Dr. S. M. Shuaib Zaidi
Experience: Over 27 Years
Max Super Speciality Hospital
Sector-128, Noida, India
Introduction
Dr. S. M. Shuaib Zaidi is a senior specialist at Max Hospital. His area of expertise is complex cancer surgeries and thoracic oncology. Having worked for more than two decades in oncology, which is a highly pressurised area, at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital and Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, he has helped thousands of patients recover from critical cancers. He is known for his accuracy in surgeries, especially robotic oesophageal and lung cancer surgeries.
About Dr. S. M. Shuaib Zaidi
Dr. S. M. Shuaib Zaidi earned his MCh in Surgical Oncology from the Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai. His expertise lies in minimally invasive, VATS, and robotic-assisted cancer treatments. His primary concern is to remove tumours or perform complex thoracic reconstructions without extensive traditional surgery.
This is a life-changing experience for patients, as recovery time is significantly reduced. He is a pioneer in oesophageal and lung cancer surgery in Delhi, leading a team dedicated to advanced clinical excellence and robotic oncology.
Qualifications
- MBBS (Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi).
- MS (Surgery, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi).
- MCh (Surgical Oncology, Cancer Institute WIA, Chennai).
- Fellowship – Robotic Surgery (IRCAD, France).
- Fellowship – Advanced Thoracic Surgery & VATS (Japan).
Awards & Recognition
- Principal Director & Unit Head – Surgical Oncology at Max Healthcare.
- First to perform robotic esophageal and lung cancer surgery in Delhi.
- Best Research Paper Award – ASCO-GI Conference (2019).
- Awarded Best Foreign Fellow – Oita University Hospital, Japan (2006).
- National Board Certified Teacher for DNB Surgical Oncology.
Specialities & Expertise
- Thoracic Oncology (Oesophageal, Lung, and Mediastinal Cancer).
- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary & Gastrointestinal Surgery.
- Breast Conserving Surgery and Gynaecologic Cancer.
- Head & Neck Cancer Surgery.
- Robotic Surgery, VATS, HIPEC & HITHOC Procedures.
Patient Experience & Approach
Patients see Dr. S. M. Shuaib Zaidi as an honest doctor who is also very calm. He understands how huge a shock it is for someone to be given news of having cancer. He explains to them what the plan of action is without using any technical words. He ensures that the family understands what the recovery process is.