Dr. Shekhar Salkar
Meet Dr. Shekhar Salkar, a distinguished Senior Surgical Oncologist at Manipal Hospital Goa, renowned for his exceptional expertise and compassionate approach to cancer care. With a career dedicated to surgical oncology, Dr. Salkar specializes in performing advanced, minimally invasive surgeries for a wide spectrum of cancers, providing patients with precise treatment and improved recovery outcomes.
Dr. Salkar is highly skilled in complex oncological procedures, including those for gastrointestinal, breast, head and neck, and thoracic cancers. His practice is built on a foundation of the latest evidence-based medicine, ensuring each patient receives a personalized and multidisciplinary treatment plan. He is committed to utilizing cutting-edge surgical techniques that prioritize both cancer eradication and the preservation of quality of life.
Choosing Dr. Shekhar Salkar means entrusting your care to a leading surgical oncologist in Goa who combines profound medical knowledge with genuine empathy. He believes in clear communication, empowering his patients and their families through every step of their journey. For expert, comprehensive, and compassionate surgical cancer treatment in Goa, consult Dr. Salkar at Manipal Hospital Goa.
Specialities
Dr. Shekhar Salkar specializes in treating a range of conditions within their field. Learn more about the treatments, procedures, and medical areas where they bring extensive experience and trusted care.
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Oncologist
MS
Educational Info
Learn about Dr. Shekhar Salkar’s medical journey — from education to specialization — and how their academic training supports their commitment to patient care.
- Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Hospital(MS 1988)
Memberships
Dr. Shekhar Salkar is an active member of several esteemed medical organizations, ensuring alignment with the latest clinical guidelines and ethical practices.
- Association of Surgeons of India
Award Info
Over the years, Dr. Shekhar Salkar has received multiple awards that highlight their dedication to patient well-being, innovation in treatment, and leadership in the medical community.
- Dr. TMA Pai Endowment Award for Best Outgoing Student(Kasturba Medical College, Manipal )
Experience
With a career spanning 25+ years, Dr. Shekhar Salkar has served in various esteemed medical centers, contributing to both outpatient and surgical care across a wide spectrum of cases.
- Manipal Hospital Goa(Assistant Professor 2006-06-13 - 2011-03-10)
- Manipal Hospital Group(Associate Professor 2011-05-06 - 2017-08-27)
- Max Healthcare(Head & Neck Surgeon 2017-10-11 - 2019-08-10)
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore answers to commonly asked questions related to treatments, consultations, and services provided by Dr. Shekhar Salkar.
Dr. Shekhar Salkar, a renowned Surgical Oncologist in Panaji, practices at Manipal Hospital Goa , Panaji. You can consult the doctor for expert and personalized care.
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Dr. Shekhar Salkar has received positive feedback from 15+ patients and is highly recommended by those users for quality healthcare and professionalism.
Yes, Dr. Shekhar Salkar offers teleconsultation for patients who prefer virtual appointments. You can book an online session directly through Medifyr for safe and convenient care from home.
Patient Experience
Patients share their experiences and feedback about their treatment with Dr. Shekhar Salkar, reflecting the doctor’s commitment to quality care, advanced treatment, and patient-focused service. Explore real stories from individuals who have trusted Dr. Shekhar Salkar with their health.
My 82-year-old grandmother, a former classical dancer, developed metastatic colon cancer. Dr. Salkar's minimally invasive approach and personalized rehabilitation plan restored her mobility so completely that she performed a traditional dance at her great-granddaughter's wedding three months post-operation.
When our 7-year-old daughter was diagnosed with a rare pediatric liver tumor, Dr. Salkar created a cartoon-based explanation of her treatment and performed a precision surgery that left only a tiny scar. She now proudly calls it her 'special healing stripe' and wants to become a surgeon herself.
As a professional chef who lost my sense of taste to oral cancer treatment, Dr. Salkar's innovative reconstructive surgery not only removed the tumor but restored my olfactory function. I've since developed a new restaurant menu inspired by my recovery journey.
A construction worker who continued working with early-stage lung cancer, I avoided treatment until collapsing on site. Dr. Salkar's emergency thoracoscopy and rapid recovery protocol had me back supervising projects in weeks, with new appreciation for preventive care.
As a 28-year-old marine biologist, discovering a rare abdominal sarcoma during a research expedition was devastating. Dr. Salkar coordinated an emergency airlift and performed a groundbreaking organ-preserving surgery that allowed me to return to ocean fieldwork within six months,something I was told would be impossible.
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