About Dr. Vimalathithan S

• Dr. Vimalathithan S is an esteemed Surgical Oncologist with vast experience in the diagnosis, surgical management, and multidisciplinary treatment of solid organ cancers.
• With his strong academic background and hands-on expertise, Dr. Vimalathithan has developed specialized proficiency in performing complex oncological resections and reconstructions.
• His areas of focus include breast cancer surgeries, gastrointestinal malignancies (stomach, pancreas, colon, rectum), gynecological cancers (ovarian, uterine, cervical), hepatobiliary malignancies, and peritoneal surface malignancies (including cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC).
• He is also known for his expertise in robotic and minimally invasive surgical oncology, offering patients less invasive, faster recovery options with optimal outcomes.
• Dr. Vimalathithan obtained his MBBS from Tamil Nadu Medical College (TNMC) in 1999, following which he pursued MS in General Surgery, where he developed a strong foundation in operative and clinical surgical sciences.
• His growing passion for oncology led him to specialize further, completing his MCh in Surgical Oncology (TNMC, 2014), along with a DNB in Surgical Oncology (TNMC, 2015).
• Additionally, he holds the prestigious Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS, UK), marking his academic excellence and global training exposure.
• To further enhance his technical skills, he completed multiple fellowships, including FMAS (Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery), FAIS (Fellow of the Association of Surgeons of India), and FICRS (Fellowship in Robotic Surgery).
• Before joining Gleneagles Global Health City, Dr. Vimalathithan served as a Consultant Surgical Oncologist at Apollo Cancer Centre, where he was actively involved in performing major cancer resections and leading multidisciplinary tumor boards.
• Dr. Vimalathithan also worked as an Assistant Professor at SRM Medical College, contributing to medical education and mentoring postgraduate students in surgical oncology.
• As a Surgical Registrar at Apollo Cancer Centre, he refined his surgical technique under the guidance of eminent mentors and participated in research on cancer outcomes and surgical innovations.
• Dr. Vimalathithan has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed national and international journals, contributing to the advancement of cancer surgery and patient management protocols.
• His research interests include minimally invasive surgical techniques, robotic-assisted oncologic surgery, and outcomes in peritoneal surface malignancies.