Dr. Neha S. Shellikeri
Associate Consultant- Surgical Oncology
Dr. Neha S. Shellikeri is a highly trained Surgical Oncologist with advanced expertise in thoracic oncology, minimally invasive surgery, and robotic-assisted procedures. She completed her undergraduate medical education (MBBS) and internship from SDM College of Medical Sciences, Dharwad, followed by an MS in General Surgery from VIMS, Bellary. She pursued super-specialty training in Surgical Oncology (MCh) at All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur, one of India’s premier institutes, and further enhanced her expertise with a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Thoracic Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
She has undergone extensive clinical and operative training across leading cancer centres in India, including AIIMS Jodhpur, Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai. Her experience spans thoracic oncology, breast oncology, upper GI and Gynae oncology, with strong exposure to open, minimally invasive, and robotic surgical techniques. In addition to clinical work, she has been actively involved in academics, research, surgical audits, journal clubs, and conference presentations.
Dr. Neha S. Shellikeri has also served as Assistant Professor and Senior Resident in General Surgery at Rajarajeswari Medical College, Bengaluru, contributing significantly to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. She holds additional fellowships including FMAS (Fellowship in minimally invasive surgery) From AMASI (Association of Minimal access surgeons of India), FICRS (Fellow of Internal College of Robotic Surgeons) From World Laparoscopy Hospital Gurgaon, reflecting her commitment to minimally invasive and robotic surgery. Her clinical interests include thoracic malignancies, advanced surgical oncology, and comprehensive cancer care with a strong academic foundation.
Breast & Gynae Oncology- Cancer of Ovary / Uterus / Cervix (Women’s Cancers)
Head & Neck Cancers - including oral cavity cancers & Thyroid cancers
Oesophageal / stomach cancer
Colorectal Cancer, Lung & chest wall cancers
Publications
● "In Press Accepted Manuscript" - Mammoplasty-Driven Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap for Oral Cavity Defect Reconstruction in Female Oral Cancer Patients: A Novel Technique Preserving Aesthetics at Two Sites, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 10.1016/j.joms.2025.11.005
● "In Press Accepted Manuscript” - Decoding Decision-Making: A Cross-sectional Study on Non-Clinical Factors Influencing Surgical Choices in Indian Women with Early Breast Cancer, Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology
● Reconstruction of sternum by semi-rigid method using neo-rib: A Novel surgical technique. December 2024 European Journal of Surgical Oncology 50:109157, DOI:10.1016/j.ejso.2024.109157
● Gold medal in ENT, M.B.B.S.
● 3rd place in paper/podium presentation- An Initial Experience of Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy (RAMIE) from A Tertiary Centre in Rajasthan Western India, at Minimally Invasive Thoracic Oncology Conference, NCI- IRCH AIIMS Delhi, March 2023
● 3rd place at ONCO-QUIZ at Max Cancer Congress, New Delhi April 2023
● 3rd place at Surgical Oncology Quiz at MIDCON-IASO, Hubli March 2024
● Faculty in a panel discussion in PMP – at MIDCON-IASO, Puri Odisha March 2025

