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About Dr Suraj Manjunath

Dr Suraj Manjunath is a surgical oncologist in Bangalore with over 25 years of experience in comprehensive cancer surgery, including advanced minimally invasive and robotic techniques.

His practice combines advanced surgical expertise with a clear, patient-focused approach - helping patients understand their condition, evaluate their options, and make informed decisions with confidence.

Dr. SURAJ MANJUNATH

Professional Introduction

Experienced cancer surgeon providing clear guidance and thoughtful cancer care.
Helping patients and families move from fear and uncertainty toward clarity and confident decision-making.
Dr Suraj Manjunath Surgical Oncologist in Bangalore

A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Patients and families often come in feeling anxious, uncertain, and unsure of what lies ahead.

In such situations, what matters is not only surgical expertise, but also the ability to explain the condition clearly and guide treatment decisions with care and clarity.

Dr Suraj Manjunath approaches cancer surgery with a simple principle — it is not only about removing disease, but also about helping patients understand their treatment, preparing them for surgery, and supporting them through recovery with reassurance and dignity.

With over 25 years of clinical experience, he has managed a wide range of cancers and has developed expertise in robotic, laparoscopic, and minimally invasive cancer surgery, along with enhanced recovery protocols.

He currently practices at:

  • Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore
  • Apollo Hospitals, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore

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Educational Qualifications and Advanced Training

A strong academic foundation built through specialist surgical oncology training and international exposure.
  • MCh – Surgical Oncology - Gold Medallist
    (Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore)
  • MS - General Surgery
    (Bangalore Medical College)
  • MBBS
    (Bangalore Medical College)
  • Visiting Fellow – GI and Minimally Invasive Oncology
    Detroit Medical Center, Wayne State University, USA
  • Visiting Fellow – GI Oncology
    MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, USA
  • Visiting Fellow – GI Oncology
    University of Chicago Medicine, USA
These qualifications reflect a deep and structured path of surgical training. For patients, this means their treatment is being guided by a surgeon with strong foundations in both general surgery and highly specialised cancer surgery, along with exposure to internationally respected cancer centres.

Career Timeline

A career shaped by surgical excellence, academic leadership, and advanced cancer care.
Over three decades of medical training, academic leadership, and advanced surgical oncology practice.
Dr Suraj Manjunath

2026 (May) – Present

  • Senior Consultant - Surgical Oncology,
    Robotic & Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgeon
    Apollo Hospitals, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore

2026 (May) – Present

  • Senior Consultant - Surgical Oncology,
    Robotic & Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgeon
    Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore

2022 – 2026 (April)

  • Consultant Surgical Oncologist & Robotic Surgeon
    Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore

2017 – 2026 (April)

  • Consultant Surgical Oncologist & Chief of Cancer Surgery
    Manipal Hospital, Millers Road, Bangalore

2014

  • Advanced Fellowship Exposure
    MD Anderson Cancer Center (University of Texas)
    University of Chicago Medicine, USA

2013 – 2017

  • Professor & Head, Department of Surgical Oncology
    St John’s Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore

2011

  • Fellowship – GI & Minimally Invasive Oncology
    Detroit Medical Center, Wayne State University, USA

2008 – 2013

  • Associate Professor & Head, Surgical Oncology
    St John’s Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore

2006 – 2008

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery
    St John’s Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore

2003 – 2006

  • MCh Surgical Oncology (Gold Medal)
    Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore

1999 – 2002

  • MS General Surgery
    Bangalore Medical College

1992 – 1998

  • MBBS
    Bangalore Medical College

Awards, Honours & International Exposure

Recognition reflecting academic excellence, surgical commitment, and international training
Dr Suraj Manjunath has been recognised at both national and international levels for his contributions to surgical oncology.
Key Recognitions
  • International Career Development Exchange Program Award
    Society of Surgical Oncology (USA)
    First Indian recipient

  • Detroit Visiting Fellowship
    Indian Association of Surgical Oncology

  • Gold Medal – MCh Surgical Oncology
    Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore

  • Multiple Best Paper and Best Poster Awards
    at national and international scientific meetings
International Exposure

Training and academic exposure at leading global cancer centres:

  • MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, USA
  • University of Chicago Medicine, USA
  • Detroit Medical Center, Wayne State University, USA

This international experience has contributed to a broader perspective in advanced cancer care, integrating global standards with clinical practice.

Surgical Expertise

An approach to cancer surgery guided by safety, precision, and individual patient needs.
Robotic, laparoscopic, minimally invasive, and open cancer surgery selected carefully based on your diagnosis, safety, and recovery needs.
Cancer surgery is not a one-size-fits-all decision. The most appropriate approach depends on the type of cancer, its stage, its location, and the overall condition of the patient.

The goal is always to achieve effective oncologic treatment while preserving function wherever possible and supporting optimal recovery.

Dr Suraj Manjunath is experienced in a range of surgical techniques, allowing each treatment plan to be tailored to the individual patient rather than limited to a single approach.

Surgical Techniques

Robotic Cancer Surgery

In selected cancer surgeries, robotic systems can support highly precise movements in areas where careful dissection is important. This can be especially helpful in complex procedures where accuracy matters greatly.
Learn More About Robotic Surgery

Laparoscopic and Minimal Access Cancer Surgery

For suitable patients, minimally invasive surgery may mean smaller cuts, less pain after surgery, reduced hospital stay, earlier walking, and faster return to normal routine.
Learn More About Laparoscopic Surgery

Open Cancer Surgery

In many advanced or complex cases, open surgery remains the safest and most appropriate option. The priority is always complete and safe cancer treatment.
Learn More About Open Surgery

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)

A structured approach designed to support smoother recovery through better preparation, pain control, early mobilisation, and careful post-operative planning.
Learn More About Recovery After Cancer Surgery

Areas of Surgical Practice

Experienced in the surgical management of a wide range of cancers, including:
Click on the above link to know more about each cancer.

St. John's Leadership & Insititution Building

Developing surgical oncology services, training programs, and multidisciplinary cancer care systems.
A significant part of Dr Suraj Manjunath’s professional journey was his work at St John’s Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, where he established the Department of Surgical Oncology and served as Professor and Head.

Key Contributions

  • Established the Department of Surgical Oncology
  • Initiated the DNB training program in Surgical Oncology
  • Developed the post-doctoral MCh training program
  • Founder Member of the Oncology Task Force, contributing to the development of the St John’s Oncology Center
  • Served as Convenor of the Tumor Board (2013–2017)
These contributions reflect not only clinical practice, but leadership in building structured cancer care systems - integrating surgery, training, and multidisciplinary treatment to benefit patients, trainees, and institutions.

Academic Contributions & Surgical Oncology Leadership

Active involvement in research, education, and advancement of surgical oncology.
Dr Suraj Manjunath has a strong academic focus, contributing to the development of surgical oncology through teaching, research, and scientific engagement. He has served as an examiner for MCh and DNB Surgical Oncology examinations across multiple universities.

His academic contribution includes more than 60 indexed peer-reviewed national and international publications, several book chapters, editorial and reviewer roles, and scientific presentations at major meetings in India and abroad.

He has also been associated with editorial and research activities, including reviewer roles with the European Journal of Surgical Oncology and other academic platforms, along with participation in important clinical and research projects.

Beyond research and surgery, he has also co-authored a book with his wife, Haripriya Suraj, exploring the relationship between the scientific and spiritual dimensions of medicine and healing.

Awards & Recognition

  1. First Indian recipient of SSO’s (Society of Surgical Oncology, USA) International Career Development Exchange Program. 2013/14
  2. Detroit Visiting Fellowship – of Indian Association of Surgical Oncology. 2011
  3. Gold medal – MCh (Surgical Oncology) 2006
  4. Best paper award – ‘Surgical Society of Bangalore’, 2008
  5. Best paper award – ‘The Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India (AGOICON 2006)’, AIIMS, New Delhi, 2006
  6. Best poster award – ‘National Update on Gynaecological Oncology’, Coimbatore, 2006
  7. Certificate of Honour – ‘Academic Society of Bangalore Medical College & Combined Hospitals’, 2002
  8. All India Best Paper award – ‘Association of Surgeons of India – 61st Annual National Conference (ASICON)’ – 2001
  9. All India Best Chapter Paper award – ‘Association of Surgeons of India – 61st Annual National Conference (ASICON) – 2001
  10. Best paper award – ‘Surgical Society of Bangalore’, 2005
  11. Best paper award – ‘Surgical Society of Bangalore’, 2004
  12. Best paper award – ‘Surgical Society of Bangalore’, 2001

Scientific Publications

More than 60 International and National indexed peer reviewed publications.

Details accessible at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Suraj-Manjunath

Editorial & Research Activities

  1. Editorial Board member, Publication Division, ICC 2017
  2. Member, Panel of reviewers, European Journal of Surgical Oncology
  3. Member Panel of reviewers, The Open Cancer Journal
  4. Evaluation of AYUSH QOL-2C as an adjuvant therapy for patients with Breast cancer receiving Chemotherapy.  AYUSH Govt of India sponsored trial
  5. Co-Principal Investigator. “An Observational Longitudinal Prospective Study to Evaluate Molecular Markers of Prognosis, Treatment Response and Disease Outcome in Breast Cancer” – study in association with IPHCR. 
  6. Contributor to FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics) 27th volume of the Annual Report on the Results of Treatment in Gynecological Cancer, 2006 for
    a. Carcinoma of the vulva
    b. Carcinoma of the corpus uteri, and 
    c.  Gestational troophoblasticneoplasia. 
  7. Reviewer (Sentinel Reader) for Evidence-Based Medicine information system (bmjupdates), Health Information Research Unit, McMaster University, Canada.

Scientific Presentations - International

  1. JS Prabhu, K Wahi, M Correa, S Manjunath, R N Rao, Srinath B S,Sridhar TS.DNA Methylation of the Estrogen Receptor (alpha) Promoter is Higher in Triple Negative Breast Cancers Compared to the ER Negative Sub-type.  33rd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, San Antonio, USA
  2. A Alexander, RS Kaluve, S Manjunath, Srinath BS, R Raju, Sridhar TS.  A novel attempt to improve long-term patient follow up in a low resource urban setting.  33rd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, San Antonio, USA
  3. S Manjunath.  Technique for early dilatation of anastomotic leaks following oesophagectomy –11thWorld  Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer, Barcelona, Spain, June 2009
  4. UK Devi, U.D. Bafna, R. Annapoorna, M. SurajThe Rationale of Pelvic Exenteration in Cervical Cancer – At Low Resource Countries. 11th Biennial International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS) Meeting, Santa Monica, California, USA, October, 2006
  5. K Uma Devi, M. Suraj, U.D. Bafna, P. Geetha, V. Jayshree.  Study of Morbidity at Bowel Resection in DebulkingSurgery for Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer-a Profile.11th Biennial International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS) Meeting, Santa Monica, California, USA, October, 2006

Scientific Presentations - National Level - Selected List

  1. UltrasonicShears versus Electrocautery inAxillary Dissection for Breast Cancer –
    A Randomized Controlled Trial. 1st Indian Cancer Congress, 2013, Delhi – awardedSSO’s (Society of Surgical Oncology, USA) International Career Development Exchange Program
  2. Estrogen receptor Negative Breast Cancer in India – Do we really have higher burden of this disease?  National Conference of Indian Association of Surgical Oncology. NATCON-IASO, September 2010 – awarded IASO’s Detroit Visiting Fellowship
  3. Suraj Manjunath, Rakesh S Ramesh, TanveerHussainUstad, Ramakrishna.Re – resection in recurrent soft tissue sarcomas;National Conference ASI ;Coimbatore;December 2009
  4. Rakesh S Ramesh,Suraj Manjunath,TanveerHussainUstad,Ramakrishna,Annie Alexander.The practice of surgery in a tertiary referal hospital for operable breast cancer –breast conserving surgery versus modified radical mastectomy; National Conference ASICON 2009;Coimbatore
  5. Rakesh S Ramesh,Suraj Manjunath,TanveerHussainUstad,Ramakrishna.Double Leiomyoma – a rare case report; National Conference ASI ;Coimbatore;December 2009
  6. TanveerHussainUstad, Suraj Manjunath, Rakesh S Ramesh,Ramakrishna .Tranverse colon conduit after anterior pelvic exenteration;National Conference ASI;Coimbatore;December 2009
  7. TanveerHussainUstad, Suraj Manjunath, Rakesh S Ramesh,Ramakrishna.Surgical management of head and neck tumors;National Conference ASI ;Coimbatore;December 2009
  8. Bowel Resection, its morbidity, and treatment outcome in advanced ovarian cancer – a seven years profile at KMIO. The Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India (AGOICON 2006)’, AIIMS, New Delhi, 2006
  9. Role of Bowel Resection in Surgical Debulking for Carcinoma of the Ovary. National Update on Gynaecological Oncology, Coimbatore, 2006
  10. Surgical Emergencies in Gynaecologic Malignancies.  National Update on Gynaecological Oncology, Coimbatore, 2006
  11. Surgical Staging of Neck in Carcinoma Anterior Tongue. National Oral Cancer Conference, ORCA, organized by ICMR, Trivandrum, 2006
  12. Audit of Thyroid Diseases – KMIO, 2003. XXIII State Conference, KSC – ASICON – Award paper. Mangalore, 2005
  13. Rectopexy for Complete Rectal Prolapse – Our Experience.  Best Paper Award – Association of Surgeons of India – 61st Annual National Conference -ASICON. Patna, 2001
  14. Rectopexy for Complete Rectal Prolapse – Our Experience.  Best Chapter Paper Award – Association of Surgeons of India – 61st Annual National Conference –ASICON. Patna, 2001.
  15. Suguira’s Procedure for Portal Hypertension. XIX State Conference, KSC – ASICON – Award paper. Hubli, 2001
  16. Surgical Options in Hydatid Cyst of the Liver.  XVIII State Conference, KSC – ASICON, Belgaum, 2001
  17. Adenocarcinoma of the Duodenum.  Association of Surgeons of India – 60th Annual National Conference – ASICON. New Delhi. 2000

Professional & Community Service - Selected List

  1. Member, Scientific Committee, ICC 2017
  2. Former Joint Secretary, Bangalore Oncology Group
  3. Organizing Secretary, “Live Operative Workshop in Minimally Surgery for Gastrointestinal and Gynecologic Oncology” organized at Dharamshila Hospital on 14 December 2013.
  4. Member  IASO, ASI, BSGG.
  5. Developed Outreach program of the Department of Surgical Oncology, SJMCH, Pilot Program initiated at Mugulur village in 2010.
  6. Initiated and developed “Aadhara” in 2009 – A Support Group for Breast Cancer Patients in association with St. John’s Research Institute.
  7. Community medical service in “Pilar Health Centre”, mission hospital, Andaman Islands (medically underserved areas), 2007

Philosophy Of Care

A patient-centred approach built on clarity, safety, and thoughtful decision-making.
Every patient deserves clear guidance, an individualised treatment plan, and the reassurance that they are not facing this journey alone.
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Clear Communication

Patients should understand what is happening at every stage. Medical language should not create additional fear or confusion. Treatment is explained in clear, practical terms to support informed decisions.
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Individualised Treatment

No two patients are alike. Each treatment plan is based on the type of cancer, its stage, the patient’s overall health, and what is safest and most appropriate.
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Safety First

Whether the approach is robotic, laparoscopic, or open, the priority is always safe and effective cancer surgery with sound oncologic principles.
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Recovery-Focused Care

Surgery is only one part of treatment. Pain control, early mobilisation, smooth recovery, and ongoing support are essential components of care.
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Compassion and Respect

Cancer care is not only physical. Patients and families need patience, clarity, and a calm, supportive approach throughout the process.

A Personal Approach

“I understand how difficult this phase can be. My aim is to guide you with clarity and honesty, so you can make decisions with confidence. We will walk through this step by step, together.”

Current Roles and Hospital Affiliations

Providing advanced cancer surgery care in Bangalore with access to multidisciplinary support.
Dr. Suraj Manjunath is currently affiliated with:
  • Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore
    Consultant Surgical Oncologist & Robotic / Minimally Invasive Surgeon
  • Apollo Hospitals, Sarjapur Road Road, Bangalore
    Chief Cancer Surgeon
These affiliations provide access to comprehensive cancer care within a well-equipped hospital environment, where surgery is supported by imaging, pathology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, critical care, and structured recovery services.

For patients and families, this his integrated environment supports safe surgical care, multidisciplinary decision-making, and continuity throughout treatment.

Take the Next Step With Confidence

Whether you are newly diagnosed, have been advised surgery, or are seeking a second opinion, you do not have to navigate these decisions alone.
Dr Suraj Manjunath Website Consulting in his cabin
You do not need to have all the answers before your consultation. Bring your reports, your questions, and your concerns.

The aim of the consultation is to help you understand your condition, discuss the available options clearly, and move forward with a treatment plan that is safe, thoughtful, and right for you.
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