Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas Joins Manipal Hospitals to Lead Robotic Oncology Services in Delhi NCR

New Delhi, August 06, 2025: Manipal Hospitals has announced the appointment of Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas as Chairman – Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Centre and Onco Robotic Surgeries for the North-West Cluster. The appointment aims to enhance the hospital’s cancer care services in Delhi NCR, particularly in the field of robot-assisted oncology.

Dr. Dabas brings over 22 years of experience in surgical oncology and is recognized as a pioneer of robotic head and neck cancer surgery in India. He has performed more than 30,000 cancer surgeries, including over 4,000 robot-assisted procedures. His areas of expertise include robotic surgeries for head and neck, thoracic, gynaecologic, urological, gastrointestinal, colorectal, and breast cancers.

Welcoming Dr. Dabas to the team, Mr. Pramod Alagharu, Regional COO North-West Cluster, Manipal Hospitals, said, “We are proud to welcome Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas and his strong team of 150 medical experts. With his specialized expertise in managing complex cancer procedures, Dr. Dabas brings immense value to our commitment to delivering world-class healthcare, including robot-assisted cancer treatment. With him being a part of Manipal Hospital, we will be able to deliver advanced clinical management in oncology for faster recovery and improved outcomes.”

Dr. Dabas expressed his enthusiasm about joining the Manipal network. “I am excited to join the Manipal family, one of the largest healthcare networks in India, which has a long-standing reputation for excellence in healthcare. My goal is to build on a strong foundation here and bring the most advanced and precise cancer care to patients across Delhi, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad. Through the use of robotics and newer technologies, we aim to make surgeries safer, less invasive, and more effective, improving both survival and quality of life for our patients,” he said.

With Dr. Dabas at the helm, Manipal Hospitals aims to strengthen its position as a centre of excellence in comprehensive cancer care, offering evidence-based treatment protocols and a multidisciplinary approach to oncology.

Manipal Hospitals serves over 7 million patients annually and operates 38 hospitals across 19 cities in India. Following the acquisition of Medica Synergie and AMRI Hospitals, the network now includes 10,500+ beds and over 7,200 doctors. It is accredited by NABH and AAHRPP, with most hospitals certified by NABL and other medical bodies.