Dr. Asit Arora
GI & HPB Surgical Oncologist and Clinical Lead
MBBS, MS, MCH
Apollo Hospitals, Delhi · New Delhi, New Delhi
20 yrs
Total experience
About Dr. Asit Arora
Dr. Asit Arora is a GI & HPB Surgical Oncologist and Clinical Lead at Apollo Hospital and Apollo Athenaa Women's Cancer Centre in Delhi. He holds a leadership role in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary oncology, overseeing complex cancer surgical services.
He earned his M.B.B.S., followed by an M.S. in General Surgery and an M.Ch. in Gastrointestinal Surgery. His academic training laid the foundation for a career focused on surgical oncology of the digestive system.
Dr. Arora specializes in the surgical management of liver, pancreas, gallbladder, esophageal, stomach, colon and rectal cancers. He is experienced in radical oncologic resections, complex abdominal surgery, robotic-assisted and minimally invasive oncologic surgery, cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC and PIPEC for peritoneal surface malignancies, and treatment of neuroendocrine tumours and rare abdominal cancers.
With over two decades of practice, he has served as Principal Director of GI & HPB Surgical Oncology at Max Institute of Cancer Care, Saket (2019–2026), Senior Consultant & Head of Surgical Gastroenterology & GI Oncosurgery at Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital (2017–2019), and Associate Professor of HPB Surgery at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi (2012–2017). He is a member of ENETS, IASG, IASO, ASI and IHPBA, and has received recognitions such as the Pride of Indian Healthcare Award (2025) and Oncosurgeon of the Year – North India (2022). He has authored more than 50 peer‑reviewed publications and textbook chapters.
Education
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MBBS
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MS
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MCH
Experience
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Principal Director
Max Institute of Cancer Care, Saket, New Delhi · Division of GI & HPB Surgical Oncology
2019 – 2026
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Senior Consultant & Head
Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi · Surgical Gastroenterology & GI Oncosurgery
2017 – 2019
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Associate Professor
Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi · Department of HPB Surgery
2012 – 2017
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GI & HPB Surgical Oncologist and Clinical Lead
Apollo Hospital and Apollo Athenaa Women's Cancer Centre, Delhi
Currently working here
Services & Procedures
Services
Procedures
Conditions Treated
Awards & Recognition
- Pride of Indian Healthcare Award (2025) – Indian Express Health Conclave
- Oncosurgeon of the Year – North India (2022) – ET Healthcare Awards
- Recipient of ICMR Young Scientist recognition
- International Travel Award and ENETS Travel Fellowship (Barcelona, Spain)
- Author of 50+ peer-reviewed publications and contributor to the Textbook of Surgical Gastroenterology (Gallbladder Cancer) and other medical textbook chapters
- Regular international faculty and speaker at conferences in Tokyo, Paris, Venice, and São Paulo
- Keynote speaker at national specialty conferences across India
Registrations & Memberships
Registrations
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Reg. No. 43898
Memberships
- European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (ENETS)
- Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG)
- Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
- Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
- International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA)
FAQs
Where does Dr. Asit Arora practice? ▾
He practices at Apollo Hospitals, Delhi, and Apollo Athenaa Women's Cancer Centre in Delhi.
What are Dr. Asit Arora's qualifications? ▾
M.B.B.S., M.S. in General Surgery, and M.Ch. in Gastrointestinal Surgery.
How much experience does Dr. Asit Arora have? ▾
The Apollo Hospitals profile lists 20+ years of experience.
What is Dr. Asit Arora's specialty? ▾
GI & HPB Surgical Oncology and Surgical Oncology.
What are Dr. Asit Arora's special interests? ▾
Complex GI and HPB cancer surgery, robotic and minimally invasive oncologic surgery, CRS with HIPEC and PIPEC, neuroendocrine tumours, rare abdominal cancers, and locally advanced or recurrent gastrointestinal cancers.
What are Dr. Asit Arora's consultation timings? ▾
Apollo Hospitals, Delhi: Monday to Saturday, 09:00–17:00. Apollo Athenaa Women's Cancer Centre: Wednesday, 09:00–11:00, and Saturday, 15:00–17:00. Confirm availability when booking.
What is Dr. Asit Arora's registration number? ▾
43898.
What are Dr. Asit Arora's areas of expertise? ▾
He specializes in GI & HPB Surgical Oncology, treating cancers of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, esophagus, stomach, colon, rectum, and peritoneal surface malignancies.
Which hospitals is Dr. Asit Arora affiliated with? ▾
He is affiliated with Apollo Hospitals, Delhi and Apollo Athenaa Women's Cancer Centre.
What awards has Dr. Asit Arora received? ▾
He has received the Pride of Indian Healthcare Award (2025), Oncosurgeon of the Year – North India (2022), ICMR Young Scientist recognition, and an ENETS Travel Fellowship.
Dr. Asit Arora