Dr. Venkat P

Senior Consultant

29 Years of Experience

Surgical Oncologist

MBBS, MS, MCh

Reg. No.:60380 Tamil Nadu Medical Council, 1997

Apollo Hospital Chennai, Greams Road

English, Hindi, Tamil

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About Dr Venkat P

Dr. Venkat P is a highly skilled Surgical Oncologist in Chennai with a strong clinical focus on the surgical management of early-stage and advanced cancers. Following advanced super-specialty training in surgical oncology, he has developed expertise across a broad spectrum of cancer surgeries, combining oncological safety with functional preservation.

Currently practicing at Dr. Venkat P Apollo Hospitalin Chennai, he is widely regarded as a trusted Apollo Cancer Surgeon in Chennai, managing patients with breast cancer, gastrointestinal malignancies, head and neck cancers, and soft tissue tumors. His reputation as a dependable Cancer Specialist in Chennai and experienced Oncologist in Chennai is built on accurate diagnosis, multidisciplinary treatment planning, and consistent surgical outcomes.
Positive feedback from Dr. Venkat P reviews frequently highlights his compassionate approach, clear communication, and commitment to guiding patients through every stage of cancer treatment, reinforcing his standing as a Best Cancer Surgeon in Chennai.

Dr. Venkat P’s Expertise and Specializations

Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery: Dr. Venkat P specializes in the surgical treatment of cancers of the stomach, colon, rectum, pancreas, and liver, using open and minimally invasive techniques based on tumor stage and patient condition.
Breast Cancer Surgery: He provides comprehensive surgical care for breast cancer, including breast-conserving surgery and mastectomy, in coordination with medical and radiation oncologists.
Head & Neck Cancer Surgery: Dr. Venkat P treats cancers of the oral cavity, throat, thyroid, and salivary glands with a focus on oncological clearance and functional outcomes.
Minimally Invasive & Laparoscopic Oncology: He is trained in minimally invasive cancer surgeries, enabling reduced postoperative pain, faster recovery, and shorter hospital stays when appropriate.
Multidisciplinary Cancer Care: Dr. Venkat P works closely with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and radiologists to deliver integrated and personalized cancer treatment plans.

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Top Procedures and Estimated Costs Performed by Dr. Venkat P

The following table provides indicative costs for common surgical oncology procedures managed by Dr. Venkat P at Apollo Hospital, Chennai. Actual costs may vary depending on cancer type, stage, and hospital protocols.

Procedure	Cost in INR	Cost in USD
Surgical Oncology Consultation	INR 1,500 – INR 2,000	USD 18 – USD 25
Breast Cancer Surgery	INR 1,20,000 – INR 3,00,000	USD 1,440 – USD 3,600
Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery	INR 2,00,000 – INR 6,00,000	USD 2,400 – USD 7,200
Colorectal Cancer Surgery	INR 2,50,000 – INR 7,00,000	USD 3,000 – USD 8,400
Head & Neck Cancer Surgery	INR 1,50,000 – INR 5,00,000	USD 1,800 – USD 6,000
Thyroid Cancer Surgery	INR 80,000 – INR 2,50,000	USD 960 – USD 3,000
Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery	INR 2,00,000 – INR 6,00,000	USD 2,400 – USD 7,200
Tumor Biopsy Procedures	INR 20,000 – INR 60,000	USD 240 – USD 720
Cancer Staging Procedures	INR 40,000 – INR 1,00,000	USD 480 – USD 1,200
Long-term Oncology Follow-Up	INR 10,000 – INR 30,000	USD 120 – USD 360

Note: Costs are indicative and may vary based on hospital stay, consumables, and treatment complexity.

Some Noteworthy Patient Reviews of Dr. Venkat P

Feedback reflected in Dr. Venkat P's reviews highlights his clinical expertise and compassionate care:

“Dr. Venkat P guided us through cancer surgery with clarity and confidence.”

“One of the best cancer surgeons in Chennai — very supportive and skilled.”

“An excellent oncologist who treats patients with empathy and professionalism.”

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Apollo Spectra Hospital, Chennai

Monday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Tuesday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Wednesday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Thursday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Friday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Saturday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

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Education

MBBS - The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, 1997
MS - General Surgery - Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, 2000
MCh - Surgical Oncology - Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Adilabad, 2005

Past Experience

Senior Consultant – Surgical Oncology, Apollo Hospital Chennai (Current)
International Development and Education Award (IDEA) by the American Society of Clinical Oncology-Conquer Cancer Foundation in 2013.
“Developing Nations Travel Grant” to attend the World GI Cancer Conference held in Barcelona in June 2016 and 2007.
Topped Mumbai University MD Radiation Oncology examination.
Indian College of Radiation Oncology (ICRO)-“Young Achiever Award”- For standing first at the Annual Teaching Course in September 2006
Winner of the National-level Annual Oncology Quiz held at AROICON 2006.
Best Poster Award at the Association Of Radiation Oncologists Of India at AROICON 2005.
“Research and Education Grant” to attend and present a thesis at the Joint meeting of the Royal College of Radiologists and the Hong Kong College of Radiologists in Hong Kong in October 2007.
ESTRO Travel Grant for “IGRT” and “IMRT and other Conformal Techniques” Teaching Courses in Dec 2008 and June 2007, respectively.
Feb 2010 onwards:Full-timee Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Apollo Speciality Hospital, Teynampet, Apollo Hospital, Greams Road
September 2007 - January 2010: Part-time consultant Surgical Oncologist, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Teynampet.
Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. March 2006 - Feb 2010: Assistant Professor of Surgical Oncology, Sri Ramachandra Medical University.
March 2006 - Feb 2010, Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre.
Observer: January 2006, March 2006.Dept. of Head & Neck Oncology
Resident: Oct. 2005 - January 2006.Dep. of Gynecology Oncology, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore
Resident: Jan. 2002 to Sep.2002. Dept of Surgical Oncology ,Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore
Registrar: Sep. 2001 to Jan. 2002. Railway Hospital, Chennai.
Observer: Sep.2000 to Nov.2000. Dept. of Surgical Oncology Cancer Institute (W.I.A.). Adyar, Chennai
Internship: May 1996 - May 1997, Sri Ramachandra Medical College.

Awards

First candidate to pass FRCPath in Paediatric Haematology in the UK – December 2001
Sibthorpe Prize in General Surgery – 1989–90
Dr. Broadfield Prize in Anatomy and Surgery – 1989–90
Leelarani Seshachalam Prize for Highest Marks in all Exams from First to Final M.B.B.S. – 1989–90
Col. K. G. Pandalai Prize for Best M.B.B.S. Student – 1989–90
Dr. V.N.C. Rao Gold Medal in Anatomy – 1986–87
Dr. Govinda Reddy Medal in Pathology and Microbiology – 1987–88

Associations/Membership

Member, Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Field of Expertise

Adrenal Cancer Treatment
Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) Therapy
Benign and Cancerous Tumor Excision
Bile Duct Cancer Treatment
Bone Marrow Transplant
Brachytherapy Treatment
Brain Tumor Surgery
Breast Biopsy
Breast Cancer Treatment
Cancer Treatment
CAR T-Cell Therapy
Carcinoid Tumor Treatment
Castleman Disease Treatment
Cervical Cancer Treatment
Chemotherapy
Colon Cancer Surgery
Colorectal Cancer Treatment
Completion Thyroidectomy
Complex Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)
Contrast Nephrostomy
CyberKnife Surgery
Endometrial Cancer Treatment
Endoscopic Tumor Removal
Ewing Family of Tumors Treatment
External Drainage PTBD
Fine Needle Aspiration
Gallbladder Cancer Treatment
Genitourinary Cancer Treatment
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD) Treatment
Hepatectomy (Liver Resection)
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for Prostate Cancer
Hormone Therapy
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
Immunotherapy
Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
Kaposi Sarcoma Treatment
Liver Ablation
Liver Cancer Treatment
Lumpectomy
Lung Cancer Treatment
Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment
Metastatic Tumor Treatment
Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery
Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancer Treatment
Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Treatment
Oncological Surgery
Ovarian Cancer Treatment
Papillary Thyroid Cancer Treatment
Penile Cancer Treatment
Percutaneous Nephrostomy Drainage Procedure
Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiogram
PET CT Scan
Post PTBD Cholangiogram
Post-operative PTBD
Proton Therapy
PTBD Externo Internalisation
PTBD Internalisation
Radiation Therapy
Radioisotope Therapy
Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) Treatment
Robotic Cancer Surgery
Simple Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)
Skin Lymphoma Treatment
Small Intestine Cancer Treatment
Stomach Cancer Treatment
Targeted Therapy
Thymectomy
Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma Treatment
Thyroid Cancer Treatment
Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE)
Transjugular Liver Biopsy
Vaginal Cancer Treatment
Vulvar Cancer Treatment
Whipple Procedure
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL)
Adenocarcinoma
Adenosquamous Carcinoma
Adrenocortical Carcinoma
Adult Hodgkins Lymphoma
AIDS-Related Cancer
Ameloblastoma
Anal Cancer
Anaplastic Carcinoma
Appendix Cancer
Atypical Hyperplasia
Atypical Spindle Cell Tumor
Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) Treatment for Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin
Benign Bone Tumors
Benign Hematology
Benign Lung Tumors
Benign Soft Tissue Tumors
Bile Duct Cancer, Stones, & Strictures
Bladder Cancer
Blood Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bone Marrow Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer During Pregnancy
Breast Cancer Recurrence
Bronchial Tumors
Burkitt Lymphoma
Cancer in Children
Carcinoid Syndrome
Carcinoid Tumor (Gastrointestinal)
Carcinoid Tumors of the Lungs
Cervical Cancer
Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
Colorectal Cancer
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Cyclic Neutropenia
Desmoid Tumor
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)
Elevated PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) Level
Embryonal Tumors
Eosinophilia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophagectomy
Esthesioneuroblastoma
Estrogen Dependent Cancers
Ewing Sarcoma
Extracranial Germ Cell Tumor
Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor
Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP): Inherited
Follicular Lymphoma
Free Flap Surgery for Treating Osteoradionecrosis
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Cancer
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
Giant Cell Tumor
Gum Tumor
Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL)
Head and Neck Cancer
Heart Cancer
Hepatocellular Cancer
Hereditary Non-polyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC)
Hurthle Cell Carcinoma
Hypopharyngeal Cancer
Hypopharyngeal Cancer
Immunotherapy
In-situ Breast Cancer
Incontinence After Prostate Surgery
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
Intraocular Melanoma
Invasive Breast Cancer
Invasive Lobular Carcinoma
Islet Cell Tumor
Kaposi Sarcoma
Large Cell Carcinoma
Large Granular Lymphocytic (LGL) leukemia
Leukemia
Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer
Liver Cancer
Liver Cysts & Liver Tumors
Lung Cancer
Lymphatic Cancer
Lymphocytosis
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma (MFH)
Malignant Mesothelioma
Malignant Soft Tissue Tumors
Mediastinal Tumor
Medullary Carcinoma
Melanoma
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Metastatic Cancer
Metastatic Spinal Tumors
Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer with Occult Primary
Metastatic Tumors
Mouth Cancer
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Syndromes
Multiple Myeloma
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancer
Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumor
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
NUT Midline Carcinoma
Oncogenic Osteomalacia
Ophthalmic Cancer
Oral Cancer
Oropharyngeal Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors
Ovarian Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Ovarian Sex Cord Stromal Tumor
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor
Paraganglioma
Paraneoplastic Syndromes
Parathyroid Cancer
Parotid Gland Tumor
Pediatric Chordomas
Pediatric Ependymoma
Pediatric Germ Cell Tumor
Pediatric Rhabdomyosarcoma
Pediatric Spinal Cord Tumor
Pediatric Spinal Tumor
Pediatric Vascular Tumors
Penile Cancer
Pharyngeal Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS)
Pineal Region Tumor
Plasma Cell Neoplasms
Pleural Tumor
Pleuropulmonary Blastoma
Prostate Cancer
PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome (Cowden Syndrome and Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba Syndrome)
Pulmonary Nodules
Pure Red Cell Aplasia (PRCA)
Rectal Cancer
Recurrent Cancer
Relapsed ALL
Relapsed AML
Relapsed Multiple Myeloma
Renal Cell Cancer
Retinoblastoma (Cancer of the Eye)
Retroperitoneal Tumor
Rhabdomyosarcoma
Salivary Gland Cancer
Sarcoma
Sezary Syndrome
Skin Cancer
Skull Base Tumor
Small Cell Carcinoma
Small Cell Lung Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Tumor
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
Stage 4 Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Sun Exposure & Skin Cancer
Synovial Sarcoma
Testicular Cancer
Throat Cancer
Thrombocytosis
Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma
Thymus Gland Tumor
Thyroid Cancer
Tracheobronchial Tumor
Transitional Cell Cancer
Urethral Cancer
Uterine Sarcoma
Vaginal Cancer
Vascular Tumor
Vulvar Cancer
Wilms Tumor