Dr. dr. Bob Andinata, Sp.B., Subsp. Onk(K)
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Physician profile and journey

Dr. dr. Bob Andinata, Sp.B., Subsp. Onk(K)

Surgical oncologist and head and neck cancer specialist whose work connects clinical care, public health, medical education, and institutional leadership.

His professional journey spans community health service, specialist cancer care, international fellowship training, and ongoing education for both public and professional audiences.

SpecialtySurgical oncology and head & neck cancer
Clinical serviceDharmais National Cancer Center Hospital
Current leadershipHead of Department of Head and Neck
BA Medicale roleCEO and physician educator

Career journey

A career shaped by care, training, and knowledge-sharing.

From frontline public health to specialist oncology leadership, each stage has informed a practical approach to learning, prevention, diagnosis, and compassionate care.

  1. 2000-2004

    Public-health service

    Worked as a medical doctor and led public health centres in Tabalong, South Kalimantan, and Belakang Padang, Batam.

  2. 2004-2013

    Surgical training

    Completed general surgery and surgical oncology training at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia.

  3. 2013-present

    Specialist cancer care

    Serves as a surgical oncologist at Dharmais National Cancer Center Hospital alongside continuing specialist clinical practice.

  4. 2018-2019

    International fellowships

    Completed head and neck oncology fellowships at Tokyo National Cancer Centre and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York.

  5. 2020-present

    Early detection leadership

    Leads early detection and health-promotion work at Dharmais National Cancer Center Hospital.

  6. 2025-present

    Department leadership

    Serves as Head of Department of Head and Neck at Dharmais National Cancer Center Hospital.

Education and training

Clinical and academic development

  • Medical DoctorFaculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia
  • General SurgeonFaculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia
  • Surgical OncologistFaculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia
  • Doctoral ProgramFaculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia, 2022-2025

Clinical and structural roles

Care across services and institutions

  • Community leadershipLed public health centres in Tabalong and Belakang Padang.
  • Cancer-centre practiceSurgical oncologist at Dharmais National Cancer Center Hospital.
  • Early detectionLeads early detection and health-promotion work at Dharmais.
  • Head and neck leadershipHead of Department of Head and Neck at Dharmais National Cancer Center Hospital.

Professional organizations

Collaboration beyond one institution

  • PERABOIBoard Member
  • Union for International Cancer ControlMember
  • Indonesian Breast Cancer FoundationHead of Cancer Education Division
  • Indonesian College of Surgical OncologyVice Chairman

Research, writing, and teaching

Making knowledge useful beyond the consultation room

  • Thyroid mutation researchPublished in the Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 2020.
  • Public writingKanker Payudaraku, Selamat Tinggal..., 2020; Kenali & Hadapi Kanker Payudara, 2021; Deteksi & Diagnosis Dini Kanker, 2022.
  • Practical referenceUltrasonografi Leher: Panduan Praktis Sehari-hari, 2020.
  • BA MedicalePhysician-led education that connects understandable public learning with professional depth.
ExpertiseEvidence-aware surgical oncology and head and neck cancer care.
LeadershipClinical and institutional leadership in cancer care.
EducationKnowledge-sharing for public and professional audiences.
CompassionCare that keeps dignity and the person in view.