Dr. Sultan Pradhan Surgical Oncologist and Head & Neck Surgery

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Dr. Sultan Pradhan Surgical Oncologist, Larynx Cancer, and Head & Neck Surgeon

Dr. Sultan Pradhan is one of the best surgical oncologists in India. He also specializes in larynx cancer and head & neck surgery. Dr. Pradhan practices at Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai. He has a special interest in voice conservation surgery and laryngeal cancer. Dr. Sultan Pradhan also specializes in endoscopic CO2 laser surgery.

Dr. Pradhan has more than 45 years of experience in surgical oncology. He is a pioneer in three-quarter laryngectomy and supracricoid laryngectomy for transglottic cancer. He completed his MBBS in 1969 and MS in 1973, from Bombay University.

At the beginning of his career, Dr. Sultan Pradhan worked as Assistant Surgeon at Tata Memorial Hospital. Subsequently, he worked there as Chief of the Head & Neck Surgical Unit. He has also practiced as Director at Agha Khan Health Service, India. He was also on the governing council of Prince Aly Khan Hospital.

Services offered by Dr. Sultan Pradhan

Oncology surgery
Head and neck surgery
Voice conservation surgery
Laryngeal Cancer
Gastric transposition for gullet reconstruction
Microlaryngoscopic CO2 Laser Surgery
Modified hip disarticulate
Supra omohyoid neck dissection
Gastric transposition for gullet reconstruction
Three-quarter laryngectomy & Supracricoid laryngectomy for Transglottic cancer

Professional experience of Dr. Sultan Pradhan

Pradhan is currently working at Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai
Worked as Assistant Surgeon at Tata Memorial Hospital
Worked as Chief of Head and Neck Surgical Unit at Tata Memorial Hospital
Pradhan has worked as Professor at the University of Mumbai in General Surgery and Surgical Oncology.
He has worked in various positions at Agha Khan Health Service.
Pradhan has served as a Member and President of the Governing Council of Prince Aly Khan Hospital.
Pradhan has worked as a consultant in Surgical Oncology at PD Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai

Education details of Dr. Sultan Pradhan

Completed MBBS in 1969, from Seth GD Medical College, Mumbai
MS in General Surgery in 1973, from Mumbai University
Diploma in Hospital Administration from TISS
Fellowship from Royal College of England
Fellowship from the College of Physicians and Surgeons
Fellowship from the American College of Surgeons
Pradhan has received training in voice conservation surgery of larynx
He has received training in endoscopic laser surgery of larynx

Publications of Dr. Sultan Pradhan

Dr. Pradhan has published many papers in national and international journals. Some of these are:-

Surgical management of post-radiation residual/recurrent cancer of the base of the tongue
Current trends in the management of Head and Neck Cancer
Partial Laryngectomy The Surgeon’s Quarterly Review
Laser in the Management of Stenosing Oropharyngeal Scleroma

FAQ about Dr. Sultan Pradhan

Question 1 – What is the specialization of Dr. Pradhan?

Answer – Dr. Pradhan specializes in Surgical Oncology, Head & Neck Cancer, and Larynx Cancer.

Question 2 – How many years of experience Dr. Pradhan has?

Answer – Dr. Pradhan has more than 40 years of experience.

Question 3 – Where does Dr. Pradhan practice?

Answer – Dr. Pradhan practices at Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai.

Question 4 – What are the educational qualifications of Dr. Pradhan?

Answer – He has done MBBS and MS (General Surgery). He has Fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, and the College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Question 5 – What are Larynx Cancer and Larynx Cancer Symptoms?

Answer – The larynx is the voice box in your throat. Larynx cancer is cancer of the voice box. Some of the larynx cancer symptoms are

Change in the voice
Hoarseness in voice,
Persistent sore throat
Pain during swallowing
Swelling or lump in the neck
Wheezing sound while breathing
Difficulty in breathing

Cancer happens when cells multiply uncontrollably. Larynx cancer is part of the group of Head and Neck cancers. The larynx is made of flexible tissues called cartilage. More than 35% of larynx cancer starts in the upper part of the voice box. About 60% start in the middle part. Only around 5% of larynx cancer stars in the lower part of the voice box.