Dr. Kalyan Polavarapu

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB (Surgical Oncology), FMAS, FALS Oncology,
PG Diploma in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery (UK), MBA (BITS Pilani)
Consultant Surgical Oncology
American Oncology Institute, Vijayawada & Guntur

Dr. Kalyan Polavarapu is a distinguished Surgical Oncologist in Vijayawada known for his expertise, precision, and compassionate approach to cancer care. Serving patients across Vijayawada and Andhra Pradesh, he has earned admiration for combining advanced surgical techniques with personalized treatment plans. With specialized training in surgical oncology and oncoplastic breast surgery, he is recognized for handling complex cancer cases with confidence and excellence.

Patients often appreciate Dr. Kalyan’s calm demeanor, clear communication, and unwavering commitment to their well-being. His dedication to innovation, modern cancer treatments, and minimally invasive procedures reflects a world-class standard of healthcare. In Vijayawada’s medical community, Dr. Kalyan Polavarapu is regarded as a trusted name in surgical oncology, representing excellence, sophistication, and hope for patients seeking premium cancer care delivered with skill, empathy, and professionalism.

Qualifications

MBA - Hospital Management BITS Pilani (2024)
FALS Oncology - Laparoscopic Surgery Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (2024)
PG Diploma - Oncoplastic Breast Surgery University of East Anglia, United Kingdom (2022)
eMDP - Healthcare Management & Analytics IIM Kozhikode (2021)
FMAS - Fellow in Minimal Access Surgery Singhania University (2018)
DNB - Surgical Oncology Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai (2018)
MS - General Surgery (First in College) Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad (2012)
MBBS Mamata Medical College, Khammam (2005)

Clinical Journey

Consultant Surgical Oncologist American Oncology Institute (AOI), Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh (Aug 2018 - Present)
Associate Consultant Surgical Oncologist Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai (Dec 2017 - May 2018)
DNB Surgical Oncology Resident Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai ( Mar 2015 - Mar 2018)
Senior Resident, Department of General Surgery NRI Medical College, Visakhapatnam (Feb 2014 - Jan 2015)
Senior Resident, Department of General Surgery Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (Aug 2012 - Jan 2014)

Research & Publications

BMJ Case Reports A rare presentation of splenic tuberculosis with a pseudocyst (Polavarapu K et al. doi:10.1136/bcr-2014-203596)
Journal of Urology Role of 18F-FDG PET CT in Identifying Inguinal Nodal Metastasis in Penile SCC (Apr 2016; 195(4): e1058)
Indian Journal of Cancer Perioperative Complications of Esophagectomy: Post Neoadjuvant vs Primary Surgery (Patil AS, Polavarapu KC et al. 2018;54:439-441)
Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg VATS Cardiac Sympathetic Denervation for Prolonged QT Syndrome (Polavarapu KC, Patil A, Mistry R. doi:10.1007)
Indian J Gynecological Oncology No Role of HIPEC in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer in Routine Clinical Practice (Kulkarni Y & Kalyan P. 2017; 5(Suppl 1):21)
World J Surgical Research A rare presentation of insulinoma as postpartum hypoglycemia (Polavarapu K et al. 2014;3:1-5)
JCR 2017 Carney's Triad — A rare multi-tumour syndrome (Gulavani NV, Patil AS, Polavarapu KC. 7:192-195)
IJCAR 2018 VATS for Management of Bronchogenic Cyst (Patil AS, Polavarapu KC, Mistry RC.)

Professional Affiliations

ASI Association of Surgeons of India
IASO Indian Association of Surgical Oncology
ABSI Association of Breast Surgeons of India
ESSO European Society of Surgical Oncology
IAGES Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons
INDEPSO Indian Network for Development of Peritoneal Surface Oncology