Dr. Hemanth Naga Varma Dandu

Dr Hemanth Naga Varma Dandu is a Surgical Oncologist and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Visakhapatnam with 15 years of clinical experience.

He currently practises as a Consultant at HCG Cancer Centre in Chinnagadili. His clinical focus is the surgical excision of complex head and neck malignancies, combined with advanced structural reconstruction.

He is a certified robotic oncosurgeon, specializing in minimizing tissue damage to preserve critical functions such as speech, swallowing, and facial aesthetics during cancer removal.

He completed his foundational dental training with a BDS, followed by an MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital.

To super-specialize in cancer management, he completed a Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO) at the Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology in Bengaluru.

He further advanced his training by completing a Senior Residency in Skull Base Surgery and Head and Neck Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. Prior to his current role at HCG, he served as a Consultant at Apollo Hospital Health City in Arilova.

Dr Varma has been instrumental in advancing surgical oncology techniques in the region. In 2019, he and his team were the first to introduce 3D-guided surgery and robotic-assisted surgical protocols for oral and head and neck cancers in Visakhapatnam.

In his clinical practice, he routinely repairs severe maxillofacial trauma, reconstructs orbital floor fractures, and manages complex TMJ (temporomandibular joint) ankylosis.

He is fluent in English, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada, which helps patients from across the region communicate comfortably regarding their cancer diagnoses and reconstructive surgical options.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Hemanth Naga Varma Dandu provides highly specialized oncological resections and reconstructive surgeries for the head, neck, and facial regions.

Head, Neck, and Skull Base Oncology

Dr Varma performs complex resections of malignant tumors while preserving critical nerve and vascular structures:

• Robotic Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
• Excision of Oral Cavity, Throat, and Thyroid Tumors
• 3D-Guided Oncologic Surgery
• Skull Base Surgery for Complex Intracranial Extensions

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

He manages severe structural facial trauma and congenital defects:

• Management of Severe Maxillofacial Trauma
• Repair of Orbital Floor Fractures
• Surgical Correction of Cleft Lip and Palate
• Treatment of Malocclusion and Malrotation

Functional Joint and Soft Tissue Surgery

He performs specialized procedures to restore jaw movement and screen for early malignancies:

• Management of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Ankylosis and Dysfunction
• Comprehensive Oral Cancer Screening and Precancerous Lesion Excision
• Complex Soft Tissue Reconstruction post-tumor removal

Education and Qualifications

• BDS
• MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery — Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital
• FHNO (Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology) — Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology

Professional Experience

Dr Hemanth Naga Varma Dandu currently practises at the following facility:

• Consultant Head and Neck Oncosurgeon, HCG Cancer Centre in Chinnagadili

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