Dr. Snigdha Elaprolu is a compassionate and highly skilled organ-specific cancer surgeon. She began her medical career at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (Pondicherry), with MBBS and MS (ENT and Head and Neck Surgery), went on to pursue MCh in Head and Neck Oncology/ Surgery from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) in Kochi, one of the oldest and most reputed Head and Neck Oncology Departments in the Country. She has gained experience in management of complex head and neck cancers including ablative surgeries and microvascular reconstruction. She played various roles in her association with other reputed institutes like Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology (Bangalore), CMC (Vellore), etc. Her contributions to research and active involvement in notable conferences demonstrate her dedication to furthering the field of head and neck oncology. At Sindhu Hospitals, Dr. Snigdha’s expertise will be pivotal in providing comprehensive cancer care.
Areas of expertise:
- Head and neck cancer surgery: including oral, pharyngeal, laryngeal(throat) cancers, other subsites
- Thyroid surgery and Parotid surgeries for benign and malignant conditions
- Laryngotracheal surgery, Phagosurgery for airway and swallowing disorders
- Head and Neck Cancer screening, Management of premalignant conditions
- Pre and Post treatment Rehabilitation
Academic & Professional Achievements:
- University topper, secured Distinction in MS ENT and MCH Head and Neck Surgery/Oncology
- Won First prize for Best poster presentation in Annual FHNO conference, 2023, Daman (U.T.)
- Won First prize (Quiz) – Annual FHNO conference, 2022 held at Guwahati
- ENT UK BACO International 2020- Selected for Prakash Narula Travelling Fellowship. (Jan, 2021)
- Published her work in journals of national and international repute.
- Participated in clinical trials, and contributed to chapters on head & neck surgeries for inclusion in textbooks
- Lifetime member of various organisations including Foundation of Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO), Asia-Pacific Soceity of Thyroid Surgery (APTS), Indian Society Of Thyroid Surgeons(ISTS), Indian Academy Of Otorhinolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery (IAOHNS) and others