Dr. Navatha

Dr Navatha is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with 19 years of clinical experience in cosmetic facial surgery, jaw reconstruction, trauma management, TMJ arthroscopy and surgery, and advanced oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures.

She is currently associated with CARE Hospital, Hitec City, Hyderabad.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Navatha specialises in dental and maxillofacial sciences with strong expertise across orthognathic surgery, complex facial bone fracture management, jaw tumour resection and reconstruction, TMJ arthroscopy, TMJ replacement, patient-specific implant-based jaw reconstruction, and management of oral submucous fibrosis.

Cosmetic Facial and Orthognathic Surgery

She performs cosmetic facial surgical procedures including correction of functional deformities, post-trauma residual deformity correction, and orthognathic surgeries for jaw correction and facial profile improvement, combining aesthetic precision with functional restoration.

Jaw Tumour Resection and Reconstruction

Dr Navatha is trained in surgical resection of jaw tumours and reconstruction of the resulting defects with functional rehabilitation, providing comprehensive oncological and reconstructive maxillofacial surgical care with patient-specific implant-based jaw reconstruction.

Complex Facial Bone Fracture Management

She manages complex facial bone fractures involving frontal bone, orbital bones, nasal bones, and other craniofacial structures, with a strong emphasis on restoring facial form and function through precise surgical fixation and reconstruction.

TMJ Arthroscopy and TMJ Surgery

She is trained in temporomandibular joint arthroscopy for treatment of TMJ arthritis and disc displacements, along with complex TMJ surgical management of dislocations, ankylosis, and fractures, performing these procedures with minimal post-surgical morbidity. She has also performed temporomandibular joint replacement for advanced TMJ conditions.

Jaw Infections and Oral Submucous Fibrosis

She provides specialised management of jaw infections in immunocompromised and medically compromised patients, along with surgical and medical management of oral submucous fibrosis and mouth opening surgeries for ankylosis and fibrosis-related trismus.

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations

Senior Consultant at CARE Hospital, Hitec City, Hyderabad

Previous Affiliations

Senior Consultant at CARE Hospitals Outpatient Centre, HITEC City, Hyderabad
Consultant at Sunshine Hospital, Hyderabad
Consultant at Shenoy Hospital, Hyderabad
Registrar at Sunshine Hospitals, Hyderabad

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• BDS – NTR University of Health Sciences, Visakhapatnam, 2007
• MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – GITAM Dental College Hospital, Andhra Pradesh, 2013
• Advanced Training in TMJ Arthroscopy and Replacement
• Andhra Pradesh State Dental Council – Registration No. A4770, 2007

Memberships

• Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India
• Andhra Pradesh State Dental Council
• Telangana State Dental Council

Languages

• English
• Hindi
• Telugu

Research and Publications

Dr Navatha has contributed to peer-reviewed academic literature, including:

• Ameloblastoma Arising from a Dentigerous Cyst: A Case Report

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