About Us

Know Dr. Dipen Patel

Dr. Dipen Patel is most dynamic, updated and one of the leading qualified Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist of Ahmedabad. His work experience in the field is more than 9 years. He is currently working at Zydus Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad as a consultant Head and Neck Cancer Surgeon. He has completed his graduation, post graduation, superspeciality in surgical oncology from some of the leading mediacal institutes of India. He brings along a wide array of expertise in dealing with complex Head and Neck malignancies, radical surgeries, organ preservation protocols, recurrent cases of Head and Neck cancers and compartmental ITF clearance.

He has been instrumental in developing the highest volume centre in Head and Neck cancer microvascular reconstruction surgeries at entire Saurashtra and Kutch region of Gujarat,.He is also one of the few in the state trained at world's most famous Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre(MSKCC) at New York city, USA by the pioneers in the field.

Professional Qualification

  • Head and Neck Cancer Training, MSKCC, New York, USA
  • M.ch, Gujarat Cancer Research Institute, Ahmedabad
  • MS, SCLGH, Ahmedabad
  • MBBS, BJMC, Ahmedabad

Skills

  • Expert in the management of Oral Cancers, Laryngeal Cancers, Sinus Cancers, Thyriod & Parathyriod Cancers and Salivary Gland Tumors.
  • Complex cases like skull base cancers and locally advanced head and neck cancers.
  • Recurrent cases of oral cavity malignancy which requires meticulous oncosurgical, reconstructive as well as nonsurgical management.
  • Minimally invasive neck dissection with best cosmetic outcomes.
  • Voice prosthosis surgeries and Microlaryngeal surgeries for vocal cords cancers.

Experience

Having over 9 years of experience in the field of surgical oncology. He has successfully operated on more than 4000 cancer patients and treated over 17000 patients collectively.

Vision & Goals

  • Dr. Dipen has been instrumental in promoting a healthy lifestyle and balanced diet in society to remain healthy.
  • He is keen for deaddiction of the targetted population population and also spreading awareness about head and neck cancers.
  • He believes in early detection and best functionally as well as aesthetic outcomes in head and neck cancer patients.
  • With his vast experience in the field and in depth anatomical as well as surgical knowledge, he has always reached out to people in need and helped all socioeconomic classes to get best chance of cancer care.
  • Dr. Dipen, with his teamwork approach to manage his patients, has onboard microvascular reconstruction plastic surgeon, nutritionists, physiotherapists, dentists, psychotherapists, speech and swallowing therapists and head and neck cancer rehabilitation specialists.
  • At the community level, he has delivered great spectrum of awareness lectures and programmes. Dr. Dipen has always been keen to provide better quality of life for head and neck cancer survivors of the society.

Special Intrest

  • Organ preservation surgeries in complex head and neck malignancies
  • Endoscopic assisted neck surgeries.
  • Trans oral robotic surgeries for tonsil and base of tongue cancers.
  • Minimally invasive and conventional thyroid, parathyroid and salivary gland surgeries.
  • Voice preserving laryngeal surgeries.