Dr. Prashant Pawar

Dr Prashant Pawar is a highly accomplished Surgical Oncologist and ENT Specialist in Mumbai with 22 years of clinical experience in head and neck oncological surgery, skull base surgery, endoscopic thyroid surgery, and minimally invasive head and neck surgical procedures.

Dr Prashant P  is one of the top head and neck cancer surgeons in India and Mumbai's leading head and neck cancer surgeon and skull base surgeon, having performed more than 3,000 cancer surgeries throughout his distinguished career. He is a pioneer in performing cosmetically superior treatment of head and neck cancers, reflecting his commitment to both oncological outcomes and aesthetic results.

 Dr Prashant currently serves as a Consultant at HCG ICS Khubchandani Cancer Centre and Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai. He has previously been associated with Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, in clinical research. He is known for his surgical innovation, accurate diagnosis, and empathetic approach towards his patients.

Dr Prashant Pawar consults in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Head and Neck Cancer Surgery

• Mouth cancer surgery including tongue, cheek, and lip cancer
• Thyroid cancer surgical management
• Larynx cancer surgical management
• Nose and sinonasal cancer surgical management
• Salivary gland tumour surgical management
• Complex tumour surgical management involving the skull base region

Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Head and Neck Surgery

• Retro-auricular endo-assisted selective neck dissection
• Endoscopic thyroid surgery
• Endoscopic head and neck surgical procedures
• Skull base surgery for complex tumours
• Cosmetically superior and minimally invasive head and neck cancer surgery

Neck Dissection and Oncological Assessment

• Selective and comprehensive neck dissection
• Frozen section assessment for margins and neck node metastases in tongue cancer
• Carotid sheath management during neck dissection
• Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma management
• Reconstructive procedures following head and neck cancer resections

Education and Credentials

• MBBS – Rajiv Gandhi Medical College, Kalwa, Thane (2004)
• MS ENT – Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai (2009)
• Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO) (2009)
• Fellowship in Head, Neck Oncology and Skull Base Surgery – Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2013)
• Fellowship in Skull Base Surgery – Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2013)
• Fellowship in Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery – National Institute of Endocrinology, Hanoi, Vietnam (2015)
• Training in Endoscopic Head and Neck Surgery – Yonsei Cancer Center, Seoul, South Korea (2019)

Professional Experience

Current Experience

• Consultant, HCG ICS Khubchandani Cancer Centre, Mumbai
• Consultant, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai

Past Experience

• Clinical Research, Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai

Medical Registration

• Maharashtra Medical Council – Registration No. 2019 (Year From: 2005)

Publications

• Retro-Auricular Endo Assisted Selective Neck Dissection (How I Do It). Oral Oncology, 2020
• Routine Removal of the Carotid Sheath as Part of Neck Dissection Is Unnecessary If Grossly Uninvolved as Seen Intra-Operatively. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2012
• Utility of Frozen Section in Assessment of Margins and Neck Node Metastases in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Carcinoma of the Tongue. Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, 2012
• Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Chronic Areca Nut Chewing Indian Women: Case Series and Review of Literature. Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology, 2012

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