Dr. Nitin Leekha

Dr. Nitin Leekha

MBBS, MS, MCh, FACS, FMAS, Fellowship Surgical Oncologist Senior Director

23 Years of Experience

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, New Delhi

English, Hindi

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About Dr. Nitin Leekha

Dr. Nitin Leekha is a renowned Senior Director of Surgical Oncology at Max Healthcare, with extensive expertise across head & neck, breast, gynecological, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and uro-oncology. Over two decades of dedicated practice have established him as a leading figure in advanced cancer surgeries and robotic-assisted treatments in India. He received his M.Ch in Surgical Oncology from the Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, and has undergone advanced training at some of the world’s most reputed cancer institutes, including Tata Memorial Hospital, AIIMS Delhi, National Cancer Centre Hospital (Japan), and Berlin, Germany. Dr. Leekha has a strong academic foundation complemented by multiple international fellowships, including Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO), and Fellow Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS).

His contribution extends beyond clinical practice. He has presented research papers and delivered lectures at leading national and international oncology conferences, shaping cancer care protocols and mentoring young oncologists. With over 50+ national and international publications and multiple pioneering surgical techniques, Dr. Leekha stands at the forefront of robotic surgery, laparoscopic cancer procedures, uniportal thoracic oncology, and HIPEC for peritoneal malignancies. His compassionate approach and precision-driven techniques have earned him recognition as a trusted name in comprehensive cancer management.

Qualifications of Dr. Nitin Leekha

  • MBBS – University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi
  • MS (General Surgery) – Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi
  • M.Ch (Surgical Oncology) – Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Advanced Surgical Training – Tata Memorial Hospital (Mumbai), AIIMS (Delhi), Guangzhou Medical University (China), Prince of Wales Hospital (Hong Kong), National Cancer Centre Hospital (Japan), Berlin (Germany)

Special Area of Interest

  • Head & Neck Tumor Surgery
  • Breast Cancer Surgery
  • Thoracic Oncology
  • Gastrointestinal Oncology
  • Urological Cancer Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive and Laparoscopic Oncology
  • Uniportal Thoracic Surgery
  • HIPEC and Robotic-assisted Oncology Surgery

Work Experience of Dr. Nitin Leekha

  • Senior Director – Surgical Oncology, Max Healthcare (Present)
  • Associate Director – Surgical Oncology, Jaypee Hospital, Noida
  • Consultant – Surgical Oncology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali
  • Senior Resident – General Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College & Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi

Awards & Recognitions

  • Recognised speaker at multiple national and international oncology conferences
  • Prestigious guest lectures delivered at academic and surgical oncology platforms
  • Acknowledged for contributions in robotic surgery and advanced thoracic oncology workshops

Memberships

  • Life Member – Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
  • Life Member – Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Member – American College of Surgeons (ACS)
  • Member – European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO)
  • Life Member – Society of Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons of India (SELSI)
  • Member – Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)

Research & Papers Published By Dr. Nitin Leekha

  • Chemoradiation in treatment of bladder cancer: institutional experience – Gulf Journal of Oncology, 2016
  • Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication for GERD: early tertiary care hospital results in India – Laparoendoscopic Advanced Surgical Techniques A, 2010
  • Comparison between laparoscopic Nissen and Toupet fundoplication in Indian patients – Journal of Minimal Access Surgery, 2012
  • Over 20+ publications in reputed national and international journals

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