Dr. Apurva Garg

Dr Apurva Garg is a highly experienced Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist in Indore with 18 years of experience in head and neck cancer surgery and oncology.

Patients searching for the best surgical oncologist in Indore or an expert in oral cancer surgery, thyroid cancer, and microvascular reconstruction will find in Dr Garg a specialist with a Clinical Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, a FACS Fellowship, and a Global Online Fellowship from IFHNOS-MSKCC New York.

He currently serves as Senior Consultant and Clinical Lead at CARE CHL Hospital, RSS Nagar, Indore, bringing world-class cancer care expertise to Central India.

Area of Expertise

Dr Apurva Garg manages a comprehensive range of head and neck cancers and pre-cancerous conditions.

His clinical practice covers both surgical management and reconstruction of complex oncological cases, supported by expertise in translational research and anti-tobacco advocacy.

He treats conditions including oral cancer, throat cancer, thyroid cancer and nodules, salivary gland tumours, nasal and skin cancers, pre-cancerous lesions of the oral cavity, neck lumps, and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Core Surgical Procedures

• Oral Cancer Surgery
• Throat and Laryngeal Cancer Surgery
• Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
• Parotid and Salivary Gland Surgery
• Neck Dissection
• Skull Base Surgery
• Trans Oral Video Assisted Surgery (TOVAS)
• Laser Surgery for Head and Neck Cancers
• Skin Cancer Surgery
• Microvascular Reconstruction
• Nasal Cancer Surgery
• Management of Pre-Cancerous Oral Lesions

Professional Experience

CARE CHL Hospital, RSS Nagar, Indore

Senior Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist: Dr Garg currently leads surgical oncology at CARE CHL Hospital, providing advanced head and neck cancer surgical care to patients from across Central India.

Vishesh Jupiter Hospital, Indore

Senior Consultant Head and Neck Oncosurgeon

IOCI-CHL Cancer Institute, Indore

Principal Consultant Surgical Oncology
Clinical Lead Surgical Oncology

Choithram Hospital and Research Center, Indore

Consultant

Narayana Health, Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Howrah

Consultant, Department of Head and Neck Surgery
Associate Consultant

Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

Advanced clinical training under Dr Pankaj Chaturvedi at India's foremost cancer centre.

Credentials and Qualifications

Academic Degrees and Fellowships

• MBBS, MGM Medical College, Indore, 2008
• MS in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, MGM Medical College, Indore, 2011
• Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery (FACS), Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, 2016
• FACS (Fellow, American College of Surgeons), 2020
• FGOLF (Global Online Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology), IFHNOS-MSKCC, New York
• Executive Programme in Healthcare Management, Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Indore in 2024

Professional Society Memberships

• American Head and Neck Society (AHNS)
• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Asia Pacific Thyroid Society (APTS)
• Foundation of Head and Neck Oncology, India (FHNO), Executive Committee Member
• Indian Association of Surgical Oncologists (IASO)
• Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI)
• Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
• Multi-Disciplinary Salivary Gland Society Europe
• West Bengal Society of Head and Neck Oncology

Research Presentations

• "Predictors of Lymph Node Metastasis and Outcome in Parotid Malignancies." IFHNOS Delhi 2016 and FHNO 2016, New Delhi
• "Correlation between Oral Submucous Fibrosis and Clinicopathological Parameters in Oral Cancer." Betelquid 2016, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• "Correlation between Circulating Chromatin and Inflammatory Markers in Stage IV HNSCC." Platinum Jubilee Conference, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, 2016
• "Aetiopathogenesis of Verrucous Lesions: A Case Series." FHNO 2015, Nagpur
• "Evaluation of Functional Problems after Oral Malignancy Treatment using PSSHN." SAARC Federation of Oncology 2014, New Delhi

Published Research

Dr Garg has authored and co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals. Selected publications include:

• “Adverse Effects of Areca Nut or Betel Nut: A Systematic Review.” Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology, 2014
• “BRAF and Thyroid Cancer.” International Journal of Head and Neck Surgery, 2014
• “Harmful Effects of Pan Masala.” Indian Journal of Cancer, 2015
• “Oral Sex and HPV-Related Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer.” Journal of Postgraduate Medicine, 2017
• “Trends of Oral Cancer over 16 Years at a Tertiary Cancer Center.” Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology, 2018
• “Adequacy of Surgical Margins in Oral Cancer with Various Reconstructions.” South Asian Journal of Cancer, 2019
• “Assessing Quality of Life of Head and Neck Healthcare Workers during COVID-19.” Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2021

Notable Achievements

• Part of the team that performed the world's first cancer surgery on the Lifeline Express (a hospital on a train)
• Introduced Trans Oral Video Assisted Surgery (TOVAS) procedures in his clinical practice
• Core Member of IFHNOS (International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies)
• Executive Committee Member of Foundation of Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO), India

Languages Spoken

Dr Apurva Garg consults in Hindi, English, Bengali, and Marathi.

Why Consult Dr Apurva Garg?

Dr Garg brings advanced training from Tata Memorial Hospital, a global fellowship from IFHNOS-MSKCC New York, and over 18 years of experience in high-volume tertiary cancer centres across India.

He has introduced advanced techniques including TOVAS to his practice and has participated in landmark surgical milestones including the world's first cancer surgery on the Lifeline Express.

His extensive research portfolio, international society memberships, and expertise in anti-tobacco advocacy reflect a clinician committed to advancing head and neck cancer care in Central India.

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