Dr. Ruthrendhra E

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
Dr. Ruthrendhra E in the operating theatre

In the operating theatre

Loupe-assisted precision surgery

Dr. Ruthrendhra E presenting research at a medical conference

At the podium

Presenting research at an academic oncology conference