Dr Sanjay Sharma
Thoracic Oncologist and Surgical Oncologist
What does Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai offer to patients from Oman seeking surgical oncology care under Dr. Sanjay Sharma?
Dr. Sanjay Sharma is a Thoracic Oncologist and Surgical Oncologist with over 40 years of clinical experience, having begun his career in 1979. He serves as Honorary Surgical Oncologist and Professor at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, and has previously held senior roles at Tata Memorial Hospital and the Asian Cancer Institute. Patients from Oman seeking advanced cancer surgery in India consult Dr. Sharma for his expertise in thoracic oncology and breast services.
Note: Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai is accredited by JCI, NABH, ISO 9001, and NABL — providing internationally recognised standards of care for patients travelling from Oman.
What are Dr. Sanjay Sharma's areas of clinical expertise?
Dr. Sharma's clinical focus spans thoracic oncology and surgical oncology, with particular interest in breast services. His areas of expertise include:
- Thoracic Oncology — surgical management of lung and chest cancers
- Surgical Oncology — oncological resections and tumour surgery
- Breast Oncology Services — diagnosis and surgical treatment of breast cancer
- Cancer staging and multidisciplinary treatment planning
- Principal and co-investigator roles in clinical trials for cancer treatment in India and internationally
Patients from Oman seeking a second opinion or surgical intervention for thoracic or breast cancers can access Dr. Sharma's expertise at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai through the booking form on this page.
What are Dr. Sanjay Sharma's qualifications and academic roles?
Dr. Sharma holds an MBBS with a Gold Medal for 1st Rank with Honours and Distinction in Medicine and Surgery at the MBBS final examination. His academic and professional credentials include:
| Role / Credential | Institution |
|---|---|
| MBBS — Gold Medal, 1st Rank with Honours & Distinction | Medicine and Surgery |
| M.Ch Teacher (Surgical Oncology) | Mumbai University |
| DNB Teacher | National Board of Examinations |
| M.Ch & DNB Examiner | Across India |
What is Dr. Sanjay Sharma's professional background?
Dr. Sharma has held senior clinical and academic positions across some of India's most respected oncology institutions over a career spanning more than 40 years since 1979:
- Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai — Senior clinical role in surgical oncology
- Asian Cancer Institute, Mumbai — Professor of Surgical Oncology and Director
- Bombay Hospital — Professor of Surgical Oncology
- Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai — Honorary Surgical Oncologist and Professor (current)
Throughout his career, Dr. Sharma has served as a principal investigator and co-investigator in numerous cancer treatment trials conducted in India and internationally.
For patients from Oman, you may also wish to review Dr. Deepak Parikh, another Surgical Oncologist at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, or Dr. Mohanakrishnan Menon, a Medical Oncologist on the same team.
Why do patients from Oman choose Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai for cancer surgery with Dr. Sanjay Sharma?
Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai is a JCI, NABH, ISO 9001, and NABL accredited institution — meeting the international standards that patients from Oman, Mauritius, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Uzbekistan expect when travelling to India for treatment. The hospital's international patient programme is specifically designed to support patients seeking oncology care abroad.
Consulting Dr. Sanjay Sharma at Lilavati Hospital means access to a surgeon with over 40 years of thoracic and surgical oncology experience, academic standing as a university examiner, and a track record in international clinical research. The multidisciplinary oncology team includes specialists across medical oncology and other disciplines, enabling coordinated cancer care under one roof.
Book a consultation with Dr. Sanjay Sharma at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai
Use the booking form on this page to request an appointment or a second opinion from Oman.