Dr. Vishwanath | A.J Hospital

Specialties

Oncology - Surgical

Qualifications

MS, MCh

About Dr. Vishwanath

Dr. Vishwanath is a highly skilled and accomplished Surgical Oncologist with extensive expertise in managing complex cancer cases. With over 10+ years of independent surgical oncology experience and more than 2,500 successful cancer surgeries, he is one of the region’s leading specialists in advanced oncological procedures.

A graduate of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), he completed his MBBS, MS in General Surgery, and later pursued MCh in Surgical Oncology from the prestigious Banaras Hindu University, one of India’s top institutions for oncology training.

Dedicated to providing evidence-based, ethical, and compassionate cancer care, Dr. Vishwanath is an integral part of the multidisciplinary cancer team at A.J. Hospital.

Professional Experience

Current Position:

• Consultant & Assistant Professor, Surgical Oncology
  A.J. Hospital & Research Centre, Mangaluru (2018–Present)

Past Appointments:

• Assistant Professor, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangaluru

• Senior Resident, Surgical Oncology – Banaras Hindu University

• Senior Resident, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bengaluru

• Junior Resident, General Surgery – VIMS Bellary

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Vishwanath has extensive experience handling a wide spectrum of cancers with proficiency in both open and minimally invasive approaches. His expertise includes:

Head & Neck Cancers

• Composite resections & reconstructions

• Mandibulectomies, laryngectomies, parotid & thyroid surgeries

• Salvage resections post-radiotherapy

Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Cancers

• Radical gastrectomies (open & laparoscopic)

• Whipple’s procedure, total pancreatectomy

• Hepatectomy (right, left, extended, non-anatomical)

• Radical cholecystectomy

• Colorectal cancer resections including D3 hemicolectomy

Thoracic Oncology

• Transthoracic & transhiatal esophagectomy

• Lung resections including VATS approaches

Gynecologic Oncology

• Radical hysterectomy (open & laparoscopic)

• Cytoreductive surgery for ovarian cancer

• HIPEC for ovarian & colorectal cancers

• Wertheim’s hysterectomy & pelvic lymphadenectomy

Breast & Soft Tissue Cancers

• Breast conservation surgery & reconstructions

• Sentinel lymph node biopsy

• Modified radical mastectomy

• Chemo port insertion

Notable Achievement:
Performed the first successful HIPEC for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei in South Canara (2018).

Robotic Surgery

Dr. Vishwanath is trained and certified by Intuitive Surgical in robotic oncology procedures.

Current robotic interests include:

• Robotic Radical Hysterectomy

• Robotic Colorectal Resections

Future advancement:

• Training in PIPAC (Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy) for advanced ovarian, gastric & colorectal cancers.

Scientific Memberships

• Lifetime Member – Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)

• Lifetime Member – Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)

• Treasurer – ASI South Kanara Branch

Publications

Dr. Vishwanath has authored several peer-reviewed articles in national and international journals, including topics such as:

• Melanoma of the lacrimal gland – Journal of Surgical Oncology

• Chest wall chondrosarcoma reconstruction – NUJHS Journal

• Molecular biomarker analysis in breast cancer – Molecular Biology Reports

• Various case reports in oncology and surgical techniques

(Full publication list available on request)

Professional Achievements

• 2500+ cancer surgeries performed with excellent outcomes

• Over 10 years of independent consultant-level experience

• Active participant in MDT Tumor Board discussions

• Broad exposure to multi-organ cancer surgeries except brain & spine

• Managed rare and complex cases including congenital vascular anomalies

Languages

• English

• Hindi

• Kannada