Dr. Diganta Kr. Das
Chief Consultant, Department of Surgical Oncology
About the Doctor
About Dr. Das
With over three decades of medical and surgical expertise and experienced, Dr. Diganta Kr. Das is one of the most respected Surgical Oncologists in Northeast India. Trained at AIIMS, New Delhi, and a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons, he has devoted his career to the precise, compassionate, and ethical treatment of cancer. Dr. Das specializes in oral, thyroid, breast, gastrointestinal, colorectal, and gynecological cancers. For his contribution to the medical field Downtown Hospital honoured Dr. Diganta Kr. Das the Best North East Doctor Award. His calm demeanor, honesty, and patient-centric approach have earned him recognition both from peers and patients across India. Dr. Das’s practice is guided by empathy, integrity, and lifelong learning — ensuring patients not only receive expert treatment, but also genuine support throughout their journey.
Education & Qualifications
- MBBS – 1991
- MS (General Surgery) – 1996
- MCh / Super-Specialization in Surgical Oncology – AIIMS, New Delhi, 2002
- FICS (Fellow of International College of Surgeons – Surgical Oncology)
Registrations & Memberships
- Assam Medical Council (AMC)
- Indian Medical Council (IMC)
- Delhi Medical Council (DMC)
- Fellow – International College of Surgeons (FICS)
- Additional memberships in national and regional surgical and oncology associations
Areas of Expertise
- Oral and Thyroid Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Gastrointestinal & Colorectal Cancer
- Gynecological Malignancies
- Complex Surgical Oncology Procedures
Awards & Recognition
- Best North East Doctor Award – Honoured by DTH during its 25th Anniversary celebrations
Academic Contributions
- Published Author – Book on Clinical Surgical Practice (UCSI University, Malaysia)
- 18+ Peer-Reviewed Publications – Featured in national and international medical journals
Philosophy of Care
“I always try to feel the pain of my patients. I believe in treating them with the best of my knowledge, utmost care, and unwavering honesty.”
Dr. Das’s practice is guided by empathy, integrity, and lifelong learning — ensuring patients not only receive expert treatment, but also genuine support throughout their journey.
Personal Interests
Outside the operating theatre, Dr. Das enjoys:
- Traveling
- Listening to Music
- Trying New Ethnic Foods
- Exploring Nature
