Tapan Kumar Saikia

Tapan Kumar Saikia is an Indian medical oncologist known for his contributions to cancer treatment, research and cancer awareness in India, particularly in the northeastern region of the country. He has worked at major cancer institutions including Tata Memorial Hospital, Prince Aly Khan Hospital and Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre in Mumbai.

In 2023 he was awarded the Assam Baibhav, the highest civilian award of the Government of Assam, in recognition of his contributions to cancer care and public service.

Early life and education Saikia was born in Naharkatia in Dibrugarh district of Assam.

Career Saikia began his career at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai in 1981, where he worked for more than two decades and developed his career in oncology.

He later became Director of Oncology Sciences at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre in Mumbai.

Saikia has also been associated with several professional medical organisations and has participated in cancer awareness programmes and screening camps in Assam and other northeastern states of India.

In 2025, he was conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Honoris Causa by Gauhati University during its 32nd convocation in recognition of his contributions to medical science and cancer care.