Dr. Shabber Zaveri is an accomplished surgical oncologist with over two decades of experience in treating complex cancers. He is known for his expertise in head & neck, breast, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary cancers. His clinical approach emphasises precision in surgical planning, evidence-based cancer care, and compassionate patient management. He has been a key member of the multidisciplinary oncology team at Manipal Hospitals, offering comprehensive cancer treatment and long-term patient support.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS
• MS (General Surgery)
• FRCS (Edinburgh)

Professional Experience:

• Chairman, HOD & Consultant – Surgical Oncology, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
• Established Department of Surgical Oncology at Manipal Hospital Bangalore in 2002.
• Started SENTINEL LYMPH NODE BIOPSY for Breast Cancer in 2004.
• Started Radioisotope Occult Lesion Localization (ROLL) to treat Breast Cancer in 2005.
• One of the first in India to start Minimally Invasive Radio Guided Para Thyroid surgeries (MIRP).
• Professor Ramdoss Oration on Radioguided Surgery in Oncology in September 2009 during the society of Nuclear Medicine in India, Annual Conference.
• Started HIPEC Program in 2013 at Manipal Hospital Bengaluru.

Awards and Achievements:

• Established Department of Surgical Oncology at Manipal Hospital (2002)
• Started Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Breast Cancer (2004)
• Started ROLL Technique for Breast Cancer (2005)
• Among the first in India to start MIRP
• Delivered Professor Ramdoss Oration on Radioguided Surgery in Oncology (2009)
• Initiated HIPEC Program in 2013 at Manipal Hospital Bengaluru

Fellowship & Memberships:

• Fellowship in Robotic Surgery at Hackensack Medical Center, New Jersey.
• Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery at Fachkrankenhaus, Dresden, Germany.
• Fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York.
• Fellowship in Cytoreductive Surgery & Hipec at European Institute of Surgery, Hamburg, Germany.
• Fellowship in Pipac at St Elizebeth Hospital, Germany.
• Association of Surgeons of India.
• IASO Indian Association of Oncology.
• Association of Breast Surgeons of India.
• European Society of Surgical Oncology.
• European Society of Medical Oncology.
• American Society of Clinical Oncology.
• SPSOI Society of Peritoneal Surface Oncology of India.
• Indian Society of Peritoneal Surface Malignancy

Publications:

• Dr. Shabber Zaveri on Woman undergoes complex robotic-assisted surgery | Deccan Herald.
• Dr. Amit Rauthan, Dr. Poonam Patil, Dr. Mohammed Basheeruddin Inamdar, Dr. Shabber Zaveri, Dr. Pratima Raj, Dr. Ashish Dixit, Dr. Mallikarjun Kalashetty, Dr. Srimath BS on Day Care Center for Cancer Patients.
• Dr. Shabber Zaveri on Don’t fall for hate says 102-yr-old cancer survivor | The Times of India| The New Indian Express | Udayavani | Hosadigantha | Andhra Jyothi| The Hans India.
• Dr. Shabber Zaveri and Dr. Amit Rauthan on Breast cancer campaigner urges survivors to share their stories, spread hope.

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