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Expert in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology and advanced Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery for complex cancer cases.
Location
Apollo Chennai
Qualification
MBBS, Madras Medical College, Chennai, India (1982)
DLO, Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology, Madras University, Chennai, India (1986)
FRCS (Edin), Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK (1989)
Achievements & Awards
Over 30 years of experience in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology and Skull Base Surgery
Established the Department of Head & Neck and Skull Base Surgery at Apollo Cancer Centre, Chennai, in 1995
Performed more than 2,500 endoscopic skull base surgeries, including complex cases such as pituitary adenomas, clival chordomas, and craniofacial resections
Pioneer of minimally invasive endoscopic skull base surgery in India since 1997
Former specialist at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Trained under global experts like Prof. Ugo Fisch (University of Zurich, Switzerland)
Other Information
Recognized internationally for expertise in complex head and neck cancer surgeries and advanced skull base surgical techniques
Instrumental in advancing minimally invasive surgical approaches to reduce patient morbidity and improve outcomes
Member of leading professional bodies including the Indian Medical Association
Actively involved in academic teaching and research in head & neck oncology and skull base surgery
