Dr. Afsal Muhammed
Specialist Oncology Surgeon
Aster Hospital, Qusais
Dr. Afsal Muhammed is a highly skilled Surgical Oncologist at Aster Hospital, Al Qusais, with over 14 years of experience in cancer surgery, complex oncological procedures, academic medicine, and research. He specializes in the surgical management of a wide range of cancers, combining advanced surgical techniques with personalized, multidisciplinary cancer care.
He completed his MCh in Surgical Oncology from the prestigious Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, following his DNB in General Surgery. He also holds an MD in Pharmacology and an MBA in Hospital and Health Care Administration, reflecting his strong foundation in clinical practice, research, and healthcare management.
Dr. Afsal has extensive expertise in Head & Neck Oncology, Breast Cancer Surgery and Oncoplasty, Gastrointestinal Oncology, Sarcoma Surgery, Urological Oncology, Gynecological Oncology, HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy), Laparoscopic and Robotic Cancer Surgery, as well as Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy. His special interest lies in treating complex and advanced cancers using organ-preserving and minimally invasive surgical approaches whenever possible.
Alongside his clinical practice, Dr. Afsal has been actively involved in teaching and research, serving as an Assistant Professor in General Surgery and contributing to multiple award-winning research projects and scientific publications. His research work has been recognized nationally, receiving accolades including the Best Poster Award at KASICON and the Best Paper Award at NATCON.
Committed to advancing cancer care through innovation and evidence-based medicine, Dr. Afsal is a member of several professional organizations, including the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO) and the Kerala Association of Surgical Oncology (KASO). He is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and patient-centered cancer treatment tailored to individual patient needs.
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Education +
• MCh in Surgical Oncology – Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala University of Health Sciences
• DNB in General Surgery – Cosmopolitan Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, National Board of Examinations
• MD in Pharmacology – Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala University of Health Sciences
• MBBS – T.D. Government Medical College, Alappuzha, Kerala University
• MBA in Hospital and Health Care Administration – Sikkim Manipal University
DOH License Grade +
Specialist
Type of Physician +
Full-time
Credentials +
- Poster Presentation on “Pantoprazole Induced Acute Angioedema With Urticaria” – IPSCON 2015 (Dhandia Award Nominee)
- Oral Presentation on vitamin D3 administration in postmenopausal women – IPSCON 2015 (Dhandia Award Nominee)
- Co-author, case report on “Anaphylactoid Reaction to Oral Ondansetron” – International Journal of Advances in Case Report
- Co-author, poster on nanoparticle targeted siRNA delivery – F1000 Research
- Best Poster Award – KASICON 2017 (Testicular epidermoid cyst study)
- Best Paper Award – NATCON 2022 (Maxillectomy defects reconstruction outcomes)
- Research under review: Effect of intercostobrachial nerve preservation in axillary dissection for breast cancer
Professional Experience +
- Assistant Professor, General Surgery – T.D. Medical College, Alappuzha (2023 – Present)
- MCh Surgical Oncology – Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram (2020 – 2023)
- Senior Lecturer, General Surgery – T.D. Medical College, Alappuzha
- DNB General Surgery – Cosmopolitan Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram (2017 – 2020)
- Assistant Surgeon (DHS) – P.H.C Kalavoor, Alappuzha (2016 – 2017)
- MD Pharmacology – Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram (2013 – 2016)
- Compulsory Rural Service – C.H.C Pallarimangalam, Ernakulam (2011 – 2012)
- CRRI Internship – T.D. Medical College, Alappuzha (2010 – 2011)
Memberships
- Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
- Kerala Association of Surgical Oncology (KASO)
- Indian Pharmacological Society
- Trivandrum Surgical Club
- Alappuzha Surgical Club
- Trivandrum Tennis Promotion Committee
- Multiple social groups related to Pharmacology and General Surgery
Clinical Expertise & Services Offered +
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Breast Surgery and Oncoplasty
- Gastrointestinal Onco Surgery
- Sarcoma Surgery
- Urological Onco Surgery
- Gynecological Onco Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- HIPEC Procedure
Additional Courses and Certifications +
- MBA in Hospital and Health Care Administration – Sikkim Manipal University