Dr. Gopal Kumar

Professional Summary

Dr. Gopal Kumar is a distinguished surgical oncologist specializing in Robotic and Minimally Invasive Head & Neck Surgical Oncology. Currently serving as Director & Unit Head of the Robotic & Minimal Invasive Head & Neck Surgical Oncology department at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, Dr. Kumar has established himself as a leading name in his field across India. He is widely acknowledged for his versatile and patient-centric approach to cancer treatment. With extensive experience spanning over a decade in head and neck surgical oncology, Dr. Kumar brings a wealth of expertise in advanced robotic and minimally invasive surgical techniques. His career trajectory reflects a consistent commitment to excellence, having held key positions at some of India's most prestigious healthcare institutions. International patients seeking world-class head and neck cancer care can trust Dr. Kumar's proven track record and dedication to achieving optimal outcomes through cutting-edge surgical approaches.

Specializations

- Surgical Oncology — Head & Neck Cancer Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgical Oncology

Procedures & Expertise

- Oral Cancer Surgery

- Laryngeal Cancer Surgery

- Hypopharyngeal Cancer Surgery

- Oropharyngeal Cancer Surgery

- Neck Dissection

- Selective Neck Dissection

- Composite Resection

- Thyroid Cancer Surgery

- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

- Chest Wall Tumor Surgery

- Head & Neck Tumor Surgery

- Head & Neck Tumor Removal (Early-stage)

Education & Qualifications

-MBBS

-MS (Otorhinolaryngology)

-Diploma (Anaesthesia) – Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand (2007)

-Fellowship (Surgical Oncology, Head & Neck) – Gujarat Cancer and Research Centre, Ahmedabad, Gujarat (2011)

-Fellowship (Head & Neck Surgery and Surgical Oncology, IFHNOS) – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre (2018)

-Fellowship (Advanced Robotic & Endoscopic, Head and Neck) – Severance Hospital and Yonsei Cancer Center, Seoul, South Korea (2020)

Hospital Affiliations

- BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi — Director & Unit Head, Robotic & Minimal Invasive Head & Neck Surgical Oncology

- Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi — Senior Consultant, Robotic & Minimally Invasive Head & Neck Surgery

- Medanta Hospital, Gurugram— Consultant, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology 

- BLK Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi — Associate Consultant, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology

Memberships

-Society of Robotic Surgery (SRS)

-Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (KORL)

-Federation of Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO)

-Indian Society of Thyroid Surgeons (ISTS)

-Association of Otorhinolaryngologists of India (AOI)

-Association of Otorhinolaryngologists of India, Delhi Branch