Dr.ย Pankajย Chaturvedi
MBBS, MS, FAIS, FICS
Director, ACTREC & Professor, Head Neck Surgery
corporate_fareTata Memorial Centre / ACTREC, Mumbai
Pankaj Chaturvedi
MBBS, MS, FAIS, FICS
Dr. Pankaj Chaturvedi is one of India's foremost specialists in head and neck cancer surgery, serving as Director of ACTREC (Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer) and Professor in the Department of Head Neck Surgery at Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai. His clinical and academic work centres on oral cancer, head and neck malignancies, and tobacco-associated cancers.
With more than 350 peer-reviewed publications and an h-index above 70, Dr. Chaturvedi has built a globally recognised research and clinical profile in head and neck oncology. He has been invited as visiting faculty to 44 institutions across 32 countries, reflecting the international reach of his expertise. His leadership at ACTREC integrates advanced cancer surgery with translational research, prevention science, and public health advocacy. He has served as Editor of the Textbook of Head and Neck Surgery and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Head and Neck Surgery, and has been recognised among the top 2% scientists in the world by Stanford University-linked bibliometric rankings. His work in tobacco and areca nut control has earned him major international recognitions, including the WHO Director General Award and the Judy Wilkenfeld Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence.
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Why Consider Dr. Pankaj Chaturvedi?
Dr. Chaturvedi combines deep surgical expertise in head and neck cancer with a world-class research and public health profile at one of India's premier cancer institutions.
Areas of Specialisation
Head and neck cancer surgery, oral cancer management, multidisciplinary oncology, and cancer prevention
Dr. Chaturvedi's clinical practice focuses on the surgical management of head and neck cancers, with particular expertise in oral cancer and tobacco-associated malignancies. His work integrates evidence-based surgery with multidisciplinary care planning and a strong foundation in cancer prevention.
Head & Neck Cancer Surgery
Surgical management of cancers arising in the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, salivary glands, and related structures.
- arrow_rightSurgery for cancers of the mouth, tongue, floor of mouth, and jaw
- arrow_rightReconstruction and rehabilitation planning to preserve speech and swallowing
- arrow_rightManagement of tobacco-associated and areca nut-related oral malignancies
- arrow_rightSurgical oncology for pharyngeal, laryngeal, and salivary gland cancers
- arrow_rightNeck dissection and lymph node management
- arrow_rightMultidisciplinary care planning with radiation and medical oncology
Cancer Prevention & Early Detection
Public health and clinical approaches to reducing oral cancer incidence through early detection and risk-factor control.
- arrow_rightEarly detection programmes for high-risk populations
- arrow_rightIdentification and management of pre-malignant oral lesions
- arrow_rightClinical and public health work on tobacco-associated cancer risk
- arrow_rightAdvocacy for areca nut and alcohol control policies
Procedures Performed
Surgical oncology services for head and neck cancers
Dr. Chaturvedi performs a range of surgical procedures for the management of head and neck malignancies, with a focus on oncological outcomes, functional preservation, and multidisciplinary care coordination.
Head & Neck Cancer Surgery
Complex DiseaseComprehensive surgical management of oral, pharyngeal, laryngeal, and related head and neck cancers.
Multidisciplinary Cancer Care
MultidisciplinaryCoordinated treatment planning integrating surgical, radiation, and medical oncology expertise.
Oncology Diagnosis & Staging
DiagnosisDiagnostic evaluation and staging workup for head and neck cancer patients.
Second Opinion
Second OpinionExpert second-opinion review for head and neck cancer cases, including patients from India and internationally.
Research & Publications
Head and neck oncology, oral cancer, tobacco control, and cancer prevention
Dr. Chaturvedi has an extensive research record spanning head and neck cancer surgery, oral cancer outcomes, tobacco-associated cancer prevention, early detection, cancer epidemiology, and public health policy. He has published more than 350 peer-reviewed papers and holds an h-index above 70, placing him among the top 2% of scientists globally in his field.
Professor Chaturvedi's research output of over 350 publications and global citation impact places him among the leading head and neck oncology researchers worldwide.
Education & Training
Dr. Chaturvedi completed his medical education and postgraduate surgical training at Banaras Hindu University, subsequently building an advanced surgical oncology career at Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai.
Clinical Experience
Dr. Chaturvedi has spent his career at Tata Memorial Centre and ACTREC, Mumbai, building expertise in surgical oncology for head and neck cancers while advancing cancer prevention, research, and institutional leadership.
Languages & International
Dr. Chaturvedi consults at Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai. Consultation language availability has not been publicly verified from official sources.
CancerFax can coordinate professional medical interpreter support for international patients consulting through Tata Memorial Centre.
CancerFax can coordinate professional medical interpreter support for international patients when required.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Pankaj Chaturvedi
Dr. Pankaj Chaturvedi specialises in head and neck cancer surgery, with a particular focus on oral cancer, tobacco-associated malignancies, and cancers of the pharynx, larynx, and salivary glands. He serves as Director of ACTREC and Professor in the Department of Head Neck Surgery at Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai.
Dr. Chaturvedi is associated with Tata Memorial Centre and ACTREC (Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer) in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Tata Memorial Centre is one of India's premier comprehensive cancer institutions.
CancerFax can coordinate medical-record review, second-opinion preparation, and consultation support for international patients seeking access to Dr. Chaturvedi's expertise, subject to hospital availability and case acceptance at Tata Memorial Centre.
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Dr. Chaturvedi's verified clinical focus includes oral cavity cancer, tongue cancer, floor of mouth cancer, pharyngeal and laryngeal cancer, salivary gland tumours, and tobacco and areca nut-associated head and neck malignancies. He also manages pre-malignant oral lesions and works in cancer prevention and early detection.
Dr. Chaturvedi has published more than 350 peer-reviewed papers in head and neck oncology, oral cancer, tobacco-related cancer prevention, early detection, and cancer epidemiology. He holds an h-index above 70 and is recognised among the top 2% of scientists globally by Stanford University-linked bibliometric rankings. He has also served as Editor of the Textbook of Head and Neck Surgery.
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