Access to specialist cancer care should not depend on your postal code. That is the thought behind the new Free Medical & Surgical Oncology OPD in Panipat, launched in partnership with Kidney Hospital, Panipat — bringing tertiary-level cancer expertise closer to patients in Haryana and the neighbouring regions.

If you are in Panipat, Karnal, Sonipat, Kurukshetra, Rohtak, Yamunanagar, or anywhere in the surrounding belt, you can now consult Dr. Abhishek Aggarwal — Associate Director of GI & HPB Oncosurgery at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi — without travelling to Delhi for the first consultation.

OPD Details at a glance

• Date & time: 5 February, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (and monthly thereafter)
• Venue: Kidney Hospital, Panipat, Haryana
• Fees: Free medical & surgical oncology consultation
• Appointments: +91 9971008735

Why a free Oncology OPD in Panipat?

Haryana sees a rising number of gastrointestinal and hepato-pancreato-biliary (GI-HPB) cancers — stomach, colon, rectal, liver, gallbladder, pancreatic and bile duct cancers. Many of these cancers are curable when caught early, but early diagnosis in non-metro towns often depends on whether the right specialist is within reach.

For the average Haryana family, travelling to Delhi, paying a private consultation fee, and arranging further tests — all before a treatment plan is even discussed — is a real barrier. The Panipat OPD removes that barrier: you meet the specialist first, and only travel to Delhi if surgery or advanced multidisciplinary care is actually needed.

Who should attend?

• Anyone with a suspected or newly diagnosed cancer of the digestive tract, liver, gallbladder, pancreas or bile duct
• Patients with long-standing gallstones, chronic jaundice, unexplained weight loss, change in bowel habits, or blood in stool
• Those who have already had scans or biopsies and want a second opinion on the treatment plan
• Patients previously operated elsewhere who need follow-up or advice on recurrence
• Families looking for guidance on whether surgery, chemotherapy or radiation is the right next step

What to bring to the OPD

• All previous prescriptions and discharge summaries
• Any CT / MRI / PET-CT / ultrasound films and reports (even if several months old)
• Blood test reports and tumour-marker reports (CA 19-9, CEA, AFP etc., if available)
• Biopsy slides and pathology reports, if a biopsy has already been done
• A list of current medications

If you do not have any of the above, that is perfectly fine — the first consultation is about understanding your symptoms and deciding which tests are actually needed, not redoing everything that has already been done.

About Dr. Abhishek Aggarwal

Dr. Abhishek Aggarwal is a GI & HPB oncosurgeon with 10 years of experience (2015–2025) and 3000+ GI-HPB cancer surgeries to his credit. He currently serves as Associate Director, GI Oncosurgery at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi, working in the unit led by Director & Unit Head Dr. Manish Jain.

His practice focuses on complex cancer operations — Whipple's procedure for pancreatic cancer, liver resections for liver and metastatic cancers, radical gallbladder surgery, HIPEC for peritoneal disease, robotic and laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery, and multidisciplinary management of rare tumours. Every case is reviewed against current evidence and discussed in a tumour board before a treatment plan is finalised.

A note on early detection

If there is one message to take away from any oncology OPD, it is this: do not wait. Vague symptoms — mild stomach pain, occasional bleeding, tiredness, a dull ache under the right ribs — are the kind of signs patients often ignore for months before consulting a doctor. By the time they reach a specialist, early-stage cancers that were 80–90% curable have sometimes progressed. A 30-minute OPD visit, even to be reassured that nothing is wrong, is time and money well spent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral to attend the Panipat OPD?

No. You can walk in or call +91 9971008735 to book a slot directly.

Is the consultation truly free?

Yes, the OPD consultation is complimentary. Any investigations (blood tests, scans, biopsy) or further treatment will follow the hospital's standard charges.

What happens if surgery is advised?

If surgery is the right next step, the procedure would typically be planned at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi, where the full tumour board, ICU, and multidisciplinary team are available. You will receive a clear written plan before making any decision.

Can I get a second opinion on an existing treatment plan?

Yes. Bring all your reports, scans, biopsy slides, and the current plan. Dr. Abhishek will review it honestly and tell you whether he agrees, or where a different approach may help.