Srinagar, May 20: Dr Asim Rizvi, a noted surgical oncologist and robotic cancer surgeon originally from Nabdipora Hawal in Srinagar, passed away suddenly following a suspected heart attack at Noida, reports said on Wednesday.
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His unexpected demise has triggered grief and shock among the medical fraternity, patients and well-wishers across the country, many of whom remembered him as a highly skilled surgeon and a compassionate physician.
Dr Rizvi was associated with Yashoda Medicity, where he served as Principal Director of Surgical Oncology and Robotic Surgery. He was widely recognised for his expertise in gastrointestinal, colorectal, liver and pancreatic cancer surgeries, particularly complex and minimally invasive procedures.
According to reports, Dr Rizvi suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. However, officials had yet to issue a detailed statement regarding the exact cause of death till the filing of this report.
A highly respected name in the field of surgical oncology, Dr Rizvi had undergone advanced training in laparoscopic and robotic cancer surgery. He had completed fellowships in Colorectal and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary OncoSurgery, including specialised training at Yonsei University in South Korea.
Over the years, he earned a reputation for successfully handling complicated cancer surgeries and for introducing precision-led, patient-centric approaches in oncological treatment.
Only recently, Yashoda Medicity highlighted one of Dr Rizvi’s successful pancreatic cancer surgeries involving a complex Whipple procedure on a 70-year-old patient, describing it as a “miracle of the day.”
Following news of his death, tributes and condolence messages poured in on social media, with colleagues, former patients and members of the healthcare community describing his passing as a huge loss to cancer care services.
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Dr Rizvi is being remembered not only for his professional excellence but also for his dedication towards patients and his contribution to advanced cancer treatment.
