Dr. Nitin Leekha is a highly accomplished surgical oncologist with rich experience in multi-organ cancer surgeries, advanced laparoscopy, and robotic oncology procedures. Trained at leading cancer centers such as Tata Memorial Hospital, AIIMS Delhi, and international institutes in China, Japan, Hong Kong, and Germany, he integrates global expertise with precise surgical skills. He is widely known for pioneering minimally invasive cancer surgeries and for his significant research contributions in gastrointestinal and thoracic oncology.
Educational Qualification:
- MBBS – University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi
- MS (General Surgery) – Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi
- M.Ch (Surgical Oncology) – Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram
Professional Experience:
- Senior Director – Surgical Oncology, Max Super Speciality Hospitals (Medcentre Meerut, Noida Sec 19, Patparganj) (Present)
- Associate Director – Surgical Oncology (Head & Neck, Breast, Gynae, Thoracic & GI, Uro-oncology, Robotic Surgery), Jaypee Hospital, Noida
- Consultant – Surgical Oncology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali
- Senior Resident (Surgery) – Maulana Azad Medical College & Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi
Awards and Achievements:
- Delivered guest lectures and presented papers at major national and international oncology conferences
- More than 20 scientific publications in reputed national and international journals
- Recognized for innovation and leadership in advanced minimally invasive and robotic cancer surgeries
Professional Membership:
- Life Member – Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
- Life Member – Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
- Member – American College of Surgeons (ACS)
- Member – European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO)
- Life Member – Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of India (SELSI)
- Member – Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
Fellowship:
- Fellow American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- Fellow Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS)
- Fellow European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO)
- Fellowship in Uniportal Thoracic Oncology – Guangzhou, China
- Advanced training in HIPEC and peritoneal malignancies – Berlin, Germany
- Advanced D2 Gastrectomy training – Japan
- Thoracic Surgery & VATS Workshop – Hong Kong
Publication:
- Original research on chemoradiation in bladder cancer – Gulf Journal of Oncology, 2016
- Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication as a modality for GERD – Laparoendoscopic Advanced Surgical Techniques A, 2010
- Comparative study of laparoscopic Nissen vs Toupet fundoplication – Journal of Minimal Access Surgery, 2012
- Over 20 additional national and international oncology publications