Apollo Institute of colo-rectal surgery has been created in Bangalore to bring a world-class, subspecialty, and organ-specific care for colorectal cancers and diseases. The department has been established under the leadership of Dr. S Narasimhaiah.

He completed his MBBS from Bangalore University, Surgical memberships (MRCS) from the college or surgeons from England, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dublin, MD (Academic surgery) from University, FRCS from the intercollegiate board (UK) and FEBS from the European board of examinations.

Prior to joining Apollo Group, he served as Consultant general and colorectal surgeon at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Essex, UK. He holds the position of honorary senior lecturer in the Queen Mary University of London.

His areas of interest are in Cancer surgery (colonic/rectal/ anal/appendiceal/pelvic and peritoneal). His work also includes proctology, inflammatory bowel disease, Diverticulosis and all aspects of functional and pelvic floor problems. He is a Laparoscopic and robotic surgeon.

On the research front, his interests are on Precision onco-surgery, Psycho-oncology, Decision making and Health Outcomes in Surgery. Has published and lectured nationally and internationally. He has been an invited speaker on a number of subjects. He is a key opinion leader on Precision colonic Onco-Surgery & is a reviewer for a number of journals.

Dr. Narasimhaiah S is an authority in his field, a scholarly physician with vast experience in colorectal surgical oncological surgery. Administratively, clinically and scientifically is keen to contribute to the development of our colorectal program at Apollo Group.

He is a writer, researcher, teacher, and an innovator. Project CANFRI is very close to his heart since he believes in health education being the driver for our future health. Cancer is a major healthcare issue and prevention is the key to success. “Education is the investment for future, Health education is the key to healthy future,” he says.