About Dr. Abhishek Gangopadhyay

Work And Experience

Dr. Abhishek Gangopadhyay is a highly accomplished GI, HPB & Thoracic Cancer Surgeon based in Kolkata, with over nine years of specialist experience in complex oncological surgeries. Currently serving as Assistant Professor at the Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute (CNCI), he has played a pivotal role in shaping GI Oncology services in Eastern India. He is one of the founding members of the GI Oncology Department at CNCI and was instrumental in establishing both the Liver Surgery Program and West Bengal’s first superspecialty MCh training in Surgical Oncology. Dr. Gangopadhyay's areas of expertise include colorectal and gastroesophageal cancers, hepatobiliary and gallbladder malignancies, pancreatic tumors, retroperitoneal sarcomas, and thoracic cancer surgeries. He is especially renowned for performing advanced procedures such as cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC, along with minimally invasive cancer surgeries. Academically brilliant, Dr. Gangopadhyay holds an MCh in Surgical Oncology (Gold Medalist), MS in General Surgery (Gold Medalist), MBBS (Gold Medalist in Internal Medicine), and MRCS (England). He has authored several impactful international publications and has been invited as faculty at premier conferences like ICC, NATCON, APHPBA, and EBM. His work is guided by a multidisciplinary, evidence-based, and patient-first approach, making him one of the most trusted names in surgical oncology in Kolkata.

Achievements And Awards

Attachments

• Consultant – GI, HPB & Thoracic Surgical Oncology
  R.N. Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences (RTIICS), Kolkata
  At RTIICS, Dr. Gangopadhyay contributes his expertise in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary cancer surgeries, working closely with a team of specialists to deliver state-of-the-art, patient-focused cancer care.

Work Experience

• Assistant Professor, Surgical Oncology
  Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute (CNCI), Kolkata
  2020 – May 2025 | 5 Years

  • Led complex oncological surgeries across GI, HPB, and thoracic domains.

  • Founding member of the GI Oncology Department and instrumental in establishing the Liver Surgery Program.

  • Played a key role in initiating West Bengal’s first MCh superspecialty training program in Surgical Oncology.

  • Mentored postgraduate and super-specialty students, contributing to academic and clinical training.

  Senior Resident, Surgical Oncology
  Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute (CNCI), Kolkata
  Sep 2016 – Aug 2017 | 1 Year

  • Assisted and performed a wide range of surgical oncology procedures under supervision.

  • Gained in-depth exposure to operative techniques, perioperative care, and multidisciplinary cancer management.

  • Developed strong foundations in oncological principles and surgical precision.

• Awarded Gold Medals in MS (General Surgery), MCh (Surgical Oncology), and Internal Medicine

• Earned MRCS (England) with international recognition

• First author in several international peer-reviewed journals

• Invited Faculty & Speaker at national and international cancer conferences

• Strong focus on academics, research, and surgical excellence