Dr Rahul Kapoor

Dr Rahul Kapoor is a highly experienced Plastic, Reconstructive and Onco-Reconstructive Surgeon with over 20 years of clinical expertise, currently serving as Head of Department (HOD) and Consultant – Onco Reconstructive Surgery & Plastic Surgery at Manipal Hospitals Dwarka, New Delhi.

He is widely recognized for helping patients regain both function and appearance after cancer treatment, trauma, burns, and complex surgeries. His core expertise includes breast reconstruction after mastectomy, head and neck reconstruction, limb reconstruction using microsurgery, facial reanimation for paralysis, and advanced scar and keloid management.

Before joining Manipal Hospitals Dwarka, he served as Associate Director of Surgical Oncology at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, where he developed extensive experience in cancer-related reconstruction.

For international patients, VRH Healthcare coordinates complete treatment planning including case review, cost estimation, visa documentation, hospital admission scheduling, and structured post-operative follow-up.

Dr Kapoor treats a comprehensive range of conditions requiring reconstructive and plastic surgical intervention.

Post-Cancer Reconstruction

• Breast deformity after mastectomy
• Head and neck cancer reconstruction
• Oral cancer reconstruction
• Post-radiation soft tissue defects

Trauma & Injury

• Facial fractures
• Limb trauma and soft tissue defects
• Hand injuries
• Complex wound reconstruction

Burns & Scar Management

• Acute and chronic burn injuries
• Post-burn contractures
• Hypertrophic scars
• Recurrent keloids

Chronic & Complex Wounds

• Diabetic foot
• Non-healing ulcers
• Lymphedema
• Radiation-induced wounds

Facial & Functional Disorders

• Facial paralysis
• Facial asymmetry
• Swallowing and speech-related reconstructive needs

Congenital Conditions

• Cleft lip and palate
• Ear deformities
• Hypospadias
• Other congenital anomalies

Dr Kapoor performs both advanced reconstructive and aesthetic procedures.

Reconstructive Procedures

Breast Reconstruction

• Implant-based reconstruction
• Autologous flap reconstruction
• Post-mastectomy reconstruction

Head & Neck Reconstruction

• Maxillofacial reconstruction
• Nasal and ear reconstruction
• Oral cavity reconstruction

Microsurgical & Free Flap Surgery

• Free flap reconstruction for cancer and trauma
• Limb re-plantation
• Complex soft tissue coverage

Facial Reanimation Surgery

• Static and dynamic procedures for facial paralysis

Hand & Limb Surgery

• Trauma reconstruction
• Congenital correction
• Functional restoration

Burn & Scar Surgery

• Contracture release
• Scar revision
• Keloid excision

AV Fistula Creation

• Dialysis access surgery

Cosmetic & Aesthetic Procedures

• Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping)
• Liposuction
• Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
• Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
• Breast augmentation and reduction
• Body contouring
• Hair transplant
• Gender affirmation procedures including vaginoplasty

Dr Kapoor completed his MBBS at Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Medical College, Jaipur, followed by an MS in General Surgery and an MCh in Plastic Surgery. His comprehensive training in both general surgery and plastic surgery provides a strong foundation for handling complex reconstructive and aesthetic cases. He is an esteemed member of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI) and the Indian Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery (ISRM).

• Professional Experience: Currently serves as HOD – Onco Reconstructive & Plastic Surgery at Manipal Hospitals Dwarka. He previously held roles as Associate Director – Surgical Oncology at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital and Associate Consultant at Regency Hospital & HealthCare Pvt Ltd (Smile Train Centre).
• Clinical Strength: Brings 20+ years of surgical experience with deep expertise in cancer reconstruction and microsurgery. He has high-volume trauma and burn reconstruction experience and is widely known for ethical, patient-centric surgical planning.

• 20+ years of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery expertise
• Specialized in post-cancer breast and head-neck reconstruction
• Advanced microsurgical and free flap capabilities
• Experience in complex trauma and burn reconstruction
• Dual expertise in oncologic reconstruction and aesthetic surgery
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with oncology and surgical teams
• Structured international patient services at Manipal Hospitals

Coordinated care pathway via VRH Healthcare. International patients particularly value his expertise in difficult cases such as recurrent keloids, post-radiation wounds, facial paralysis, and post-cancer deformities requiring functional restoration.