Dr. Karthik Chandra Vallam – Chief Consultant Surgical Oncologist
Dr. Karthik Chandra Vallam is a Chief Consultant Surgical Oncologist Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgeon affiliated with Medicover Hospital in Vizag, Visakhapatnam. With 17 years of experience in the field, he has established himself as an expert in Surgical Oncology. His career includes positions at several prestigious hospitals across India. He has served at notable institutions such as Apollo Hospital, Health City, Arilova, and Mahatma Gandhi Cancer Hospital and Research Institute. Dr. Vallam’s extensive experience spans various cities, contributing to his comprehensive expertise. His contributions to the field are well-recognized, making him a prominent figure in cancer surgery. At Medicover Hospital, he continues to provide specialized oncological care to patients.
Specializations
Dr. Karthik Chandra Vallam performs major interventions in the following specialties –
- Surgical Oncology
Education & Achievements
- JIPMER, Puducherry (MBBS )
- Madras Medical College, Chennai (MS General Surgery )
- Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (MCh Surgical Oncology )
- National Board of Examination, New Delhi (DNB Surgical Oncology )
Memberships
- Association of Surgeons of India
- Indian Association of Surgical Oncology
- Indian Medical Association
Work Experience
- Chief Consultant – Medicover Hospital, Vizag
- Consultant – Apollo Hospital, Health City, Arilova
- Consultant – Mahatma Gandhi Cancer Hospital and Research Institute
Treatments
Dr. Karthik Chandra Vallam specializes in the following treatments –
- Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Robotic and Laparoscopic Oncosurgery
- Breast Conservation and Oncoplastic Surgeries
- Sentinel Node Biopsy
- Lung and Mediastinal Cancers
- Urological Cancers
- Gynaecological Cancers
- Head and Neck Cancers
- Limb Salvage Surgery
Memberships
- Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
- Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
Publications
Dr. Karthik Chandra Vallam has authored several publications including –
- SARS-CoV-2 infection and venous thromboembolism after surgery: an international prospective cohort study
- Timing of surgery following SARS-CoV-2 infection: an international prospective cohort study.
- Early adhesive colonic obstruction post-radical
- Editorial Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection—Are we ready to bridge the gap between the West and the East?
- Carcinoembryonic antigen directed PET-CECT scanning for post-operative surveillance of colorectal cancer
- 182P Serum CEA directed PET-CECT scan strategy for followup of colorectal cancer post curative therapy
- 182P Serum CEA directed PET-CECT scan strategy for followup of colorectal cancer post curative therapy
- Role of PET Scan in follow up of operated colorectal cancer patients: do CEA levels define the indication?
- Restaging after neoadjuvant chemoradiation in rectal cancers: Is histology the key in patient selection?
- Adenocarcinoma of Rectum – a Composite of Three Different Subtypes with Varying Outcomes?