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Dr. Mandar Deshpande

Surgical Oncologist

Dr. Mandar Deshpande

Consultant

21+ years of experience

DNB, MBBS, MS
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai - India

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    Treatments & Conditions Dr. Mandar Deshpande Specializes In

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

    OPD Schedule Of Dr. Mandar Deshpande

    Consultation Fees Rs. 3000 /-
    Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai
    MON
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
    TUE
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
    WED
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
    THU
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
    FRI
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
    SAT
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Mandar Deshpande

    **Major Conditions Treated**
  • Oral Cavity Cancer (Tongue, Floor of Mouth, Buccal Mucosa)
  • Oropharyngeal Cancer
  • Laryngeal Cancer (Voice Box)
  • Thyroid Cancer and Thyroid Tumours (Benign and Malignant)
  • Parathyroid Disorders
  • Nasopharyngeal Cancer
  • Salivary Gland Tumours
  • Neck Tumours and Lymph Node Cancers
    • **Sub-specialties**
  • Head and Neck Cancer Surgery: The foremost Head and Neck Cancer Surgeon in Mumbai with 5,000+ operations — first in India to perform robotic-assisted neck dissections and Trans Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) for oropharyngeal tumours. Expert Surgical Oncologist specialising in all head and neck malignancies.
  • Trans Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS): National pioneer in TORS for oropharyngeal tumours — enabling organ-preservation, reduced morbidity, and faster recovery compared to open surgery.
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy: One of India's few surgeons performing sentinel lymph node biopsy in head and neck malignancies — a technique minimising unnecessary neck dissection in early-stage cancers.
    • **Advanced Procedures & Treatments**
  • Trans Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) for Oropharyngeal Tumours
  • Robotic-Assisted Neck Dissection
  • Robotic Retroauricular Thyroidectomy
  • Conservative Laryngectomy (Organ Preservation)
  • Laser Laryngeal and Oral Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy
  • Total and Hemi-Thyroidectomy
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Head and Neck Cancers

    • Qualifications & Credentials

    **Medical Degrees**
  • MBBS — LTM Medical College (Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College), Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • MS (General Surgery) — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (Joined 1996)
  • DNB (Surgical Oncology) — National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai)
    • **Fellowships & Special Training**
  • Fellowship in Head and Neck Robotic Surgery — Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
  • 8 years of cancer surgery training at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (1996–2002)
  • Assistant Professor then Associate Professor, Head & Neck Oncology — Tata Memorial Hospital (2002–2009)
    • **Certifications & Accreditations**
  • Maharashtra Medical Council — Registered Member
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA) — Member

    • Professional Experience

    **Current Affiliation**
  • Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute (KDAH), Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India — Head, Head and Neck Cancer Services; Consultant, Surgical Oncology, Present (since 2009)
    • **Past Affiliations**
  • Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai — Consultant and Assistant/Associate Professor, Head & Neck Oncology (2002–2009) — 7 years
  • Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai — MS and DNB training in cancer surgery (1996–2002) — 8 years
  • Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea — Fellowship in Head and Neck Robotic Surgery
    • **Academic & Research Roles**
  • Associate Professor, Head & Neck Oncology — Tata Memorial Hospital (2002–2009)
  • 61+ publications in indexed national and international journals
  • Speaker at national and international oncology conferences
  • Authored chapters in academic textbooks on head and neck surgery
    • **Key Achievements**
  • First surgeon in India to perform Robotic-Assisted Neck Dissections
  • First surgeon in India to perform Trans Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) for oropharyngeal tumour in Mumbai
  • 5,000+ head and neck cancer surgeries performed
  • 61+ publications in indexed journals
  • 96% patient rating and 99% recommendation rate (HexaHealth verified)
  • Winner — Best Poster, International Oncology Conference, USA

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