Dr. Soumya Somasekar

Dr. Soumya Somasekar is an Indian surgical oncologist, educator, and minimally invasive cancer surgeon known for her work in gastrointestinal oncology, breast oncoplastic surgery, gynecological oncology, peritoneal surface malignancies, and advanced cytoreductive surgery. Her career reflects a consistent pursuit of surgical precision, global learning, and academic growth, shaped by training across some of India’s leading medical institutions and further refined through international fellowships in Europe and Japan.

Currently based in Bengaluru, she serves as Consultant Surgical Oncologist at Cytecare Hospitals, where her practice spans organ-specific cancer surgery, minimally invasive procedures, complex gastrointestinal oncology, and multidisciplinary cancer care.

Dr. Soumya completed her undergraduate medical training at M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, where she earned her MBBS degree between 2005 and 2011. It was during these formative years that her passion for surgery first began to take shape.

Determined to build a strong foundation in surgical sciences, she pursued her Master of Surgery (M.S.) in General Surgery at University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital between 2012 and 2015, training in one of India’s busiest government surgical centers.

Her growing interest in cancer surgery led her to pursue superspecialty training in Surgical Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, where she completed her M.Ch. in Surgical Oncology between 2016 and 2019. At Tata Memorial, one of Asia’s foremost cancer institutes, she received organ-specific oncology training across multiple cancer disciplines.

Dr. Soumya completed her undergraduate medical training at M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, where she earned her MBBS degree between 2005 and 2011. It was during these formative years that her passion for surgery first began to take shape.

Determined to build a strong foundation in surgical sciences, she pursued her Master of Surgery (M.S.) in General Surgery at University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital between 2012 and 2015, training in one of India’s busiest government surgical centers.

Her growing interest in cancer surgery led her to pursue superspecialty training in Surgical Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, where she completed her M.Ch. in Surgical Oncology between 2016 and 2019. At Tata Memorial, one of Asia’s foremost cancer institutes, she received organ-specific oncology training across multiple cancer disciplines.

Following her superspecialty training, Dr. Soumya continued at Tata Memorial Hospital as Specialist Senior, further strengthening her expertise in complex cancer surgery.

Returning to Bengaluru, she joined M.S. Ramaiah Medical College and Teaching Hospital as Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgical Oncology while simultaneously serving as Associate Consultant at HCG MSR Cancer Care. During this period, she was actively involved in surgical training, mentoring residents, teaching postgraduate students, and refining her operative decision-making in high-volume oncology practice.

In 2024, she joined Cytecare Hospitals as Consultant Surgical Oncologist, where she currently performs complex cancer surgeries across multiple organ systems.

Her core clinical interests include:

• Breast oncology with oncoplastic surgery and sentinel lymph node biopsy
• Upper gastrointestinal oncology including esophageal, gastric, and pancreatic cancers
• Colorectal cancer surgery
• Gynecological oncology
• Uro-oncology
• Head and neck oncology
• Peritoneal surface malignancies
• Cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC
• Minimally invasive, VATS, and laparoscopic oncologic surgery

International Fellowships and Advanced Surgical Training

Dr. Soumya has actively pursued global surgical exposure to refine her skills and learn from high-volume international centers.

Her advanced fellowships include:

• Minimally invasive and advanced laparoscopic surgery at Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute (2021)
• Thoracic surgery observership at Thangam Cancer Centre and Research Institute (2023)
• Breast oncoplasty fellowship at L'Institut du Sein (2023)
• Peritoneal surface oncology and HIPEC fellowship at Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia (2023)
• Upper GI minimally invasive cancer surgery fellowship at Amsterdam UMC (2023)
• Esophageal and gastric cancer surgery observership at National Cancer Center Japan (2023)

These fellowships reflect her continued commitment to bringing global standards and advanced techniques into Indian cancer care.

Dr. Soumya remains actively involved in surgical education, academic discussions, and multidisciplinary oncology initiatives.

She is a member of:

• Association of Surgeons of India
• Indian Association of Surgical Oncologists
• Indian Medical Association (Lifetime Member)

She has also actively participated in international surgical forums, including discussions with the Peritoneal Surface Oncology Group International, reflecting her academic interest in peritoneal malignancy management and HIPEC.

Outside clinical practice, Dr. Soumya remains deeply invested in surgical education, global collaboration, and continuous learning.

She believes surgery is not merely a technical skill but a cognitive discipline built on judgment, preparation, and lifelong refinement. This philosophy continues to shape both her clinical work and her academic pursuits.

She is fluent in English, Kannada, and Hindi.

Connect with Dr. Soumya Somasekar on LinkedIn.

1. Cytecare Hospitals. “Dr. Soumya Somasekar.” Accessed May 16, 2026. https://cytecare.com/our-cancer-specialist/dr-soumya-somasekar/.
2. Dr. Soumya Somasekar. “Soumya Somasekar.” LinkedIn. Accessed May 16, 2026. https://www.linkedin.com/in/soumya-somasekar-09a717b5/.