Designation of Dr. Ajit Pai
Dr. Ajit Pai
Surgical Oncologist, Robotic Surgeon, General Surgeon
Senior Consultant – GI Surgical Oncology
Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai
Profile Snapshot of Dr. Ajit Pai
- Dr. Ajit Pai is an exceptional Robotic Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist in India who is currently serving as a Senior Consultant of GI Surgical Oncology at the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai.
- He has done specialized courses in the treatment and management of GI cancers, gynecological cancers, and cancer of food pipes.
- His specialization primarily lies in treating GI cancers such as Esophagus, Stomach, Liver, Gallbladder and bile ducts, Pancreas, Small intestine, Colon and Rectum cancers.
- He had his first training in surgical oncology at a prestigious hospital in Mumbai, India. He then went to Heidelberg, Germany and Japan for specialized training in advanced gastrointestinal and pancreatic cancer surgery.
- In Chicago, USA, he finished a formal fellowship in robotic, laparoscopic, and advanced gastrointestinal surgical procedures for gastrointestinal cancers.
- Dr. Pai specializes in minimally invasive procedures like laparoscopic and robotic surgery for esophageal, colorectal, and stomach cancers as well as large-scale resections for recurring, multivisceral tumors, which impact several organs in the abdomen.
- Furthermore, he also has experience in doing surgery for retroperitoneal sarcomas, which entails intricate planning, the removal and replacement of critical vessels including the aorta and venacava.
- His other area of specialization lies in using HIPEC and PIPAC, two forms of chemo treatment, during surgery for appendix, colon, and stomach cancers.
Dr. Ajit Pai’s Expertise
- Gastrointestinal Cancers (esophageal, stomach, colorectal, pancreatic, etc.)
- Gynecological Cancers
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Breast Conservation Surgery for Breast Cancer
- Cytoreductive surgery for advanced ovarian cancer, recurrent colon, and rectal cancer
- Pseudomyxoma Peritonei with Heated Intraperitoneal Chemo Treatment
- HIPEC and PIPAC procedures
Work Experience of Dr. Ajit Pai
- Dr. Ajit Pai has over 15 years of experience as a Surgical Oncologist. He has been associated with Apollo Hospital since his last assignment.
- He is currently serving as a Senior Consultant of GI Surgical Oncology at the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre in Chennai.
Dr. Ajit Pai’s Qualifications
- MBBS
- MS in General Oncology
- M.Ch in Surgical Oncology
- Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
- Advanced training in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery from the University of Tokyo, Japan
Memberships of Dr. Ajit Pai
- Association of Surgeons of India
- Fellow of American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS)
Publications of Dr. Ajit Pai
- Dr. Ajit Pai has published three research papers that highlight the effective approach to surgical intervention among patients with breast and colon cancer.