Dr. Sanjay Sharma
Director, Asian Cancer Institute, Mumbai
Dr. Sanjay Sharma is a Professor and Surgical Oncologist and serves as the Director of Asian Cancer Institute, Mumbai. He has had an extensive career in surgical oncology, cancer education, research, clinical training, and community cancer awareness.
He has served as an M.Ch Teacher with Mumbai University, DNB Teacher, and M.Ch & DNB Examiner across India. He has also been involved as a principal investigator and co-investigator in multiple clinical trials related to cancer treatment in India and abroad.
Dr. Sharma has made significant contributions to the treatment of cancers involving the breast, oesophagus, lung, stomach, gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, ovary, and cervix.
- M.Ch & DNB
- Dr. Sharma served as Professor & Surgeon and Head of the Department of Thoracic Oncology & Breast Services at Tata Memorial Hospital, Bombay, from 1985 until 1 September 2003.
- His professional journey has included extensive involvement in surgical oncology, thoracic oncology, breast cancer services, oesophageal cancer surgery, cancer research, and postgraduate medical education.
- Taught undergraduate and postgraduate students in General Surgery from 1979 to 1998
- Postgraduate Teacher in Oncosurgery
- Professor of Surgical Oncology
- M.Ch Teacher – Mumbai University
- DNB Teacher
- M.Ch & DNB Examiner across India
- Conducted academic teaching and training for medical students and surgical oncology trainees
- Oesophageal Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Malignancies
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Thoracic Oncology
- Endobronchial Surgery
- Laser Surgery
- Robotic Cancer Surgery
Dr. Sharma has served as a Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator in multiple clinical trials related to cancer treatment conducted in India and abroad.
His research interests and publications cover a broad spectrum of oncological subjects, including:
- Breast Cancer
- Oesophageal Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Stenting
- Laser Surgery
- Endobronchial Surgery
Dr. Sharma has authored over 100 publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals covering varied areas of cancer treatment and surgical oncology.
His academic contributions also include chapters in three books covering:
- History of GI Cancer
- Radical Oesophagectomy
- Cancer Oesophagus Management – Indian Experience
He also authored the book:
“Breast Cancer Management”, published by BCFI in 2013.