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A biopsy has confirmed cancer
If the tissue report says cancer in a solid organ, such as the breast, mouth, stomach or bowel, a cancer surgeon should see it early, even if surgery turns out not to be the first step.
Best Surgical Oncologist in Kukatpally
- Dr. Muralidhar Muddusetty · Surgical Oncologist20+ years of experience · MBBS (AIIMS), MS (Surgery) (AIIMS), DNB (Surgical Oncology), MRCS (Edinburgh).
- Dr. Sridhar Kamani · Surgical Oncologist10+ years of experience · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology).
- 4.9 · 156 Google reviews
2 CION specialists for Kukatpally- 35+ centres in Telangana & AP
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Surgical Oncologists for Kukatpally
They decide whether an operation can remove the cancer, and plan it with medical and radiation oncologists. Call to check where and when your doctor is in.
Surgical Oncologist
- 20+ years of experience
- MBBS (AIIMS), MS (Surgery) (AIIMS), DNB (Surgical Oncology), MRCS (Edinburgh)
Surgical Oncologist
- 10+ years of experience
- MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology)
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CION Cancer Clinics – Kukatpally
A look inside CION L.B. Nagar
- Address
- Mumbai Hwy, Opp. Big Bazaar, Balaji Nagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana 500072
Other CION centres in Hyderabad
When should you book a cancer surgeon rather than wait?
Any of these is a good reason to bring your reports to a surgical oncologist now.
A scan shows a mass
A growth seen on a scan that has not yet been sampled. The surgeon decides whether a biopsy is needed, which type, and where it is best taken from.
A lump that is changing
A lump that is growing, hard, or fixed in place, or a sore that has not healed. Most turn out to be harmless, and a specialist can tell you which need a closer look.
An operation advised elsewhere
If another hospital has suggested surgery, a second opinion before the date is reasonable. You hear whether the plan, timing and approach make sense for your case.
What happens once the operation is over?
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The hospital stay
How long you stay depends on the operation. You are helped to sit up, walk and eat as soon as it is safe, because moving early helps the body heal.
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Going home with a plan
You leave with instructions for the wound, your medicines and what to eat. You also get a number to call, and clear advice on which problems mean going to an emergency department.
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The tissue report
The laboratory studies what was removed. This report is the most important paper of the whole treatment, and the surgeon goes through it with you at Kukatpally.
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Deciding what comes next
The tumour board looks at the report. Some people need nothing more than follow-up. Others are advised chemotherapy or radiotherapy to lower the chance of the cancer returning.
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Regular follow-up
Visits are close together at first, then spaced out. They are how a return of the cancer is caught early.
More CION Specialists
Every case goes to CION’s network tumour board, where these specialists from CION’s centres join your doctor. Ask for any of them when you book.
Surgical Oncologists 5
Decide whether an operation can remove the cancer, and when.
Surgical Oncologists 5
Decide whether an operation can remove the cancer, and when.
Head of Surgical Oncology
12+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)
Centres: Masab Tank, Tolichowki, Banjara Hills
8+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology), FMAS, FARIS (Ongoing)
Centres: L.B. Nagar
10+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)
Centres: Vizag region
7+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology), FMAS
Centres: Vizag region
5+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology), FALS Oncology
Centres: Ameerpet, Kompally
Radiation Oncologists 4
Treat cancer with carefully aimed radiation.
Radiation Oncologists 4
Treat cancer with carefully aimed radiation.
10+ years · MBBS, MD (Radiation Oncology), MPH
Centres: All CION Hyderabad centres
13+ years · MBBS, MD (General Physician), DNB (Radiation Oncology)
Centres: Centre confirmed when you book
Medical Oncologists 6
Treat cancer with medicines such as chemotherapy.
Medical Oncologists 6
Treat cancer with medicines such as chemotherapy.
10+ years · MBBS, DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Radiation Oncology)
Centres: L.B. Nagar
10+ years · MBBS, DNB (Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology)
Centres: Ameerpet, Kompally
8+ years · MBBS (Gold Medal), DNB (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) (Gold Medal)
Centres: Kukatpally
8+ years · MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) (Adyar, Chennai), ECMO, MRCP SCE (UK)
Centres: Vizag region
8+ years · MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DrNB (Medical Oncology), ECMO, MRCP SCE (Medical Oncology) (UK)
Centres: Masab Tank, Tolichowki, Banjara Hills
7+ years · MBBS, DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Internal Medicine)
Centres: Ameerpet, Kompally
Haematologist 1
Diagnoses and treats blood cancers and blood disorders.
Haematologist 1
Diagnoses and treats blood cancers and blood disorders.
10+ years · MBBS, MD (Immunohaematology & Blood Transfusion), Fellowship in Clinical Haematology (CMC Vellore)
Centres: All CION Hyderabad centres
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Which words on the report should you ask about?
Grade
How unusual the cancer cells look under the microscope. It is not the same as stage.
Stage
How large the cancer was and how far it had reached. Most decisions about further treatment rest on this.
Margin
The edge of the removed tissue. A clear margin means no cancer cells were found at that edge.
Lymph node
Small glands near the tumour. The report says how many were checked and whether any held cancer.
Adjuvant
Treatment given after the operation to lower the chance of the cancer coming back.
How does CION Kukatpally support you before and after surgery?
This is where you meet your surgeon, agree the plan, have any chemotherapy and come back for follow-up. Only the operation happens elsewhere.
1Chemotherapy without changing centres
Chemotherapy is given at CION Kukatpally, usually as day-care. If your plan needs medicines to shrink the tumour first, or to follow the operation, you have them at the same centre where your surgeon sees you.
2Who surgery is not the first step for
For leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma, medicines lead the treatment. When a cancer has already spread to several organs, treatment that reaches the whole body usually comes first. A surgeon will say so plainly, and point you to the right specialist.
3Finding the centre
CION Kukatpally is inside OMNI Hospitals on the Mumbai Highway, opposite Big Bazaar, Balaji Nagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad 500072. It is near Kukatpally Metro and the Balaji Nagar bus stop, and is open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Families from KPHB, JNTU, Miyapur, Nizampet, Moosapet, Bharat Nagar and Balanagar often find it the nearest CION centre.
Good to know
This page cannot tell you whether you need an operation. A surgeon who has seen your reports can.
Which ideas about cancer surgery are worth questioning?
Myth
"A biopsy or an operation lets the cancer loose."
What is true: Planned surgery by a cancer surgeon does not set the disease loose. What helps a cancer grow is time. Putting off a biopsy or an operation for this reason is one of the most common and costly delays.
Myth
"A bigger operation is a safer operation."
What is true: Not always. The aim is to remove the cancer completely with as little harm as possible. Sometimes a smaller, well-planned operation after medicines is the better choice.
Myth
"Once the stitches are out, treatment is finished."
What is true: The tissue report decides that, and it often arrives after you are home. Wait to hear what it shows before closing the file.
Myth
"We should only tell the patient after the operation."
What is true: People usually cope better when they understand why an operation is needed. The surgeon can explain it gently, with the family present.
Nearby Popular Locations
The same specialists and one helpline serve every CION location in Hyderabad. Pick the location nearest you, then the specialist you need.
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Sources
The general guidance on this page draws on these sources. Facts about CION come from CION’s own pages.
- Cancer.Net (ASCO): What is Cancer Surgery?
- Cancer.Net (ASCO): Seeking a Second Opinion
- National Cancer Institute: Finding Health Care Services
- CION Cancer Clinics: CION Cancer Clinics, Kukatpally
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Sridhar Kamani, Consultant Surgical Oncologist (MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology)). Last reviewed October 2026. This page is general information for families from Kukatpally, not medical advice: your specialist advises on tests and treatment after seeing you.
Questions families ask about cancer surgeons in Kukatpally
Still unsure? Call 1800 202 8726.
1Who are the cancer surgeons at CION Kukatpally?
Dr. Sridhar Kamani and Dr. Muralidhar Muddusetty, both surgical oncologists, see patients at CION Kukatpally. They work with CION's medical and radiation oncologists, and complex cases go to the tumour board. Call the helpline to check which surgeon is in on the day you want to come.
2The centre is inside OMNI Hospitals. Is surgery done there?
CION Kukatpally does not perform operations. Do not assume the operation will be in the same building. Your care team names the hospital where it takes place, and tells you how far it is, before you or your family agree to anything.
3Should I see the surgeon even if I may need chemotherapy first?
Yes. When an operation might come later, it helps for the surgeon to see the tumour before medicines shrink it. That way the surgeon knows where it started, and the later operation can be planned properly. The medical oncologist and the surgeon then agree the timing together.
4How quickly will I get the tissue report?
It usually arrives after you are home, because the laboratory needs time to study the tissue carefully. Your surgeon tells you when to expect it and goes through it with you at a follow-up visit. Bring a family member, as the report guides what comes next.
5Can I get a second opinion on surgery at Kukatpally?
Yes. Bring the advice from the other hospital and every report behind it. A CION surgeon will say whether they agree with the operation and its timing, and explain any difference. A second opinion does not commit you to treatment at CION.
6Will insurance help with the cost of the operation?
CION's team helps with cashless insurance and gives you a written estimate before you start. Bring your insurance card and policy papers to your first visit, so the team can check your cover before the operation date is set.
7What time does CION Kukatpally open?
The centre is open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It is inside OMNI Hospitals on the Mumbai Highway, near Kukatpally Metro and the Balaji Nagar bus stop. Call ahead so the surgeon you want to see is in that day.
8What should I watch for at home after surgery?
Fever, a wound that turns red, hot or leaks, pain that keeps getting worse, or trouble breathing. Call the number you were given if anything worries you. For sudden or severe problems, go to the nearest emergency department first and let your care team know afterwards.
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