
About Dr. Narayana Subramaniam
Dr. Narayana Subramaniam is a distinguished Head and Neck Surgeon and Oncologist with over 14 years of experience, dedicated to providing high-quality medical and reconstructive care. As a national and international award-winning surgeon, he has built a reputation for accuracy and competence in head and neck cancer, specialising in both ablative and reconstructive surgery.
Why Choose Dr. Narayana Subramaniam?
- Extensive Surgical Expertise: With 14+ years of experience, Dr. Subramaniam has a proven track record of treating complex head and neck cancers, including oral, thyroid, larynx, salivary gland, and skull-base cancers.
- Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is known for innovative treatments such as 3D-virtually planned dental implant-guided reconstruction of the jawbone, facial nerve reconstruction, Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS), and larynx laser surgery. His expertise extends to redo/salvage ablative surgeries and minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
- Pioneer in 'Jaw-in-a-Day' Surgery: Dr. Subramaniam is the only surgeon in the region to offer 'jaw-in-a-day' surgery, a complex procedure where patients undergo single-stage replacement of a diseased jawbone with autologous tissue, implants, and a denture, waking up from surgery with a full set of teeth. He also led the first team to perform a bilateral zygomatic implant perforated (ZIP) flap for immediate reconstruction of the entire upper jaw.
- Leader in Translational Research & Innovation: Dr. Subramaniam is a principal investigator on many active clinical trials and research initiatives, including a prestigious National Institutes of Health U-01 award. He is actively developing low-cost, technology-driven cancer detection and treatment devices that bridge medical, technological, and social impact.
- Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Subramaniam has been recognised with numerous prestigious awards, including the Head and Neck Oncologist of the Year (2025), 3D Technology-Assisted Oncologist of the Year (2024), and the Indian Medical Association Young National Academic Excellence Award (2023), for his significant contributions to the field.
Location
MRCS
MCh, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
MS
MBBS
Fellowship, Fellowship, Head and Neck Surgery (Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Hospital, Sydney)
- Head and Neck Oncologist of the Year at the IHW 6th Cancer Summit & Awards (2025)
- 3D Technology-Assisted Oncologist of the Year at 3D GEM Awards, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (2024)
- Indian representative at 12th Annual Australia India Youth Dialogue (2024)
- DNA India: Top 10 Indian Pioneers Setting New Standards in Excellence (2024)
- Leading Surgical Oncologist Award at Elets’ 12th Annual Healthcare Innovation Awards (2024)
- Indian Medical Association Young National Academic Excellence Award (2023)
- Most Promising Healthcare Leader of the Year at the 2nd Annual Pharma and Health Tech Summit (2023)
- Asia-GCC Award for Excellence and Leadership in Healthcare (2023)
- Businessworld Healthcare World 40 Under 40 (2023)
- Bharat Chikitsa Puraskar National Award (2022)
Membership
- Member - Federation for Head and Neck Oncology
- Member - Indian Association of Surgical Oncology
- Member - International Academy of Oral Oncology
- Member - Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
Papers Published
- Subramaniam N et al. Perioperative outcomes following major surgery for head and neck cancer in the elderly: institutional audit and case–control study. J Laryngol Otol 2018;132:742–747.
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- Subramaniam N, et al. Impact of postoperative radiotherapy on survival and loco-regional control in node-negative oral cavity tumours classified as T3 using the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual eighth edition, Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg (2018).
- Subramaniam N., Jaya AC, Menon J. Chapter 23: Dysphagia after hypopharyngeal surgery. Thankappan K, Iyer S, Menon J. Dysphagia Management in Head and Neck Cancers. Springer International Publishing 2018.
- Subramaniam N, Balasubramanian D, Low T-H, et al. Role of adverse pathological features in surgically treated early oral cavity carcinomas with adequate margins and the development of a scoring system to predict local control.Head & Neck 2018;1– 5.
- Anand A., Balasubramanian D., Subramaniam N., et al. Secondary lymphedema after head and neck cancer therapy: a review. Lymphology 2018: 109-118.
- Subramaniam N, Balasubramanian D, Reddy R, Thankappan K, Iyer S. Organ Preservation Protocols in T4 Laryngeal Cancer: a Review of the Literature. Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2018:1-7.
- Murthy S, Low T-H, Subramaniam N, et al. Validation of the eighth edition AJCC staging system in early T1 to T2 oral squamous cell carcinoma. J Surg Oncol. 2018;1‐6.
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FAQ's About Dr. Narayana Subramaniam
Where does Dr. Narayana Subramaniam practice?
Dr. Narayana Subramaniam practices at Aster CMI Hospital (Hebbel) Bangalore
What is the specialty of Dr. Narayana Subramaniam?
Dr. Narayana Subramaniam specialty is Surgical Oncologist
What is the experience of Dr. Narayana Subramaniam?
Dr. Narayana Subramaniam is Surgical Oncologist with 14 years of experience.

