About Dr. Sindhu Va

• Dr. Sindhu Va is a distinguished Surgical Oncologist with over 21 years of clinical experience in comprehensive cancer surgery.
• She is one of India’s leading female surgical oncologists, known for her exceptional skill in performing complex oncologic procedures and her unwavering dedication to improving cancer outcomes through precision surgery and patient-centered care.
• She has since accumulated extensive experience in solid tumor management, with proficiency spanning across breast, gynecological, gastrointestinal (GI), head and neck, thyroid, skin, and soft tissue cancers. 
• Dr. Sindhu’s surgical repertoire includes a wide range of procedures such as:
  • Breast Cancer Surgeries: Breast conservation surgery, modified radical mastectomy, oncoplastic breast reconstruction, and axillary clearance.
  • Gynecologic Cancers: Wertheim’s hysterectomy, cytoreductive surgery, and retroperitoneal lymph node dissection.
  • Head and Neck Cancers: Composite resections, neck dissections, thyroidectomies, and oral cavity tumor excisions.
  • Skin and Soft Tissue Malignancies: Wide local excisions, sarcoma resections, and sentinel lymph node dissections.
  • Gastrointestinal Oncology: Surgical management of gastric, colorectal, and hepatobiliary malignancies.
• Her surgical expertise is complemented by her dedication to minimally invasive and organ-preserving oncologic surgery, ensuring improved recovery, functionality, and cosmetic outcomes for her patients.
• She completed her MBBS from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore (2004) and obtained her MS in General Surgery from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli (2009).
• To further refine her expertise in cancer surgery, she pursued her MCh in Surgical Oncology from the prestigious King George’s Medical University, Lucknow (2014).
• Dr. Sindhu is also an active advocate for women’s oncology and preventive health, focusing on awareness, screening, and early detection programs for breast and cervical cancers.
• Her community outreach initiatives have empowered hundreds of women through education about self-examination, HPV vaccination, and lifestyle-based prevention.
• Her clinical work and case studies have been published in several national and international peer-reviewed journals, contributing valuable insights into the management of rare and complex cancers.
• Dr. Sindhu landmark publications include studies on the gingivobuccal sulcus and maxillary cancers, skeletal metastasis in gallbladder carcinoma, and high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma of the gallbladder, published in leading oncology and maxillofacial surgery journals.
• She has also been recognized for her academic excellence with multiple awards, including the First Prize in Poster Presentation at the Joint North Zone CME of IASO and Third Prize at the Indian Cancer Congress, New Delhi (2013).
• Dr. Sindhu continues to be an inspiration to young women in medicine and is deeply involved in academic mentoring and oncology training programs.