Dr. Vijayakumar D K

Dr. Vijayakumar D K

Clinical Professor and Head
MS (Gen Surgery), MCh (Surgical Oncology)
Speciality: Surgical Oncology, Breast Diseases Division
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Dr. D. K. Vijaykumar is a renowned Surgical Oncologist, leading the Gynecological Oncology Department at Amrita Hospital, Kochi. With extensive expertise in breast and gynecologic cancers, Dr. Vijaykumar has been instrumental in developing the breast and gynecologic oncology services at Amrita, making it one of the most advanced centers in India. His contributions include the introduction of the sentinel node program in breast cancer and some gynecologic cancers, offering breast conservation surgeries, and facilitating breast reconstruction. Dr. Vijaykumar is highly involved in training and research, having mentored many young surgeons and published more 50  research papers.

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 Critical risk factors associated with breast cancer and influence of pregnancy and breastfeeding on cancer risk. 

Doctors talk
  • Breast and gynecologic cancers
  • Sentinel node program in breast 
    and gynecologic cancers
  • Breast conservation surgeries
  • Breast reconstruction
  • Surgical oncology training
  • MBBS: B.J. Medical College, Pune
  • MS (General Surgery): KEM Hospital, Pune
  • M.Ch Surgical Oncology: Cancer Institute Adyar, Chennai
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam
  • Marathi 
  • Consultant Oncosurgeon

    Apollo Hospital, Vijayawada, 3years

  • Senior Oncosurgeon

    Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, 6 Years

  • Senior Consultant

    Surgical Oncology, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, 21 years

  • Surgical Oncologist

    RCC Trivandrum, 2 years

  • Gynae Oncology

    Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, 1 Year

  • University First Rank in MS (General Surgery), Pune University
  • Introduced the sentinel node program in breast and gynecologic oncology at Amrita
  • Published more than research papers in peer-reviewed journals
  • Conducted fellowship programs in Gynecologic Oncology at Amrita
  • Examiner for MCh Surgical Oncology at the Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.
  • DNB Appraiser for Surgical Oncology, RCC Trivandrum.
  • External subject expert for selection of candidates for MCh Surgical Oncology and for interview for promotion of faculty in surgical oncology at RCC Trivandrum.
  • Reviewer for Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology.
  • Editorial Board Member of "Research & Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology."
  • Executive committee member of AOGIN India.
  • Life member in ISO, IACR, AOGIN India, AGOICON.
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Dr. D. K. Vijaykumar is a renowned Surgical Oncologist, leading the Gynecological Oncology Department at Amrita Hospital, Kochi. With extensive expertise in breast and gynecologic cancers, Dr. Vijaykumar has been instrumental in developing the breast and gynecologic oncology services at Amrita, making it one of the most advanced centers in India. His contributions include the introduction of the sentinel node program in breast cancer and some gynecologic cancers, offering breast conservation surgeries, and facilitating breast reconstruction. Dr. Vijaykumar is highly involved in training and research, having mentored many young surgeons and published more 50  research papers.

News 12 Oct 2024

 Critical risk factors associated with breast cancer and influence of pregnancy and breastfeeding on cancer risk. 

Doctors talk

  • Breast and gynecologic cancers
  • Sentinel node program in breast 
    and gynecologic cancers
  • Breast conservation surgeries
  • Breast reconstruction
  • Surgical oncology training

  • MBBS: B.J. Medical College, Pune
  • MS (General Surgery): KEM Hospital, Pune
  • M.Ch Surgical Oncology: Cancer Institute Adyar, Chennai

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam
  • Marathi 

  • Consultant Oncosurgeon

    Apollo Hospital, Vijayawada, 3years

  • Senior Oncosurgeon

    Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, 6 Years

  • Senior Consultant

    Surgical Oncology, Amrita Hospital, Kochi, 21 years

  • Surgical Oncologist

    RCC Trivandrum, 2 years

  • Gynae Oncology

    Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, 1 Year

  • University First Rank in MS (General Surgery), Pune University
  • Introduced the sentinel node program in breast and gynecologic oncology at Amrita
  • Published more than research papers in peer-reviewed journals
  • Conducted fellowship programs in Gynecologic Oncology at Amrita
  • Examiner for MCh Surgical Oncology at the Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.
  • DNB Appraiser for Surgical Oncology, RCC Trivandrum.
  • External subject expert for selection of candidates for MCh Surgical Oncology and for interview for promotion of faculty in surgical oncology at RCC Trivandrum.
  • Reviewer for Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology.
  • Editorial Board Member of "Research & Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology."
  • Executive committee member of AOGIN India.
  • Life member in ISO, IACR, AOGIN India, AGOICON.

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