Dr. Shekhar Salkar

Condition Treated by Dr. Shekhar Salkar

Some of the conditions surgical oncologist Shekhar Salkar treats are:

• Oligodendrogliomas
• Breast Cancer
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Cervical Cancer
• Stomach Cancer
• Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
• Prostate Cancer
• Meningiomas
• Colorectal or Colon Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Oral or Mouth Cancer
• Ovarian Cancer
• Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
• Mixed Gliomas
• Ependymomas
• Skin Cancer

Most women affected with breast cancer undergo some types of surgery as part of treatment. There are various types of breast surgery. This might be performed for different reasons. Surgery may be done to remove cancer through mastectomy. The surgery is also performed to know if cancer has spread to body parts and to restore the breast’s shape.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Shekhar Salkar

People may experience both symptoms and signs of cancer, and this shows that something is going abnormal in the body. Also, recognizing these indicators could lead to an earlier diagnosis of the disease and possibly of better treatment. When cancer grows, the organs, nerves, and blood vessels are a little compressed, which can lead to signs and symptoms. Some of the signs and symptoms of different types of cancer are as follows:

• A new cough that doesn't go away
• Shortness of breath
• Losing weight without trying
• Headache
• Coughing up blood, even a small amount
• Hoarseness
• Chest pain
• Bone pain

Operating hours of Dr. Shekhar Salkar

The operating hours of Dr Shekhar Salkar is 11 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday), The doctor does not see patients on Sunday.

Procedures performed by Dr. Shekhar Salkar

Dr Shekhar Salkar performs a wide variety of procedures for cancer treatment. Some of these are

• Ovarian Cancer Treatment
• Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
• Colorectal Cancer ( Colon Cancer ) Treatment
• Skin Cancer Treatment
• Breast Cancer Treatment
• Cervical Cancer Treatment
• Lung Cancer Treatment
• Stomach Cancer Treatment
• Mastectomy
• Brain Cancer Treatment
• Oral cancer Treatment

The surgical oncologist can perform even the most complicated cases with ease. The doctor has reported a high success rate in performing various procedures with high precision and accuracy. The doctor also holds a rich experience in handling complex cases with ease. The specialist is proficient in using the latest techniques to perform the procedures. 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.

Qualification

• MS - General Surgery - University Of Bombay, 1996
• MBBS - University Of Bombay, 1994

Past Experiences

• Dr Shekhar Salkar works as an Oncologist at Manipal Hospital in Dona Paula.
• Chairman of Goa Medical Council.