Dr. Nidhi Nayyar is a highly experienced Gynaecologic Oncologist and certified Robotic Console Surgeon with over 13 years of clinical expertise. She has successfully performed more than 500 robotic surgeries for gynaecological cancers and is known for her precision-driven, patient-centric approach. Actively involved in research, clinical trials, and cancer awareness initiatives, she is also a respected academic mentor and speaker at national and international forums.
Educational Qualifications:
- MBBS – Dr. S. N. Medical College, Jodhpur (Rajasthan), 2003
- DNB – Obstetrics & Gynaecology – Northern Railway Central Hospital, New Delhi (Training: 2006–2009; Degree Awarded: 2012)
- Fellowship in Gynaecologic Oncology – Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre, New Delhi, 2018
Professional Experience:
- Consultant – Gynaecologic Oncology & Robotic Surgery, Manipal Hospitals, Dwarka, New Delhi
- Senior Resident – Gynaecologic Oncology, BLK-MAX Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi (2013–2016)
- Extensive experience as a certified Robotic Console Surgeon with over 13 years in gynaecologic oncology
- Successfully performed 500+ robotic surgeries for gynaecological cancers including cervix, uterus, ovaries, vulva, and vagina
- Expertise in cytoreductive surgery, HIPEC, and PIPAC for ovarian cancer
- Skilled in minimally invasive robotic management of endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and fibroids
- Performs Pap smear screening, HPV DNA testing, colposcopy, LEEP procedures, and cervical cancer vaccination
- DNB Thesis Guide for postgraduate students at BLK-MAX Super Speciality Hospital
- Actively involved in clinical research, trials, academic teaching, and gynaecological cancer awareness programmes
Professional Memberships & Fellowships:
- Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India (AGOI)
- International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
Awards & Achievements:
- Awarded “Women of Inspiration Award - 2023” on occasion of International Women’s Day in March 2023 by BLK-MAX Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi.
- First prize in case capsule – Gynaecological Cancer organised by Max Super Specialty Hospital, 18th March 2018, Delhi.
- 3rd prize in Quiz on “Updates in Management of Gynaecological Cancer”, AIIMS, Delhi in Aug. 2017 organised by Indian Society of Clinical Oncology.
- 1st prize in Mock Examinations in FOGSI Gynae Oncology Conference held in Goa from 29th – 31st July 2016.
- 3rd prize in Medi Quiz at FOGSI Gynae Oncology Conference 2016, held at Goa from 29th to 31st July. “Doctor of the Month” award by BLK Super Speciality Hospital in March 2011.
Publications:
- Nayyar, N., Lakhwani, P., Goel, A. et al. Management of Borderline Ovarian Tumours – Still a Gray Zone. Indian J Surg Oncol (2017) 8(4), 607-614 https://doi.org/10.1007/s13193-017-0697-3. N. Nayyar, P. Lakhwani, A. Goel, P.K. Pande, K. Kumar. The futility of Systematic Lymphadenectomy in Early-Stage Low-Grade Endometrial Cancer. Indian J Surg Oncol (2018) 9(2):204-210.
- Nidhi Nayyar, Rupinder K. Sekhon, Vandana Jain, Amita Naithani, Sudhir K. Rawal. Clinical Outcomes of Robotic versus Open Radical Hysterectomy in Endometrial Cancer Staging : An Experience at a Tertiary Referral Care Center. Journal of Gynecologic Surgery (2019) vol 35, No. 5: 279-284 https://doi.org/10.1089/gyn.2019.0020.
- Kumar N, Nayyar N, Garg D, Duggal R, Khadaria N. Polypoid endometriosis: A rare variant and a mimic of ovarian malignancy. Int J Case Rep Images 2022;13:101302Z01NK2022.
- Heena Gautam, Sumita Mehta, Nidhi Nayyar, Neha Kumar, Syed Akhtar Husain & Mausumi Bharadwaj. Prevalence of human papilloma virus and Chlamydia trachomatis in endometrial and cervical carcinoma : a comparative study in North Indian women. Systems Biology in Reproductive Medicine, DOI : 10.1080/19396368.2023.2247517.
- Prerna Lakhwani, Priya Agarwal, Ashish Goel, Nidhi Nayyar, Pankaj Pande, Kapil Kumar. High-Grade Endometrial Cancer - Behaviour and Outcomes at a Tertiary Cancer Centre. Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology (December 2019) 10(4):662-667 https://doi.org/10.1007/s13193-019-00970-1.
- Vandana Jain, Seema Pundir, Rupinder Sekhon, Amita Mishra, Nidhi Nayyar, Gayatri Vishwakarma, Meenakshi Kamboj, Sudhir Rawal. Carcinosarcoma of the Ovary : A Single - Institute Experience with Surgical Cytoreduction and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy. Journal of Gynecologic Surgery (Aug 2019) vol. 35, No. 4 https://doi.org/10.1089/gyn.2018.0045.