About Dr. Shreya Bhattacharya – Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist in Kolkata

Dr. Shreya Bhattacharya is an experienced Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist and Reconstructive Microsurgeon in Kolkata with more than 17 years of clinical experience. She specialises in surgical treatment of cancers affecting the oral cavity, throat, larynx, thyroid, salivary glands and other structures of the head and neck.

She completed her MBBS followed by MS in General Surgery and later pursued MCh in Head and Neck Surgery from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kerala. She subsequently completed advanced fellowship training in reconstructive microsurgery at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Western Australia.

Dr. Shreya Bhattacharya has specialised expertise in ablative head and neck cancer surgery and complex reconstruction. Her practice includes removal of tumors followed by microvascular free flap reconstruction to restore form, speech, swallowing and appearance wherever possible.

Her clinical interests include oral cancer, laryngeal cancer, thyroid cancer, salivary gland tumors and skull base malignancies. She also performs neck dissection and complex reconstructive procedures after extensive cancer surgery.

Dr. Bhattacharya places strong emphasis on functional rehabilitation after cancer surgery, including restoration of speech and swallowing. Her reconstructive approach aims to balance effective cancer clearance with preservation or restoration of important functions.

She follows a multidisciplinary treatment approach and works closely with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists and rehabilitation specialists to provide comprehensive head and neck cancer care.

Head and Neck Cancer Surgery

Head and neck cancer surgery involves removing tumors affecting the oral cavity, throat, larynx, thyroid, salivary glands and nearby structures while aiming to preserve function wherever clinically possible.

Oral Cancer Surgery

Oral cancer surgery may involve removal of tumors affecting the tongue, cheek, floor of the mouth, gums or other oral structures, often combined with neck lymph node surgery.

Tongue Cancer Surgery

Tongue cancer surgery removes the tumor with an appropriate margin while preserving speech and swallowing function wherever possible.

Throat Cancer Surgery

Throat cancer surgery may involve removal of tumors affecting the pharynx or surrounding structures and can require reconstructive procedures depending on disease extent.

Laryngeal Cancer Surgery

Laryngeal cancer surgery is planned according to tumor location and stage, with organ-preserving procedures considered wherever oncologically appropriate.

Thyroid Cancer Surgery

Thyroid cancer surgery may involve partial or complete thyroid removal, with lymph node dissection considered when there is evidence of regional disease spread.

Salivary Gland Tumor Surgery

Salivary gland tumor surgery involves removal of benign or malignant tumors affecting glands such as the parotid or submandibular glands while protecting nearby nerves whenever possible.

Skull Base Tumor Surgery

Skull base surgery is used for selected complex tumors near the base of the skull and often requires detailed multidisciplinary planning.

Neck Dissection

Neck dissection involves removing lymph nodes from the neck when head and neck cancer has spread or carries a significant risk of regional spread.

Reconstructive Microsurgery

Reconstructive microsurgery uses advanced techniques to restore tissue defects created after cancer removal and helps improve appearance and function.

Free Flap Reconstruction

Free flap reconstruction transfers tissue from another part of the body using microvascular techniques to reconstruct complex defects after head and neck cancer surgery.

Microvascular Reconstruction

Microvascular reconstruction reconnects very small blood vessels under magnification to provide healthy tissue for reconstruction after extensive cancer surgery.

Speech Rehabilitation

Speech rehabilitation helps patients recover communication ability following surgery involving the tongue, throat or voice box.

Swallowing Rehabilitation

Swallowing rehabilitation helps patients regain safe and effective swallowing after major head and neck surgery or combined cancer treatment.