Dr. Balaji Ramani

Professional Summary

Dr. Balaji Ramani is a distinguished surgical oncologist and the Director of the Gleneagles Institute of Oncology at Gleneagles Hospital, Chennai (Perumbakkam). With an impressive array of qualifications including MS, M.Ch (Surgical Oncology), DNB (Surgical Oncology), MRCS (Edinburgh), FALS (Oncology), and FARIS (Robotic Surgery), Dr. Ramani brings a comprehensive skill set to the field of cancer care. His career spans over 15 years, during which he has held key positions at some of India's most prestigious medical institutions. Dr. Ramani's clinical expertise centers on minimally invasive oncology with a particular focus on gynecological oncology, cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC and peritoneal surface oncology, and breast oncology with oncoplastic techniques. His fellowship in robotic surgery (FARIS) further enhances his ability to offer patients cutting-edge, precision-driven surgical interventions. Having trained at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh and earned multiple gold medals during his academic career, Dr. Ramani is recognized as one of the leading surgical oncologists in Chennai — making him an excellent choice for international patients seeking world-class cancer care in India.

Specializations

• Surgical Oncology
• Cancer Care

Procedures & Expertise

• CRS + HIPEC
• Ovarian Cancer Surgery
• Cervical Cancer Surgery
• Endometrial Cancer Surgery
• Radical Hysterectomy
• Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
• Breast Cancer Surgery
• Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
• Breast-Conserving Surgery
• Mastectomy

Education & Qualifications

• M.B.B.S. – Govt. Stanley Medical College & Hospital, Chennai, India (March 2004)
• M.S. (General Surgery) – Govt. Rajaji Hospital & Madurai Medical College, Madurai, India (April 2007)
• M.R.C.S. (Edinburgh) – The Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, U.K. (February 2008)
• M.Ch. (Surgical Oncology)– Cancer Institute (W.I.A.), Adyar, Chennai, India (August 2012)
• DNB (Surgical Oncology) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, India (December 2012)
• FALS (Oncology)– Fellow of Laparoscopic Surgeons (Oncology)
• FARIS (Robotic Surgery)– Fellowship in Robotic Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

• Gleneagles Hospital, Perumbakkam, Chennai (Current — Director, Gleneagles Institute of Oncology)
• Apollo Specialty Hospitals, Teynampet, Chennai
• MGM Healthcare & Cancer Institute, Chennai
• Cancer Institute (W.I.A.), Adyar, Chennai

Awards & Recognition

• TN Tuberculosis Association Medal in Medicine, Chennai (2003–04)
• All India ASICON Quiz Competition, Jaipur (2005)
• TN&P Chapter of ASICON Quiz, Trichy (2006)
• Dr. P. Vadamalayan Endowment Cash Prize – M.S. (General Surgery) (2007)
• Madurai ASICON 1977 Gold Medal – M.S. (General Surgery) (2007)
• District Surgeon Dr. R. Shanmugam Memorial Endowment Silver Medal – M.S. (General Surgery) (2007)
• Iraiyadimai E.A. Jiavudeen Endowment Cash Prize – M.S. (General Surgery) (2007)
• Dr. U. Mohan Rao Cash Prize – M.S. (General Surgery) (2007)
• Young ICON Initiative, 26th ICON Meeting, Bangalore (2012)
• Dr. Snehalatha Memorial Gold Medal – M.Ch. Surgical Oncology (2012)
• Best Outgoing Student in Surgical Oncology, Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar (2012–2014)

Professional Affiliations

• Life Member, Association of Surgeons of India
• Life Member, Indian Association of Surgical Oncology
• Fellow of Laparoscopic Surgeons (Oncology), IAGES