Dr. Rakesh Katna

Dr Rakesh Katna is a Surgical Oncologist in Mumbai with 23 years of experience, having successfully performed over 2,000 surgical procedures.

He serves as a Senior Consultant at Lilavati Hospital, Jaslok Hospital, Tieten Medicity Super Speciality Hospital, Bombay Hospital, and Sushrut Hospital.

He specializes in head and neck surgical oncology, robotic head and neck surgery, endoscopic thyroidectomy, endoscopic skull base surgery, and microvascular reconstructive flap surgery.

Areas of Expertise

Head and Neck Surgical Oncology

Dr Rakesh Katna performs surgical resections for oral cavity cancers, tongue malignancies, throat tumours, and salivary gland disorders.

He carries out neck dissections and tumour resections while prioritizing functional preservation and long-term disease control.

Robotic and Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery

He conducts transoral robotic thyroidectomies and endoscopic thyroid surgeries through hidden access routes to avoid visible neck scars.

He utilizes nerve monitoring systems during thyroid and parathyroid procedures to protect vocal cord function and voice quality.

Endoscopic Skull Base and Reconstructive Surgery

Dr Rakesh Katna executes endoscopic skull base procedures for complex tumours situated at the base of the skull.

He performs microvascular free flap and pedicled flap reconstructions to repair surgical defects and restore facial form and function.

Academic Background

Dr Rakesh Katna has completed advanced training in Head and Neck Surgery, including a Fellowship in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery at Ohio State University and the University of Pittsburgh, USA.

He also completed a Fellowship in Robotic Surgery with Transoral Robotic Surgery at ASAN Medical Centre, Seoul, South Korea, and a Fellowship in Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery at the National Centre of Endocrinology, Hanoi, Vietnam.

Dr Rakesh Katna led the surgical team that performed India’s first free thyroid transfer to the anterolateral thigh to help prevent radiation-induced hypothyroidism.

He serves as Chief Coordinator and Director of the Head and Neck Surgery Fellowship Programme accredited by the Federation of Head and Neck Oncosurgeons.

Book an Appointment with Dr Rakesh Katna, Surgical Oncologist in Mumbai

Book a priority appointment with Dr Rakesh Katna at Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Jaslok Hospital, Tieten Medicity Hospital, Bombay Hospital, or Sushrut Hospital through HexaHealth for surgical oncology and head and neck cancer consultations.