Dr. Kaustubh Patel

Surgical Oncologist

Dr. Kaustubh Patel

Director & Senior Consultant – Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist

30+ years of experience

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Surgical Oncology)
HCG Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Kaustubh Patel

    Major Cancer Types Treated:
    • Oral Cancer (Buccal Mucosa, Tongue, Jaw/Mandible)
    • Laryngeal Cancer (Voice Box Cancer)
    • Oropharyngeal Cancer
    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Parathyroid Tumours
    • Salivary Gland Tumours
    • Sinonasal Tumours
    • Recurrent Head & Neck Cancers
    • Second Malignancies in Head & Neck
    Sub-specialties:
    • Thyroid-Parathyroid-Salivary Gland Surgeries
    • Organ-preserving Surgeries for Mandible & Larynx
    • Management of Complex Head & Neck Tumours
    • Robotic Head and Neck Surgery
    • Laser Microsurgery for Head and Neck
    Advanced Procedures Performed:
    • Trans Oral Laser Surgery (TOLS)
    • Trans Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS)
    • Microvascular Reconstruction in Head & Neck Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Head & Neck Surgery (MAARSH – Minimal Access Approach Radical Submandibular Salvo Hyoepiglottectomy)
    • Complex Organ Preservation Surgeries
    • Neck Dissections (including Modified Radical Neck Dissection with single transverse incision)
    • Compartmental Resection for advanced cancers

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees:
    • MBBS – B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad
    • MS (General Surgery) – Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute (GCRI), B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad (Topper)
    • MCh (Surgical Oncology) – Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute (GCRI), B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad (Topper)
    Fellowships & Special Training:
    • Advanced Training in Head & Neck Oncology: ISHNO (Indian Society of Head & Neck Oncology) Fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre (MSKCC), New York, USA
    • Trans Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) Training: Under Dr. Weinstein at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, USA
    • Transoral Laser Surgery (TOLS) Training: Under Dr. Peretti at University of Brescia, Italy
    • Further Training: Free University Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; University of Pisa, Italy

    Professional Experience

    Current & Past Hospital Affiliations:
    • Director & HOD, Department of Surgical Oncology, Aastha Oncology Associates & HCG Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad (Present)
    • Founder Member, Aastha Oncology Associates
    • Assistant Professor & Incharge – Head & Neck Specialty Clinic, Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute (GCRI)
    Academic & Research Roles:
    • Director, FHNO National H&N Fellowship & DNB Surgical Oncology Programme
    • Regularly invited as an Operating Surgeon for Live Surgical Workshops, Speaker, and Panellist at National & International Conferences.
    • Reviewer for peer-reviewed journals.
    Key Achievements & Contributions:
    • Introduced and popularised Microvascular Surgery, Minimal Invasive H&N Surgery (MAARSH), Trans Oral Endoscopic Laser Surgery (TOLS) & Trans Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) in the state of Gujarat.
    • Founder Secretary of G-SHNO (Gujarat Society of Head & Neck Oncology) and current President.
    • Past President & Current Governing Council Member of FHNO (Foundation of Head & Neck Oncology of India).
    • Chairman FHNO Indus Institutional Fellowship (FHNO national fellowship).
    • Published the world’s first Coffee Table Book on Head & Neck Cancer Winners, “10/10”.
    • Authored a public awareness book in Gujarati, ‘Tame Ekla Nathi’ (You Are Not Alone).
    • Attends approximately 2400 cases annually.

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