Oncology
Consultant Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon9 Years of Experience in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
HCG Cancer Center, Colaba
Mumbai
Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari is a Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Mumbai with specialised experience in the diagnosis, surgical treatment and rehabilitation of oral and head and neck cancers.
His major areas of expertise include cancers of the lip, buccal mucosa, tongue, palate, upper jaw, lower jaw, face, skin and other head and neck regions.
Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari completed his BDS followed by MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and subsequently underwent fellowship training in Head and Neck Oncosurgery. He has also received specialised training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
His surgical practice includes reconstruction of head and neck cancer defects, corrective jaw surgery after cancer resection, temporomandibular joint procedures, management of maxillofacial pathologies and rehabilitation following oral cancer surgery.
Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari currently practises at HCG Cancer Centre in Colaba, Mumbai, and has treated more than 2,000 cases according to HCG. He is also involved in tobacco intervention and cessation programmes and research related to oral cancer management.
Oral cancer surgery aims to completely remove malignant tissue while preserving speech, swallowing, appearance and oral function whenever clinically possible.
Lip cancer surgery involves removal of the tumour with appropriate margins and reconstruction where required to preserve appearance and oral function.
Buccal mucosa cancer surgery focuses on removal of cancer affecting the inner cheek and may include reconstructive procedures depending on disease extent.
Tongue cancer surgery is planned according to tumour size and location, with emphasis on cancer control and preservation of speech and swallowing function.
Surgery for palate cancer involves removal of the affected tissue and may require reconstructive procedures to restore oral function.
Maxillary cancer surgery involves treatment of cancers affecting the upper jaw and surrounding structures, with reconstruction planned when necessary.
Mandibular cancer surgery removes cancer involving the lower jaw and may be followed by reconstructive surgery to restore facial contour and oral function.
Head and neck cancer surgery involves removal of tumours affecting structures of the head, face and neck with multidisciplinary treatment planning.
Reconstructive surgery helps restore structure, appearance and function following removal of complex head and neck tumours.
Oral cancer rehabilitation focuses on restoring chewing, swallowing, speech, jaw movement and quality of life following cancer treatment.
Corrective jaw surgery may be required after tumour resection to restore jaw alignment, facial form and oral function.
Temporomandibular joint surgery is used for selected disorders affecting jaw movement and joint function.
Maxillofacial tumour surgery involves management of benign and malignant conditions affecting the jaws, facial bones and surrounding tissues.
Facial trauma surgery treats fractures and injuries affecting the facial skeleton and soft tissues to restore form and function.
BDS, MDS (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery), Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncosurgery
Oral Cancer Surgery, Lip Cancer Surgery, Buccal Mucosa Cancer Surgery, Tongue Cancer Surgery, Palate Cancer Surgery, Maxillary Cancer Surgery, Mandibular Cancer Surgery, Head and Neck Cancer Surgery, Facial Skin Cancer Surgery, Head and Neck Reconstruction, Oral Cancer Rehabilitation, Corrective Jaw Surgery, Temporomandibular Joint Surgery, Maxillofacial Tumor Surgery, Facial Trauma Surgery
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari
Yes. Comprehensive post-surgical rehabilitation of oral cancer patients is one of Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari's documented clinical interests.
Yes. Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari manages cancers involving both the upper and lower jaws and provides reconstructive and rehabilitative care where required.
Yes. Reconstruction of defects following head and neck cancer surgery is specifically listed among Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari's areas of expertise.
Yes. Oral cancer surgery is one of Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari's primary areas of expertise, including cancers of the lip, cheek, tongue, palate and jaws.
Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari has completed BDS, MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and fellowship training in Head and Neck Oncosurgery.
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