INTRODUCTION:

Dr. Ruquaya Ahmad Mir stands as a distinguished figure in the field of surgical oncology, serving the community in New Delhi with expertise in cancer diagnosis, treatment, and management. She is well known for her skill in managing a variety of cancer situations and her compassionate care, having over 20 years of expertise.

In her practice at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha, New Delhi, she specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, employing a keen eye for common symptoms such as fatigue, appetite loss leading to weight loss, headaches, fever, unusual bleeding, blood in stools or urine, persistent cough, anemia, and breast lumps in women.

She particularly excels in addressing cases of breast cancer and gynecologic malignancies, showcasing her expertise as a medical oncologist. She employs advanced diagnostic techniques, including imaging tests and blood and urine tests, to detect the signs of cancer accurately. Once diagnosed, she tailors treatment plans based on the specific type of cancer.

Her repertoire includes chemotherapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, and well-trained robotic surgery. Being a skilled surgical oncologist, she performs major oncological resectional surgical procedures for various cancers, such as head and neck cancers, lung and oesophageal cancers, major gastrointestinal surgeries, breast surgeries, soft tissue sarcomas, and the implantation and maintenance of long-term vascular access devices.

Her empathetic approach and gentle guidance through the traumatic periods of cancer make her a preferred choice for patients. She believes in the philosophy that the great art of life is sensation—to feel that we exist, even in pain.

Experience

• 15 years of post-graduation experience in surgical oncology.
• Trained in robotic surgery.
• Working in Apollo Hospital since the last assignment.
• She has nine years of experience in a varied setting in the care of oncology patients in large cancer centers in leading corporate hospital in Delhi.