About Dr. Vivek Shetty
Dr. Vivek Shetty is a Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist in Bangalore, India, with 11+ years of experience and 1,000+ patients treated for oral, thyroid, salivary gland and laryngopharyngeal cancers. Internationally trained in Milan and Jacksonville, USA, he is Senior Consultant at SPARSH Hospital (Hennur Road) and Narayana Health City.
- 11+ years of experience in head and neck surgical oncology
- 1,000+ patients treated for oral, thyroid, salivary gland and laryngopharyngeal cancers
- Fellowship — Head and Neck Surgical Oncology & Reconstructive Surgery (RGUHS, Narayana Health City)
- Facial Reanimation Training — San Paolo Ospedale, Milan, Italy
- Advanced Head and Neck Reconstruction — University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, USA
- Senior Consultant — SPARSH Hospital (Hennur Road), Bangalore and Narayana Health City
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS
- MS (General Surgery) / MD
Fellowships & Special Training
- Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery — Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore
- Advanced Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery Training — Narayana Health City, Bangalore
- International Training in Facial Reanimation — San Paolo Ospedale, Milan, Italy
- Advanced Head and Neck Reconstruction — University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, USA
- Microvascular Reconstruction Training
Certifications & Accreditations
- Karnataka Medical Council / Medical Council of India Registration
- Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO) — Member
- International Academy of Oral Oncology (IAOO) — Member
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Oral Cancer (Tongue, Buccal Mucosa, Gingiva, Floor of Mouth, Palate)
- Thyroid Cancer and Thyroid Nodules
- Salivary Gland Tumours (Parotid, Submandibular, Sublingual)
- Laryngeal Cancer (Voice Box)
- Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Hypopharyngeal Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal Cancer
- Skull Base Tumours
- Parathyroid Tumours
- Head and Neck Sarcoma
- Neck Lymphadenopathy / Metastasis
- Facial Paralysis (Facial Reanimation)
- Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer
- Tobacco-Associated Head and Neck Lesions (Leukoplakia, OSMF)
Sub-specialties
- Head & Neck Surgical Oncology: 1,000+ patients with oral, thyroid, salivary and laryngopharyngeal cancers managed — a leading surgical oncologist in Bangalore, India.
- Reconstructive & Microvascular Surgery: Advanced reconstruction using digital planning, 3-D printing and virtual reality.
- Facial Reanimation: San Paolo Ospedale, Milan-trained — low incidence of permanent facial nerve paralysis.
- Minimally Invasive & Robotic Head-and-Neck Surgery: Laser and robotic surgery for early oropharyngeal and laryngeal cancer.
- Radio-Guided Parathyroidectomy: Minimally invasive parathyroid surgery.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Oral Cancer Resection and Neck Dissection
- Total / Hemi-Thyroidectomy
- Parotidectomy with Facial Nerve Preservation and Intra-Operative Nerve Monitoring
- Submandibular and Sublingual Gland Excision
- Laryngectomy (Total / Partial)
- Transoral Laser and Robotic Surgery (TORS)
- Microvascular Free Flap Reconstruction (Fibula, Radial Forearm, ALT)
- 3-D Printing and Digital Planning-Based Reconstruction
- Facial Reanimation Procedures
- Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy (Radio-Guided)
- Skull Base Surgery
- Salvage Surgery for Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer
- Tracheostomy and Post-Operative Airway Management
- Cheek Defect Reconstruction
List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Vivek Shetty can be consulted
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- SPARSH Hospital, Hennur Road, Bangalore — Senior Consultant Head and Neck Oncosurgeon (Present)
- SS SPARSH Hospital, Mysore Road, Bangalore — Consultant Head and Neck Oncosurgeon (Present)
- Narayana Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre, Bommasandra, Bangalore — Consultant Surgical Oncologist (Present)
- Narayana Medical Centre, Langford Town, Bangalore — Consultant Surgical Oncologist (Present)
Past Affiliations
- Narayana Health City, Bangalore — Head and Neck Oncology Fellowship Training
- San Paolo Ospedale, Milan, Italy — Facial Reanimation Training
- University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, USA — Advanced Head and Neck Reconstruction
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore — Fellowship Training
Academic & Research Roles
- Contributor — Springer textbook "Contemporary Oral Oncology" (2017)
- Multiple national presentations and publications in Oral Oncology, Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology, Indian Journal of Nuclear Medicine and others
- Active in optical coherence tomography (OCT) research for oral cancer margins
- Member — Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology (India) and International Academy of Oral Oncology
Key Achievements
- 11+ years of experience in head and neck surgical oncology
- 1,000+ patients with head and neck cancers managed
- International fellowships in Milan and Jacksonville, USA
- Microvascular reconstruction expert — trained in free flaps with digital planning and 3-D printing
- Expertise in transoral laser and robotic surgery
- Pioneer of radio-guided minimally invasive parathyroidectomy in Bangalore
- Passionate public health advocate — community outreach on tobacco risks for young adults
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery — RGUHS
- International Training in Facial Reanimation — San Paolo Ospedale, Milan, Italy
- Advanced Head and Neck Reconstruction Training — University of Florida, Jacksonville, USA
- Recognised contributions to oral oncology research in peer-reviewed national and international journals
Professional Memberships
- Karnataka Medical Council
- Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO), India
- International Academy of Oral Oncology (IAOO)
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Shetty V et al. "Reconstruction of Cheek Defects." In: Kuriakose M, ed. Contemporary Oral Oncology, Volume 3, 1st ed. Springer; 2017:171–195.
- Vishwanath D, Shanmugam A, Sundaresh M, …, Shetty V, …, Kannan S. "Development of a Low-cost NGS Test for the Evaluation of Thyroid Nodules." Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2022;13(1):17–22.
- Subramaniam N, Clark JR, Goldstein D, …, Shetty V, …, Hubert Low TH. "Stage pN3a in oral cancer: A redundant entity?" Oral Oncology. 2020;110:104815.
- Sunny SP, Agarwal S, James BL, …, Shetty V, …, Kuriakose MA. "Intra-operative point-of-procedure delineation of oral cancer margins using optical coherence tomography." Oral Oncology. 2019;92:12–19.
- Pillai V, Yadav V, Kekatpure V, …, Shetty V, …, Kuriakose MA. "Prognostic determinants of locally advanced buccal mucosa cancer." Oral Oncology. 2019;95:43–51.
- Nandini H, Shetty V, Lakshmikantha A, Sunil HV, Kannan S. "SETTLE tumor of thyroid: Oldest case in literature." Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology. 2019;62(1):175–177.
- Prabhu M, Samson S, Reddy A, …, Shetty V, Kuriokose MA, Kannan S. "Role of Preablative Stimulated Thyroglobulin in Prediction of Nodal and Distant Metastasis on Iodine Whole-Body Scan." Indian Journal of Nuclear Medicine. 2018;33(2):93–98.
- Vidya B, Chauhan S, Chandrasekhar NH, …, Shetty V, et al. "Radio-guided minimally invasive parathyroidectomy." Indian Journal of Nuclear Medicine. 2017;32:184–187.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Head and neck surgical oncology
- Microvascular and reconstructive surgery
- Facial reanimation
- Transoral laser and robotic surgery
- Optical coherence tomography for oral cancer margins
- Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy
- Tobacco cessation and oral cancer prevention
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical Oncology Consultation | ₹1,000 – ₹2,500 | $12 – $30 |
| Oral Cancer Resection + Neck Dissection | ₹2,50,000 – ₹5,50,000 | $3,000 – $6,600 |
| Total Thyroidectomy | ₹1,50,000 – ₹3,50,000 | $1,800 – $4,200 |
| Parotidectomy | ₹1,80,000 – ₹3,50,000 | $2,150 – $4,200 |
| Laryngectomy | ₹2,50,000 – ₹5,50,000 | $3,000 – $6,600 |
| Microvascular Free Flap Reconstruction | ₹3,50,000 – ₹7,50,000 | $4,200 – $9,000 |
| Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) | ₹3,00,000 – ₹6,50,000 | $3,600 – $7,800 |
| Radio-Guided Parathyroidectomy | ₹1,80,000 – ₹3,50,000 | $2,150 – $4,200 |
*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. Vivek Shetty use in Surgical Oncologist treatment?
Dr. Vivek Shetty uses advanced techniques including microvascular free flap reconstruction with digital planning, 3-D printing and virtual reality, transoral laser and robotic surgery (TORS), intra-operative nerve monitoring during parotidectomy, radio-guided minimally invasive parathyroidectomy, facial reanimation (Milan-trained) and optical coherence tomography for oral cancer margins — delivering world-class head and neck surgical oncology care in Bangalore, India. Virtual consultations are available for international patients.
2. What conditions does Dr. Vivek Shetty specialize in treating?
Dr. Vivek Shetty specialises in oral cancer (tongue, buccal mucosa, gingiva, floor of mouth, palate), thyroid cancer and nodules, salivary gland tumours (parotid, submandibular), laryngeal, oropharyngeal, hypopharyngeal and nasopharyngeal cancers, skull base tumours, parathyroid tumours, head and neck sarcoma, neck metastases, facial paralysis and premalignant oral lesions — making him among the best head and neck surgical oncologists in Bangalore, India.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Vivek Shetty?
Appointments with Dr. Vivek Shetty 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. Vivek Shetty?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Vivek Shetty, 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. Vivek Shetty offer second opinions for Surgical Oncologist cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert surgical oncologist specialising in head and neck cancers in Bangalore, India.
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