About Dr. Reshma R Balachandran
Dr.Reshma R Balachandran is a distinguished Surgical Oncologist currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Cancer Centre (MPMMCC) in Varanasi, a premier unit of the Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), Mumbai. With a robust clinical foundation that began in…
Dr.Reshma R Balachandran is a distinguished Surgical Oncologist currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Cancer Centre (MPMMCC) in Varanasi, a premier unit of the Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), Mumbai. With a robust clinical foundation that began in Kerala at Government Medical College, Kottayam, and Ernakulam Medical Centre, they have ascended to specialized academic and surgical roles within India’s most prestigious oncology network. Having previously served as an Assistant Professor at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, Dr. Reshma R Balachandranbrings extensive expertise in managing complex oncological cases and a deep commitment to the TMC mission of providing evidence-based, patient-centric cancer care. Their career reflects a consistent dedication to surgical excellence, academic leadership, and the advancement of oncological treatment standards.
- MBBS : 2015 Government Medical College Kottayam - Kottayam, Kerala, India
- MS General Surgery : General Surgery, 2019 Government Medical College Kottayam - Kottayam
- Mch Surgical Oncology : Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai
- Breast Oncology (Breast conservation surgery, reconstruction, mastectomy)
- Hepatobiliary & Upper/Lower GI malignancies
- Thoracic malignancies
- Gynaecologic Oncology (Cytoreductive surgeries, HIPEC)
- Open & laparoscopic colorectal surgeries
- Head and neck malignancies (Composite resections and segmental resections, Thyroid malignancies, Ca Larynx)
- Uro-Oncology
- Soft tissue, retroperitoneal & extremity sarcoma
- Cancer screening & prevention
- Peritoneal surface malignancies & HIPEC
Membership In
Professional bodies – Association of Surgeons of India(ASI –Life member) IMA- Life member- Kerala Chapter.
Achievements
- Winner of Zone 4 ASI Regional Refresher Course held at Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore,India in July 2018
- Awarded Young Scholar award for best Postgraduate clinical case presentation final round at ASICON 2018 at Chennai, India
- Awarded the title "Best Post Graduate in General Surgery 2018" by Association of Surgeons of India- Kerala Chapter
- Received Japan Travel Fellowship at the 123 rd Annual Congress of Japan Surgical Society held in Tokyo, Japan April 2023
- Opportunity for observer ship at Two esteemed Cancer institutes in Japan- National Cancer Institute(NCI) - Gastric Cancer services,
and Japanese Cancer Research Foundation (JCRF)- Colorectal Services.
- Award for Two poster presentation at NATCON IASO held in Madurai 2022 and during NATCON Goa 2025.
- Highest score(Batch topper) in MS General surgery from Govt Medical College Kottayam.
- Subject topper for Final MBBS exam – General Surgery
- Second topper in Mch surgical Oncology under HBNI university (Homi Bhabha National Institute)
Booking & consultation FAQs
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Reshma R Balachandran?
Use the Book button on this page, message us on WhatsApp at +91 94961 43852, or call reception on +91 94961 43852. Our team will confirm the consultation time.
Where does Dr. Reshma R Balachandran consult?
At Smita Memorial Hospital & Research Centre, SH8, Vengalloor, Thodupuzha, Idukki, Kerala – 685608, in the Oncology outpatient department.
What should I bring to my consultation?
Your Smita Hospital (SH) Card if you have one, a photo ID, your current medicines and any previous prescriptions, reports and scans. New patients register once for ₹50.
Is a follow-up consultation charged again?
Follow-up consultations are valid for 10 days from the date of the first consultation.
