Dr. Dipen D. Patel - Head & Neck Cancer and Robotic Surgeon

About Dr. Dipen D. Patel

Dr. Dipen Patel is a professional expert Head and Neck surgical oncologist with over 10 years working in cancer surgery, specialising in the treatment of head and neck surgical oncology. He has a portfolio of over 17,000 consultations and has successfully performed surgery on at least 4,000 cancer patients. His clinical skills cover the management of difficult head and neck cancers, treatment of recurrent cancers, performing radical procedures, and retaining organs when possible. Having attended courses at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, Dr. Patel has further broadened and deepened his expertise in the advanced diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancers at the international level.

Academic Qualifications

Dr. Patel completed his MBBS and internship at B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, followed by MS in General Surgery from Smt. SCLGH, Gujarat University, and MCh in Surgical Oncology from GCRI, Gujarat University. He has also completed specialized training in Head and Neck Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, and in robotic head and neck cancer surgery at GHA, Bangalore.

His academic work includes publications, conference presentations, cancer awareness camps, and authorship of a book on radial artery forearm flap reconstruction.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Patel's surgical practice covers advanced head and neck cancer treatment, reconstruction, and organ preservation, including:

• Early and advanced oral cavity cancer management with comprehensive surgical planning.
• Complex head and neck malignancies requiring advanced oncological and reconstructive procedures.
• Radical neck surgery and minimally invasive neck dissection for selected cancers.
• Thyroid and parathyroid cancer surgery using conventional and minimally invasive techniques.
• Transoral robotic surgery for tonsil and base of tongue cancers.
• Complex skull base, laryngeal, and salivary gland cancer surgeries.
• Management of recurrent cancers involving meticulous oncological and reconstructive care.

Clinical Interests

His clinical interests are focused on advanced surgical oncology and preserving function wherever appropriate:

• Organ preservation protocols for head and neck cancers
• Recurrent head and neck cancer management
• Radical surgery cancer procedures for advanced malignancies
• Minimally invasive laryngeal and neck surgeries
• Microvascular reconstruction following major cancer surgery
• Management of malignant tumor in neck involving complex anatomical regions

Key Highlights

Dr. Patels's career involves not just the hands-on patient care of a busy operating room but also training internationally and academic work. Here are highlights of his expertise:

• He has been in the field of surgical oncology and cancer treatment for more than a decade.
• He personally took care of more than 17,000 patients and did more than 4,000 procedures involving removal of cancerous tumors.
• Gained experience as a visiting fellow in Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre located in New York, USA.
• Developed expertise in microvascular reconstruction for complex head and neck cancers.
• Author of a book on radial artery forearm flap reconstruction.
• Specialized training as a Robotic Surgeon for advanced head and neck cancers.
• Extensive experience in complex cancer procedures, including radical cancer surgery and recurrent disease management.

Consultation at Zydus Hospitals Ahmedabad

Appointments are available at Zydus Hospitals, Ahmedabad, on 079 66190300/372 from Monday to Saturday.