Dr. Rajshekhar C. Jaka is a highly experienced surgical oncologist with over 22 years of experience. He currently practices as a Consultant – Surgical Oncology at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road. He is known for managing a wide spectrum of cancers using advanced surgical techniques, including robotic and minimally invasive approaches. His expertise includes gastrointestinal, urologic, gynecologic, head & neck, and thoracic cancers.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS – Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga (2001)
• MS (General Surgery) – Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore (2006)
• DNB (General Surgery) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2007)
• Fellowship in Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgical Oncology – Roswell Park Cancer Institute, New York (2012)
• DNB (Surgical Oncology) – National Board of Examinations (2013)
• FRCS (Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons)
• European Board Certified

Professional Experience:

• Consultant – Surgical Oncology, Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road
• Experience across leading cancer centers in India

Awards and Achievements:

• Mysore Surgical Society PG Award (2006)
• Psychiatry Prize Exam – First Rank in State (2000)
• 5th Rank in MS – RGUHS Karnataka
• Vidyaranya Award (2010, 2011)
• Mysore Surgical Society Poster Award (2011)
• Gulbarga Sri Sharanabasaveshwara Award (2012)
• UICC Fellowship – USA (2012)
• GCRI-Baroda Minimally Invasive Travelling Fellowship
• Millennium Gold Medal Award (2015) for robotic esophagectomy

Leadership & Academic Contributions:

• Joint Secretary – Surgical Society of Bangalore (2016)
• Secretary – Surgical Society of Bangalore (2018)
• National EC Member – Association of Breast Surgeons of India (2016–17)
• Director (Education & Training, South India) – ABSI (2018–2019)
• EC Member – Bangalore Oncology Group (2016–2018)
• Vice President – Bangalore Oncology Group (2019–2020)
• Reviewer – Indian Journal of Gynecologic Oncology
• Chairman – Sankalpa Chase Cancer Foundation & Research Trust, Bangalore
• Organising Secretary – ABSICON 2016 (National Conference)
• Organized multiple national & international workshops and conferences
• Teaching faculty for DNB Surgical Oncology, General Surgery & Breast Fellows

Professional Memberships:

• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
• Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSI)
• Bangalore Oncology Group

Fellowship:

• Fellowship in Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgical Oncology – Roswell Park Cancer Institute, New York
• UICC Fellowship (if shown on page, otherwise optional)

Publications:

• Published research papers in surgical oncology
• Contributions in national and international medical journals
• Research focus includes:
  • Robotic and minimally invasive cancer surgery
  • Gastrointestinal and gynecological oncology
  • Advanced oncological surgical techniques