A gold medallist and university topper, he completed his medical education with distinction and trained at the prestigious Adyar Cancer Institute, Chennai. From the very beginning, his path was clear — to dedicate his life to surgical oncology, patient care, and passing on the legacy to future generations.he is the first qualified surgical oncologist in the combined state of Andhra and Telangana
For over four decades, he served as the head of India’s leading cancer institutes — the MNJ Institute of Oncology, the Indo-American Cancer Institute etc.

Dr. Chandra Sekhar is not just a surgeon of rare skill, but also a revered Professor, Mentor, and Guide, shaping the careers of countless oncologists.
His research — spanning breast, cervical, colo-rectal, and head & neck cancers etc has carried India’s voice onto global platforms like the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

He has over fifty scientific publications and contributions to international clinical trials.
For his valued contributions, he has been honoured with several prestigious awards. his tireless efforts to spread cancer awareness in towns and villages, bringing the message of early detection to every household.