
About Dr. Girish S. Shetkar
Dr. Girish S. Shetkar is a distinguished Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist with over 14 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With a remarkable track record in head and neck surgical oncology and reconstruction, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence in the field.
Why Choose Dr. Shetkar?
- Extensive Surgical Expertise: With 14+ years of experience, Dr. Shetkar has a proven track record in treating oral cavity, oropharyngeal, paranasal, skull base, thyroid, and salivary gland cancers, including advanced and recurrent cases.
- Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He specialises in complicated head and neck reconstruction using local, locoregional, and regional flaps, as well as microvascular surgery and rehabilitation. His specialty includes the treatment of severe and extremely advanced head and neck cancers.
- Pioneer in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology: Dr. Shetkar was one of India's first Facio-Maxillary Surgeons to complete a fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology.
- Leader in Oral & Maxillofacial Oncology: His practice is solely focused on head and neck surgery, oncology, and reconstruction, demonstrating unrivalled ability in this complex and vital subject.
- Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Shetkar has been recognised with prestigious awards, including the ICMR Travelling Scholarship and Best Paper Awards at the FHNO and Skull Base Society of India conferences, for his contributions to the field
Location
MDS, Meenakshi University, Chennai
BDS, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru
Fellowship, Fellowship, Mazumdar-Shaw Cancer Center & Narayana Multispecialty Hospital, Bengaluru
- Several scientific publications in peer-reviewed national & international journals
- Guest speaker, expert panelist, chairperson, and judge at several state, national & international conferences
- ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) travelling scholarship for a non-ICMR young scientist to present an oral paper at the 4th World Congress of the International Academy of Oral Oncology in Greece, 2013
- Best Paper Award at the 15th Annual Conference of the Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology of India (FHNO) in Nagpur, 2015
- Research Fellow at the Australia and Asia Pacific Clinical Oncology Research Development (ACORD), Australia, 2018
Fellowship/Membership/Past Experience
- Member – Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology of India (FHNO)
- Trustee for International Academy of Oral Oncology (IAOO) (India Chapter) – Indian Association of Oral Oncology
- Member – Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (AOMSI)
- Member – Karnataka State Chapter of Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India
Consultant, Narayana Multispecialty Hospitals, Ahmedabad
Consultant, Cytecare Cancer Hospitals, Bengaluru
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FAQ's About Dr. Girish S. Shetkar
Where does Dr. Girish S. Shetkar practice?
Dr. Girish S. Shetkar practices at Aster CMI Hospital (Hebbel) Bangalore
What is the specialty of Dr. Girish S. Shetkar?
Dr. Girish S. Shetkar specialty is Surgical Oncologist
What is the experience of Dr. Girish S. Shetkar?
Dr. Girish S. Shetkar is Surgical Oncologist with 14 years of experience.

