Dr Kodaganur S Gopinath is one of India’s most celebrated and decorated Surgical Oncologists — a Padma Shri awardee with over 48 years of clinical experience in cancer surgery. He is the Founder Director of the Bangalore Institute of Oncology and Director of Healthcare Global Enterprises (HCG) — one of the world’s largest cancer care networks — currently practicing at HCG Cancer Centre, Double Road, Shantinagar, Bangalore.
A pioneer in conservative breast surgery and reconstruction in India, Dr Gopinath received advanced surgical oncology training at two of the world’s most prestigious cancer centres — Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, and MD Anderson Cancer Institute, Texas. He has been honoured by the President of India with the Padma Shri in 2010 and the Dr BC Roy National Award — the country’s premier medical honour — for his extraordinary contributions to oncology.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Prof Dr Kodaganur S Gopinath |
| Qualifications | MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FRCS (Edinburgh) |
| Specialty | Surgical Oncology |
| Experience | 48+ Years |
| Current Hospital | HCG Cancer Centre, Double Road, Shantinagar, Bangalore |
| Also Practices At | Ambuja Health Care, Basavanagudi, Bangalore |
| Consultation Fee | ₹1,500 |
Education & Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College (JJMMC), Davangere | 1975 |
| MS – General Surgery | Tata Memorial Hospital, University of Bombay | 1979 |
| FRCS – General Surgery | Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK | 2005 |
| Advanced Training – Surgical Oncology | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (Visiting Fellow — Head & Neck) | — |
| Advanced Training | MD Anderson Cancer Institute, Houston, Texas | — |
Current Practice
Dr KS Gopinath currently practices at:
HCG Cancer Centre, Double Road HCG The Specialist in Cancer Care, No. 8, HMT Main Road, Shantinagar, Bangalore – 560027
Ambuja Health Care Basavanagudi, Bangalore — A dedicated multispeciality polyclinic for oncological consultations
Areas of Specialisation
Breast Cancer Surgery
Dr Gopinath is a national pioneer in conservative breast surgery with reconstruction — a technique that removes the tumour while preserving the breast wherever possible. He has championed this approach in India for decades, giving women better cosmetic outcomes without compromising cancer clearance.
Head & Neck Cancer Surgery
His Visiting Fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York specifically focused on Head & Neck surgery — one of his primary areas of expertise. He manages cancers of the oral cavity, throat, larynx, thyroid, salivary glands and neck lymph nodes.
Cervical & Gynaecological Cancer Surgery
Dr Gopinath has extensive experience in surgical management of cervical cancer and other gynaecological malignancies, including pap smear diagnostics and cancer staging procedures.
Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery
Including cancer of the rectum, colon, stomach and oesophagus. His published research includes a comparative study of laparoscopic versus conventional surgical methods in GI cancer.
Paediatric Oncology
Dr Gopinath has experience in managing cancer in children — a rare and highly specialised area that requires a different surgical and therapeutic approach compared to adult oncology.
Cancer Research & Yoga in Oncology
In a unique area of research, Dr Gopinath has studied the effects of integrated yoga programs in managing psychological stress and radiation-induced genotoxic stress in breast cancer patients — published in Integrative Cancer Therapies (2007).
Awards & Honours
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| Padma Shri — Awarded by the President of India for services to oncology | 2010 |
| Dr BC Roy National Award — India’s premier medical honour | 2008 |
| Rajyotsava Award — Government of Karnataka | 2005 |
| Panchajanya Puraskara | 2013 |
| Association of Surgeons of India Award | — |
| Mammadi Saudavar Travelling Fellowship in Oncology | 1987 |
| Best Citizen Award — Lions Club, Peenya | 2002 |
Leadership & Professional Roles
- National President — Indian Association of Surgical Oncologists (2003–2004)
- National President — Association of Surgeons of India (2006)
- Chairman — Association of Surgeons of India, Karnataka Chapter
- Vice President — Indian Society of Oncology (2000–2004)
- President — Ostamates India, Bangalore (2000–present)
- Joint Editor — Indian Journal of Surgery (2000–2006)
- Governing Council Member — Association of Surgeons of India (1994–2000)
- Scientific Advisory Committee Member — ICMR, New Delhi (1996)
- Member — Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Member — Bangalore Oncology Group
Selected Publications
Dr KS Gopinath has published extensively in national and international peer-reviewed journals on cancer surgery, head and neck oncology, breast surgery and the role of yoga in cancer care.
Selected works include research on oral squamous cell carcinoma, thyroid carcinoma metastasis, primary microcephaly gene MCPH1 in cancer, and the comparative study of laparoscopic versus conventional cancer surgery methods.
What Patients Say About Dr KS Gopinath
“Dr KS Gopinath is an exceptional surgeon who made my cancer surgery a success. His expertise and calm demeanor helped me through the entire process, and I felt supported at every step.” — K. Singh
“Great doctor. If you even see him, you will find you are already half cured. I don’t know anyone better than him.” — A. Kaur
“Dr KS Gopinath is the best Surgical Oncologist in India.” — S. Sen
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What cancers does Dr KS Gopinath treat? Dr Gopinath specialises in breast cancer, head and neck cancers, cervical cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, paediatric oncology and other solid tumour cancers requiring surgical treatment.
Q: Where does Dr KS Gopinath practice in Bangalore? He practices at HCG Cancer Centre, Double Road, Shantinagar, Bangalore and at Ambuja Health Care, Basavanagudi, Bangalore.
Q: What awards has Dr KS Gopinath received? He is a Padma Shri awardee (2010), recipient of the Dr BC Roy National Award (2008), Rajyotsava Award (2005), and Panchajanya Puraskara (2013), among many others.
Q: Is Dr KS Gopinath the founder of HCG? Dr Gopinath is a Founder Member of the Bangalore Institute of Oncology and Director of Healthcare Global Enterprises (HCG). He founded BIO in 1989 which grew into one of the world’s largest cancer care networks.
Q: Where did Dr Gopinath receive his advanced training? He trained as a Visiting Fellow at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (Head & Neck Surgery) and MD Anderson Cancer Institute, Houston, Texas.
Q: How many years of experience does Dr KS Gopinath have? Dr KS Gopinath has over 48 years of surgical oncology experience — one of the most experienced cancer surgeons in India.
Q: Can I book an appointment with Dr KS Gopinath through Doctor Visit Bangalore? Yes. Contact us at +91 78920 28951 or WhatsApp us and we will arrange a consultation with Dr Gopinath.
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