Dr. Ramesh Sarin is a highly respected and pioneering Surgical Oncologist in Delhi with more than four decades of experience in cancer care. She has played a pivotal role in advancing surgical oncology in India, particularly in the management of breast cancer. With an exceptional academic and clinical background, Dr. Sarin is known for her precision in diagnosis, conservative surgical approaches, and patient-centric care. Her contributions extend beyond clinical practice into research, education, and cancer awareness initiatives, making her a towering figure in Indian oncology.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS
• MS in Surgery
• FRCS (Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons)

Professional Experience:

• Assistant Professor of Surgery, AIIMS, Jan 1975 - Dec 1982
• Associate Professor of Surgery, AIIMS, Jan 1983 - 1986
• Fellowship in Surgical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, 1979 - 1980
• Head of Surgical Oncology, Mafraq Hospital, Ministry of Health, Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Founder member and initiator of the Indian Society of Oncology (ISO)

Notable Achievements:

• Established the first Breast Clinic at AIIMS in 1980

Professional Memberships:

• Indian Society of Oncology
• Indian Cancer Society

Awards & Social Contributions:

• Chairperson, NGO Forum for Breast Protection
• Actively involved in breast cancer awareness programs
• Produced an educational film on breast self-examination and breast cancer awareness
• Recognised nationally for contributions to women’s oncology and cancer education

Research & Publications:

• Kapur, B.M.L., Guleria, J.S., Ghei, R.N., Sarin, R. Leukaemic Infiltration of the Breast, Indian Journal of Cancer, Vol. 5, p. 287, 1968.
• Kapur, B.M.L., Sarin, R. Gigantomastia, International Surgery, Vol. 50, p. 480, 1968.
• Sarin, R., Kapur, B.M.L. Carcinoma of Prostate Presenting as an Epigastric Lump, Indian Journal of Cancer, Vol. 6, p. 114, 1969.
• Upadhyaya, P., Rao, B.N.B., Nayak, N.C., Sarin, R. Use of Low Molecular Weight Dextran in Experimental Haemorrhagic Shock, The Indian Practitioner, Vol. 23, p. 561, 1970.
• Upadhyaya, P., Rao, B.N.B., Nayak, N.C., Sarin, R. Experimental Evaluation of Low Molecular Weight Dextran Therapy in Irreversible Haemorrhagic Shock, Indian Journal of Medical Research, December 1970.
• Kapur, B.M.L., Upadhayay, P., Sarin, R., Gupta, R.K. Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Renal Pelvis, International Surgery, February 1971.
• Sarin, R. Surgical Management of Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Portal Hypertension, Bulletin of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Vol. 2, p. 281, 1977.
• Kapur, M.M., Sarin, R., Vinod Kumar. Evaluation of Propranolol in the Pre-operative Control of Thyrotoxicosis, Indian Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 67, pp. 453–461, 1978.
• Sarin, R., Prakash, A. Cancer of the Mouth, Cancer Foundation News, Vol. XI, December 1980.
• Kapur, M.M., Ahuja, M.M.S., Sarin, R. Cushing Syndrome, Journal of the Association of Physicians of India, Vol. 29, p. 537, 1981.
• Kapur, M.M., Verma, K., Sarin, R., Kochupillai, N., Ahuja, M.M.S. Thyrotoxicosis and Thyroiditis, Journal of the Association of Physicians of India, Vol. 29, p. 537, 1981.
• Sarin, R., Kapur, B.M.L., Mohan, C.R. Role of Adjuvant Chemotherapy in the Management of Breast Cancer in India, in Breast Cancer in India, Monogram Publishers (Vikas Publishers), Editor: M.P. Vaidya, 1982.
• Sarin, R., Kapur, B.M.L., Jain Dass, S. Oestrogen Receptors and Breast Cancer in India, in Breast Cancer in India, Vikas Publishers, 1982.
• Kapur, M.M., Sarin, R., Karmarker, M.G., Sarda, A.K. Solitary Thyroid Nodule, Indian Journal of Surgery, Vol. 44, pp. 174–179, 1983.
• Sarin, R., Verma, K., Krishna, A., Kapur, B.M.L. Correlation of Oestrogen Receptor Protein and Histopathological Characteristics of Primary Breast Cancer, Indian Journal of Surgery, December 1982.
• Sarin, R., Verma, K., Dass, S. Tuberculosis of the Breast – Review of 17 Cases, Indian Journal of Surgery, 1983.
• Mohan, D., Verma, K., Kapur, B.M.L., Sarin, R. Carcinoma of Breast: Lymph Node Clearance with Different Operative Procedures, Indian Journal of Surgery, 1983.
• Kapur, M.M., Sarin, R., Ali Basit Farooq. Oestrogen Receptor Protein and Tumor Cell Population in Human Primary Breast Cancer, British Journal of Cancer (Submitted).
• Sarin, R., Verma, K., Kapur, M.M. Focal and Diffuse Thyroiditis in Thyroid Disorders: A Clinicopathological Correlation, Indian Journal of Medical Research, 1983.
• Sarin, R., Martini, N., Neal, B., Bains, M.S., Beattie, E.J. Carcinoid Tumors of the Lung, Cancer (Submitted).
• Sarin, R., Dahda, T.K., Kalla, N.R., Dhawan, S., Kapur, M.M. Effect of Adrenergic Receptor Blockade on the Vascularity of Thyrotoxicosis, Indian Journal of Medical Research (Submitted).

Registrations:

• 16448