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MBBS Gandhi Medical MS General Surgery MCh Surgical Oncology Adyar 10+ Years
Breast Conservation Head & Neck Cancer Laparoscopic Onco Organ Preservation

Visiting Consultant Surgical Oncologist. Dr. Nossam Ramasubba Reddy performs cancer surgeries at Vivekananda Hospital by prior appointment, with surgical scheduling and post-operative care coordinated through the hospital's oncology and critical care teams.

10+
Years Experience
MCh
Adyar, Chennai
5
Cancer Subspecialties
OPD at Vivekananda Hospital

By appointment only

Surgical scheduling and pre-operative consultation arranged on call
About

Surgical oncologist trained at India's leading cancer institute

Dr. Nossam Ramasubba Reddy is a Visiting Consultant Surgical Oncologist at Vivekananda Hospital, Begumpet. He has over 10 years of dedicated experience in cancer surgery and is known for his clinical philosophy of organ preservation, where the surgical goal is to remove the disease while saving the function and appearance of the affected organ wherever oncologically safe to do so.

His training pathway is among the strongest in Indian surgical oncology. After completing both MBBS and MS in General Surgery from Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad, he pursued his MCh in Surgical Oncology from the Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai. Adyar is India's oldest and most respected cancer institute, established in 1954, and produces fewer than ten MCh graduates each year. The Adyar training framework emphasises rigorous protocol-based cancer care, multidisciplinary tumour boards, and operative experience across the full spectrum of solid tumours.

Before joining Vivekananda Hospital as visiting consultant, he gained surgical experience at KIMS Hospital and Gandhi Medical College, where he was exposed to high-volume cancer caseloads across breast, head and neck, gastrointestinal and gynaecological cancers. This range explains the unusually broad scope he covers today, since most surgical oncologists in Hyderabad sub-specialise in one or two cancer types rather than maintaining operative competency across five.

His procedural focus combines organ-preserving and minimally invasive approaches. For breast cancer, this means breast conservation surgery with sentinel lymph node biopsy where appropriate, instead of routine mastectomy. For head and neck cancers, it means tumour excision combined with reconstructive surgery to preserve voice, swallowing and facial appearance. For gastrointestinal cancers, it means laparoscopic resection where the tumour stage allows. For gynaecological cancers, it means coordinated surgery with the hospital's gynaecology team. For urological cancers, it means surgery in coordination with the hospital's urology team.

My goal in cancer surgery is not just to remove the disease, but to preserve the organ and the quality of life. We fight for a cure that lets patients live with dignity.

Dr. Nossam Ramasubba Reddy

Education and Training

  • MBBS, Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad
  • MS General Surgery, Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad
  • MCh Surgical Oncology, Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai

Past Hospital Experience

  • KIMS Hospital, Hyderabad
  • Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad
Surgical Procedures

What Dr. Nossam performs at Vivekananda Hospital

Cancer surgery across five subspecialties, with focus on organ preservation and minimally invasive technique wherever clinically suitable. All cases are reviewed in a multidisciplinary tumour board before surgery is scheduled.

Breast Cancer Surgery

  • Breast conservation surgery (BCS)
  • Sentinel lymph node biopsy
  • Modified radical mastectomy
  • Mastectomy with immediate reconstruction
  • Oncoplastic surgery
  • Axillary lymph node dissection

Head and Neck Cancer

  • Oral cancer surgery (tongue, cheek, floor of mouth)
  • Thyroid cancer surgery
  • Laryngeal cancer surgery with voice preservation
  • Neck dissection
  • Reconstructive surgery
  • Salivary gland tumour surgery

Gastrointestinal Cancer

  • Stomach cancer (gastrectomy)
  • Colon cancer surgery
  • Rectal cancer surgery
  • Pancreatic cancer surgery
  • Liver tumour surgery
  • Laparoscopic technique where suitable

Gynaecologic and Uro-Onco

  • Uterine (endometrial) cancer surgery
  • Ovarian cancer surgery
  • Cervical cancer surgery
  • Kidney cancer surgery
  • Bladder cancer surgery
  • Coordination with gynae and urology teams
Patient Questions

Frequently asked questions

How do I book an appointment with Dr. Nossam?
Call +91 72079 04418 or WhatsApp the same number. Dr. Nossam Ramasubba Reddy consults at Vivekananda Hospital by appointment only. Once you call, the team will coordinate a consultation slot based on his availability and the urgency of your case. For surgical evaluation, bring biopsy reports, PET-CT or other imaging, prior medical records and a list of current medications.
What does a Surgical Oncologist do?
A Surgical Oncologist specialises in the surgical removal of tumours. This is different from a Medical Oncologist (who administers chemotherapy and targeted therapy) and a Radiation Oncologist (who delivers radiation treatment). Most cancer treatment plans involve all three, working as a multidisciplinary team. Dr. Nossam performs the actual operation to remove the cancer.
What does Adyar training mean for a cancer patient?
The Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai, is India's oldest and most respected cancer institute, established in 1954. It produces fewer than ten MCh Surgical Oncology graduates each year. Adyar training emphasises protocol-based cancer care reviewed in multidisciplinary tumour boards, with rigorous operative exposure across breast, head-neck, GI, gynaecologic and urologic cancers. For patients, this means the operating surgeon has been trained in the same standards as India's leading cancer centres.
Is breast conservation surgery always possible?
Not always, but more often than many patients are told. Breast conservation surgery is suitable for many early-stage and selected mid-stage breast cancers, where the tumour can be removed with a clear margin while preserving the rest of the breast. Eligibility depends on tumour size relative to breast size, location, presence of multiple tumours, and patient preference. Dr. Nossam evaluates eligibility honestly and presents both BCS and mastectomy options where appropriate.
Does he perform laparoscopic (keyhole) cancer surgery?
Yes. Laparoscopic cancer surgery is part of his repertoire for selected uterine, stomach, colon, and rectal cancers where the tumour stage allows. Benefits compared to open surgery include smaller scars, less blood loss, shorter hospital stay (typically 3-4 days vs 7-10 days), and faster return to routine activity. Not every cancer is a laparoscopic candidate. The choice is made after staging and discussion of operative risks with the patient.
What is multidisciplinary tumour board review?
A tumour board is a meeting where surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists and other specialists review a patient's case together before treatment is finalised. The decision on whether you need surgery first, chemotherapy first (neoadjuvant), radiation, or a combination is made collectively rather than by any single doctor. This is the standard for cancer care at major cancer institutes and is followed at Vivekananda Hospital for all oncology cases.
How quickly can surgery be scheduled?
Cancer cases are prioritised. Once your evaluation is complete (biopsy, PET-CT or other staging investigations, anaesthesia fitness), surgery is typically scheduled within 24 to 72 hours to prevent disease progression. The exact timeline depends on the cancer type, the operative complexity, and whether neoadjuvant chemotherapy or radiation is needed before surgery.
Will I need chemotherapy before or after surgery?
It depends on the cancer type, stage and grade. Some cancers need chemotherapy or radiation before surgery (called neoadjuvant therapy) to shrink the tumour and improve operative outcomes. Others need chemotherapy after surgery (called adjuvant therapy) to treat any microscopic disease that may remain. The decision is made in tumour board review with the medical oncology team, often Dr. R.V. Rao at Vivekananda Hospital.
What about head and neck cancer surgery and reconstruction?
Head and neck cancer surgery often involves removing tumours from the mouth, tongue, throat, or thyroid. Dr. Nossam performs reconstructive surgery during or immediately after tumour removal to preserve the patient's ability to speak, swallow and look as natural as possible. For complex reconstructive cases, he coordinates with the maxillofacial surgery team at the hospital.
Is cancer treatment at Vivekananda Hospital covered under insurance?
Yes. Vivekananda Hospital is empanelled with CGHS, ESI, Aarogyasri, Arogyabhadratha, and 25+ private insurance providers. Cancer surgery, chemotherapy and supportive treatment are covered under most health insurance policies as medically necessary care. For specific cashless eligibility and pre-authorisation, call the hospital's insurance desk before admission.

Book a consultation with Dr. Nossam Ramasubba Reddy

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What does a Surgical Oncologist do?
  • A Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Nossam Ramasubba Reddy specializes in the surgical removal of tumors. Unlike medical oncologists (who give chemo) or radiation oncologists, Dr. Reddy performs the actual operation to cut out the cancer from the body.
  • Yes. Dr. Reddy is an expert in Breast Conservation Surgery (Oncoplasty). For many early and mid-stage cancers, he can remove just the tumor with a "safety margin" while preserving the rest of the breast, offering excellent cosmetic results.
  • Yes. At Vivekananda Hospital, Dr. Reddy performs Laparoscopic Cancer Surgeries for Uterine, Stomach, and Colon cancers. This results in minimal blood loss, tiny scars, and discharge within 3–4 days.
  • This involves removing tumors from the mouth, tongue, throat, or thyroid. Dr. Reddy focuses on Reconstructive Surgery immediately after tumor removal to ensure the patient can speak, swallow, and look as normal as possible.
  • Cancer cannot wait. Vivekananda Hospital prioritizes oncology cases. Once your evaluation (PET Scan/Biopsy) is complete, Dr. Reddy typically schedules surgery within 24–48 hours to prevent disease progression.
  • It depends on the stage. Dr. Reddy works with a Tumor Board (team of Medical and Radiation Oncologists) to decide if you need "Neoadjuvant" chemo (to shrink the tumor before surgery) or "Adjuvant" chemo (to kill remaining cells after surgery).
  • Dr. Reddy is available for consultation at Vivekananda Hospital, Begumpet. You can book a slot by calling 7207904418. Please bring your biopsy reports and PET scan films.

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Doctor's Quote

My goal in cancer surgery is not just to remove the disease, but to preserve the organ and the quality of life. We fight for a cure that lets you live with dignity.

December 8, 2025
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