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Dr. Shiva Kumar Kuppuswamy MBBS.,M.S., M.Ch.,

Head & Senior Consultant , Department of Surgical Oncology

Dr. Shiva Kumar Kuppuswamy is a highly esteemed Senior Consultant and Head of Surgical Oncology at GEM Cancer Centre, Coimbatore. With over 20 years of clinical experience, he is recognized as one of the region's leading surgical oncologists. An alumnus of Mysore University, he completed his MS in General Surgery and MCh in Surgical Oncology from the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. His extensive career includes leadership roles at renowned institutions such as St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Vellammal Specialty Hospital, PSG Super-Specialty Hospital, and Royal Care Hospitals. Throughout his journey, Dr. Shiva Kumar has consistently demonstrated excellence in patient care, surgical innovation, academic leadership, and community outreach.

  • Cancer Surgeries: Breast (Mastectomy, Oncoplasty), Gastrointestinal (Stomach, Colon, Pancreas), Gynecologic (Ovary, Uterus), Head & Neck, Oral, Thyroid, Lung, Bone, and Soft Tissue Cancers
  • Advanced Surgical Techniques: HIPEC, Whipple's procedure, Robotic Surgery, Laparoscopic Oncology Surgeries
  • Academic Leadership: Initiated and led super-specialty training programs (DNB & MCh) in Surgical Oncology
  • Research & Clinical Trials: Principal investigator in multiple research studies related to cancer care
  • Community EngaGEMent: Regularly organizes cancer awareness talks, community screening camps, and public health programs
  • Examiner for DNB and MCh Surgical Oncology examinations at various universities
  • Former Professor and Head of Surgical Oncology at St. John’s Medical College Hospital
  • Speaker and presenter at numerous national and international oncology conferences
  • Active contributor to cancer surgery publications and research forums
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