Surgical Oncologist ·
Wockhardt Hospital, Umrao , Mumbai, India
10 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English
Specialises in:
The conditions that Dr. Dipen Patel treats are listed below:
Some women require surgery to remove the entire breast through mastectomy. The surgeons remove the breast tissues including nipple and the skin and the tissues that have the chest muscles. You may opt for breast reconstruction after a mastectomy.
There are around 200 different types of cancer and all these can cause different symptoms. The symptoms are often linked to some cancer types. The signs could also be general, including weight loss, fatigue, and unexplained pain. Cancer can produce various symptoms and these can differ from person to person. Some of the signs and symptoms of different types of cancer are as follows:
You can see Dr Dipen Patel between 11 am and 6 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor is not available on Sunday.
The list of popular procedures that Dr Dipen Patel performs for cancer treatment is given below
The surgeon assesses the condition of the patient before performing any procedure to understand the risk associated with the procedure. The neurologist is popular for their high success rate and patient-centric approach which helps fast recovery of the patient. With vast experience in performing even the most complex cases with high precision and accuracy, the doctor follows medical protocols. Cancer surgery is done using two techniques - open surgery and minimally invasive surgery. Open surgery involves making an incision to remove the cancerous tissues. Some adjacent healthy tissues are also extracted in this process. There are several techniques available for minimally invasive surgery, such as cryosurgery, robotic surgery, laparoscopy, cryosurgery, and laser surgery.
Book a secure video consultation for expert Cancer Specialist care.
Surgical oncologists are specialists who have received training in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer through surgery. A surgical oncologist performs procedures like biopsy and surgery to remove cancerous tissues. A surgical oncologist performs surgeries to know which parts of the body cancer has spread. In order to diagnose cancer, a surgical oncologist might perform biopsies. After a biopsy, a surgical oncologist sends the samples to a pathologist. If cancer is detected, you may need to consult the surgical oncologist again to have the tumor removed. The surgical oncologist performs a staging surgery to determine a tumor’s size.
Some of the most common test performed for the diagnosis of cancer are:
A biopsy is the most common procedure to diagnose most types of cancer. While other tests can only suggest if cancer is present, a biopsy can make an accurate diagnosis. During this process, the doctor removes a very small amount of tissues to observe under a microscope.
You should see a surgical oncologist in case your primary care doctor refers you to one. The doctor may also tell you to visit a surgical oncologist for the diagnosis of cancer. Some specialized general surgeons can also perform surgery on various types of cancer. Consider seeking assistance from a surgical oncologist in the below-listed situations:
Surgical Oncologist · Delhi
Delhi, India
USD58$48 / video consult
Book Video ConsultSurgical Oncologist · Delhi
Delhi, India
USD55$45 / video consult
Book Video ConsultSurgical Oncologist · Faridabad
Faridabad, India
USD48$40 / video consult
Book Video ConsultSurgical Oncologist · Delhi
Delhi, India
USD35$30 / video consult
Book Video Consult
Pragun Gupta is a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) professional from Teerthanker Mahaveer University with hands-on experience in clinical pharmacology, clinical research, and evidence-based medical writing. Through her clinical and research exposure, she has developed a strong interest in pharmacoeconomics, pharmacology, therapeutics, and pharmacovigilance.
As a medical writer, she works on medical and scientific research articles, patient education materials, and healthcare-focused content. Her clinical research and evidence-based writing experience enables her to translate complex medical information into clear, accurate, patient-friendly content while maintaining scientific credibility and medical accuracy. Her primary aim is to make healthcare information accessible and easy for patients and general readers to understand.
Get your medical reports reviewed by experienced doctors to help you make a confident treatment decision, all online within 48 hours.
Surgical procedures, radiation therapy, medications, and other treatments are used to treat cancer. Healing, reducing, or preventing the spread of cancer is the aim of cancer treatment.
