Dr. Neeraj Goel is a surgical gastroenterologist and GI oncosurgeon practicing in Delhi. He heads oncology care at Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, where he serves as the Clinical Lead & Director of Oncology Services and leads the GI Oncology and GI–HPB division.
His work revolves around complex abdominal disease. He operates on cancers of the digestive tract, treats benign and malignant conditions of the liver and pancreas, and takes on challenging abdominal reconstructions. To do this, he draws on open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery. The specific technique depends entirely on what gives the patient the cleanest margin and the fastest road to recovery.
Qualifications
Dr. Goel earned his medical degrees through government institutions in Delhi before heading abroad for specialized surgical apprenticeships.
MBBS: University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS), Delhi.
MS (General Surgery): Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi.
MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology): G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi. G.B. Pant remains one of India's most demanding training grounds for gastrointestinal surgery.
HPB Fellowship: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, South Korea. Focused on laparoscopic liver and pancreas resections.
Robotic Surgery Certification: International School of Robotic Surgery, Grosseto, Italy.
Colorectal Training: Specialized colorectal fellowship in Taiwan, training under surgeons focused on sphincter-preserving techniques for low rectal cancers.
Bariatric Training: Clinical fellowship at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
He is an active member of several surgical bodies, including the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG), the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA), the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), and the Indian Society of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies (ISPSM).
Experience
Dr. Goel has spent over 21 years in operating theaters. Over that time, he has performed more than 10,000 surgeries.
Some cases are straightforward. Many are not. A significant share of his referrals involves advanced tumors that wrap around major blood vessels or require multi-organ resections.
Before his appointment at Dharamshila Narayana, Dr. Goel worked across Delhi’s high-volume cancer centers. He served as a consultant GI oncosurgeon at the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre (RGCI&RC), held senior positions at Max Super Speciality Hospitals, and led surgical teams at Pushpanjali Crosslay Hospital (now Max Hospital, Vaishali).
His core surgical casework breaks down into four main areas:
Pancreatic and Liver Work: Complex hepatectomies, Whipple procedures (pancreaticoduodenectomy) for pancreatic head tumors, and radical resections for gallbladder and biliary tract cancers.
Colorectal Oncology: Laparoscopic and robotic resections for colon and rectal cancers. Whenever oncologically safe, he focuses on saving the natural sphincter to spare patients from life with a permanent colostomy bag.
Peritoneal Cancers (CRS & HIPEC): Cytoreductive surgery paired with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy. These are grueling, day-long operations for cancers that have spread across the peritoneal lining of the abdomen.
Upper GI Surgery: Minimally invasive esophagectomies and radical gastrectomies with extensive D2 lymph node clearance for stomach cancer.
Dr. Goel also stays active in academic surgery. He writes textbook chapters, publishes clinical data in indexed medical journals, and regularly presents operative video sessions at national surgical meetings.
Qualities
Versatile Surgical Approach: Dr. Goel does not force a robotic or laparoscopic approach onto an anatomy that clearly calls for open surgery. He switches between modalities based on tumor size, tissue involvement, and patient safety. That pragmatism keeps blood loss down and shortens operating times.
Tumor Board Discipline: Cancer care rarely succeeds in a silo. Dr. Goel insists on working closely with medical oncologists, radiation teams, and pathologists to map out systemic chemotherapy or radiation before putting a scalpel to skin.
Candid Conversations: He speaks plainly with families. Rather than hiding behind dense medical jargon, he explains the practical reality: what the surgery entails, what can go wrong, what recovery looks like, and what the pathology reports actually mean.
Strict Postoperative Protocols: A successful operation can be undone by poor aftercare. Dr. Goel uses Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols, pushing for early mobilization, targeted pain control, and early nutrition so patients leave the hospital sooner and avoid secondary complications.
Why Choose Dr. Neeraj Goel for GI & Cancer Surgery?
Dr. Neeraj Goel is a surgical gastroenterologist and GI oncosurgeon based in Delhi with over 21 years of operating experience and more than 10,000 completed surgeries. At Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, he directs the GI Oncology and GI–HPB Surgery division, handling complex digestive tract cancers, liver tumors, and peritoneal disease.
Core Reasons to Consult Dr. Goel
Over 10,000 Surgeries Completed: Two decades at the operating table provide the steady judgment needed when a tumor involves critical blood vessels or spans multiple organs.
Super-Speciality Pedigree: He completed his MCh in Surgical Gastroenterology at G.B. Pant Hospital, followed by overseas fellowships in laparoscopic HPB surgery (South Korea), robotic surgery (Italy), and colorectal procedures (Taiwan).
Robotic, Laparoscopic, and Open Modalities: Rather than forcing every patient onto a robotic console, he matches the platform—open, laparoscopic, or robotic—to the tumor’s location and tissue safety.
Sphincter-Preserving Rectal Cancer Surgery: He focusses on sphincter and nerve preservation. This approach helps patients protect bowel control and avoid a permanent stoma bag.
CRS and HIPEC Experience: He is one of the early surgeons in the country to perform the complex CRS and HIPEC procedure. These surgical procedures are performed for cancers that have spread to the peritoneum.
Multidisciplinary Tumor Board Reviews: The treatment plan is made after discussion with medical and radiation oncologists. This brings out the best strategy(chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery ) for managing complex cancers for the best long-term outcome.
Direct, Plain-Spoken Consultations: He walks patients through their CT and MRI scans, talks candidly about risks and recovery, and avoids confusing medical jargon.
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS): Structured post-operative care gets patients out of bed, drinking liquids, and eating solid food early to cut hospital stays and reduce complication rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions does Dr. Neeraj Goel treat?
He operates on cancers of the colon, rectum, stomach, pancreas, liver, bile duct, and esophagus, as well as complex peritoneal surface malignancies and difficult benign GI conditions.
Where is his clinic located?
He consults and operates at Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital in Vasundhara Enclave, East Delhi, serving patients across Delhi-NCR and Western Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar and other places. He also his clinic at Delhi Institute of Gastrosciences at Adarsh Nagar, Delhi.
What is his approach to low rectal cancer?
Whenever safe margins allow, he uses robotic and laparoscopic sphincter-saving techniques to remove the cancer while helping patients avoid a permanent colostomy bag.
