Dr. A.K. Dewan
Principal Director, Surgical Oncology
About
Head and neck cancer surgery and breast cancer surgery are the focus of Dr. A.K. Dewan, who serves as Principal Director in the Surgical Oncology department at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre in Sector-5, Rohini, Delhi. He has 40 years of experience. His qualifications are an MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi, an MS from Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Delhi, and an M.Ch. from the Cancer Institute in Adyar, Chennai. He also completed a post-doctoral course in hospital management at the National Institute of HIFW, Delhi, in 2008.
Dr. A.K. Dewan treats oral cancer, laryngeal cancer, oropharyngeal cancer and breast cancer. Procedures include total laryngectomy, laryngeal conservative surgery, parotidectomy, thyroidectomy, neck dissections, skull base surgery, sentinel node biopsy, breast reconstruction and robotic surgery for oropharyngeal cancer. Surgical oncology uses operations to remove tumours, and reconstruction can follow to restore form and function.
Earlier roles include cancer surgery training at TMH, Mumbai (1989), a junior residency at LNJP Hospital, Delhi (1981) and the role of Medical Director at RGCIRC. Awards include the Award of Excellence for achievement and contribution in cancer in the last Millennium and the Award of Excellence by the Board of Specialty GCIM (2001). Memberships include A.S.I, India and the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology.
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Awards & recognition
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Where they practise
BioTB TrustScore™ Analysis
ExcellentRanked #10 of 243 oncology specialists in New Delhi
Score breakdown
- Credentials & training (25%)9.0/10
postgraduate degree and super-specialty training
- Experience & seniority (20%)10.0/10
40 years in practice and senior designation
- Hospital standing (20%)8.4/10
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre and NABH and NABL accredited
- Practice depth (15%)10.0/10
14 procedures listed, 4 conditions treated and academic or award record
- Access & transparency (10%)3.0/10
direct contact number
- Profile completeness (10%)8.5/10
reviewed in the last 90 days
Strengths
- Experience & seniority: 40 years in practice and senior designation
- Practice depth: 14 procedures listed, 4 conditions treated and academic or award record
- Credentials & training: postgraduate degree and super-specialty training
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- Access & transparency: direct contact number
BioTB analysis
Dr. A.K. Dewan ranks #10 of 243 oncology specialists in New Delhi on the BioTB TrustScore™, placing in the top 5%. The score of 8.6 (Excellent) is driven most by experience & seniority (10/10: 40 years in practice and senior designation). The main gap is access & transparency (3/10: direct contact number), so confirm those details with the hospital before you visit.
TrustScore™ is computed by the BioTB analysis engine from the facts on this profile, weighted as shown above, and re-ranked against every other oncology specialist in New Delhi. How TrustScore™ works
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D-18, Sector-5, Rohini, Delhi-110085
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Last reviewed- Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre doctor profile (Hospital website, read 2026-10-20)
- Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre contact page (Hospital website, read 2026-10-20)
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Questions about Dr. A.K. Dewan
Where does Dr. A.K. Dewan consult?
Dr. A.K. Dewan consults at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre in Sector-5, Rohini, Delhi.
What are Dr. A.K. Dewan's qualifications?
Dr. A.K. Dewan holds an MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi, an MS from Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Delhi, an M.Ch. from the Cancer Institute, Adyar, Chennai, and a post-doctoral course in hospital management from the National Institute of HIFW, Delhi (2008).
Which conditions does Dr. A.K. Dewan treat?
Dr. A.K. Dewan treats oral cancer, laryngeal cancer, oropharyngeal cancer and breast cancer. Special interests are head and neck cancer surgery and breast cancer surgery.
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