
About the Surgeon
A commitment to precise, compassionate cancer surgery.
Dr. Ruthrendhra E is a Consultant Surgical Oncologist practising in Chennai, with training and experience across breast, gastrointestinal, head and neck, thoracic, gynaecologic, endocrine, urological and musculoskeletal cancers.
He consults at Iswarya Cancer Centre and at Swasam Clinic in Chennai. His practice is grounded in evidence-based treatment, careful surgical planning and honest communication — every treatment plan is built around the patient’s diagnosis, their goals and their circumstances.
Career
Professional Experience
Jul 2025 — Present
Consultant, Surgical Oncology
Iswarya Cancer Centre, Iswarya Hospital, Chennai
Jul 2025 — Present
Consultant, Surgical Oncology
Swasam Clinic, Chennai
Present
Visiting Surgical Oncologist
Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai
Present
Visiting consultations & surgery
Other hospitals and clinics in and around Chennai, on request
Jan 2025 — Jun 2025
Consultant, Surgical Oncology
Gleneagles Health City, Chennai
Apr 2024 — Dec 2024
Consultant, Surgical Oncology
Good Samaritan Cancer Hospital, Andhra Pradesh
Nov 2020 — Dec 2020
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery
Sri Balaji Medical College and Hospital
Jun 2019 — Jun 2020
Senior Resident, Department of Surgery
Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences
Jun 2016 — Jun 2019
Junior Resident, Department of Surgery
Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences
Formation
Education
2020 — 2023
M.Ch — Surgical Oncology
Super-speciality training in Surgical Oncology, Chennai
2016 — 2019
M.S — General Surgery
Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences — Awarded Dr. S.B. Sen Memorial Gold Medal
2010 — 2015
M.B.B.S
Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry
Recognition
Awards & Honors
- ◆Gold Medalist in National & State-Level Athletics
- ◆Awarded "Fastest Indian Medical Student" by AIIMS-New Delhi (2014)
- ◆General Secretary, PIMS Student Council (2014)
- ◆Best Outgoing Sports Person, PIMS (2015)
- ◆School Pupil Leader, SBOA School & Jr. College (2009)
Memberships
Professional Affiliations
- ◆IMA — Indian Medical Association
- ◆ASI — Association of Surgeons of India
- ◆IASO — Indian Association of Surgical Oncology
- ◆TASO — Tamil Nadu Association of Surgical Oncology
- ◆ARIS — Association of Robotic and Innovative Surgeons
- ◆ISO — Indian Society of Oncology

In the operating theatre
Loupe-assisted precision surgery

At the podium
Presenting research at an academic oncology conference