Dr. Pankaj Chaturvedi
Cancer Treatment
30+
Years of Experience
About Dr. Pankaj Chaturvedi
Dr. Pankaj Chaturvedi is a Professor at Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, where he is working as Director of ACTREC (Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer) and as a Head & Neck Cancer Surgeon. He is trained from Banaras Hindu University and Tata Memorial Hospital and is one of the best surgical oncologist in India specializing in head and neck cancers and has a keen interest in oral cancer prevention and early detection.
Professional Background
- Specialisation: This is a surgical specialty that specializes in the treatment of cancer of the head and neck.
- Current Position: Director, ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai and Professor, Head and Neck Surgery
- Training: MBBS/ MS (General Surgery) from Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University and Surgical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
- Global Reach: As visiting faculty visited 44 institutions in 32 countries.
Innovations & Contributions
- Books Authored: Editor of the Textbook of Head and Neck Surgery, Associate Editor of International Journal of Head and Neck Surgery.
- Research: Has published over 350 peer-reviewed papers, is Principal Investigator of several randomized clinical trials and the NIH R01 grant on tobacco carcinogenesis research.
- Notable Initiatives: Founder of Maharashtra Cancer Warriors (voluntary oncology services in 24 district hospitals) and Coordinator of oncology services on the world's first hospital on a train, Lifeline Express and conceptualised India's first Online Oncology Tutorial.
- Awards: BMJ Award for Health Advocacy, WHO Director General Award, Maxwell Robert Byers Award (American Head and Neck Society), Global Cancer Ambassador by American Cancer Society, Judy Wilkenfield Award by Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
- Leadership Roles: Secretary General, International Federation of Head Neck Oncologists, Global Coordinator, World Head Neck Cancer Day and Founder, Indian Society of Thyroid Surgeons.
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Awards
- • Judy Wilkenfield Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence
- • WHO Director General’s Award
- • Samman Maharashtracha
Director
2023 - Present
Professor, Dept of Head Neck Surgery
2002 - Present
Deputy Director
2017 - 2023
Performed by Dr. Pankaj Chaturvedi
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Dr. Pankaj Chaturvedi
Pankaj Chaturvedi has been practicing medicine since 1999, giving them over 26 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Professor of Surgical Oncology and have built a focused career in surgical oncologist.
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Dr. Pankaj Chaturvedi
Pankaj Chaturvedi has been practicing medicine since 1999, giving them over 26 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Professor of Surgical Oncology and have built a focused career in surgical oncologist.
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