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Anil D’Cruz
Top 1% — Elite

Anil D’Cruz

Surgical Oncology · Head & Neck Oncology

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

110 H-Index
35 Years Active
1,353 Total Impact
NHPadma Shri0

Overview

Anil D’Cruz is a Elite-tier (top 1%) surgical oncology specialist with an H-index of 110 at Apollo Hospitals (Director of Oncology). Known for pioneered Defined standard of care for Node-negative Oral Cancer via landmark NEJM study. Has been published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery and recipient of the undefined (undefined). Based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

For Patients

  • Practicing head & neck oncology specialist with 35+ years of experience
  • Pioneered the Defined standard of care for Node-negative Oral Cancer via landmark NEJM study, a technique still used by doctors worldwide
  • Currently at Apollo Hospitals in Mumbai, India

Biography

Dr. Anil D'Cruz is a globally renowned surgical oncologist specializing in head and neck cancers. He served as the Director of Tata Memorial Hospital and held the prestigious position of President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) from 2020 to 2022. Dr. D'Cruz led the landmark NEJM study on elective versus therapeutic neck dissection in oral cancer, which redefined global management standards. He is a recipient of the Padma Shri and the Dr. B. C. Roy Award.

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Research Impact

5 Publications
0 Total Citations

Publication Timeline

0122015201820192022

Published In

N Engl J MedJ Clin OncolCancer

Areas of Expertise

Pioneering Techniques

Defined standard of care for Node-negative Oral Cancer via landmark NEJM study

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