
Dr. Girish S. Shetkar
Consultant, Surgical Oncologist
Aster CMI Hospital (Hebbel) Bangalore
- 14+ yearsExperience
- Surgical OncologySpecialty
- BangaloreCity
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
Education & qualifications
- MDS, Meenakshi University, Chennai
- BDS, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru
- Fellowship, Fellowship, Mazumdar-Shaw Cancer Center & Narayana Multispecialty Hospital, Bengaluru
Work experience
- Consultant, Narayana Multispecialty Hospitals, Ahmedabad
- Consultant, Cytecare Cancer Hospitals, Bengaluru
Cancers & conditions treated
- Ovarian Cancer
- Uterine Sarcoma
- Metastatic Tumors
- Melanoma
- Breast Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
Key procedures & expertise
- Thyroidectomy
- Neck Dissection
- D2 Gastrectomy
- Radical Hysterectomy with Lymph Node Dissection
- Mastectomy
- HIPEC