Dr Rajeev Sharan, an MBBS graduate of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS, New Delhi), completed his MS, Surgery and Senior Residency in Surgical Oncology from AIIMS, New Delhi. He went on to complete his MCh in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin. He has more than 19 years of experience in head and neck surgical oncology and thyroid surgery, working in premier institutions like AIIMS, New Delhi, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin and Tata Medical Center, Kolkata.Dr. Sharan was working as a Senior Consultant in Surgical Oncology (Head &Neck) in Tata Medical Center, Kolkata and had been associated with this institute since inception before joining  HCG EKO Cancer Centre, Kolkata. He is one of the best head and neck cancer and thyroid surgeon in Kolkata and Eastern Region of India. He has special interests in remote access scarless neck robotic/endoscopic hemi/total thyroidectomy, robotic/endoscopic neck dissection, transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for laryngeal, pharyngeal cancer & parapharyngeal space tumors, skull base surgery, tracheal resection and reconstruction surgery, management of early & advanced oral cancer, thyroid cancer, parathyroid tumors, paranasal sinus cancer, parotid & other salivary gland tumors, laser surgery for laryngeal cancers and local/pedicled/microvascular free flap reconstruction for cancer surgery defects apart from routine head neck cancer surgery. He has vast experience in open/ scarless neck robotic/endoscopic thyroid surgery for benign as well as malignant thyroid tumors. He has several publications to his credit in reputed national and international journals in various aspects of head and neck oncology, robotic/endoscopic scarless neck surgery and microvascular reconstruction. He has interests in cancer stem cell research.He has been invited as a faculty in different national and international conferences. He is a strong proponent of multidisciplinary team approach for management of different head and neck and thyroid cancers for best possible outcomes and preservation of function and cosmesis, leading to better quality of life.

Details of Training and Experience
1. Undergraduate.: MBBS, AIIMS, New Delhi (1993-98): I did my MBBS from the premier medical institute of India, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. This is the most prestigious medical school in India that selects the top 34 general meritorious candidates across the country.
2. Post Graduate: MS, Surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi (1999-2002): I learnt various surgical skills and principle of surgery during my surgical residency at AIIMS. I was exposed to laparoscopy, video assisted thoracic surgery and various major surgical procedures. I was rotated in Pediatric Surgery, Neurosurgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery and Casualty and Emergency Medicine
3. Specialty Training.
Surgical Oncology, IRCH, AIIMS, New Delhi (2002-2005): During senior residency, I was exposed to modern multidisciplinary management of cancer of head and neck, breast, thorax, gastrointestinal tract, soft tissue sarcoma, and gynecological tract. During this period, I assisted and independently performed various major oncological surgeries. Also, I gained experience in diagnostic endoscopic procedures- upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, nasopharyngoscopy, bronchoscopy and cystoscopy. During this period, I developed special interest in head neck oncology.
MCh, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin (2005- 2008): I was involved in comprehensive management of head and neck cancer patients. I assisted/ independently performed various head and neck oncological surgeries including surgery for oral cavity cancer, oropharynx, larynx, hypopharynx, paranasal sinuses, skull base, thyroid, and parotid. I learnt multidisciplinary team approach to head and neck cancer management. I got training in sentinel lymph node biopsy for head and neck cancer. I have a very good experience in minimal invasive surgery including laser and endoscopic laryngeal surgery. I have extensive training and vast experience in microvascular free flap reconstruction for head and neck, skull base and other sites. I have been well trained in skull base surgery for skull base tumors.

Clinical Experience:

Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology (Head and Neck), Tata Medical Center, Kolkata from August 2017 onwards: Joined from August 2017.

Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology & Chief, Head & Neck Cancer Services, Paras HMRI Hospital, Patna (2014-2017):

Joined Paras Hospital to develop a world class comprehensive Head & Neck services with latest facilities in this region. This region has one of the maximum number of oral cancer cases due to rampant use of tobacco. This Centre caters to a large population of head and neck cancer patients covering Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, Bengal, eastern UP, North East region, Bangladesh and Nepal.

Department of head and neck oncology at Paras HMRI Hospital was very advanced and equipped with latest technology and advanced infrastructure. This center had facility for comprehensive management of all head and neck cancers, including transoral microlaryngeal surgery, advanced cancer surgery, minimal invasive surgery, advanced skull base surgery, endoscopic thyroidectomy and complex head and neck microvascular free flap reconstruction.

Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology (Head and Neck), Tata Medical Center, Kolkata (May 2013- July 2014)

Consultant Surgical Oncologist (Head and Neck), Tata Medical Center, Kolkata (July, 2010-April 2013): Tata Medical Center is a state of art exclusive cancer center in the east and north-east region of India. This region is hot bed for oral cancer due to rampant use of tobacco, paan and gutkha. Department of head and neck oncology at Tata Medical center is advanced and equipped with latest technology.

2009- 2010: Consultant Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist and Surgical Oncologist, Dharamshila Cancer Hospital & Research Centre: Dharamshila cancer hospital is one of the oldest private cancer hospitals in Delhi. This is one of the few cancer hospitals in Delhi which have organ wise cancer management units. I was part of the head and neck surgical oncology unit. I was involved in management of head and neck cancer and microvascular free flap reconstruction.

Dec 2008- Sep 2009: Assistant Professor, Surgical Oncology, SVIMS: SVIMS is the only tertiary care center in whole of Rayalsema region of Andhra Pradesh state including 8-9 districts. Main case load was head and neck cancer cases. Oral cavity cancer is very common in this part of India. I started comprehensive surgical services in SVIMS for all types of head and neck cancer including oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx, hypopharynx, paranasal sinuses and skull base along with oncoplasty. I was also involved in management of other common cancer like breast, gastrointestinal, soft tissue and gynecological cancer cases.

2007-2008: Associate Professor, Dept. of Surgery, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin

2005-2007: Assistant Professor, Dept. of Surgery, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin

2005-2008: MCh, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology: I was involved in comprehensive management of head and neck cancer patients. I have assisted/ independently performed various head and neck oncological surgeries including surgery for oral cavity cancer, oropharynx, larynx, hypopharynx, paranasal sinuses, skull base, thyroid, and parotid. I have a very good experience in minimal invasive surgery including laser and endoscopic laryngeal surgery. I have extensive training and vast experience in microvascular free flap reconstruction for head and neck, skull base, breast, extremity and chest wall. I have assisted/ independently performed more than 150 free flap microvascular surgeries. I have been very well trained in skull base surgery for skull base tumors and reconstruction.

2002-2005: Senior Resident, Surgical Oncology: I was exposed to modern multidisciplinary management of cancer of head and neck, breast, thorax, gastrointestinal tract, soft tissue sarcoma, and gynecological tract. During this period, I assisted and independently performed various major oncological surgeries. Also, I gained experience in diagnostic endoscopic procedures- upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, nasopharyngoscopy, bronchoscopy and cystoscopy.

1999-2002: Surgery Resident: I learnt various surgical skills and principle of surgery. I was exposed to laparoscopy, video assisted thoracic surgery and various major surgical procedures. I was rotated in Pediatric Surgery, Neurosurgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery and Casualty and Emergency Medicine

Clinical Appointments
Assistant Professor, Surgical Oncology, SVIMS, Tirupati (2008-2009): SVIMS is the only tertiary care center in whole of Rayalsema region of Andhra Pradesh state including 8-9 districts. Main case load was head and neck cancer cases. Oral cavity cancer is very common in this part of India. I started comprehensive surgical services for all types of head and neck cancer including oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx, hypopharynx, paranasal sinuses and skull base along with oncoplasty.
Consultant Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist, Dharamshila Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Delhi (2009- 2010): Dharamshila cancer hospital is one of the oldest private cancer hospitals in Delhi. This is one of the few cancer hospitals in Delhi which have organ wise cancer management units. I was part of the head and neck surgical oncology unit. I was involved in management of head and neck cancer and microvascular free flap reconstruction.
Consultant Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist, Tata Medical Center, Kolkata (July 2010- July 2014): Tata Medical Center is a state of art exclusive cancer centre in the east and north-east region of India. This region is hot bed for oral cancer due to rampant use of tobacco, paan and gutkha. Department of head and neck oncology at Tata Medical center is very advanced and equipped with latest technology. This center has facility for comprehensive management of all head and neck cancers, including transoral laser microlaryngeal surgery, advanced cancer surgery, minimal invasive surgery, advanced skull base surgery and complex head and neck microvascular free flap reconstruction. Worked as senior consultant till July 2014
Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology and Chief, Head & Neck Oncosurgery, Paras HMRI Hospital, Patna ( July 2014 to June 2017): started and established Surgical Oncology and Head Neck Oncosurgery department in Paras HMRI Hospital, first comprehensive cancer hospital in Bihar and Jharkhand with latest technology and best infrastructure in this region.
Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology(Head & Neck), Tata Medical Center, Kolkata ( August 2017 onwards) : My interest areas include locally advanced oral cancer, robotic and endoscopic hemi/total thyroidectomy, robotic/ endoscopic neck dissection, transoral robotic/ endoscopic surgery for pharyngeal and laryngeal cancer(TORS), Laser surgery, thyroid cancer, tracheal surgery, salivary gland tumors apart from routine head neck cancers.

Research Experience:

1. Efficacy of Different Regimens for Treatment of Lymph Node Tuberculosis: A Prospective Randomized Study
Duration: Jan 2000 to Dec 2001

2. Computerized prospective Soft Tissue sarcoma Data Base preparation and maintenance in the department of Surgical Oncology, IRCH, AIIMS
Duration: Sep.2002 to Aug 2005

3. Prevalence of hypothyroidism following treatment of head-neck cancer and its impact on quality of life- a prospective study
Duration: December 2006 to July 2008

4. Plate and Osteosynthesis Related Complications Associated With Postoperative Concurrent Chemoradiation
Duration July 2006 to June 2007

5. To isolate human oral cancer stem cells from patient’s tumors and establishment of its primary culture
Duration Aug 2012 onwards

6. Carotid Artery Sparing Radiotherapy in Early Laryngeal Cancers (CARSREL study) - co-investigators

7. Patients’ perspective on radiotherapy treatment decision in locally advanced [stage III/IV] cancers of the head and neck (PORDLA) - co-investigators

8. PRE-OPERATIVE SPEECH SCORE IN CARCINOMA TONGUE PREDICTING POST-OPERATIVE SPEECH OUTCOME : A PROSPECTIVE STUDY(PRESPOT Study)- Ongoing - Principal investigator

9. Validation of MDADI Questionnaires in Hindi and Bangla (Ongoing)- Co investigator

10. Exploratory phase Ib/II of intrtumourally administered tigilanol tigilate to assess safety, tolerability and tumor response in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma- co investigator

11. Quality of life in segmental mandibulectomy,constructed with PMMC vs fibula flap- co-investigator

12. Preventing alar necrosis in nasotracheal intubation: a prospective observational study (PANPOS STUDY)- Principal investigator

Awards and Honors:

2020: Hands on training in transoral thyroidectomy on cadaver from Chinese University, Hongkong

2018: Part of organizing team for CURE Thyroid: open/endoscopic/robotic live thyroid surgery workshop

2018: First to do Retroauricular Robotic Thyroidectomy in Eastern India

2017: Completed and received robotic console surgeon training from Hongkong

2017: First to do retroauricular endoscopic hemithyroidectomy in Eastern India

2016: First to do retroauricular endoscopic neck dissection for oral cancer in Eastern India

2016: Completed robotic head & neck surgery (TORS, neck dissection) and thyroidectomy cadaveric workshop and 2 weeks observership in Yonsei Cancer Center, Seoul under Prof. Koh, Prof. Choi and Prof. Cris Holsinger

2016: First to do scarless endoscopic thyroidectomy(Axillary breast approach with CO2) in Eastern India

2015: Awarded FAIS from Association of Surgeons of India

2015: Received Times Bihar Healthcare Achievers 2015 Award for Oncology

2015: Completed Endoscopic thyroid surgery fellowship under Prof. Luong, National Endocrinology Hospital, Hanoi

2014: Setting up of Surgical Oncology Dept and state of art Head and neck Surgical Oncology Department in Paras HMRI Hospital, Patna

2012 -2016: Foundation Head &Neck Oncology Fellowship Administrator

2010-2014 Service Contribution at Tata Medical Center as a part of Team:

• Setting up Head and Neck cancer treatment protocols based on evidence.

• Setting up of Head and Neck departments

• Setting up the head and neck module in HMS with TCS

• Setting up of Head and Neck Treatment Group and multidisciplinary tumor board

• Contributing as a team to help in planning for set up of various services during construction and commissioning of Tata Medical Center, including: purchase of equipments, planning and scheduling of outdoor patient services, training of customer care executives, patient screening modules for OPD, setting up of CSSD, planning and setting up of operation theatres and ICU,

• Setting up of state of art Head and Neck OPD with Atmos ENT work station and rigid and flexible nasopharyngolaryngo endoscopy suite with computerized recording system

• Purchase, negotiation and installation of Head and neck equipments

• Setting up of microvascular free flap reconstruction and perioperative monitoring for head and neck cancer patients at TMC

• Setting up of craniofacial surgery at TMC

• Setting up of transoral microlaryngeal laser surgery at TMC

• Setting up of thyroid surgery at TMC

• Setting up of complex advanced head and neck surgery unit at TMC

• Setting up and planning of Dental Oncology unit and training of dental professional in Head and Neck oncology

• Setting up and planning of Speech and Swallowing Unit and training of speech and swallowing therapist in Head and Neck Oncology

• Setting up the Fellowship document which details the structure of Head and Neck fellowship training program

• Setting up assessment tests for clinical fellows

• Setting up and conducting of Head and Neck Fellowship program

• Starting weekly programs for formal teaching of clinical fellows in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology

2005 Selected for MCh, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology in AIMS, Cochin

2002 Selected for Senior Residency in Surgical Oncology, IRCH, AIIMS, Delhi

1999 Selected for Surgical Residency for two open merit seats in Premier Institute (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) through nationwide competitive entrance examination

1996 One of the main organizers for largest Inter Medical College festival “PULSE”. More than 3000 medical students from all over India and Neighboring countries participated in this festival for a period of 7 days.

1996 Elected for Hostel Secretary, Students Union, AIIMS for one year

1993 Selected for admission in Premier Medical Institute (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) for 34 open seats across the country through competitive entrance examination

1992 Selected among 1% of students in physics in the state from thousands of students

1992 Science talent search examination- came in 1% of students from all over country

1991-92 State Merit scholarship

1991 Silver Medal and certificate from State Government for merit in high school passing examination