Dr. Purvi Patel

About Dr. Purvi Patel

Dr. Purvi Patel is a Senior Consultant Surgical Oncologist with over 15 years of clinical experience, internationally trained at a world-renowned New York cancer centre, specialising in head & neck cancer surgery, and the surgical management of mouth, throat, larynx, thyroid, parathyroid, salivary gland and skin cancers.

15+ years of clinical experience in head and neck surgical oncology
MBBS from a leading Gujarat medical college; MS in ENT and Head Neck Surgery from a premier state medical college in Gujarat
International Fellowship in Head and Neck Services at a world-renowned New York cancer centre; multiple national fellowships in Surgical Oncology and Head and Neck Oncology
Attended the prestigious international Methods in Clinical Cancer Research workshop in Europe in 2015 hosted by a coalition of premier European and American oncology societies
Expert in multidisciplinary head and neck cancer management, speech and swallowing rehabilitation, and surgical treatment of complex sinus and skin cancers of the head-neck area

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBS — Bhavnagar Medical College, Gujarat, India
MS (ENT and Head Neck Surgery) — Medical College Baroda, Gujarat, India

Fellowships & Special Training

Fellowship in Head and Neck Services — Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA
Fellowship in Surgical Oncology — Gujarat Cancer Research Institute, Ahmedabad, India
Fellowship for Head and Neck Oncology — International Federation of Head and Neck Oncology Societies
ECCO-AACR-EORTC-ESMO Workshop on Methods in Clinical Cancer Research — Flims, Switzerland, 2015
Specialised training in Speech and Swallowing Rehabilitation

Certifications & Accreditations

Gujarat Medical Council Registration
International Federation of Head and Neck Oncology Societies — Fellow
Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO) — Member
Foundation of Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO) — Member
Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI) — Member
Indian Medical Association (IMA) — Member

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Oral Cavity (Mouth) Cancer
Oropharyngeal Cancer (Throat / Pharynx)
Laryngeal Cancer (Voice Box Cancer)
Hypopharyngeal Cancer
Thyroid Cancer (Benign & Malignant)
Parathyroid Tumours
Parotid & Submandibular Salivary Gland Tumours
Paranasal Sinus Cancer
Skin Cancer of the Head-Neck Area
Tongue Cancer / Buccal Mucosa Cancer
Neck Lymph Node Metastases
Recurrent & Locally Advanced Head & Neck Cancers
Tracheostomy-Related Complications

Sub-specialties

Head & Neck Cancer Surgery: Multidisciplinary surgical management of head and neck tumours — a leading Head and Neck Surgical Oncology specialist in Ahmedabad, India.
Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery: Complex thyroid and parathyroid cancer surgery — trusted as the best Surgical Oncologist doctor in India for thyroid cancer.
Salivary Gland Surgery: Parotid, submandibular and sublingual gland tumour surgery.
Speech & Swallowing Rehabilitation: Post-cancer functional restoration.
Sinus & Skin Cancer Surgery: Paranasal sinus and head-neck skin cancers.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Composite Resections with Reconstruction
Glossectomy with Free Flap Reconstruction
Total & Partial Laryngectomy
Total Thyroidectomy with Central Compartment Clearance
Parotidectomy (Superficial & Total)
Submandibular Gland Excision
Radical Neck Dissection
Modified Radical Neck Dissection
Paranasal Sinus Tumour Surgery
Skin Cancer Excision with Reconstruction
Tracheostomy & Voice Restoration
Speech & Swallowing Rehabilitation
Buccal Mucosa Excision with Reconstruction

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Purvi Patel can be consulted

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Senior Consultant Surgical Oncologist (Head & Neck) — HCG Cancer Centre, Sola, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India (Present)

Past Affiliations

International Fellow in Head and Neck Services — Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA
Fellow in Surgical Oncology — Gujarat Cancer Research Institute, Ahmedabad, India
Fellow for Head and Neck Oncology — International Federation of Head and Neck Oncology Societies
MS Trainee — Medical College Baroda, Gujarat, India

Academic & Research Roles

Author of multiple publications including the notable paper "Clinical Assessment Scoring System for Tracheostomy (CASST) Criterion"
Attendee of the prestigious ECCO-AACR-EORTC-ESMO workshop, Flims, Switzerland 2015
Active member of IASO, FHNO and the International Federation of Head and Neck Oncology Societies
Speaker at national head and neck oncology conferences

Key Achievements

15+ years of clinical experience in head and neck surgical oncology
International Fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York
Fellow of the International Federation of Head and Neck Oncology Societies
Author of the published CASST tracheostomy assessment criterion
Attended elite ECCO-AACR-EORTC-ESMO clinical cancer research workshop in Switzerland

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

International Fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York
Fellow of the International Federation of Head and Neck Oncology Societies
ECCO-AACR-EORTC-ESMO Workshop participation — Flims, Switzerland 2015
Publication of the CASST tracheostomy assessment criterion

Professional Memberships

International Federation of Head and Neck Oncology Societies (Fellow)
Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
Foundation of Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO)
Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI)
Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Patel P, et al. "Clinical Assessment Scoring System for Tracheostomy (CASST) Criterion: Objective Criteria to Predict Pre-operative Tracheostomy."
Multiple publications in head and neck oncology
Workshop output from ECCO-AACR-EORTC-ESMO Methods in Clinical Cancer Research, Flims 2015

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Tracheostomy assessment criteria in head and neck oncology
Speech and swallowing rehabilitation
Multidisciplinary head and neck cancer management
Thyroid and salivary gland surgery

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Head & Neck Onco-Surgery Consultation	₹1,000 – ₹2,500	$12 – $30
Total Thyroidectomy with Lymph Node Clearance	₹1,80,000 – ₹3,80,000	$2,160 – $4,560
Parotidectomy	₹1,50,000 – ₹3,00,000	$1,800 – $3,600
Total Laryngectomy	₹3,00,000 – ₹6,00,000	$3,600 – $7,200
Composite Resection with Reconstruction	₹4,00,000 – ₹9,00,000	$4,800 – $10,800
Glossectomy with Free Flap Reconstruction	₹4,50,000 – ₹9,50,000	$5,400 – $11,400
Robotic Head & Neck Surgery	₹4,50,000 – ₹9,50,000	$5,400 – $11,400
Voice Prosthesis Placement (Speaking Valve)	₹50,000 – ₹1,80,000	$600 – $2,160
Radical Neck Dissection	₹2,00,000 – ₹4,50,000	$2,400 – $5,400

*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. Purvi Patel use in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology treatment?

Dr. Purvi Patel uses cutting-edge head and neck surgical oncology techniques including composite resections with reconstruction, glossectomy with free flap reconstruction, total and partial laryngectomy, total thyroidectomy with central compartment clearance, superficial and total parotidectomy, submandibular gland excision, radical and modified radical neck dissection, paranasal sinus tumour surgery, skin cancer excision with reconstruction, tracheostomy and voice restoration, speech and swallowing rehabilitation, and buccal mucosa excision with reconstruction. Virtual consultations and remote second opinions are available to international patients through Cancer Rounds.

2. What conditions does Dr. Purvi Patel specialize in treating?

Dr. Purvi Patel is a specialist Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist treating oral cavity (mouth) cancer, oropharyngeal cancer (throat/pharynx), laryngeal cancer (voice box cancer), hypopharyngeal cancer, thyroid cancer (benign and malignant), parathyroid tumours, parotid and submandibular salivary gland tumours, paranasal sinus cancer, skin cancer of the head-neck area, tongue cancer, buccal mucosa cancer, neck lymph node metastases, recurrent or locally advanced head and neck cancers, and tracheostomy-related complications. International patients seek her as a leading Head and Neck Surgical Oncology specialist in Ahmedabad, India.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Purvi Patel?

Appointments with Dr. Purvi Patel 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. Purvi Patel?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Purvi Patel, 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. Purvi Patel offer second opinions for Head and Neck Surgical Oncology cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations with Dr. Purvi Patel can be arranged through Cancer Rounds — especially valuable for international patients evaluating oral cavity cancer surgery, laryngeal cancer surgery, thyroid or parathyroid cancer, complex salivary gland tumours or speech and swallowing rehabilitation with a Memorial Sloan Kettering-trained Surgical Oncology specialist in Ahmedabad, India.

About Dr. Purvi Patel