Surgical Oncologist ·
Sarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre , Faridabad, India
10 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English
Qualification and Experience
Dr. Shivam Vatsal Agarwal is an experienced onco-surgeon with over 10 years of experience in his field. He is currently serving at the Sarvodaya Hospital, Faridabad, India. He obtained his medical education from the N.R.S Medical College, Kolkata in (1999), M.S. from I.P.G.M.E.R, and S.S.K.M Hospital in (2007 to 2010), Consultant Oncology Surgeon. He specializes in head and neck oncology specifically and even Breast Oncoplastic Surgery, Gynaecological Malignancies, GI Malignancies, and soft tissue sarcoma. He has even performed various minimally invasive surgeries as well.
Contribution to Medical Science
Dr. Shivam Vatsal Agarwal has been a part of many medical research papers written in journals across the globe. He has also served as a Worked as Senior Resident in the Department of Surgery. More recently he was also the Consultant - Oncosurgeon in Batra Hospital, New Delhi.
The conditions that Dr. Shivam Vatsal Agarwal treats are listed below:
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.
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 the below-listed conditions However, symptoms might vary from person to person. Every condition has its symptoms:
Dr Shivam Vatsal Agarwal works from 11 am to 6 pm on all days of the week, except Sunday.
The list of popular procedures that Dr Shivam Vatsal Agarwal performs for cancer treatment is given below
The doctor has rich experience in performing complex cases with accuracy. The surgeon has performed a large number of procedures with a high success rate and adheres to medical protocols to ensure patient safety and speedy recovery. The specialist is proficient in using the latest techniques to perform the procedures and ensures that the patient has a speedy recovery. A surgical oncologist performs cancer surgery in two ways: minimally invasive surgery and open surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses techniques that focus on minimizing the trauma of traditional surgery. Some of the minimally invasive techniques are cryosurgery, robotic surgery, laparoscopy, cryosurgery, and laser surgery. In open surgery, surgeons make a single large cut to remove the tumor and some healthy tissues.
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Dr. Shivam Vatsal Agarwal has over 20 years of experience in his field.
He specializes in head and neck oncology specifically and even Breast Oncoplastic Surgery, Gynaecological Malignancies, GI Malignancies, and soft tissue sarcoma.
Yes, Dr. Shivam Vatsal Agarwal provides online video consultation through MediGence.
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Dr. Shivam Vatsal Agarwal is a part of many national and international cancer associations.
An onco-surgeon such as Dr. Shivam helps patients in overcoming diseases such as cancer in various parts of the body. He has special expertise in surgically removing these various cancers from parts of the body such as the abdominal cavity and the thorax.
He can be easily consulted by registering your profile with MediGence and writing down your inquiry. A meeting with the surgeon will be scheduled. Following which the consultation can be done.
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. Surgical oncologists can also perform surgeries to determine the areas cancer has spread. In some circumstances, surgical oncologists might also perform preventive surgery. In some cases, you may have surgery and get additional treatments like chemotherapy or radiation. In such cases, surgical oncologists are an important part of the patient’s cancer care team.
Surgical oncologists may suggest the below-listed tests for the diagnosis of cancer:
Most cancer patients undergo a biopsy to remove a sample of tissues from a body part for examination by a pathologist so that cancer can be diagnosed.
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. An individual needs to consult a surgical oncologist in case of below situations:
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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.