Dr Kondamudi Dheeraj is a proficient Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist practicing at Apollo Hospitals Health City Arilova, Vizag, with 10 years of specialized experience. His qualifications include MBBS, MS in ENT from KMC Manipal, FICRS, MCh in Head & Neck Surgery & Oncology from AIIMS Delhi, and a fellowship in Head and Neck Oncosurgery from TMH Mumbai, marking him as a highly trained expert. Available Monday to Saturday, Dr Dheeraj treats complex cancers of the head, neck, throat, and thyroid, providing tailored surgical care for biopsy, tumor resections, and reconstructive surgeries. Fluent in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada, he integrates modern surgical oncology principles with compassionate patient communication. Surgical oncology demands precision, multidisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centric care to optimize survival and function. Dr Dheeraj continued learning and technological proficiency underpin his commitment to delivering state-of-the-art oncological treatments.
Consultant Head Neck surgical oncology – Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, RGCIRC, Delhi, from 01/03/2023 to 26/03/2024
Consultant Head Neck surgical oncology- Aarvy Superspeciality Hospital, Gurugram- May 2024 to 30/Nov/2024.
Post-doctoral Robotic fellow in Head Neck Surgical Oncology – BLK Max Superspeciality Hospital, Delhi- 01/12/2024 to 15/03/2025
Special interest
Oral Cavity Cancers
Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, and Hypopharynx Cancers
Larynx, Voice Box, and Throat Cancers
Thyroid and Parathyroid Cancers
Minimally Invasive Head and Neck Surgeries
Robotic Surgeries of Head and Neck
Robotic Scarless Thyroid Surgeries and Neck Dissection
Skull Base Surgeries
Temporal Bone Resections
Awards & Achievements
All India Rak 01 in AIIMS MCh examination
Awarded Best temporal bone dissection in Delhi ENT State conference - 2016
Research & Publications
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Kumar R, Kondamudi D, Sagar P, Khan MA, Kakkar A, Manchanda S, Bhalla AS, Sikka K, Singh CA, Kumar R, Thakar A. Pre-vascular Facial Nodes: Sentinel Station for Metastasis in Gingivobuccal Complex Cancers. Laryngoscope. 2024 Aug 12. doi: 10.1002/lary. 31700. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39132836.
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Mani S, Kumar R, Kakkar A, Barwad A, Dheeraj K, Sagar P, Kumar R. Recurrent Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the Head and Neck: a Case Series. Indian J Surg Oncol. 2023 Mar;14(1):128-136. doi: 10.1007/s13193-022-01636-1. Epub 2022 Sep 1. PMID: 36065236; PMCID: PMC9435430.
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Dheeraj K, Mani S, Kumar R. Intraoral ultrasonography A high precision route map for achieving "clear" margins in squamous carcinomas of oral tongue! Oral Oncol. 2021 Oct;121:105299. doi: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2021.105299. Epub2021 Apr 18. PMID: 33883077.
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Dheeraj K, Kumar R, Pinnaka LB. 6" I" for endoscopic surgical management of early glottic squamous cell carcinomas. Oral Oncology. 2021 Apr 23;118:105308. Panda S, Goswami G, Gupta R, Konkimalla A, Kondamudi D, Gupta N, Ratre BK, Singh R, Kumar B, Pandit A, Sikka K, Thakar A, Bhatnagar S. Airway management, procedural data, and in-hospital mortality records of patients undergoing surgery for mucormycosis associated with coronavirus disease (COVID-19). J Mycol Med. 2022 Nov;32(4):101307. doi: 10.1016/j.mycmed.2022.101307. Epub 2022 Jul 2. PMID: 35849869
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Panda S, Goswami G, Gupta R, Konkimalla A, Kondamudi D, Gupta N, Ratre BK, Singh R, Kumar B, Pandit A, Sikka K, Thakar A, Bhatnagar S. Airway management, procedural data, and in-hospital mortality records of patients undergoing surgery for mucormycosis associated with coronavirus disease (COVID-19). J Mycol Med. 2022 Nov;32(4):101307. doi: 10.1016/j.mycmed.2022.101307. Epub 2022 Jul 2. PMID: 35849869; PMCID: PMC9250164.
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Kumar R, Dheeraj K. Do ipsilateral lateralized squamous cell carcinomas of oral tongue with a depth of invasion (DOI) greater than 10 mm warrant a bilateral neck dissection to prevent future regional recurrences on contralateral side? A continuing conundrum. Oral Oncol. 2021 Sep;120:105285. doi: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2021.105285. Epub 2021 Apr 8. PMID: 33839026.
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Panda S, Gautam V, Mitra S, Singh CA, Mani S, Palreddy A, Kabilan Y, Konkimalla A, Kondamudi D, Bagchi D, Raveendran S, Sikka K, Kumar R, Singh A, Thakar A. Low-molecular-weight heparin salvage in pedicled flap reconstruction in head and neck: a prospective cohort study. J Laryngol Otol. 2024 Apr 11:1-6. doi: 10.1017/S0022215124000562. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38602066.
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