Dr. Mitali Dandekar Lall

Dr Mitali Dandekar Lall is a highly accomplished head and neck surgical oncologist in Patna with 23 years of clinical expertise specialising in thyroid cancer, larynx and hypopharynx cancer, oral cancer, and microvascular reconstructive surgery.

She is recognised for her proficiency in voice-preserving surgery, anterior and lateral skull base surgery, and oral cancer management with reconstructive focus, supported by senior residency training at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai and an IFHNOS Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology.

Patients searching for the best head and neck cancer surgeon in Patna, a reliable thyroid cancer specialist in Bihar, or expert oral cancer surgeon will find evidence-based, sub-specialty trained oncological care. Dr Dandekar consults in English.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Mitali Dandekar offers a comprehensive range of head and neck surgical oncology, ENT, and reconstructive services spanning thyroid, oral, throat, salivary gland, and skull base cancers:

Oral Cancer Surgery in Patna

Surgical management of cancers of the mouth and tongue:

• Tongue Cancer Surgery
• Buccal Mucosa Cancer Surgery
• Gingivobuccal Complex Cancer Surgery
• Floor of Mouth Cancer Surgery
• Hard Palate Cancer Surgery
• Mandibulectomy (Segmental and Marginal)
• Maxillectomy
• Wide Local Excision of Oral Lesions
• Pre-Cancer Lesion Treatment

Thyroid and Parathyroid Cancer Surgery

Specialised endocrine head and neck surgery:

• Total Thyroidectomy
• Hemi-Thyroidectomy
• Completion Thyroidectomy
• Thyroid Cancer Surgery
• Central Compartment Neck Dissection
• Lateral Neck Dissection for Thyroid Cancer
• Parathyroidectomy
• Recurrent Thyroid Cancer Surgery

Larynx and Hypopharynx Cancer Surgery in Patna

Voice and swallowing-preserving surgery for throat cancers:

• Voice-Preserving Larynx Surgery
• Partial Laryngectomy
• Supraglottic Laryngectomy
• Total Laryngectomy
• Hypopharyngectomy
• Pharyngolaryngectomy
• Transoral Laser Microsurgery Coordination
• Voice Restoration Procedures

Skull Base Surgery in Patna

Anterior and lateral skull base surgical oncology:

• Anterior Skull Base Tumour Surgery
• Lateral Skull Base Tumour Surgery
• Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Coordination
• Craniofacial Resection
• Temporal Bone Resection
• Parapharyngeal Space Tumour Surgery
• Infratemporal Fossa Surgery

Microvascular Reconstruction in Patna

Free flap reconstruction following major head and neck cancer surgery:

• Free Fibula Flap for Mandibular Reconstruction
• Radial Forearm Free Flap
• Anterolateral Thigh (ALT) Free Flap
• Pectoralis Major Pedicled Flap
• Local and Regional Flap Reconstruction
• Combined Free Flap Reconstruction

Salivary Gland and Neck Surgery

Surgical care for salivary gland and neck conditions:

• Parotidectomy (Superficial and Total)
• Submandibular Gland Excision
• Sublingual Gland Surgery
• Selective Neck Dissection
• Modified Radical Neck Dissection
• Radical Neck Dissection
• Branchial Cyst Excision
• Thyroglossal Cyst Excision

ENT and Head-Neck Conditions

Diagnostic and surgical care for benign head and neck conditions:

• Throat Tumour Evaluation
• Voice Disorders Evaluation
• Swallowing Disorders Assessment
• Nasal Cavity and Sinus Tumour Surgery
• Lymphadenopathy Evaluation
• Pre-Operative Cancer Workup

Common Conditions Managed

Cancer types and conditions evaluated by Dr Dandekar:

• Oral Cavity Cancer
• Tongue Cancer
• Larynx Cancer
• Hypopharynx Cancer
• Thyroid Cancer
• Salivary Gland Cancer
• Skull Base Tumours
• Nasopharyngeal Cancer
• Neck Lumps and Lymphadenopathy

Professional Experience

Dr Mitali Dandekar Lall is currently associated with:

• Chief Consultant and Head of Department, Surgical Oncology, Paras HMRI Hospital, Indrapuri, Patna (Consultation Fee: ₹1000)

She has previously served at:

• Senior Residency, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
• Consultant, Mahavir Cancer Sansthan, Patna
• Consultant, Pranidhana
• Consultant, Thehearlab

Her training pathway moves through three of India's most rigorous head and neck oncology environments. Senior residency at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai — India's premier dedicated cancer centre, gave her exposure to the country's highest volume of head and neck cancer cases, including the complex reconstructive procedures that define modern oncological practice.

Awards and Recognition

• 2nd Position, Best Indian Publication, Foundation of Head Neck Oncology (FHNO) Annual Conference, Mumbai, 2017, for research on the relative value of ultrasound, CT, and PET imaging in the clinically node-negative neck in oral cancer
• Best Clinical Paper Award, IFHNOS/FHNO Conference, 2012, for research on mandibular assessment in gingivobuccal complex cancers and routes of tumour entry
• Travelling Fellowship, Sam Mistry Fund, International Association of Oral Oncology (IAOO) meeting, Singapore, 2011

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai (2003)
• MS ENT from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (2008)
• DNB ENT from Diplomate of National Board (2009)
• Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology from IFHNOS, International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies
• Senior Residency Training at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
• Registered with Maharashtra Medical Council, Registration Number 031397 (2005)

Professional Memberships

• Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO)
• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Why Consult Dr Mitali Dandekar Lall

Head and neck cancer surgery is one of the most technically demanding sub-specialties in surgical oncology — outcomes depend not only on whether the cancer is cleared but on whether the patient can subsequently speak, swallow, and look themselves. Voice-preservation in larynx cancer, mandibular reconstruction after oral cancer surgery, and microvascular free flap reconstruction are not standard general-surgical capabilities; they require dedicated head and neck oncology training of the kind delivered at Tata Memorial Hospital.

Dr Dandekar's combination of TMH senior residency, IFHNOS head-neck oncology fellowship, and a continuing academic record — including peer-recognised research at FHNO and IFHNOS conferences — places her among a small group of surgeons in Bihar offering this specific combination of cancer clearance plus reconstructive expertise, now available at Paras HMRI Hospital, Indrapuri.

Book an Appointment

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