Dr. Satish Rao

Dr Satish Rao is a Surgical Oncologist in Mumbai with 33 years of experience, having successfully performed over 7,000 surgical procedures.

He serves as a Senior Consultant at S L Raheja Fortis Hospital and a Consultant at Lilavati Hospital, Jaslok Hospital, and Saifee Hospital.

Dr Satish Rao specializes in head and neck surgical oncology, breast cancer surgery, endoscopic laser surgery for oral cancers, thyroid and parotid gland surgery, and oncoplastic breast reconstruction.

Areas of Expertise

Head and Neck Surgical Oncology

Dr Satish Rao performs surgical resections for cancers of the oral cavity, cheek, tongue, larynx, and pharynx.

He carries out neck node dissections and complex head and neck reconstructive procedures to preserve functional and aesthetic outcomes.

Breast Cancer Surgery and Reconstruction

He executes breast-conserving surgeries, modified radical mastectomies, and oncoplastic breast reconstructions for women with breast malignancies.

He performs sentinel lymph node biopsies and places chemoports to facilitate smooth delivery of systemic cancer therapies.

Endoscopic Laser and Salivary Gland Surgery

Dr Satish conducts endoscopic laser surgeries for precancerous and early-stage cancerous lesions of the oral cavity and larynx. He carries out total and partial thyroidectomies and parotidectomies with a focused emphasis on facial nerve preservation.

Academic Background

Dr Satish Rao holds MBBS and MS. He completed Training in Head and Neck Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA, and a Fellowship in Endoscopic Laser Surgery at the University of Kiel and University of Göttingen, Germany.

He is also a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgeons of India.

Book an Appointment with Dr Satish Rao, Surgical Oncologist in Mumbai

Book a priority appointment with Dr Satish Rao at S L Raheja Fortis Hospital, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, or Saifee Hospital through HexaHealth for surgical oncology and head and neck cancer consultations.