Thyroid and Head & Neck Cancer Surgeon
Expert Thyroid Cancer Surgeon in India
Dr. Akshat Malik
Dr. Akshat Malik is a leading Head & Neck and Thyroid Cancer Surgeon, known for his expertise in treating complex thyroid tumours, neck masses, and cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract. He holds an MCh in Head & Neck Surgery, the highest level of surgical training in this field.
After completing his MS in Surgery from Delhi University, he pursued dedicated training in cancer surgery at the Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai—India’s premier cancer institute—where he earned his MCh in Head & Neck Surgery.
Dr. Malik was selected for the prestigious and highly competitive Royal College of Surgeons Senior Clinical Fellowship in Advanced Head & Neck Surgery at Imperial College NHS Trust, London, where he got an opportunity to refine his skills further. This international experience adds to his expertise in managing complex and advanced thyroid and head–neck cancers.
He holds FRCS from Royal of England and FACS from American of Surgeons.
He is a trained robotic surgeon and has expertise in performing complex robotic surgeries, remote access/scarless thyroid surgeries.
Presently he is working as Senior Consultant Head and Neck - Surgical Oncology in Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Mathura Road, New Delhi & Apollo Athenaa Women's Hospital, Defence Colony, New Delhi; where he covers the entire spectrum of head and neck cancer resections, including but not limited to robotic surgeries, laser resection, skull base resections, and challenging recurrent and salvage surgeries.
Patients appreciate his skilled surgical care, clear communication, and personalised treatment plans aimed at achieving the best possible outcomes.
Why do you need an expert thyroid surgeon?
Why choose Dr Akshat Malik for thyroid surgery?
Thyroid surgery is delicate and requires precision. The thyroid gland sits close to important structures like the voice nerves, parathyroid glands (which control calcium), and major blood vessels. An experienced thyroid surgeon understands how to operate safely around these areas while removing the disease completely.
Choosing a specialist improves your chances of:
- Preserving your voice by protecting the recurrent laryngeal nerves
- Avoiding complications, such as low calcium levels after surgery
- Achieving complete cancer removal in the first surgery
- Better cosmetic results with smaller, planned incisions
- Faster recovery and quicker return to normal life
Studies worldwide show that surgeons who perform a high volume of thyroid surgeries have fewer complications and better long-term outcomes. An expert thyroid surgeon combines training, experience, and modern techniques to offer safe, effective treatment tailored to your condition.
Your thyroid surgery is a once-in-a-lifetime event—getting it done right the first time makes all the difference.