
HCG Kalinga Rao Road, India, Bangalore
Surgical Oncologist • 10 years experience
Hindi EnglishUmashankar Prakasam, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Chennai, India. The doctor has 10 years of professional experience. Umashankar Prakasam areas of expertise include Cervical Cancer, Colorectal or Colon Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Breast Cancer, Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma.
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Fortis Memorial Research Institute, India, Gurgaon
Surgical Oncologist • 28 years experience
Hindi EnglishAlok Tiwari, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 28 years of professional experience. Alok Tiwari areas of expertise include Colorectal or Colon Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Lung Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors, Oral or Mouth Cancer.
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nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, India, Mumbai
Surgical Oncologist • 30 years experience
Hindi EnglishSanjay Dudhat, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Mumbai, India. The doctor has 30 years of professional experience. Sanjay Dudhat areas of expertise include Colorectal or Colon Cancer, Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma, Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Meningiomas.
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Jalaj Baxi, DNB, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Noida, India. The doctor has 30 years of professional experience. Jalaj Baxi areas of expertise include Skin Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Meningiomas, Oligodendrogliomas, Mixed Gliomas.
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Metro Hospital, India, Noida
Surgical Oncologist • 15 years experience
Hindi EnglishPrateek Varshney, MS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Noida, India. The doctor has 15 years of professional experience. Prateek Varshney areas of expertise include Ependymomas, Skin Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors, Meningiomas, Mixed Gliomas.
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Fortis Hospital, India, Noida
Radiation oncologist • 15 years experience
Hindi EnglishRajat Bajaj, MBBS, is a Medical Oncologist based in Noida, India. The doctor has 15 years of professional experience. Rajat Bajaj areas of expertise include Cervical Cancer, Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma, Metastatic Cancer, Colon Cancer, Certain Types of Cancer that have been Resistant to Chemotherapy and Radiation Treatment (e.g. Melanoma).
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BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, India, Delhi
Surgical Oncologist • 15 years experience
Hindi EnglishAshwani Sharma, DNB, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 15 years of professional experience. Ashwani Sharma areas of expertise include Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases, Colorectal or Colon Cancer, Meningiomas.
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Apollo Hospitals, India, Hyderabad
Surgical Oncologist • 23 years experience
Hindi EnglishArsheed Hussain Hakeem, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Hyderabad, India. The doctor has 23 years of professional experience. Arsheed Hussain Hakeem areas of expertise include Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma, Lung Cancer, Oral or Mouth Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors.
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Fortis Malar Hospital, India, Chennai
Surgical Oncologist • 22 years experience
Hindi EnglishSujay Susikar, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Chennai, India. The doctor has 22 years of professional experience. Sujay Susikar areas of expertise include Prostate Cancer, Ependymomas, Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma, Stomach Cancer, Cervical Cancer.
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Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta, India, Bangalore
Surgical Oncologist • 25 years experience
Hindi EnglishAnil Kamath, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Bangalore, India. The doctor has 25 years of professional experience. Anil Kamath areas of expertise include Oral or Mouth Cancer, Colorectal or Colon Cancer, Lung Cancer, Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma, Ependymomas.
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Wockhardt Hospital, Umrao, India, Mumbai
Surgical Oncologist • 10 years experience
Hindi EnglishDipen Patel, MS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Mumbai, India. The doctor has 10 years of professional experience. Dipen Patel areas of expertise include Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors, Lung Cancer, Ependymomas, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer.
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Ajit Pai, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Chennai, India. The doctor has 17 years of professional experience. Ajit Pai areas of expertise include Oral or Mouth Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Ependymomas, Colorectal or Colon Cancer.
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Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, India, Delhi
Surgical Oncologist • 45 years experience
Hindi EnglishSharan Choudhri, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 45 years of professional experience. Sharan Choudhri areas of expertise include Meningiomas, Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma, Mixed Gliomas, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer.
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Yashoda Hospital, Malakpet, India, Hyderabad
Surgical Oncologist • 17 years experience
Telugu EnglishUmasankar Tantravahi, M.Ch (Surgical Oncology) Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Hyderabad, India. The doctor has 17 years of professional experience. Umasankar Tantravahi areas of expertise include Skin Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Oral or Mouth Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors, Mixed Gliomas.
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Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute, India, Delhi
Surgical Oncologist • 21 years experience
Hindi EnglishArvind Kumar Chauhan, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 21 years of professional experience. Arvind Kumar Chauhan areas of expertise include Oral or Mouth Cancer, Ependymomas, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors, Lung Cancer, Mixed Gliomas.
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Oral cancer is cancer that forms in the portion of the mouth. It may be present inside the cheeks, roof, or palate of the mouth, on the surface of the tongue, or on gums and lips. According to studies
While late diagnosis lowers survival rates to roughly 50%, early diagnosis can raise them to 90%. Due to treatment delays and the potential for tumor spread to lymph nodes, a delayed diagnosis worsens control and raises complications. Frequent dental screenings and self-examinations are essential. In India, oral cancer screenings are performed by dentists as part of standard examinations.
Depending on site, stage, and socioeconomic factors, the 10-year survival rate in India varies widely, ranging from about 18% to 57%. Rates are higher than 85–90% for early localised disease, but the results are significantly worse for late-stage diagnoses.
Both play a role in the treatment of oral cancer. Maxillofacial surgeons perform reconstructive, oral, and jaw surgeries. ENT surgeons frequently treat cancers of the throat, tongue base, and oropharynx. Surgeons, oncologists, dentists, and speech therapists collaborate on the multidisciplinary treatment. Medigence offers services such as teleconsultation and second opinion services through its platform.
NHS patients indeed have the right to a second opinion, especially when it comes to cancer treatment. Private consultations may also offer different perspectives or faster access. A second opinion can help clarify surgical risks, treatment type, and staging.
In addition to GMC registration, look for FRCS (ORL-HNS) or FRCS (OMFS) credentials. Expertise is demonstrated by participation in clinical trials, experience in microsurgical reconstruction, and membership in BAHNO or RCSEng.
A Head & Neck MDT, reconstructive microsurgery services, radiotherapy/chemo-oncology facilities, speech and swallow therapy, and intensive care unit backup are some of the key features. High case volumes, accreditation, and a multidisciplinary team approach are essential. Other benefits include clinical outcome audits and participation in research.
Indeed, cancer centres offer rehabilitation services through counsellors, dietitians, dental teams, and speech and swallowing therapists. Support groups, psychological therapy, and outpatient follow-ups are frequently a part of recovery. Certain hospitals provide day units or rehabilitation wards exclusively for patients with head and neck cancer.
Consult NHS trust hospitals that have head and neck oncology units first. Seek out consultants with FRCS credentials and expertise in ENT oncology or oral/maxillofacial surgery. You can find specialists through referrals from your dentist or primary care physician.
Regular specialist reviews, physical examinations, and imaging tests (such as CT or PET scans) are all part of post-treatment follow-up to identify recurrence. Initially, check-ups occur every 6–8 weeks, then every 3–6 months, tapering off over a period of 5 years. Speech and dental evaluations continue the process of rehabilitation and restoration.
Following tumor removal, reconstruction restores appearance and function. Among the methods are local tissue flaps and free flaps (such as those on the fibula or radial forearm). This facilitates speech, chewing, swallowing, and cosmetic results. Speech therapy, physical therapy, and specialised nursing are all part of the recovery process.