Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai – India
About Dr. Prashant Pawar
Dr. Prashant V. Pawar is one of Mumbai’s leading Head and Neck Surgical Oncologists and Skull Base Surgeons, currently practising at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai, with over 13 years of specialised experience. Trained at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (Fellowship in Head & Neck Oncosurgery and Skull Base Surgery), Yonsei Cancer Centre Seoul (Endoscopic Head & Neck Surgery), and National Institute of Endocrinology, Hanoi (Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery), he has performed over 3,000 head and neck cancer surgeries.
- 13+ years of specialised experience in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Skull Base Surgery
- MBBS, DORL, FCPS (ENT) — Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai (2009)
- Fellowship in Head & Neck Oncosurgery — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
- Fellowship in Skull Base Surgery — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
- Training in Endoscopic Head & Neck Surgery — Yonsei Cancer Centre, Seoul, South Korea
- Training in Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery — National Institute of Endocrinology, Hanoi, Vietnam
- 3,000+ head and neck cancer surgeries performed; inventor of novel tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis (Indian Patent)
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Consultation Fees Rs. 1500 /-
Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai University
- DORL — Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) — Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai — 2009
- FCPS (ENT) — Fellow, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai — 2009
Fellowships & Special Training
- Fellowship in Head & Neck Oncosurgery — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
- Fellowship in Skull Base Surgery — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
- Super-specialty Training in Endoscopic Head & Neck Surgery — Yonsei Cancer Centre, Seoul, South Korea
- Training in Endoscopic Thyroid Tumour Surgery — National Institute of Endocrinology, Hanoi, Vietnam
Certifications & Accreditations
- Maharashtra Medical Council Registration
- Fellow — College of Physicians and Surgeons (FCPS), Mumbai
- Indian Patent Holder — Novel Tracheoesophageal Voice Prosthesis Device for Speech Rehabilitation after Total Laryngectomy
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Oral Cavity Cancers (Tongue, Cheek, Lip, Floor of Mouth)
- Thyroid Cancer
- Laryngeal (Voice Box) Cancer
- Nasal & Sinonasal (Paranasal Sinus) Cancers
- Salivary Gland Tumours
- Skull Base Tumours
- Hypopharyngeal Cancer
- Cervical Lymph Node Metastasis
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Benign Head & Neck Tumours
Sub-specialties
- Head & Neck Oncosurgery (Pioneer — Retro-auricular Approach): Inventor of cosmetically superior retro-auricular approach for neck surgery, thyroid surgery, and parotid surgery — eliminating visible scars post cancer surgery, making him a top head and neck cancer surgeon in Mumbai for patients seeking cosmetically superior outcomes in India.
- Skull Base Surgery: Expert in complex cancers involving the skull base and paranasal sinuses including sinonasal malignancies — sought by patients needing skull base tumour surgery in Mumbai.
- Voice Rehabilitation post-Laryngectomy: Pioneer in tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis for patients who undergo total laryngectomy for voice box cancer — a unique expertise in voice restoration after cancer surgery in India.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Oral Cancer Resection (with Free Flap Reconstruction)
- Total / Hemilaryngectomy & Voice Rehabilitation
- Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery (Open & Endoscopic)
- Parotidectomy & Salivary Gland Surgery
- Neck Dissection (Radical, Modified Radical, Selective)
- Skull Base Surgery (Anterior & Lateral)
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Sinonasal Cancers
- Retro-auricular (Scarless) Approach for Neck / Thyroid / Parotid
- Microvascular Free Flap Reconstruction
- Tracheoesophageal Voice Prosthesis Insertion
List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Prashant Pawar can be consulted
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai, Maharashtra — Consultant Surgical Oncology (Head and Neck Onco-Surgery) — Present
Past Affiliations
- Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai — Senior Clinical Fellow, Head and Neck Onco-Surgery (Past)
- Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai — Junior Residency, Senior Residency, Chief Registrar, ENT & Head & Neck Surgery (Past)
Academic & Research Roles
- Regular faculty at national and international head and neck cancer surgery conferences
- Trains surgeons from India in head and neck surgical oncology techniques
- Multiple publications in Indian and international journals of otolaryngology and head & neck surgery
Key Achievements
- 3,000+ head and neck cancer surgeries performed
- Inventor — Indian Patent: Novel Tracheoesophageal Voice Prosthesis Device for Speech Rehabilitation following Total Laryngectomy
- Pioneer — Retro-auricular approach for cosmetically superior neck, thyroid, and parotid surgery (scar-free outcomes)
- Retro-auricular approach with customised instruments and retractors (clinical innovation)
- Training at Tata Memorial Hospital (India), Yonsei Cancer Centre (South Korea), and National Institute of Endocrinology (Vietnam)
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Indian Patent — Novel Tracheoesophageal Voice Prosthesis Device (inventorship recognition)
Professional Memberships
- Maharashtra Medical Council
- Fellow — College of Physicians and Surgeons (FCPS), Mumbai
- Association of Otolaryngologists of India
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Chaturvedi P, Datta S, Nair S, Nair D, Pawar P, Vaishampayan S, Patil A, Kane S. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. Vol. 61.
- Chaturvedi P, Pawar PV, Syed S, Nair D, Dutta S, Chaukar D, D'Cruz AK. Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology. 2013;34(1):3–7.
- Chakraborty B, Mukhopadhyay D, Roy Chowdhury A, Basu M, Alam N, Chatterjee K, Chakrabarti J, Kumar Panda C. "Differential Wnt-β-Catenin pathway activation in HPV positive and negative oral epithelium is transmitted during head and neck tumorigenesis: clinical implications." Medical Microbiology and Immunology. 2021;210:49–63.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Cosmetically superior approaches in head and neck cancer surgery
- Voice rehabilitation outcomes after total laryngectomy
- Endoscopic and robotic surgery for thyroid and paranasal sinus malignancies
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Head & Neck Oncology Consultation | ₹800 – ₹1,500 | $10 – $18 |
| Oral Cancer Resection with Flap Reconstruction | ₹3,00,000 – ₹7,00,000 | $3,600 – $8,400 |
| Total Laryngectomy with Voice Rehab | ₹2,50,000 – ₹6,00,000 | $3,000 – $7,200 |
| Thyroid Cancer Surgery | ₹80,000 – ₹2,50,000 | $960 – $3,000 |
| Skull Base Surgery | ₹3,50,000 – ₹8,00,000 | $4,200 – $9,600 |
*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What advanced technologies does Dr. Prashant Pawar use in Surgical Oncology?
Dr. Prashant Pawar uses endoscopic head and neck surgery, laser surgery, retro-auricular scar-free surgical approach, microvascular free flap reconstruction, tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis insertion, and advanced skull base surgical techniques developed through fellowships at Tata Memorial Hospital and international centres.
2. What conditions does Dr. Prashant Pawar specialise in treating?
Dr. Prashant Pawar specialises in oral cavity cancers, thyroid cancer, laryngeal cancer, sinonasal cancers, salivary gland tumours, skull base tumours, and cervical lymph node metastasis. Patients seeking best head and neck cancer surgeon in Mumbai or skull base surgeon in India consult him regularly.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Prashant Pawar?
Appointments with Dr. Prashant Pawar can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.
4. Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Prashant Pawar?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Prashant Pawar, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.
5. What support is available for international patients?
International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.
6. Does Dr. Prashant Pawar offer second opinions for Surgical Oncology cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations are available for patients wishing to review head and neck cancer diagnosis, surgical planning, or candidacy for scar-free retro-auricular surgery with a leading head and neck oncosurgeon in Mumbai, India.
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