About
Dr. Amit Parasnis
Dr. Amit Parasnis is a Consultant Surgical Oncologist practising in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad area since 2003. He is attached to various hospitals and routinely performs all supramajor, major and minor cancer surgeries.
Dr. Amit Parasnis believes in providing rational and ethical cancer care to all patients. He counsels the patients and relatives about the right treatment options available and answers all queries to their satisfaction. Dr Parasnis believes that early detection and proper treatment decisions will help in controlling and curing cancer.
Dr. Amit Parasnis is a well-trained and experienced cancer surgeon in Pune who provides rational and ethical treatment for cancer and strives to achieve best oncological outcomes.
Dr. Amit Parasnis believes in rational and ethical surgical practice
Uncompromising excellence. Commitment to care
World class care right where you need it
Where there is healing, there is hope
Nothing is more important than wellness
Dr. Amit Parasnis has been associated as a Consultant in Cancer Surgery at various hospitals in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad like Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, DY Patil Medical College and Hospital and Niramaya Hospital.
Dr Amit Parasnis was previously attached to various hospitals in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad area like Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, DY Patil Medical College and Niramaya Hospital. From November 2024, Dr Parasnis has joined Manipal Hospital, Baner, Pune as Head of Department of Surgical Oncology and Surgery, with an aim to develop an Oncosurgical and Surgical unit which delivers comprehensive patient care with ethics and compassion.
Why patients choose Dr. Amit Parasnis ?
Dr. Amit Parasnis specializes in surgical oncology. He is well-trained for the management of complex solid organ cancers. He routinely performs surgeries for treatment of esophageal, pancreatic, rectal, gynecological, colonic, breast and oral cavity cancers. Reconstruction to achieve an appropriate cosmetic and functional outcome is also offered.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women and its incidence is rising in the Indian population also. The exact cause of breast cancer may not be known but various theories have been postulated.
Gynaec Oncology
Gynecological cancers can be broadly classified into endometrium ( inner lining of the uterus ), cancer of the cervix (the lower narrow part of the uterus) and cancer of the ovaries.
Oral Cancer
Oral cancer is a common cancer and it affects males and females of various age groups. Chewable tobacco, gutkha, cigarettes, and bidis are equal culprits in the etiology of oral cancer.
Colonic & Rectal Cancers
The large intestine or colon consists of different parts like right colon, left colon, transverse colon, sigmoid colon, and rectum. Any of these parts can be affected by cancer.
Genitourinary & Kidney Cancers
Kidney cancers will present as a lump in the abdomen with blood in the urine or may be asymptomatic. Kidney cancers are chemo and radioresistant and so are treated with surgical resection.
Esophageal & Lung
Cancers
Cancer of the esophagus presents as difficulty in swallowing and loss of weight. It is treated with thoracoscopic esophagectomy and chemoradiation.
Cancer Surgery
After doing a Masters in Surgery, special training is required to be taken to treat solid organ cancers. Along with the training of cancer surgery.
Thoracoscopic Surgery
Treatment of esophageal cancer was previously considered morbid due to incisions in the thorax, abdomen, and neck leading to pain, delayed recovery and prolonged hospitalization.
Testimonials
My father underwent esophageal cancer surgery by Dr. Amit Parasnis. He has become all right now. We thank Dr Parasnis for providing the right treatment for our patient and relieving him of his complaints.
I underwent Breast Conservation Surgery for my breast cancer. Dr. Amit Parasnis is my treating doctor and I am happy to report that I am disease-free for 3 years now. The cosmetic effect of the surgery is so good that people do not realise that I am a cancer patient unless I tell them. Thank you Dr Parasnis!
My husband underwent surgery for rectal cancer. He had a temporary colostomy which was closed with a second surgery later. Dr. Amit Parasnis was very co-operative and managed my husband's case very well. My husband was able to complete the treatment successfully, even though his age is 75 years.
I underwent surgery for oral cancer by Dr Parasnis. I am disease-free for the last 10 years. I am satisfied with my speech and swallowing. Dr Parasnis increased my confidence of undergoing surgery by explaining to me that my appearance and my speech would not be affected too much.