Dr. Mayuri Rajapurkar, Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist in Aster Medcity Multispeciality Hospital, Kochi
Top Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist in Kochi. A Head and Neck Surgeon with more than 11 years of experience, Dr. Mayuri Rajapurkar specializes in surgical management of cancers that affect the mouth, throat, nasal passages, sinuses, voice box, salivary glands, thyroid gland and skin of the scalp, face and neck, with strong focus on optimising functional and aesthetic outcomes. Trained at some of the finest institutes in India and the United States, she is an expert in highly advanced procedures like Trans Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) and Transoral Laser Microsurgery (TLM).
Area of expertise
Oncologic surgery for the upper aero digestive tract (UADT) tumours. Conservation Laryngeal Surgery, Laryngectomy - surgery for voice box tumours. Lip, Cheek, Tongue, Palate and Jaw Tumours- Peroral resections, pull-through procedures that avoid/ minimise scars and improve functional & aesthetic outcomes, 3D reconstructions and computer aided cutting guides. Management of orbital tumours. Skull-base surgery for tumours of the paranasal sinuses, anterior skull-base and lateral skull-base. Surgery for salivary gland tumours – parotid gland and submandibular gland, with intraoperative facial nerve monitoring. Thyroid and parathyroid gland surgery. Surgical management of vascular malformations of the scalp, face, neck and UADT. Surgical management of cancers of the skin on the head, face & neck. Local & regional methods for reconstructive surgery to optimise functional and aesthetic outcomes. Free tissue transfer including reconstruction with the use of standard soft tissue and bone flaps. Speech & swallowing rehabilitation with focus on optimizing functional outcomes for all head & neck tumours. Post laryngectomy/alaryngeal speech rehabilitation: tracheo-esophageal punctures and valves/prosthesis.
Awards and recognitions
UICC-ICRETT Fellowship, M D Anderson Cancer Centre, Houston, USA. Research: Role of ceramide synthases in oral carcinogenesis; Tobacco and betel-nut related oral lesions. Six published research articles in peer reviewed journals.
Qualification
Clinical Research Fellow - Head-Neck Services, UICC-ICRETT Fellowship , Fellowship in Head - Neck Oncologic & Reconstructive Surgery, MCh in Head Neck Surgical Oncology, MS in ENT, MBBS.
OUR FREE HEALTHCARE CONCIERGE SERVICES FOR MEDICAL TRAVELERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Consulting Services & Treatment Package Development: To accurately assess a treatment plan, a personal medical record is required.
2. Physician Curriculum Vitae: Medical records are transferred to the physician for treatment and pricing options.
3. Second Opinion: Medical report for review by your specialist doctors, with a response expected within 72 hours [3 days].
4. Cost-Effective Treatment Plans: Expect to receive numerous referrals from various hospitals outlining their second opinion and treatment costs.
5. Medical Visa Assistance: Once the patient is satisfied with the recommended treatment and hospital and has finalised their plans to visit India, we will assist them in obtaining a medical visa. The patient must apply for the visa on his or her own at the High Commission of India (Indian embassy) in their home country. We provide the patient with an invitation letter from the appropriate hospital, which is required for submitting their visa application. In addition, our team is trained to answer any questions the patient may have about medical visas and medical attendant visas.
6. Treatment Program: When seeing a doctor, extra contact information for the wardroom is provided.
7. Personal case manager: Once the patient arrives in the designated country for treatment, he or she is completely under our care. To handle any cases involving hospital/doctor negligence or malpractice against patients. We will also be responsible for the accommodation and stay of the members accompanying the patient.
8. Interpretation: If necessary, interpretation assistance is provided.
9. Communication: Help with communication with family and at home. Phone card or mobile phone.
10. Airport arrival and departure assistance: complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off in a cab.
11. Post-acute care rehabilitation: Post-acute care rehabilitation and nursing needs.
12. Wellness and spa packages: Pre and post-procedures have been added to the wellness and spa packages. Palade, yoga, and spiritual classes are available. 4 to 5-star resort accommodations.
13. Follow-up care: Provide free care when patients return to their home countries.
