About Dr. Devesh S Ballal

• Dr. Devesh S. Ballal is one of the most promising young leaders in the field of Surgical Oncology and Robotic Surgery with over 11 years of experience.
• His expertise encompasses a wide range of malignancies, including colorectal, hepatopancreatobiliary, thoracic, gynecologic, head & neck, urologic, breast, and sarcoma surgeries.
• Dr. Ballal began his medical journey at M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, where he distinguished himself as a top-performing student throughout his academic years.
• He earned multiple academic awards for excellence in anatomy, pediatrics, and ophthalmology, including the MS Somaraj Memorial Award and the Dr. Tahira Agarwal Award.
• Following this, he pursued his MS in General Surgery at Kasturba Medical College (MAHE University), where he was awarded the Vivekananda Prabhu Gold Medal for being the best outgoing student and multiple national-level quiz titles, including ASICON and IASO National Surgical Oncology Quiz Awards.
• Dr. Ballal then achieved his M.Ch in Surgical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai, where he was honored with the Dr. R.S. Rao Gold Medal for topping the university examination, the Department of Surgery Gold Medal for Best Outgoing Student, and the Homi Bhabha National Institute Outstanding M.Ch Student Award, making him one of the highest-ranked surgical oncology graduates in India.
• His training at Tata Memorial provided him exposure to the full spectrum of oncologic surgery, multidisciplinary cancer care, and the latest innovations in cytoreductive and robotic surgery.
• ​Further refining his expertise, Dr. Ballal pursued a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Colorectal and Robotic Surgery at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Illinois, USA.
• During his tenure there, he mastered advanced robotic techniques for complex colorectal and pelvic malignancies using the da Vinci robotic platform.
• Dr. Ballal also completed international training in Advanced Endoscopic and Endoluminal Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California (USC), and obtained his Da Vinci Console Surgeon Certification at the University of Illinois, Chicago.
• His additional specialized workshops include Vascular Anastomosis and Advanced Laparoscopy Training at the Johnson & Johnson Institute, Mumbai.
• Dr. Ballal’s clinical philosophy centers on achieving the best oncologic outcomes while preserving function and quality of life. He is deeply experienced in robotic and laparoscopic colorectal resections, HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy), hepatobiliary surgery, and oncoplastic breast surgery.
• His expertise also includes cytoreductive surgery for peritoneal surface malignancies, endoscopic tumor resections, and multidisciplinary cancer management.
• An accomplished academician and researcher, Dr. Ballal has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in high-impact oncology journals such as the Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, Colorectal Disease, Annals of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, and Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology.
• His research explores surgical innovation, neoadjuvant therapy protocols, and outcomes in minimally invasive oncologic surgery.
• His presentations at the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) in Baltimore and the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) in Boston have been well received internationally, earning recognition for both academic depth and technical expertise.
• Dr. Ballal’s commitment extends beyond the operating room. He is an active member of several international professional organizations including the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS), Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO), Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India (ACRSI), and Association of Surgeons of India (ASI).