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Dr. Shalini Thakur

Head and Neck Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist

MDS Maxillofacial Surgery, Fellowship in Oral Onco Surgery , Certification Course in Essentials of Palliative care

15+ Years

Experience

95% Recommended

(95 Ratings)

15+

Experience

(Years)

95%

Recommended

(95 Ratings)

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Mon - Sat10:00 AM - 08:00 PM

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Dr. Shalini Thakur, a distinguished Surgical Oncologist in Bangalore, serves as Programme Director at HCG Comprehensive Cancer Care Hospital on K R Road, Bengaluru. With 15 years of dedicated experience across various cities in India, she performs over 250 surgeries annually.

Her expertise is reflected not only in her surgical precision but also in her deep involvement in patients' post-treatment rehabilitation, ensuring holistic care beyond surgery.

Dr Shalini’s primary interest lies in:

Oral Onco Surgery
Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation of Head and Neck patients
Tobacco Cessation

After earning her MBBS degree, Dr Thakur went on to complete her:

MDS in Maxillofacial Surgery from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2014
Fellowship in Oral Onco Surgery from Kidwai Memorial Institute Of Oncology in 2017
Certification Course in Essentials of Palliative care from Indian Association of Palliative Care

A recognized contributor to medical science, Dr Shalini has published over 20 research papers in prominent national and international journals and received the Best Paper Award at the National Conference on Oral Medicine and Radiology in Chennai, 2009.

Additionally, she is actively engaged in research to enhance understanding and treatment strategies for cancer.

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Specializations

Dr. Shalini Thakur performs major interventions in the following specialities:

Head and Neck Surgery
Surgical Oncology

Education & Achievements

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (MDS Maxillofacial Surgery)
Kidwai Memorial Institute Of Oncology (Fellowship in Oral Onco Surgery )
Indian Association of Palliative Care (Certification Course in Essentials of Palliative care)

Awards & Recognitions

Best Paper Award at the National Conference on Oral Medicine and Radiology in Chennai. (2009)

Published Paper

Varsha, B. K.; Thakur, Shalini; Sindhe, J. Raghunand; Rao, Vishal U. S.; Subash, Anand; Joy, Anu; Puthiyottil, Indu Vadakke; Bylapudi, Bhanu Prakash; Maruthi, Meghana; Mishra, Shameekcha. Exploring the Role of Circulating Tumor Cells in Contralateral Neck Metastasis. Journal of Head & Neck Physician
Subash A, Rao VUS, Bylapudi BP, Sinha P, Thakur S, Tazeen S. The impact and prognostic significance of extra-nodal extension in clinically N0 oral cancer: A prospective clinical study. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg [Internet]. 2023;75(4):3786–91
Bagadia RK, Thakur S, Lal R, Verma S, Subash A, Rao VUS. Role of imaging in predicting the deep surgical margin in gingivobuccal complex cancers: A pilot study. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg [Internet]. 2024;76(4):3319–22.
Bylapudi B, Rao VUS, Subash A, Thakur S. The impact of positive resection margins on survival requires further study? Oral Oncol [Internet]. 2021;122(105568):105568.
Verma S, Abhishek S, Subash A, Thakur S, Rao VUS. Lymph node level ratio: Are we relying too much on numbers? Oral Oncol [Internet]. 2024;149(106663):106663.

Work Experience

Program Director - HCG Comprehensive Cancer Care Hospital, K R Road

Treatments

Dr. Shalini Thakur specializes in the following treatments:

Hospitals (1)

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HCG Comprehensive Cancer Care Hospital, K R Road

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Ratings & Reviews

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Priya Sharma

7 months ago

Dr. Shalini Thakur performed my husband Ramesh’s liver cancer surgery with such expertise. We were anxious, but her reassurance and clarity on the process made us feel we were in safe hands. He’s doing well, all thanks to her. She is the best oncologist in Bangalore.

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निखिल जोशी

5 months ago

मेरी मम्मी, रजनी, को गॉल ब्लैडर का कैंसर था। डॉ. शालिनी ठाकुर ने सर्जरी इतनी अच्छे से की कि मम्मी का स्वास्थ्य अब काफी सुधर गया है। उनकी समझ और अपनापन हमें राहत देता है।

Anita Verma

4 months ago

Mere pita ji ka stomach cancer ka operation Dr. Shalini Thakur ne kiya aur unhone jo samjhaaya aur jo care dikhayi, vo bhoolne layak nahi. Unke patient se pyaar aur kaushal ki wajah se unka health ab better hai

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रवि गुप्ता

3 months ago

मुझे ब्रेन ट्यूमर का पता चला था और डॉ. शालिनी ने मेरी सर्जरी की। उनका अनुभव और ध्यान देने का तरीका मुझे पूरी प्रक्रिया में आश्वस्त करता रहा। उनका धन्यवाद नहीं कर सकता।

Vikas Patel

2 months ago

Thyroid cancer ka pata chalne par main bahut ghabra gaya tha. Dr. Shalini ne sirf mere operation par focus nahi kiya, balki mujhe samjhaaya aur confidence diya. Woh sach mein bohot caring hain.

Sakshi Rao

1 month ago

My sister, Priya, had a complex breast cancer surgery under Dr. Thakur’s care. Dr. Shalini not only treated her with expertise but gave her confidence throughout. Priya’s recovery journey has been smoother because of her support.

Sneha Tiwari

1 month ago

Meri dadi ko bladder cancer tha aur surgery karvane mein hum dar rahe the. Lekin Dr. Thakur ki skill aur unka tarika humein bohot asha aur confidence diya. Aaj dadi teek hain aur hum unke bahut shukraguzaar hain.

FAQs about Dr. Shalini Thakur

What is Dr. Shalini Thakur specialization?

Dr. Shalini Thakur specialises in Head and Neck Surgery,Surgical Oncology.

How to book an online appointment with Dr. Shalini?

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