M.S.(AIIMS Delhi) · M.Ch.(AIIMS Delhi) · F.A.C.S.
Senior Consultant – Dept. of Surgical Oncology (Head & Neck Oncology)
Utkal Hospital, Bhubaneswar
Former Head of Dept. – Head & Neck Oncology, Bagchi Sri Shankara Cancer Centre, Bhubaneswar
"Precision surgery, compassionate care — bringing the best of global oncology to Eastern India."
Subspecialty expertise in head and neck surgical oncology, with comprehensive management from diagnosis through reconstruction and rehabilitation.
Comprehensive surgical management of oral cavity and oropharyngeal malignancies — wide excision, depth-of-invasion staging, neck dissection, and adjuvant treatment planning.
Total thyroidectomy, central and lateral neck dissection for differentiated and rare thyroid cancers, including micro-laryngeal surgery expertise gained in Italy and Australia.
Free flap reconstruction after complex ablative head and neck cancer surgery — trained at Sydney Head & Neck Cancer Institute, Princess Alexandra Hospital, and University of Brescia, Italy.
Pioneering low-cost, oral metronomic chemotherapy protocols for locally advanced and inoperable oral cancers — validated through multi-institutional feasibility studies.
TOET-certified (Transoral Robotic/Endoscopic Surgery) — combining advanced minimally invasive techniques for pharyngeal, laryngeal, and thyroid malignancies.
Complex surgical oncology including Whipple's procedure and a novel pancreaticogastrostomy technique (published in JSO 2021) for upper GI malignancies.
Co-investigator on DBT-funded Virtual National Oral Cancer Institute studying disease biology, epigenetic diversity, and new diagnostics and therapeutics for oral cancer in India.
Structured multidisciplinary tumour board review for complex head and neck cases — personalised treatment pathway planning with clear communication to patients and referring doctors.
Comprehensive surgical management of breast malignancies — breast conservation surgery, mastectomy, oncoplastic reconstruction, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and MDT-guided neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment planning.
Surgical oncology for the full spectrum of gastrointestinal malignancies — oesophageal, gastric, colorectal, liver, gallbladder, and pancreatic cancers, with published research in gastric cancer outcomes and perioperative management.
Surgical management of lung, pleural, mediastinal, and chest wall malignancies — VATS and open resection techniques, thymectomy, and perioperative optimisation for thoracic oncology patients.
Primary bone tumours and soft tissue sarcomas — limb-salvage surgery, wide local excision, mandibular reconstruction, and chest wall resection with multidisciplinary oncologic planning for optimal functional and oncologic outcomes.
Surgical oncology for kidney, bladder, prostate, and testicular malignancies — radical nephrectomy, cystectomy, and minimally invasive approaches with oncologic intent and quality-of-life preservation.
From AIIMS New Delhi to leading Head & Neck Oncology in Eastern India — a career built on academic rigor, international exposure, and patient-first values.
Senior Consultant leading comprehensive head and neck surgical oncology practice — high-volume ablative and reconstructive surgery, multidisciplinary tumour board leadership, and continued clinical research.
Founded and led the dedicated Head & Neck Surgical Oncology unit — establishing high-volume ablative and microvascular reconstructive surgery, mentoring MCh residents, and building a robust clinical research programme.
Teaching, clinical research leadership, and high-volume surgical oncology practice at this premier national institution — supervising MCh residents and conducting prospective clinical trials.
Building the surgical oncology programme — establishing head and neck surgery, metronomic therapy protocols, and robust research infrastructure at the nascent AIIMS campus.
Independent consultant practice in surgical oncology — managing a diverse oncology caseload and building multidisciplinary care pathways.
Superspeciality training in surgical oncology at India's premier cancer centre — covering head and neck, GI, breast, thoracic, and soft tissue oncology at IRCH, AIIMS New Delhi.
Intensive clinical training under eminent faculty — Prof. S.V.S. Deo, Prof. N.K. Shukla and team — at India's busiest cancer surgery unit.
Postgraduate surgical training at AIIMS, encompassing all major general surgical subspecialties including trauma, emergency surgery, and elective major procedures.
Foundation medical education at one of India's finest private medical colleges, graduating with a strong clinical and academic foundation.
Observerships, fellowships, and competitive travel grants at world-leading head and neck cancer centres across Europe, Australia, and beyond.
Observership in Micro-laryngeal Surgery, Artificial Intelligence in Surgical Oncology, and Microvascular Reconstruction — Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.
ESSO Young Surgeons and Alumni Club (EYSAC) Research Fellowship — visiting the internationally acclaimed Head and Neck Surgery Unit at NKI Amsterdam.
Observership in Head and Neck Surgery and Microvascular Reconstruction — Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Sydney, and Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, under ANZHNCS Developing Nations Fellowship.
Attended the IFHNOS Auckland conference with a Best Poster Award for metronomic chemotherapy research in locally advanced oral cancers — funded by ANZHNCS Developing Nations Fellowship Grant.
Presented research on head and neck sarcomas at ECC 2015 — supported by the SERB–DST International Travel Support Grant from the Government of India.
Observership in Head and Neck Surgery and Microvascular Reconstruction under the mentorship of Dr. Subramania Iyer — one of India's foremost reconstructive surgeons.
Competitive fellowships and academic recognition at national and international levels — reflecting excellence in surgical research and clinical innovation.
For metronomic chemotherapy protocol in locally advanced/borderline oral cancers. ANZHNCS ASM and IFHNOS World Tour Meet, Auckland, New Zealand — 2016.
For chest wall tumour series (107 cases). Selected for presentation at SSO 2016, Boston, USA. IASO NATCON Conference, Bhubaneswar — September 2015.
European Society of Surgical Oncology — Young Surgeons and Alumni Club fellowship to visit Head and Neck Surgery Unit, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam — December 2019.
Australian and New Zealand Head & Neck Cancer Society — 2016 Developing Nations Fellowship Grant for IFHNOS Auckland and observerships in Australia.
Science & Engineering Research Board, Government of India — International Travel Support Grant to attend the European Cancer Congress 2015, Vienna, Austria.
Inducted as Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), Chicago, USA — 2021. Recognising commitment to surgical excellence, patient care, and professional ethics.
A sustained record of peer-reviewed publications, active clinical trials, and collaborative research — with particular focus on head and neck oncology outcomes from Eastern India.
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