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Dr. Abhishek Singh

Dr. Abhishek Singh

Gurugram

Summary

Seasoned Attending Consultant with a proven track record in healthcare management and patient care. Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills, handle complex cases and solid knowledge of procedures and protocols. Highly skilled at building relationships with patients, families, and team members to provide high-quality care and drive continuous improvement. Known for ability to diagnose and devise treatment plans, ensuring high levels of patient satisfaction. Specialized skills include advanced knowledge in clinical surgical procedures, expertise in patient counseling, and proficiency in medical research. Excel in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, contributing to collaborative healthcare environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Attending Consultant I, Head and Neck Unit 2

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre
Rohini
03.2024 - Current
  • Performed extensive independent head and neck cancer ablative surgeries.
  • Provided pivotal support in 160+ robotic head and neck surgeries, expertise in creating laparoscopic working space for BABA approach.
  • Various locoregional flap reconstructions, such as the PMMC flap, infrahyoid flap, submental flap, lateral trapezius flap, supraclavicular flap, temporalis flap, temporoparietal fascia flap, and nasolabial flap.
  • Played a key role in implementing CAD-CAM Planning for Surgical Mandibular and Maxillary resections with CAD/CAM free fibula flap and primary dental implants placement at RGCIRC, Rohini.
  • Organizing committee member for Head and Neck RGCON 2024. Organized, streamlined and surgical demonstration done during the surgical workshop.

Attending Consultant II, Head and Neck Unit 2

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre
Rohini
03.2023 - 03.2024

- Invited as Faculty for Live Surgical Demonstration of Oral cancer ablative surgery and PMMC flap reconstruction in AIIMS, Gorakhpur, UP in April 2023.

- Initiation of CAD/CAM resection and CAD/CAM fibula recon planning in RGCIRC.

Attending Consultant III, Head and Neck Unit 2

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre
Rohini
03.2022 - 03.2023

Senior Resident, Head and Neck Unit 2

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre
Rohini
01.2018 - 01.2022

Senior Resident, Head and Neck Oncology

Max Patparganj Hospital
Delhi
01.2017 - 01.2018

Fellow in Head and Neck Oncology

Patel Hospital
Jalandhar
05.2016 - 01.2017
  • Under the mentorship of Dr. Shamit Chopra and Dr. Saurabh Sharma.

Clinical Observer

Army Hospital R & R
Delhi Cantt.
11.2015 - 05.2016

Observership

Max Hospital
Delhi
08.2015 - 09.2015

Education

MDS - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

M.S Ramaiah
Bangalore
07.2015

BDS -

Himachal Pradesh University
Himachal Pradesh
02-2009

All India Senior School Certificate Examination -

Army Public School
Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi
01.2003

All India Secondary School Examination -

Army Public School
Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi
01.2001

Skills

  • Surgical Expertise
    Anatomical Knowledge
    Diagnostic Skills and Oncological Expertise
    Reconstructive Techniques
    Multidisciplinary Collaboration
    Patient Communication
    Continuous Learning

Publications:

1. Agarwal, M., Singh, A., Abrari, A. et al. Monophasic synovial sarcoma of posterior pharyngeal wall: a rare case report with unique reconstruction using lateral trapezius flap Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol (2016). doi:10.1007/s00405-016-4153-8

2. Comparison of Transconjunctival Approach Versus Infraorbital Approach for Infraorbital Rim and Orbital Floor Fractures – A Prospective Clinical Study Journal of Dental and Orofacial Research Year : 2018, Volume : 14, Issue : 2

3. Venkatasubramaniyan M, Rajappa SK, Agarwal M, Chopra A, Singh A, Paul R. Infrahyoid flap revisited - A head and neck surgical perspective in the Indian setting. Indian J Cancer. 2020 Jan-Mar;57(1):62-69. doi: 10.4103/ijc.IJC_460_18. PMID: 31929237.

4. Singh A, Agarwal M, Singh N, Chaturvedi H, Venkatasubramaniyan M, Chopra A. Utility and relevance of modified lateral trapezius myocutaneous flap as a locoregional reconstructive option for medium-sized ablative defects in head and neck cancer-our experience. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Sep;277(9):2539-2549. doi: 10.1007/s00405-020-05952-6. Epub 2020 Apr 8. PMID: 32270329.

5. Singh, A., Chopra, A., Chaudhary, S. et al. Modified submental platysmal adipomyofascial flap: is it a reliable alternate reconstructive option for small- to mid-sized defects especially in male patients with oral/oropharyngeal cancer?. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-020-06415-8

6. Contributed a chapter in the book Essentials of Oral Cancer by AK Dewan, Swarupa Mitra, Rajan Arora, Ullas Batra by – December 2021.

7. Joshi K, Agarwal M, Pasricha S, Singh A, Garg S, Rai S, Tandon S. Macroscopic Extranodal Extension In Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma-A Subgroup With Poor Survival. Laryngoscope. 2023 Mar;133(3):588-593. doi: 10.1002/lary.30158. Epub 2022 May 14. PMID: 35567419.

8. Contribution of a Chapter on Robotic Neck dissection in Recent Concepts in Minimal Access Surgery Vol 2 - Under final proof reading.

CME/ CDE programmes/ Workshops/ Conferences

Professional Development Courses and Continuing Education:

  • One month CLEFT posting at GSR Institute of Craniofacial and facial plastic surgery (Unit of Hyderabad Cleft Society), 2013.
  • One month HEAD and NECK ONCOLOGY posting at Mazumdar-Shaw Cancer Centre, Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospitals, Bangalore, January 2014.
  • CTLS (Comprehensive Trauma Life Support) Course International at M.S Ramaiah Advanced Learning Center, Bangalore, 2013 (First Rank).
  • Cadavers Modules I (Basic dissection) at M.S Ramaiah Advanced Learning Centre, Bangalore.
  • Cadavers Module II (Various Incisions for access to facial skeleton and Osteotomies/Orthognathic procedures) at M.S Ramaiah Advanced Learning Centre, Bangalore.
  • Cadavers Module III (Neck Dissection and Various Flaps – PMMC, radial forearm, Scapula, fibula) at M.S Ramaiah Advanced Learning Centre, Bangalore.
  • Recent advances in management of necks for oral cancer, Bangalore.
  • Medical Rapid prototyping in maxillofacial surgery, MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore.
  • Facial reconstruction, MSRDC
  • Lacrimal surgeries and Orbitotomies - A cadaveric hands on experience at M.S Ramaiah Advanced Learning Centre, Bangalore.
  • Fourth Forum on Head and Neck Cancer: Oral cancer, July 2016, Patel Hospital, Jalandhar. (Part of organising faculty).
  • IFNOS “ Current Concepts in Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology” in October,2016, New Delhi.
  • Microvascular Course , Introductory Course during IFNOS, 2016, New Delhi.
  • Robotic head and neck surgery conference 2019, Delhi.
  • FHNO 2019, Chennai , won 2nd prize for best video presentation on supraclavicular flap.
  • FHNO 2020 -presented video of Inferiorly Based Nasolabial flap for Cutaneous SCC recon in 2020.
  • E-poster presented on Array of Locoregional recon options in TORS in AHNS (American Head and Neck Society) 2021 (online).
  • 2 days GPR Academy Workshop on Prosthetic post laryngectomy workshop rehabilitation Feb 2021.
  • Surgical Video Presentation in ICON 2021- Modified BABA approach for central compartment Clearance in Robotic thyroidectomy.
  • Faculty for Live Surgical Demonstration of Oral cancer ablative surgery and PMMC flap reconstruction in AIIMS, Gorakhpur, UP: Head and Neck Surgical and Cadaveric Dissection Workshop 28April- 30 April 2023.
  • Talk on Overview of Oral cancer Management at MS Ramaiah Dental College, Bangalore in Dec 2023.
  • Online talk on IOCCON 2024 – Locoregional Reconstruction Options in Oral cancer ablative defects.
  • Organizing Committee Member for RGCON 2024, Head and neck Cancer – Bridging the gap from cure to Survivorship.
  • Major Role in Live surgical Workshop Demonstration and Conducting the Head and Neck Reconstruction symposium.

Registration Number and Memberships

Registration Number : A-8564

FHNO (Foundation of Head and Neck Oncology)  - Member.

AOMSI  (Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India) Life Member.

Key Interests

  • Major Oral cancer ablative surgeries.
  • Intraoral resections for early stage oral cancer, Modified Facelift approach for early stage oral cancer resections.
  • Endoscopic assisted and Robotic Neck dissections.
  • Laparoscopic flap elevation for BABA approach for robotic thyroidectomies.
  • Various locoregional flap reconstructions, salvage of flap complications.
  • Dental implants and rehabilitation (primary and secondary implants in fibula) in cancer patients.

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 01/30/86

Affiliations

  • Sports and swimming

Timeline

Attending Consultant I, Head and Neck Unit 2

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre
03.2024 - Current

Attending Consultant II, Head and Neck Unit 2

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre
03.2023 - 03.2024

Attending Consultant III, Head and Neck Unit 2

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre
03.2022 - 03.2023

Senior Resident, Head and Neck Unit 2

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre
01.2018 - 01.2022

Senior Resident, Head and Neck Oncology

Max Patparganj Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018

Fellow in Head and Neck Oncology

Patel Hospital
05.2016 - 01.2017

Clinical Observer

Army Hospital R & R
11.2015 - 05.2016

Observership

Max Hospital
08.2015 - 09.2015

MDS - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

M.S Ramaiah

BDS -

Himachal Pradesh University

All India Senior School Certificate Examination -

Army Public School

All India Secondary School Examination -

Army Public School
Dr. Abhishek Singh