Profile Details
Dr. Thaduri Abhinav
Consultant Surgical Oncologist (Head & Neck)
Qualification:
MBBS, MS (Otorhinolaryngology), M.Ch (Head & Neck Surgery & Oncology – AIIMS Rishikesh)
Experience: 6+ Years
Profile:
Dr. Abhinav Thaduri is a dedicated Head and Neck Oncologist with over a decade of clinical and academic experience in the management of complex cancers of the head and neck region. He currently serves as Consultant at Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, Hyderabad, where he contributes to the multidisciplinary team delivering advanced oncological care.
Dr. Abhinav completed his MBBS from Bhaskar Medical College, Hyderabad, followed by MS in Otorhinolaryngology from Gandhi Medical College. He then pursued super-specialty training with an M.Ch in Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology at the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh. His career journey has included key roles as Junior and Senior Resident in leading government hospitals, a fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology at Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Institute, and academic residency at AIIMS Rishikesh. Prior to his current role, he was Consultant Head and Neck Oncologist at Prathima Cancer Hospital, Hyderabad.
His clinical expertise spans surgical management of oral cavity cancers, laryngeal and pharyngeal malignancies, thyroid and salivary gland tumors, and advanced reconstructive techniques. He is particularly skilled in functional preservation surgeries, flap reconstructions, and multidisciplinary treatment planning. Dr. Abhinav is actively involved in sarcoma and oral cancer research, with a focus on improving oncological outcomes and quality of life for patients.
He has presented his work at national and international forums including ESMO Asia Congress, ASCO, and regional ENT conferences, and is a member of several professional societies such as the Association of Otorhinolaryngologists of India, American Society of Clinical Oncology, European Society of Medical Oncology, and the Foundation of Head and Neck Oncology. His contributions to research have resulted in multiple publications in high-impact journals, addressing topics such as extranodal extension in oral cancer, functional outcomes in glossectomy survivors, and the psychosocial impact of cancer care in India.
Experience
Total 14+years of experience.
- Compulsory Rotatory Internship – Bhaskar Medical College & General Hospital, Hyderabad (2013–2014)
- Junior Resident – Dept. of ENT & Head & Neck Surgery, Gandhi Medical Hospital (2015–2018)
- Senior Resident – Govt ENT Hospital, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad (2018–2019)
- Fellow (Head & Neck Oncology) – Basavatarakam Indo‑American Cancer Institute, Hyderabad (2019)
- Academic Senior Resident – Dept. of ENT & Head & Neck Surgery, AIIMS Rishikesh (2019–2022)
- Consultant Head & Neck Oncologist – Prathima Cancer Hospital & Research Institute (2022–2023)
- Consultant Head & Neck Oncologist – Basavatarakam Indo‑American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute (Nov 2023 – Present)
Awards & Achievements
Awards & Accomplishments:
- Invited Faculty – CME on Updates in Oral Cancer (2025)
- Invited Faculty – Regional ENT Conference (2025)
- Poster Presentations – ESMO Asia Congress (2022, 2023, 2024)
- Poster Presentation – ESMO Congress (2021, 2024)
- ASCO Meeting 2022 – Survivorship Profile and Quality of Life in Oral Cancer Survivors
Publications
2025
- Oncological outcomes of pathological extranodal extension (pENE) in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC): A proposal to refine the current staging. Oral Oncology (2025).
- Can Elective Neck Dissection for Oral Cancer Be Planned on the Basis of Depth of Invasion? JCO Global Oncology (2025).
- Long-term impact of financial distress and mental well-being in oral cancer patients on caregivers. Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics (2025).
- Clinico-Pathological Significance of Tumor Infiltrating Immune Cells in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Head & Neck (2025).
2024
- Level V Metastases in Node-Positive Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. ORL Journal of Otorhinolaryngology (2024).
- Five-year long-term functional and quality of life outcomes in total glossectomy survivors. European Archives of Otorhinolaryngology (2024).
- Predictors of extra nodal extension in oral squamous cell carcinoma: A retrospective analysis. Cancer Research, Statistics and Treatment (2024).
- Real-world analysis of oncological outcomes in OSCC patients requiring marginal mandibulectomy. South Asian Journal of Cancer (2024).
2023
- Supraclavicular Artery Island Flap in Head-and-neck Reconstruction: Our Experience. Journal of Head & Neck Physicians and Surgeons (2023).
- Exploring the landscape of oral cancer care: Real-world scenario. European Archives of Otorhinolaryngology (2023).
- Long-term swallow outcomes among oral cancer patients: A prospective observational study. European Archives of Otorhinolaryngology (2023).
- Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health of cancer care providers: A longitudinal cohort study. Journal of Head & Neck Physicians and Surgeons (2023).
2022
- Approach to T4b Oral Cancers – A Surgeon’s Perspective. Journal of Head & Neck Physicians and Surgeons (2022).
- Radiological tumor thickness as a predictor of pathological depth of invasion in OSCC. European Archives of Otorhinolaryngology (2022).
- Occipital Artery-Based Fascio-Cutaneous Pedicle Flap in Reconstruction of Head and Neck Defects. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery (2022).
- Financial toxicity and mental well-being of oral cancer survivors in a developing country during COVID-19. Psychooncology (2022).
2021
- Trans-cervical mandibulotomy approach for trigeminal Schwannoma: A surgeon’s guide. Oral Oncology (2021).
- Brown tumor, parathyroid adenoma, and papillary thyroid cancer: A triple whammy. Oral Oncology (2021).
- Oral cancer screening – A delphic horizon in India. Oral Oncology (2021).