I walked into the consultation room at Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan’s clinic last month, notebook in hand, ready to understand — through his own words and mine as a medical journalist — what makes him who many call the city’s foremost expert. In that brief but intense hour, what struck me most was how grounded, methodical, and experienced he was. In this report, I explore the journey and practice of Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan, shedding light on what patients might expect under his care.
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan holds an M.B.B.S. (Bombay University, 2000) and completed his M.S. in General Surgery in 2004. He then completed a rigorous 4-year residency training in surgical oncology at the renowned Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2004–2008), deepening his expertise in cancer surgery. Further strengthening his surgical credentials, he pursued a fellowship in Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation at Hospital Beaujon in Paris (2008–2009).
Over more than 18 years (some sources state over 20 years) of clinical experience, Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan — now serving as Director & Senior Consultant for Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Gastrointestinal Oncology at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai — has developed a reputation for handling complex cancer surgeries with precision. His areas of specialization include liver, bile-duct, pancreatic, stomach, colorectal and other gastrointestinal (GI) cancers.
Thus, the clinic — the Cancer Surgery Clinic in Mumbai — where he consults, stands on a strong foundation of surgical oncology expertise, advanced training, and high-volume practice.
During my visit, the environment at Cancer Surgery Clinic felt professional and patient-centric. The clinic supports a multidisciplinary approach, integrating diagnostics, surgical planning, pre-operative assessment, and follow-up care under one umbrella — reflecting a holistic care model rather than fragmented interventions.
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan’s surgical team is equipped to perform advanced procedures — minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries, complex hepatobiliary and GI resections, and even liver-transplant-related procedures when required. For many patients coming from Mumbai and beyond, this centralized expertise and access to cutting-edge care positions the Cancer Surgery Clinic in Mumbai as a key institution.
I observed a calm, well-organized outpatient setting; scheduling, patient counselling, and postoperative planning all seemed handled with clarity. The combination of **Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan’**s experience and the institutional support suggests that this setup can manage high-complexity oncology cases with a structured workflow.
Given these credentials and environment, it’s understandable why many consider Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan as a suitable candidate when searching for a “Best Oncologist Surgeon in Mumbai.”
Under Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan’s care, patients undergoing cancer surgery — especially for GI, hepatobiliary or pancreatic malignancies — may benefit greatly from the following:
However, no medical or surgical intervention — especially in oncology — is without risks. Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan himself emphasized some important considerations during our discussion: