Dr. Harish Eshwarappa

About Dr. Harish Eshwarappa

Dr. Harish Eshwarappa is a Consultant Surgical Oncologist with formal training at some of India's leading institutions. He completed his MBBS at Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli, followed by an MS in General Surgery from Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), Bellary, and an MCh in Surgical Oncology from Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum, one of the country's foremost cancer training centres.

He worked as a Specialist Surgical Oncologist at Aster Medcity, Kochi, and then as Consultant and Head of Department at KMC Hospitals, Mangalore, where he led complex multi-organ cancer surgeries within a multidisciplinary team setting. He is also certified in Robotic Surgery using the Da Vinci Surgical System, trained in Strasbourg, France, adding laparoscopic and robotic techniques to his oncological surgical practice.

His expertise spans the complete oncological pathway, from cancer screening and early detection through to major resections, oncoplastic reconstruction, and long-term follow-up. As a surgical oncology specialist in Dubai, Dr. Eshwarappa focuses not just on achieving the best oncological result, but also on quality of life and cosmetic outcomes for each patient.

Educational Qualifications

1. MBBS, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli (2002-2008)
2. MS in General Surgery, Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), Bellary (2009-2012)
3. MCh in Surgical Oncology, Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum (2014-2017)
4. Certification in Robotic Surgery using the Da Vinci Surgical System, Strasbourg, France

Special Interests

1. Breast Cancer
2. Head and Neck Cancers
3. Gynecological Oncology and Genito-urinary Oncology
4. Colorectal Cancers
5. Liver and Pancreatic Cancers
6. Gastrointestinal Cancers
7. Skin and Soft Tissue Sarcomas
8. Minimally Invasive Surgeries – Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery

Research / Publications

1. Hypoxia Inducible Factor (HIF-1alpha) Expression as an Indicator of Clinicopathological Characteristics in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Tongue. Presented at the European Society of Surgical Oncology Conference, Bordeaux, France, 2023.
2. Intussusception in Children with a Pathological Appendix Acting as a Lead Point. Presented at KSC-ASICON Conference, 2010.
3. A Rare Case of Subcutaneous Hydatid Cyst and its Management. Poster presentation at KSC-ASICON Conference, 2010.
4. Isolated Thyroid Carcinoma in an Ectopic Thyroid Tissue. BMJ Case Reports, 2021.
5. Multiple Oncocytomas of the Minor Salivary Glands Presenting as a Parapharyngeal Tumour. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 2025.
6. Limb Salvage in Extraskeletal Osteosarcoma of the Shoulder Region: case report and literature review. Journal of Karnataka Orthopaedic Association, 2021.
7. Evaluation of Pattern and Distribution of Bronchiectasis in HRCT and Correlation with Etiological Factors. Clinical Therapeutica, 2024.
8. Intussusception in Children with a Pathological Appendix as Lead Point: a series of three cases. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2015.
9. A Rare Case of Round Ligament Leiomyoma: An Inguinal Mass. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2014.
10. Spontaneous Caecal Perforation Associated with Ogilvie's Syndrome Following Vaginal Delivery. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2014.
11. Primary Necrotising Fasciitis of the Breast: Case Report and Brief Review of Literature. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2014.
12. Airway Changes in Asthma Patients Assessed by HRCT: A Cross-sectional Study. Clinical Therapeutica, 2025.