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Dr. Girish S. Shetkar

Surgical Oncologist

Dr. Girish S. Shetkar

Consultant

15+ years of experience

BDS, Fellowship, MDS
Aster CMI Hospital, Hebbel, Bangalore - India

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    Treatments & Conditions Dr. Girish S. Shetkar Specializes In

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    Head and Neck Cancer Hypopharyngeal Cancer Mouth Cancer Laryngeal Cancer Oropharyngeal Cancer Nasopharyngeal Cancer Salivary Gland Cancer Throat Cancer Tongue Cancer

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Girish S. Shetkar

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Oral Cavity Cancer (Tongue, Buccal, Floor of Mouth)
    • Oropharyngeal Cancer
    • Paranasal Sinus & Skull Base Tumours
    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Salivary Gland Tumours (Parotid, Submandibular)
    • Laryngeal & Hypopharyngeal Cancer
    • Advanced & Very Advanced Head & Neck Cancers
    • Recurrent Head & Neck Cancers
    • Mandibular & Maxillary Tumours
    • Neck Lymph Node Metastases

    Sub-specialties

    • Advanced Head & Neck Onco-Surgery: Composite resections for advanced and very advanced head & neck cancers — sought after as a top surgical oncologist in Bangalore for complex oral and maxillofacial cancers.
    • Microvascular Reconstruction & Free Flap Surgery: Complex reconstruction with free flaps and microvascular techniques following major head & neck resection — relevant for international patients researching the best surgical oncologist doctor in India for head & neck reconstruction.
    • Skull Base & Paranasal Tumour Surgery: Resection of skull base and paranasal sinus tumours.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Composite Resection (Commando Procedure)
    • Mandibulectomy (Marginal & Segmental)
    • Maxillectomy
    • Total / Partial Glossectomy
    • Total & Partial Laryngectomy
    • Neck Dissection (Selective, Modified, Radical)
    • Free Flap Microvascular Reconstruction
    • Local & Regional Pedicled Flap Reconstruction
    • Thyroidectomy (Total / Hemi)
    • Parotidectomy (Superficial / Total)
    • Endoscopic Skull Base Tumour Resection

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • BDS — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru, India, 2004
    • MDS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery) — Meenakshi Ammal Dental College Hospital, Meenakshi University, Chennai, India, 2009

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology — Mazumdar-Shaw Cancer Center & Narayana Multispecialty Hospital, Bengaluru, India, 2011
    • Specialised training in complex Head & Neck Reconstruction with local, locoregional and free flaps
    • Specialised training in Microvascular Surgery for head & neck rehabilitation

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Karnataka State Dental Council / Medical Council Registration
    • Founder Honorary Treasurer — Karnataka State Chapter of AOMSI
    • Member — Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology of India (FHNO)
    • Member — Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (AOMSI)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Aster CMI Hospital, Hebbal, Bangalore, India — Consultant, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology (Present)
    • Cytecare Cancer Hospital, Yelahanka, Bangalore, India — Consultant, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Mazumdar-Shaw Cancer Center & Narayana Multispecialty Hospital, Bangalore, India — Fellow & Consultant, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology (Past)
    • Narayana Multispecialty Hospital, Ahmedabad, India — Consultant, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology (Past)
    • Meenakshi Ammal Dental College Hospital, Chennai, India — MDS Trainee, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (until 2009)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Founder & Honorary Treasurer — Karnataka State Chapter, AOMSI
    • Guest speaker, expert panelist, chairperson and judge at multiple state, national and international conferences
    • Author of multiple scientific paper and poster presentations

    Key Achievements

    • 13+ years of dedicated head & neck surgical oncology practice
    • One of the first Facio-Maxillary Surgeons in India trained in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology fellowship within India
    • Founder Honorary Treasurer — Karnataka State Chapter of AOMSI
    • Multiple invited talks and presentations at international head & neck oncology conferences

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