Professional Summary
Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli is one of India's most distinguished Robotic Surgical Oncologists, bringing over 23 years of extensive experience in surgical oncology, robotic surgical oncology, and minimally invasive oncosurgery. Currently serving as the Clinical Director of Surgical Oncology at the prestigious Yashoda Cancer Institute, Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad, he is also a Senior Consultant Surgical Oncologist and Robotic Surgical Oncologist at the same institution. Dr. Sunkavalli's remarkable career is defined by his unwavering commitment to advancing cancer care through cutting-edge surgical techniques. A Gold Medalist and University Topper from Government Medical College, Surat, he has trained extensively at world-renowned cancer centers across Japan, France, and the United States, including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Institute in New York and Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo. His dedication extends beyond the operating room — he is the Founder and Director of the Grace Cancer Foundation, through which he has set multiple Guinness World Records for cancer screening initiatives.
Specializations
- Surgical Oncology
- Robotic Surgical Oncology
- Minimally Invasive Oncosurgery
Procedures & Expertise
Education & Qualifications
- MBBS, Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College (JJM Medical College), Davangere
- MS General Surgery, Government Medical College, Surat (Gold Medalist and University Topper)
- MCh Superspeciality in Surgical Oncology, Gujarat Cancer Research Institute, Ahmedabad (University 2nd Rank)
- FIAGES (Fellowship in Minimally Invasive GI Surgery)
- Professional Diploma in Clinical Research (PDCR)
- Advanced Liver Surgery Fellowship, New Tokyo Hospital, Japan
- Robotic Surgery Training, Paris, France
- Robotic Surgery Training, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, USA
- Fellowship Training, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Institute, New York, USA
- Fellowship, Long Beach Memorial Hospital, LA, USA
Hospital Affiliations
- Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad (Current)
- Apollo Hospitals (2012–2022)
- Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences (2007–2012)
- Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute (GCRI), Ahmedabad (2004–2007)
- Government Medical Hospital, Surat (2001–2004)
Professional Memberships
- Member, Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
- Member, Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Awards & Recognition
- Awarded Best Doctor by The King Foundation, August 2022
- Young Oncologist of Year by Times of India, 2018
- Vaidya Rathna Award, Suman Foundation, 2012
- Best Poster, IASO 2006
- Guinness World Record for Largest Breast Cancer Screening, 2016
- Guinness World Record for Largest Oral Cancer Screening, 2019
- Limca Book of Records for Highest Cervical Cancer Screening, 2016
- Principal Investigator for Multiple Phase Trials
- Pioneer of Low Cost Cancer Screening in India through Mobile Cancer Screening Campaign
- Established India's First Mobile COVID ICU
- Proctor and Mentor for Da Vinci Robot
- TEDx Speaker, 2022
Research & Publications
- "Project Ashray: Planning a Time Constrained Project," published on the Harvard Business Publishing Education Website
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