Dr. Daxesh Patel

Surgical Oncologist

Dr. Daxesh Patel

Consultant

15+ years of experience
MBBS, MS, MCh, Fellowship
HCG Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Daxesh Patel

    Major Cancer Types Treated:

    • Head and Neck Cancers
    • Cancers involving the base of the skull
    • Tobacco-induced oral cavity cancers
    • Laryngeal cancers (voice box)
    • Tumours of the mouth, throat, neck, and thyroid

    Sub-specialties:

    • Surgical Oncology
    • Minimally Invasive Head & Neck Surgery
    • Robotic Head & Neck Surgery
    • Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
    • Speech and Swallowing Therapy
    • Voice Restoration

    Advanced Procedures Performed:

    • Surgical management of head and neck cancers
    • Robotic surgeries (da Vinci Robotic trained)
    • Minimally invasive laryngeal surgery through LASER
    • Modified Radical Neck Dissection (using single transverse neck incision)
    • Stomaplasty – anterior advancement flap and lateral splaying of trachea
    • Reconstruction of the laryngopharynx
    • Cosmetic correction of donor-site defects after temporalis myofascial flap transposition

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees:

    • MBBS
    • MS (Otorhinolaryngology-ENT)
    • MCh (Head & Neck Surgery and Reconstruction)

    Fellowships & Special Training:

    • Fellowship in Surgical Oncology from The Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute, Ahmedabad (2005-2006).
    • Visiting Investigator / Visiting Research Fellow at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA (2009-2011).
    • Post Doctoral Research Associate at Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA (2009-2011).
    • Training in robotic surgery from a reputed institute in Seoul, South Korea.

    Certifications & Accreditations:

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    Professional Experience

    Current & Past Hospital Affiliations:

    • Current Affiliations:
      • Head & Neck Oncosurgeon, HCG Cancer Center, Ahmedabad, INDIA (Dec 2011 - Present)
      • Member of Aastha Oncology Associates, HCG Cancer Center, Ahmedabad.
    • Past Affiliations:
      • Visiting Research Scientist/Fellow, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA (Aug 2009 - Jul 2011)
      • Postdoctoral Associate, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA (Aug 2009 - Jul 2011)
      • Surgical Fellow, Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute (GCRI) - Ahmedabad (1 year, post M.S (ENT)).
      • Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi (M.Ch Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, 2006 - 2009).
      • SSG Hospital & Medical College & The MS University of Baroda (MBBS, MS ENT).

    Academic & Research Roles:

    • Actively involved in research related to tobacco-induced oral cavity cancer and prevention modalities at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
    • Published numerous clinical and basic science research papers in international peer-reviewed journals.
    • Invited as a speaker and panellist at various conferences.
    • Key member in Foundation for Head & Neck Oncology-India.
    • Guest speaker on endoscopic thyroid surgery (transvestibular thyroid surgery) for ENT colleagues.

    Key Achievements & Contributions:

    • Extensive international training from top cancer centres.
    • Pioneering work in minimally invasive laryngeal surgery using LASER.
    • Special interest in patient rehabilitation post-cancer surgery, including plastic & reconstructive surgery, and voice restoration.
    • Developed objective criteria (CASST) to predict pre-operatively the need for tracheostomy in head and neck malignancies.
    • Active contributor to research on tobacco-induced oral carcinogenesis.

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