Dr. Suraj Manjunath

• Dr. Suraj Manjunath is a Consultant in Surgical Oncology at Manipal Hospitals, Bengaluru, located in Miller's Road.
• He holds multiple qualifications, including MBBS, MS (General Surgery), and MCh (Surgical Oncology).
• Dr. Manjunath's expertise lies in various microsurgery techniques, with a focus on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols and breast cancer surgeries incorporating Sentinel Node Techniques, Oncoplasty, and Organ Conservation.
• He received international recognition by being awarded the International Career Development Award from the Surgical Oncology Society (SSO) in the USA, the first Indian to achieve this honour.
• Dr. Manjunath played a significant role in establishing the Surgical Oncology Department at St. John's Medical College & Hospital, contributing to the institution's growth and development.
• His postdoctoral MCh in surgical oncology from the Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology earned him a gold medal, highlighting his academic excellence.
• Dr. Manjunath underwent extensive training at esteemed institutions, including a fellowship in surgical oncology and minimally invasive surgery at Harper University Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, in 2011.
• He further refined his skills through a fellowship in upper gastrointestinal surgical oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, in 2014.
• Dr. Suraj Manjunath is renowned for his expertise in General Surgical Oncology, Gastrointestinal and Minimal Access Surgical Oncology, and Breast Cancer Surgery (Organ Conservation, Oncoplasty, Sentinel Node Techniques).
• He is a life member of esteemed professional organizations like the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO) and the Association of Surgeons of India, showcasing his active involvement in the surgical oncology community.
• Dr. Manjunath's contributions extend to teaching and training future surgeons, serving as an examiner for MCh (Surgical Oncology) and DNB (Surgical Oncology) examinations.
• He also founded the St. John's Oncology Center and served as the Convenor of the Tumor Board at St. John's Medical College Hospital & Oncology Center from 2013 to 2017.

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