Dr. Mandar Deshpande

Surgical Oncologist

21+ years of experience

DNB, MBBS, MS

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai – India

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About Dr. Mandar Deshpande

Dr. Mandar Deshpande is the Head of Head and Neck Cancer Services and Consultant Surgical Oncologist at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (KDAH), Andheri, Mumbai, with over 30 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from LTM Medical College, Sion, Mumbai, his MS in General Surgery and DNB in Surgical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, and received fellowship training in Head and Neck Robotic Surgery at Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, South Korea. He is the first surgeon in India to perform robotic-assisted neck dissections and Trans Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) for oropharyngeal tumours.

30+ years of experience; MS and DNB Surgical Oncology — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (7 years as faculty)
First in India: Robotic-Assisted Neck Dissections and Trans Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) for oropharyngeal tumour
5,000+ head and neck cancer surgeries; 61+ publications in indexed journals; 96% rating, 99% recommendation rate
Winner — Best Poster, International Oncology Conference, USA; Associate Professor, Tata Memorial Hospital (2002–2009)
Expert in sentinel lymph node biopsy, laser laryngeal surgery, minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery

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

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

Areas of Expertise

**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

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Mandar Deshpande can be consulted

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

Awards & Recognitions

**National & International Awards**

Best Poster Award — International Oncology Conference, USA

Multiple best paper and video awards at national and international oncology conferences

**Professional Memberships**

Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Maharashtra Medical Council

Research & Publications

**Published Papers (Selected)**

Thankappan K, Dabas S, Deshpande M. "Robotic Retroauricular Thyroidectomy: initial experience from India." Gland Surgery. 2017;6(3).

Chakradhar K, Deshpande M, Khosa R. "Robotic Assisted Neck Dissection." October 2016.

Talapatra K, Goyle S, Deshpande M. "Nimotuzumab and IMRT in the Concurrent Setting of Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancers: early Results." Int J Radiat Oncol. October 2016.

Ghosh S, Chaukar D, Deshpande M, D'Cruz A. "Phase III randomised trial of surgery followed by conventional radiotherapy Vs Concurrent Chemo-radiotherapy Vs accelerated radiotherapy in Locally Advanced oral cavity carcinoma (OCAT)." JCO. May 2016.

Senger M, Kode J, Jadhav K, Deshpande M. "Cell-Free Epstein Barr Virus-DNA in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma." Head Neck. December 2015.

61+ total publications in indexed journals — full bibliography at Kokilaben Hospital website.

**Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests**

Trans Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) outcomes in oropharyngeal cancer

Organ-preservation strategies in laryngeal and oropharyngeal cancer

Sentinel lymph node biopsy outcomes in head and neck cancers

Minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Surgical Oncology Consultation	₹1,500 – ₹3,000	$18 – $36
TORS (Trans Oral Robotic Surgery)	₹3,00,000 – ₹8,00,000	$3,600 – $9,600
Robotic Neck Dissection	₹2,50,000 – ₹6,00,000	$3,000 – $7,200
Thyroidectomy / Parathyroidectomy (Minimally Invasive)	₹1,50,000 – ₹4,00,000	$1,800 – $4,800
Conservative Laryngectomy	₹2,50,000 – ₹6,00,000	$3,000 – $7,200

*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. Mandar Deshpande use in Surgical Oncology treatment?

Dr. Mandar Deshpande employs the da Vinci robotic surgical system for Trans Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) and robotic-assisted neck dissections (first in India), CO2 laser for laryngeal and oral conservative surgery, minimally invasive parathyroidectomy platforms, and sentinel lymph node biopsy techniques for head and neck cancers.

2. What conditions does Dr. Mandar Deshpande specialise in treating?

Dr. Mandar Deshpande specialises in oral cavity cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, laryngeal cancer, thyroid cancer, parathyroid disorders, salivary gland tumours, nasopharyngeal cancer, and neck lymph node cancers. International patients seeking the best Surgical Oncologist in Mumbai for head and neck cancer surgery and robotic TORS frequently consult Dr. Deshpande.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Mandar Deshpande?

Appointments with Dr. Mandar Deshpande 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. Mandar Deshpande?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Mandar Deshpande, 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. Mandar Deshpande offer second opinions for Surgical Oncology cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their head and neck cancer diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert Surgical Oncologist specialist in Mumbai. Remote review of biopsy reports, endoscopy findings, and imaging is available.