Apollo Athenaa, Women's Cancer Centre

Apollo Athenaa Women's Cancer Centre — located at Defence Colony, South Delhi — is Asia's first comprehensive cancer centre dedicated exclusively to women, and a landmark institution in global oncology. Conceived and brought to life by the Apollo Hospitals Group, Apollo Athenaa was established with a mission to transform women's health by redefining cancer care, closing clinical and emotional gaps in women's oncology, and ensuring a supportive continuum of care. As Asia's first "one-step centre" for women's cancers, this dedicated 50-bed comprehensive cancer centre integrates preventive health, genetic screening, AI-powered diagnostics, and multi-modality treatment. The therapeutic environment prioritizes patient comfort, privacy, and dignity, offering a women-only healing space that respects the emotional weight of a cancer diagnosis. Under the leadership of Royal Marsden fellow Prof. Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath and former UICC President Dr. Anil K. D'Cruz, Athenaa focuses on breast, cervical, ovarian, and uterine cancers. Its clinical offerings cover robotic surgery, super microsurgery for complex breast reconstruction, onco-fertility preservation, lymphedema management, and dedicated onco-psychology support.

Top Doctors

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Prof Dr Venkat Ramakrishnan

Plastic and Breast Reconstruction

40+ Yrs Exp

Dr Ramesh Sarin

Clinical Advisor - Breast Oncology

40+ Yrs Exp

Dr Harit Kumar Chaturvedi

CEO & Head Surgical Oncology

38+ Yrs Exp

Dr Rupinder Sekhon

Gynaecologic Oncology

35+ Yrs Exp

Dr. Anil K D'Cruz

Head & Neck Oncology

33+ Yrs Exp

Dr Jyoti Wadhwa

Medical & Precision Oncology

30+ Yrs Exp

Prof. Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath

Oncology

30+ Yrs Exp

Dr Jyoti Arora

Radiology & Imaging

21+ Yrs Exp

Dr Ankit Jain

Oncology

20+ Yrs Exp

Dr Nikhil Agrawal

GI-HPB Surgical Oncologist

20+ Yrs Exp

Concierge-style International Patient Services for women globally
Bespoke care pathway coordination, medical visa assistance, and travel logistics
Interpretation support for Arabic, Bengali, French, and other languages
Airport pickup and private transfer from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Premium accommodation arrangements near major embassies and South Delhi five-star hotels
Pre-arrival oncology consultations and second opinions via Apollo 24|7
Personalized wellness and dietary management including halal and vegetarian options
Direct coordination with international embassies in New Delhi diplomatic enclave

Part of Apollo Hospitals Group (JCI & NABH Accredited Network)

Asia's First Comprehensive Cancer Centre Exclusively for Women — 'One-Step Centre'

Prof. Dr. Geeta Kadayaprath — Principal Lead | Royal Marsden Fellowship | Delhi's Foremost Breast Oncologist

Dr. Anil K D'Cruz — Former President UICC | India's Most Celebrated Surgical Oncologist

Continuum of Care — Asia's Most Comprehensive Women's Cancer Programme

Robotic Surgery & Super Microsurgery — Precision-Driven, Organ-Preserving Cancer Surgery

Apollo ProHealth Cancer Screening — AI-Powered | India's First Personalised Preventive Health

Onco-Fertility Preservation — Cancer Without Giving Up Motherhood

International Patient Services — Concierge-Style | Bespoke Care Pathway | Visa, Travel, Interpreters

Genetic Risk Assessment & Precision Medicine — BRCA, Lynch Syndrome & Beyond

Beds

Breast & Gynae Only

Target Cancers

Exclusively Women

Dedicated Cancers

da Vinci Xi Precision

Robotic Surgery

DIEP Flap / LVA

Super Microsurgery

Part of JCI Network

Accreditations

2023

Established

~18–22 km

Distance from Airport

Comfort & Amenities

50-bed dedicated women's cancer centre — private rooms with thoughtfully designed interiors maximizing comfort, privacy, and dignity Thoughtfully designed healing space — serene landscaped surroundings, natural light, and private consultation rooms for sensitive discussions ICU and OT facilities — ICU beds configured for post-surgical recovery and modular theatres equipped for robotic and reconstructive surgeries Onco-psychology and emotional support rooms — dedicated spaces for individual counselling and group therapy Continuum of Care lounge — integrated lymphedema, physiotherapy, nutrition, and dermatology services under one roof Apollo 24|7 Platform — digital appointment booking, global teleconsultation, and AI-enabled health monitoring Apollo ProHealth Well Women Programme — AI-powered risk scoring and personalized preventive health screening International Patient Services — concierge-style assistance and custom care pathways for overseas patients

Financial Services

All major Indian health insurance providers — empanelled for cashless hospitalisation across all oncology treatment domains Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) — accepts the central government PMJAY health scheme for eligible women beneficiaries CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme) — empanelled for central government employees and pensioners based in Delhi NCR International patient financial coordination — transparent pre-arrival package estimates for chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, BMT, and fertility preservation Multiple payment modes — credit card, debit card, UPI, online payment, cash, and wire transfer

Food & Dietary

Clinical oncology dietetics — dedicated oncology dietitians managing chemotherapy side effects and dietary needs Women-specific nutritional support — specialized counselling for breast cancer diets, post-menopause nutrition, and hormone-sensitive cases In-hospital patient meals — nutritious, medically designed meals; vegetarian and non-vegetarian; halal options Survivorship nutrition — lifestyle and dietary plans to support recovery and long-term health after cancer Dining near Defence Colony — Defence Colony Market and premium Khan Market restaurants nearby for families

Treatment Facilities

Robotic Surgery System — precision robotic surgical oncology for gynaecological and breast cancer staging Super Microsurgery — ultra-fine vascular anastomosis for DIEP/SIEA flap breast reconstruction and lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) — heated chemotherapy delivered intraoperatively for ovarian and peritoneal cancers Brachytherapy — high dose rate (HDR) internal radiation therapy for cervical and vaginal cancers External Beam Radiation Therapy — advanced radiation planning supporting IMRT, IGRT, and SBRT AI-Enabled Diagnostics — AI-powered imaging, digital pathology, and whole-slide imaging Mammography — digital mammography and tomosynthesis for dense breast screening Pap Collection & Colposcopy — cervical cancer prevention, HPV DNA testing, and early CIN management Genetic Risk Assessment — BRCA1/BRCA2 and Lynch syndrome panels with precision oncology liquid biopsy Onco-Fertility Laboratory — oocyte and embryo cryopreservation for young women prior to chemotherapy

Language Support

Hindi and English as primary clinical languages International Patient Services with interpreters for Arabic, Bengali, French, and other languages Direct coordination with international embassies in the New Delhi diplomatic enclave Apollo 24|7 Telemedicine support in English and Hindi for remote cancer consultations

Transportation

~18–22 km from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) — 30–45 minutes by road via Ring Road Defence Colony South Delhi location — central connectivity to Greater Kailash, Saket, Lodhi Road, and India Gate Lajpat Nagar Metro Station (Pink Line) — approximately 1–2 km away with city-wide metro links INA Metro Station (Yellow Line) — 2–3 km away connecting Gurgaon, Connaught Place, and AIIMS Airport pickup coordination — private, comfortable transfer from DEL Airport arranged by international patient team Ola, Uber — widely available in Defence Colony for outpatients and family members Apollo ambulance services — 24/7 emergency response hotline Premium hotel availability — Lodhi Colony, Vasant Vihar, and Saket hotels within 5–15 km

50 beds | ICU beds | Modular OTs (Robotic Surgery, HIPEC, Super Microsurgery) | Continuum of Care Lounge
E-2, Block E, Defence Colony, South Delhi, New Delhi – 110 024 | prestigous residential/diplomatic neighborhood
Breast Cancer Programme | Gynaecological Oncology | Surgical Oncology (Robotic + Super Microsurgery) | Medical/Radiation Oncology
Robotic Surgery | Super Microsurgery | HIPEC | Brachytherapy | Genetic Risk Assessment | Onco-Fertility Lab
Asia's First Dedicated Women's Cancer Centre | 'One-Step Centre' for Women's Cancers

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Apollo Athenaa — Asia's First Comprehensive Cancer Centre for Women | The One-Step Centre | South Delhi

AddressE-2, Block E, Defence Colony, South Delhi, New Delhi – 110 024, Delhi, India

Nearby Landmarks

Defence Colony Market~0.5 km • 2 mins

Lajpat Nagar Metro Station (Pink Line)~1.5 km • 5 mins

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)~18 km • 30–45 mins