Advanced Women's Cancer Care with Compassion, Precision & Expertise. Dr. Esha Pai is a skilled Surgical Oncologist at Apollo Hospitals, Lucknow, specializing in the surgical management of a wide range of cancers. She holds an MS in General Surgery and an MCh in Surgical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, where she was a Gold Medalist, reflecting her strong academic performance and advanced training in cancer surgery. Dr. Pai is committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based, and patient-centered cancer care, with a focus on precise surgical techniques and individualized treatment planning.
Her areas of expertise include breast cancer surgery, including breast-conserving and nipple-sparing procedures, as well as the surgical management of cervical, ovarian, uterine, and endometrial cancers. She also specializes in the treatment of head and neck cancers and thyroid cancers, along with gastrointestinal, thoracic, and lung cancers. Her expertise further extends to complex retroperitoneal and limb sarcomas, requiring specialized surgical planning and multidisciplinary care. Dr. Pai is also trained in robotic cancer surgeries, utilizing minimally invasive techniques to support precision, faster recovery, and improved patient outcomes where appropriate.
Fluent in Hindi and English, Dr. Esha Pai believes in clear communication and compassionate care. She works closely with patients and multidisciplinary oncology teams to develop personalized treatment strategies, supporting patients throughout their cancer treatment journey.
Patients seeking a Women's Cancer Specialist in Lucknow, Gynecologic Oncologist, or Breast Cancer Surgeon can benefit from her multidisciplinary approach, where every treatment plan is tailored according to the stage of cancer, overall health, and individual patient needs.
Formerly – MPMMC and HBCH (Tata Memorial Centre, Varanasi) – As Specialist SR
Formerly – Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai Completed MCh in Surgical Oncology and was awarded the Gold Medal for outstanding academic performance.
Formerly – HCG Cancer Centre, Bengaluru Worked with Padmashree Dr KS Gopinath, managing complex cancer cases
Formerly – P. D. Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai Gained extensive experience in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of breast, gynecological, gastrointestinal, head & neck, thoracic, thyroid, and other complex cancers.
Special interest
Breast Cancer Surgery (Breast Conservation & Nipple Sparing)
Cervix Cancer
Cervix Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Uterine/Endometrial Cancers
Head & Neck Cancers
Thyroid Cancers
Gastro-intestinal Cancers
Thoracic and Lung Cancers
Retroperitoneal and Limb Sarcomas
Robotic Cancer Surgeries
Awards & Achievements
🏅 Gold Medal – MCh Surgical Oncology
Dr. Esha Pai was awarded the Gold Medal during her Master of Chirurgiae (MCh) in Surgical Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, in recognition of her outstanding academic performance and excellence in superspecialty surgical oncology training. This distinction reflects her strong academic foundation and commitment to delivering evidence-based cancer care.
Dr. Esha Pai is a Surgical Oncologist and Women's Cancer Care specialist at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow with over 13 years of experience, holding MS (General Surgery) and MCh (Surgical Oncology) from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, where she graduated as a Gold Medalist.
Q: What conditions does Dr. Esha Pai treat?
Dr. Esha Pai treats breast cancer, cervical, ovarian, uterine and endometrial cancers, head and neck and thyroid cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, thoracic and lung cancers, and retroperitoneal and limb sarcomas.
Q: Does Dr. Esha Pai perform breast-conserving cancer surgery?
Yes. Dr. Esha Pai specializes in breast cancer surgery including breast-conserving and nipple-sparing procedures, designed to treat cancer while preserving breast appearance where medically appropriate.
Q: Does Dr. Esha Pai treat gynaecological cancers?
Yes. Dr. Esha Pai performs surgical management of cervical, ovarian, uterine and endometrial cancers, and is the reviewing specialist for Apollo Hospitals Lucknow's Women's Cancer Care content.
Q: Does Dr. Esha Pai perform robotic cancer surgery?
Yes. Dr. Esha Pai is trained in robotic cancer surgeries, using minimally invasive techniques to support surgical precision, faster recovery and improved patient outcomes where appropriate.
Q: Does Dr. Esha Pai treat head, neck and thyroid cancers?
Yes. Dr. Esha Pai specializes in the surgical treatment of head and neck cancers and thyroid cancers as part of her oncology practice.
Q: What is Dr. Esha Pai's academic and training background?
Dr. Esha Pai completed her MCh in Surgical Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, as a Gold Medalist, and was formerly associated with HCG Cancer Center, Bengaluru, and PD Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai.
Q: What are Dr. Esha Pai's consultation timings?
Dr. Esha Pai is available for consultation at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Saturday. Patients are advised to confirm appointment availability before visiting.
Q: Which languages does Dr. Esha Pai speak?
Dr. Esha Pai consults patients in English and Hindi.
Q: How can I book an appointment with Dr. Esha Pai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Esha Pai through the Apollo Hospitals website or by contacting Apollo Hospitals Lucknow directly for appointment assistance.
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