Dr. Suraj Manjunath

A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from a low-income neighborhood in Shivajinagar arrived with advanced oral cancer, having chewed tobacco for 50 years. Dr. Manjunath coordinated pro bono surgery followed by chemoradiation, involving the patient's granddaughter as primary caregiver. The patient achieved disease-free status at 18-month follow-up.

A 45-year-old construction worker from Tamil Nadu migrant community presented with untreated chondrosarcoma of the rib cage. Dr. Manjunath performed an innovative 3D-printed titanium rib cage reconstruction after tumor resection. The patient returned to light duty work within 6 months with dramatically improved breathing capacity.

An 8-year-old boy from an affluent Koramangala family was diagnosed with metastatic neuroblastoma. Dr. Manjunath led a multidisciplinary team implementing immunotherapy followed by precision surgery. The child achieved complete remission and returned to school within a year, with parents actively participating in every decision.

A 33-year-old transgender woman from the LGBTQ+ community presented with neglected breast cancer due to medical access barriers. Dr. Manjunath provided gender-affirming oncologic surgery alongside psychological support, creating a customized treatment plan that respected her identity while achieving cancer clearance.

A 28-year-old female software engineer from Whitefield presented with a rare desmoid tumor in her abdominal wall. With no family history of cancer, she was anxious about fertility preservation. Dr. Manjunath performed a meticulous nerve-sparing resection followed by targeted therapy, enabling full recovery and maintaining reproductive health.