal resections, and thoracic surgeries.
• Precision Tools: Utilization of TrueBeam STx, Proton Therapy coordination, and CAR T-cell therapy for hematological and solid malignancies.
   

Education & Formal Training

• MBBS – G.S.V.M. Medical College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
• MS (General Surgery) – G.S.V.M. Medical College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
• MCh (Surgical Oncology) – Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
   

Book an Appointment with the Best Cancer Surgeon in Delhi

Book an online appointment with Dr. Harit Chaturvedi, one of India's top surgical oncologists and cancer specialists in New Delhi, at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals. Schedule your in-person or video consultation for today, tomorrow, or a future date via apollohospitals.com or the Apollo Hospitals helpline. Check OPD timings, consultation fees, and teleconsultation availability online. Patients seeking a second opinion on cancer diagnosis or treatment plan can connect with Dr. Chaturvedi at Apollo's NABH and JCI-accredited cancer centre in New Delhi — India's leading destination for advanced cancer treatment.