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BIOGRAPHY

Condition Treated by Dr. Umasankar Tantravahi

The conditions that Dr. Umasankar Tantravahi treats are listed below:

  • Skin Cancer
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Oral or Mouth Cancer
  • Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
  • Mixed Gliomas
  • Meningiomas
  • Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
  • Oligodendrogliomas
  • Lung Cancer
  • Ependymomas
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Colorectal or Colon Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Cervical Cancer

Some women require surgery to remove the entire breast through mastectomy. The surgeons remove the breast tissues including nipple and the skin and the tissues that have the chest muscles. You may opt for breast reconstruction after a mastectomy.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Umasankar Tantravahi

Your symptoms depend on the type of cancer you are affected with, what is the stage, the location of cancer, and how far it has spread in the body. Cancer may cause any type of symptoms or signs. A sign can be seen by others, such as a fever, vomiting, and breathing. Symptoms can be perceived only by the person is suffering from the condition. Around 200 types of cancer are known till date and all these can cause different symptoms. Some of the signs and symptoms of different types of cancer are as follows:

  • A new cough that doesn't go away
  • Losing weight without trying
  • Coughing up blood, even a small amount
  • Bone pain
  • Chest pain
  • Headache
  • Hoarseness
  • Shortness of breath

Operating hours of Dr. Umasankar Tantravahi

Dr Umasankar Tantravahi works from 11 am to 6 pm on all days of the week, except Sunday.

Procedures performed by Dr. Umasankar Tantravahi

The list of popular procedures that Dr Umasankar Tantravahi performs for cancer treatment are given below

  • Breast Cancer Treatment
  • Oral cancer Treatment
  • Ovarian Cancer Treatment
  • Cervical Cancer Treatment
  • Brain Cancer Treatment
  • Mastectomy
  • Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
  • Prostate Cancer Treatment

The surgeon assesses the condition of the patient before performing any procedure to understand the risk associated with the procedure. The neurologist is popular for their high success rate and patient-centric approach which helps fast recovery of the patient. With vast experience in performing even the most complex cases with high precision and accuracy, the doctor follows medical protocols. A surgical oncologist performs cancer surgery in two ways: minimally invasive surgery and open surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses techniques that focus on minimizing the trauma of traditional surgery. Some of the minimally invasive techniques are cryosurgery, robotic surgery, laparoscopy, cryosurgery, and laser surgery. In open surgery, surgeons make a single large cut to remove the tumor and some healthy tissues.

Qualification

  • M.Ch (Surgical Oncology) Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
  • MS (General Surgery) PGIMER, Chandigarh
  • MBBS Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad

Past Experiences

  • Senior resident in Surgical oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. (January 2018 - December 2018)
  • Senior resident in Surgical oncology at Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital, Hyderabad. (August 2013 - February 2014)
  • Senior resident in General Surgery at AIIMS, New Delhi. (August 2012 - June 2013)
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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MEMBERSHIPS (2)

  • Indian Association of Surgical oncology
  • Asia-Pacific Society of Thyroid Surgery

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (3)

  • Prevalence of risk factors in patients with breast cancer - case control study. Thesis submitted to PGIMER
  • Oral hybrid verrucous carcinoma: a clinical study in Indian Journal of Surgical oncology.
  • Robotic esophagectomy using the Da Vinci XI, Initial experience from a tertiary cancer centre as abstract in Diseases of the Esophagus.

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PROCEDURES

  • Brain Cancer Treatment
  • Breast Cancer Treatment
  • Cervical Cancer Treatment
  • Mastectomy
  • Oral cancer Treatment
  • Ovarian Cancer Treatment
  • Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
  • Prostate Cancer Treatment

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Umasankar Tantravahi have?
Dr. Umasankar Tantravahi is a specialized Surgical Oncologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Hyderabad, India.
Does Dr. Umasankar Tantravahi offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Umasankar Tantravahi have?
Dr. Umasankar Tantravahi is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 5 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Surgical Oncologist

What does a surgical oncologist do?

A surgical oncologist is a general surgeon with training in various procedures for diagnosing or removing cancerous growths. The common procedures performed by a surgical oncologist are biopsy and surgery for the removal of cancerous growth. A surgical oncologist performs surgeries to know which parts of the body cancer has spread. In order to diagnose cancer, a surgical oncologist might perform biopsies. After a biopsy, a surgical oncologist sends the samples to a pathologist. If cancer is detected, you may need to consult the surgical oncologist again to have the tumor removed. The surgical oncologist performs a staging surgery to determine a tumor’s size.

What are the tests required before and during consultation by a surgical oncologist?

Surgical oncologists may suggest the below-listed tests for the diagnosis of cancer:

  • Physical Exam
  • Imaging Tests
  • Cancer Screening
  • Biopsy
  • Laboratory Tests

A biopsy is the most common procedure to diagnose most types of cancer. While other tests can only suggest if cancer is present, a biopsy can make an accurate diagnosis. During this process, the doctor removes a very small amount of tissues to observe under a microscope.

When should you go to see a surgical oncologist?

If your primary doctor suspects cancer, he will refer you to a surgical oncologist for the diagnosis of the condition. The surgical oncologist evaluates the symptoms and analyses the test report to find out if you have cancer. An individual needs to consult a surgical oncologist in case of below situations:

  1. Unusual cancer like head or neck cancer.
  2. Complex cancer can spread to multiple body parts.
  3. Cancer recurrence
  4. Cancer that is difficult to treat
  5. For in-depth evaluation and treatment plan
  6. You want a second opinion about cancer diagnosis