Dr. Azhar Jan Battoo

Dr Azhar Jan Battoo is one of the most experienced head and neck surgical oncologists in Srinagar, with over 30 years of experience in the comprehensive surgical management of head and neck cancers.

He serves as Director of Surgical Oncology at Paras Health, Srinagar, and is widely recognised as a leading specialist for complex head and neck cancer surgery and skull base resections in Jammu and Kashmir.

Patients seeking an expert in microvascular reconstruction or advanced head and neck oncology surgery in Srinagar will find in Dr Battoo a clinician trained at premier institutions in India, with an active record of national and international research contributions.

Area of Expertise

Dr Battoo specialises in the surgical management of malignancies affecting the head, neck, and skull base, covering the full spectrum from early-stage resections to highly complex reconstructive procedures, including state-of-the-art techniques such as lymphoscintigraphy and free tissue transfer microvascular reconstruction.

Conditions Treated

• Head and neck cancers, including oral cavity, laryngeal, and pharyngeal malignancies
• Skull base tumours requiring complex surgical approaches
• Thyroid and parathyroid malignancies
• Salivary gland tumours
• Cervical lymph node malignancies
• Skin and soft tissue tumours of the head and neck region

Procedures Performed

• Complex head and neck resections
• Skull base resections using advanced approaches including Raveh and Janecka techniques
• Free tissue transfer microvascular reconstruction
• Lymphoscintigraphy
• Neck dissection
• Reconstructive surgery following oncological resections

Professional Experience

Dr Battoo completed his MCh in Surgical Oncology at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Cochin, where he also trained as a Senior Resident.

He subsequently served as faculty in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, Srinagar for more than 10 years, independently performing all major operations in head and neck oncology and reconstruction. He currently leads surgical oncology services at Paras Hospital, Munshi Bagh, Srinagar as Director.

Credentials and Education

• MBBS from Government Medical College, Srinagar
• MS (Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery) from Government Medical College, Jammu
• MCh (Surgical Oncology) from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Cochin

Certifications

• Travel Fellowship, Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology, Cochin
• NIDA Clinical Trials Network Certificate
• ICMR Certified Basic Course in Biomedical Research

Awards and Recognitions

• Podium Gold Medal awarded by Prof. Jatin Shah of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York and Dr Randal S. Weber of MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
• State Scholarship for MS (Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery) awarded by Government Medical College, Jammu
• State Scholarship for MBBS awarded by Government Medical College, Srinagar
• Distinctions in Higher Secondary examinations

Book an Appointment with Dr Azhar Jan Battoo, Surgical Oncologist in Srinagar

Dr Azhar Jan Battoo is available for consultations at Paras Hospital, Munshi Bagh, Srinagar. To schedule a priority appointment with one of the most experienced head and neck surgical oncologists in Srinagar, reach out to HexaHealth or contact the Paras Health appointment booking system directly.