Best Thoracic Surgeon (Chest Specialist) in Ranchi

Dr. Belal Bin Asaf

THORACIC, THORACOSCOPIC & ROBOTIC SURGEON

Dr Belal Bin Asaf is a renowned Thoracic (Chest) Surgeon and is the Associate Director of the Institute of Chest Surgery, Chest Onco-Surgery & Lung Transplantation at the Medanta - The Medidcity, Gurugram, Haryana. The institute is the largest volume Read more

Education & Experience:

Medical Degree from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, A.M.U, Aligarh
Master’s in Surgery (M.S. General Surgery) from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, A.M.U, Aligarh
Clinical Registrar, General Thoracic Surgery Unit at All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi
Fellow Ship in Thoracic Surgery at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul, South Korea

Areas of Expertise

Minimally Invasive (Key-Hole) Lung Surgery
Surgical Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis
Thoracic Surgical Oncology

Robotic Thoracic Surgery
Lung Cancer

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Medanta Gurugram serves as the primary OPD

CHEST SURGERY, CHEST ONCO SURGERY & LUNG TRANSPLANTATION

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Institute of Chest Surgery, Chest Onco Surgery & Lung Transplantation

Venue in Ranchi

Medanta Abdur Razzaque Ansari Memorial Weavers'
Hospital, Ranchi

TIMINGS

2nd Friday of the Month

Hours

9 am-11 am

2 pm-5 pm

Organs Treated by A Thoracic Surgeon

Thoracic surgeons specialize in surgical procedures involving the chest, addressing a variety of complex conditions related to the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other thoracic organs. Their expertise includes both traditional surgeries and minimally invasive techniques to improve patient outcomes.

Lungs
Wind-Pipe (Trachea and Bronchus)
Pleura (a thin layer that covers the lung and underside of our chest wall)
Mediastinum (the middle part of the chest cavity between the lungs)
Chest Wall
Diaphragm and
Miscellaneous other organs

Diseases Treated by Thoracic Surgeon

Thoracic (Chest) Surgeons are surgeons who specialise in performing surgeries on all the organs in the chest except for the Heart and Major Blood vessels. These include diseases in the Lungs, Wind-Pipe( Trachea and Bronchus), Pleura (a thin layer that covers the lung and underside of our chest wall), Mediastinum (the middle part of the chest cavity between the lungs), Chest Wall, Diaphragm and miscellaneous other organs.

Lung Cancer (Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer)
Metastatic Lung Tumors (Tumours coming to the lungs from other cancer in the body like osteosarcoma)
Benign Lung Tumors (e.g., Lung Hamartomas)
Infectious Lung Disease (Aspergilloma – Presents as blood in cough/sputum)
Pulmonary Nodules
Pulmonary Infections (e.g., Tuberculosis, Lung Abscesses)
Emphysematous Lung Disease – Lung Bulla
Bronchiectasis
Emphysema (including Bullectomy for Giant Bullae)
Interstitial Lung Disease

Pleural Effusion (Malignant and Benign)
Pneumothorax (Primary and Secondary)
Empyema
Pleural Tumors (e.g., Mesothelioma)
Pleural Thickening and Fibrosis

Thymoma
Thymic Carcinoma
Mediastinal Cysts (e.g., Bronchogenic, Pericardial, Enteric)
Germ Cell Tumors
Neurogenic Tumors
Lymphoma
Thyroid Masses extending into the mediastinum

Chest Wall Tumors (e.g., Sarcomas, Chondrosarcomas)
Chest Wall Deformities (e.g., Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum)
Rib Fractures and Flail Chest
Sternum Fractures

Tracheal Tumors (e.g., Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma)
Tracheal Stenosis (Narrowing of the trachea)
Mediastinal Cysts (e.g., Bronchogenic, Pericardial, Enteric)
Bronchial Tumors (Carcinoids and other Intra Bronchial tumours (within the lumen of the airway))
Tracheomalacia and Bronchomalacia

Diaphragmatic Hernias (e.g., Congenital, Hiatal, Traumatic)
Diaphragmatic Paralysis

Esophageal Cancer
Benign Esophageal Tumors
Esophageal Diverticula (e.g., Zenker’s Diverticulum)
Achalasia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Esophageal Perforation
Barrett's Esophagus

Fungal Infections (Lung Mucormycosis, Aspergilloma)
Mycobacterial Infections (e.g., Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria)

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)
Hemoptysis
Thoracic Trauma (e.g., Penetrating and Blunt Trauma)

Procedures Performed by a Chest Surgeon

Minimally Invasive and Advanced Procedures

Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) for Lung Cancer, VATS Lobectomy for benign lung diseases, Empyema, Aspergilloma, Recurrent Pneumothorax, Sweaty hands, Lung Nodules, Lung Biopsy
Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery – Robotic Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma, Robotic Lobectomy for Lung Cancer, Robotic Mediastinal Tumour Surgery, Robotic Esophagectomy for Lung Cancer, Robotic Diaphragmatic surgery for Diaphragmatic Hernia and Diaphragmatic Eventration.
Complex Open Surgeries – for invasive and advanced tumours of the chest.

Why Choose Dr. Belal Bin Asaf for Thoracic (Chest) Surgery?

Expertise in Minimally Invasive Surgery

With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Belal Bin Asaf is a leader in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), offering patients smaller incisions, less pain, and faster recovery.
Pioneering Robotic Surgery

Dr. Belal Bin Asaf utilises advanced robotic technology for thoracic surgery, providing enhanced precision and better outcomes through state-of-the-art techniques.
Comprehensive and Collaborative Care

Working with a multidisciplinary team, Dr. Belal Bin Asaf ensures personalised treatment plans and holistic care from diagnosis to recovery.
Proven Track Record

Dr. Belal Bin Asaf has a history of successful surgeries across a range of thoracic conditions, including lung cancer, thymoma, and chest wall tumors.
Dedication to Patient Education

Dr. Belal Bin Asaf empowers patients with clear explanations of diagnoses and treatments, fostering informed and confident decision-making.

Choosing Dr. Belal Bin Asaf means opting for expertise, innovation, and compassionate care in thoracic surgery.

Best Thoracic Surgeon in Ranchi