Dr. Ruthrendhra E — Consultant Surgical Oncologist in Chennai
Consultant Surgical Oncologist • M.B.B.S, M.S, M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)
Cancer surgery for breast, gastrointestinal, gynaecologic, head & neck, endocrine and peritoneal disease — delivered with careful planning, modern technique and clear, unhurried communication.
Consultant Surgical Oncologist
Dr. Ruthrendhra E — M.B.B.S, M.S, M.Ch Surgical Oncology.
Practising at
Iswarya Cancer Centre, Swasam Clinic & Chettinad Hospital, Chennai
Qualification
M.B.B.S, M.S (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)
M.Ch
Surgical Oncology — super-speciality training
Gold Medal
M.S General Surgery, PIMS
7
Peer-reviewed publications
4
National conference presentations
About the surgeon
Super-speciality trained in cancer surgery.
Dr. Ruthrendhra E is a super-speciality trained cancer surgeon, having completed his M.Ch in Surgical Oncology in Chennai after an M.S in General Surgery at the Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, where he was awarded the Dr. S.B. Sen Memorial Gold Medal.
He currently practises as a Surgical Oncologist at Iswarya Cancer Centre and Swasam Clinic, Chennai, and operates at Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute. He also consults and operates at other hospitals and clinics in and around Chennai on request, and has previously served at Gleneagles Health City, Chennai, and Good Samaritan Cancer Hospital, Andhra Pradesh.
His practice covers the full range of cancer surgery, with a particular interest in breast oncoplasty, gastrointestinal cancer surgery, and cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC for peritoneal disease.
Specialisations
Cancer surgery, across the spectrum
Surgical management of solid tumours using minimally invasive and organ-preserving techniques wherever they are oncologically safe.
01Breast Oncology
- —Breast-conserving surgery
- —Oncoplastic surgery & reconstruction
- —Sentinel lymph node biopsy
02Gastrointestinal Oncology
- —Oesophageal, gastric & colorectal cancer
- —Pancreatic, liver & small bowel cancer
- —Laparoscopic GI cancer surgery
03Head & Neck Oncology
- —Oral cavity and tongue cancer
- —Neck dissections
- —Reconstructive procedures
04Gynaecologic Oncology
- —Ovarian, endometrial & cervical cancer
- —Cytoreductive surgery
- —Fertility- and organ-preserving options
05Peritoneal Surface Oncology
- —Cytoreductive surgery (CRS)
- —HIPEC — heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy
- —Management of peritoneal metastases
06Endocrine, Soft Tissue & Bone
- —Thyroid and parathyroid tumours
- —Soft tissue sarcoma
- —Bone tumours
How care is delivered
An ethical, step-by-step approach to every diagnosis
Step 01
Accurate diagnosis first
Clinical assessment, imaging review and biopsy correlation before any surgical decision is made.
Step 02
Multidisciplinary planning
Every plan is discussed alongside medical and radiation oncology so surgery fits the whole treatment pathway.
Step 03
Organ preservation where possible
Minimally invasive and oncoplastic techniques are used where they are safe and appropriate for the disease.
Step 04
Care that continues after surgery
Structured follow-up, recovery guidance and honest counselling for patients and their families.
Academic work
Research & publications
Peer-reviewed contributions to the oncology literature, alongside presentations at national and international surgical forums.
View all publications →2025 • Cureus Journal of Medical Sciences
LD flap reconstruction — a versatile approach for oncological defects
2025 • South Eastern European Journal of Public Health
Cutaneous malignancies — surgical margins and reconstruction options
2025 • Cureus Journal of Medical Sciences
Beyond nodal stage: a clinical study of colorectal cancer outcomes
Clinic gallery
Inside the operating theatre and the clinic
A glimpse of everyday practice — surgery, consultations in Chennai, and academic teaching.
01 — In the operating theatre
Loupe-assisted precision during an oncological resection.
02 — At the podium
Presenting research at an academic oncology conference.
03 — In the clinic
Consultations at Iswarya Cancer Centre, Chennai.
04 — The surgeon
Dr. Ruthrendhra E — M.Ch Surgical Oncology.
Second opinions
Bring your scans and reports — options are explained in plain language, with no pressure to proceed.
Ready to take the next step?
Book an appointment with Dr. Ruthrendhra
In-person consultations at Iswarya Cancer Centre, Swasam Clinic and Chettinad Hospital, Chennai — and at other centres on request. Second opinions welcome.
The care environment
Hospital-grade facilities, wherever you are seen
Representative images of the type of facility used; not photographs of a specific hospital.
Consulting locations
Where to meet Dr. Ruthrendhra
Iswarya Cancer Centre
Walk-inIswarya Hospital, Chennai 600020 • Mon – Sat • Walk-ins welcome; booking ahead means less waiting
Swasam Clinic
Chennai • By appointment — call or WhatsApp
Chettinad Hospital
Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute • By prior appointment
Dr. Ruthrendhra also visits and operates at other hospitals and clinics in and around Chennai. If none of these is convenient, call or WhatsApp +91 97909 16750 and the consultation will be arranged closer to you.
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