Dr. Purvi Patel

Dr Purvi Patel is a highly acclaimed Consultant Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist in Ahmedabad with 15 years of clinical experience.

She currently serves as a Consultant at HCG Aastha Cancer Centre in Sola.

She is a globally trained surgical oncologist who has successfully managed over 2,000 highly complex cancer cases, specializing in the aggressive resection of oral, laryngeal, and craniofacial malignancies, paired with advanced facial reconstruction and speech rehabilitation.

She further expanded her vast surgical mastery by completing a Surgical Oncology Fellowship at the Gujarat Cancer Research Institute, alongside specialized training at the Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai and the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences in Kochi.

She was also selected for the highly competitive Global Online Fellowship (FGOLF) from the International Federation of Head and Neck Oncology Societies (IFHNOS), and attended the elite ECCO-AACR-ESMO clinical research workshop in Flims, Switzerland.

She is a prominent academician who has published massive, practice-changing research in top-tier medical journals like Cancer and Oral Oncology.

She notably developed research on the CASST criterion to mathematically predict the need for tracheostomies in cancer patients, and pioneered cosmetic facial reconstruction techniques using Polymethyl Methacrylate-based cement following temporalis myofascial flaps.

Whether executing a massive resection of a malignant jaw tumor or performing a highly precise thyroidectomy, her structured, evidence-based approach ensures maximal tumor eradication while completely preserving the patient's physical aesthetics and quality of life.

She is fluent in English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Marwari, creating a relaxed atmosphere where patients can comfortably share their concerns.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Purvi Patel provides comprehensive, high-acuity surgical management for a wide spectrum of severe head, neck, and facial tumors.

Oral Cavity and Craniofacial Oncology

She has extensive experience utilizing highly advanced surgical protocols to aggressively resect massive tumors of the mouth and face while preserving structural aesthetics:

• Radical Resection of Tongue, Jaw, and Gingivobuccal Squamous Cell Carcinomas
• Cosmetic Facial Reconstruction using Temporalis Myofascial Flaps and Bone Cement
• Modified Radical Neck Dissections via Single Transverse Incision (Scar Minimization)
• Surgical Management of Advanced Skin Cancers of the Head and Neck Area

Laryngeal and Pharyngeal Malignancies

Dr P Patel focuses on the objective, oncologically safe removal of throat cancers while aggressively rehabilitating the patient's ability to speak and swallow:

• Conservative and Radical Total Laryngectomy for Voice Box Tumors
• Advanced Speech and Swallowing Rehabilitation Post-Surgery
• Pre-operative Tracheostomy Planning utilizing the CASST Criterion
• Surgical Resection of Pharyngeal (Throat) and Sinonasal Malignancies

Endocrine and Salivary Gland Surgery

She provides evidence-based, customized surgical interventions for tumors affecting critical glands in the head and neck:

• Total and Partial Thyroidectomy for Thyroid Carcinomas
• Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy
• Radical Parotidectomy with Complete Facial Nerve Preservation
• Management of Submandibular and Minor Salivary Gland Tumors

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS — Bhavnagar Medical College, Gujarat
• MS in ENT — Medical College Baroda, Gujarat
• Fellowship in Head and Neck Services — Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), New York, USA
• Fellowship in Surgical Oncology — Gujarat Cancer Research Institute, Ahmedabad
• Global Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology — International Federation of Head and Neck Oncology Societies (IFHNOS)

Professional Memberships and Honours

• International Federation of Head and Neck Oncology Societies (IFHNOS)
• Selected Delegate, ECCO-AACR-EORTC-ESMO Clinical Cancer Research Workshop (Switzerland)

Professional Experience

Dr Purvi Patel currently practises at the following leading facility:

• Consultant Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist, HCG Aastha Cancer Centre in Sola

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