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BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Utkarsh Ajgaonkar is a highly skilled and compassionate Consultant Surgical Oncologist at TGH Onco Life Cancer Centre, Talegaon, with over a decade of medical experience and specialised training in complex cancer surgeries. He completed his MBBS from Government Medical College, Akola, his DNB in General Surgery from the prestigious Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai, and his DrNB in Surgical Oncology from HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, Nashik, one of India's leading oncology institutions. His training across premier cancer and multispeciality centres in Mumbai has equipped him with exceptional expertise in open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgical techniques. Dr. Ajgaonkar's clinical practice encompasses the full breadth of surgical oncology, covering malignancies of the breast, gastrointestinal tract, colorectum, gynaecological system, head and neck, thorax, hepatobiliary system, urological system, and bone and soft tissue. He is proficient in high-complexity procedures including mastectomy and breast conservation surgery, oesophagectomy, gastrectomy, cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC, sentinel lymph node biopsy, nephrectomy, cystectomy, and minimally invasive oncological surgeries. He also assists in robotic cancer surgeries and is skilled in endoscopic and diagnostic procedures including UGI endoscopy, colonoscopy, fibre-optic laryngoscopy, and interpretation of CT, MRI, and PET scans. Known for his meticulous attention to oncological staging, surgical planning, and post-operative care, Dr. Ajgaonkar has earned the trust of both peers and patients alike. His strong academic foundation and research-backed clinical practice reflect a commitment to holistic, personalised cancer care. He has published case reports in renowned journals including BMJ Case Reports, with a particular interest in rare cancer presentations and their long-term outcomes.

Summary

Education & Qualifications

  • DrNB (Surgical Oncology) – HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, Nashik
  • DNB (General Surgery) – Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai

Medical Registration

  • Registration No.: 2021/02/0725

Clinical Experience

  • (Present) Consultant – Surgical Oncology, TGH Onco Life Cancer Centre, Talegaon
  • HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, Nashik
  • HN Reliance Hospital, Mumbai
  • Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai
  • MGM Hospital, Mumbai
  • Kasturba & Jagajeevanram Hospitals, Mumbai
  • Global Hospital, Mumbai
  • Government Medical Units, Pune & Delhi

Research & Publications

  • Dr. Ajgaonkar actively contributes to academic literature with published case reports in BMJ Case Reports, reflecting a keen interest in rare cancer presentations and their long-term outcomes.
  • Peristomal Pemphigus Vulgaris in Rectal Cancer – A Rare Case Report, BMJ Case Reports
  • Colonic Metastasis 13 Years Post Ovarian Cancer – Case Study & Literature Review, BMJ Case Reports

How Dr. Utkarsh Ajgaonkar Reviews Content on OnlyMyHealth

Dr. Ajgaonkar reviews all assigned surgical oncology articles for clinical accuracy and alignment with current evidence-based oncological guidelines, drawing on his specialised DrNB training, experience across leading cancer centres in India, and his published research in rare cancer presentations before approving content for publication.

  • Alumni OfMBBS – Government Medical College, Akola
  • Area Of Expertise
    • Breast Cancer Surgery (Mastectomy & Breast Conservation Surgery)
    • Gastrointestinal & Colorectal Oncology (Oesophagectomy, Gastrectomy, Colectomy)
    • Gynaecological Cancer Surgery (Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy)
    • Head & Neck Oncology
    • Thoracic & Hepatobiliary Oncology
    • Urological Oncology (Nephrectomy, Orchiectomy, Cystectomy)
    • Bone & Soft Tissue Tumours
    • Cytoreductive Surgery with HIPEC
    • Laparoscopic & Minimally Invasive Oncological Surgery
    • Robotic Cancer Surgery (Assistance)
    • UGI Endoscopy, Colonoscopy & Fibre-Optic Laryngoscopy
    • Diagnostic Imaging Interpretation (CT, MRI, PET)
    • Post-Operative Complication Management & Palliative Support
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Medically reviewed content
200+ medical reviewers in network
17 Years of Trusted Health Content
Medically reviewed content
200+ medical reviewers in network
17 Years of Trusted Health Content