- Speciality: Head and Neck Oncosurgery
- Designation: Senior Consultant – Head and Neck Oncosurgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi
- Education: MBBS, MS (ENT), DNB (ENT)
- Experience: 25+ years
- Hospital: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi
About Dr. Tapaswini Pradhan
Dr. Tapaswini Pradhan is a highly acclaimed Senior Consultant in Head and Neck Oncosurgery with over 25 years of experience. She holds an MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, MS in ENT from Lady Hardinge Medical College, DNB (ENT), and a Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery from AIIMS, New Delhi. Dr. Pradhan has received advanced training in Transoral Laser and Robotic Surgery, as well as Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery from renowned institutions in Italy and the USA. She currently serves at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi and Noida, offering minimally invasive, robotic-assisted procedures that enhance precision and patient recovery. Her expertise includes treating recurrent head and neck cancers, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, and advanced tumor resections.
Dr. Pradhan’s holistic approach to cancer care integrates clinical excellence, patient awareness, and spiritual healing. She has treated over 11,000 cancer patients and is fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Oriya, enabling her to connect with diverse communities. Her exceptional contributions have earned her numerous national and international awards, including India’s Most Trusted Head and Neck Cancer Surgeon (2024). With extensive research work and publications, she remains a thought leader and inspiration in surgical oncology.
Work Experience
- Senior Consultant – Head and Neck Oncosurgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi & Noida
- Over 25 years of experience in ENT and Oncosurgery
- Former faculty at Maulana Azad Medical College
- Extensive surgical experience with over 11,000 cancer patients treated
Specialty & Interests
- Head and Neck Oncosurgery
- Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
- Robotic Head and Neck Surgery
- Transoral Laser Surgery
- Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery of Head & Neck
Memberships
- Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI)
- Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO)
- American Head and Neck Society (AHNS)
- All India Rhinology Society
- Indian Society of Otology
Education & Training
- MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
- MS (ENT) – Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
- DNB (ENT) – National Board of Examinations
- Fellowship – Head and Neck Surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi
- International Training in:
- Transoral Laser Surgery – University of Genoa, Italy
- Transoral Robotic Surgery – Pennsylvania State University, USA
- Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery – IRCAD, France
Honors & Awards
- India’s Most Trusted Head and Neck Cancer Surgeon – 2024
- Featured in Forbes India’s “Top Doctors”
- Excellence in Oncology Award – FHNO
- Award for Surgical Innovation in Robotic Surgery – AHNS
- Multiple national and international paper publications and conference recognitions
Treatments Offered
- Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
- Laser and Robotic Tumor Resection
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Tumor Surgery
- Neck Dissection and Reconstructive Procedures
- Skull Base Tumor Surgery
- Salivary Gland Tumor Excision
- Airway and Voice-Preserving Surgeries
