Dr. Girish S. Shetkar

Dr. Girish S. Shetkar

Consultant 

13 Years of Experience

Surgical Oncologist

BDS, MDS, Fellowship

Reg. No.:15007-A Karnataka State Dental Council, 2004

Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru

English, Hindi, Kannada

Consultation Fee ₹ 1200

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About Dr. Girish S. Shetkar

Dr. Girish S. Shetkar is a dedicated Head and Neck Oncology Surgeon with specialized expertise in the diagnosis, surgical management, and reconstruction of head and neck cancers. Practicing at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore, he is widely recognized for his comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to cancer care.

His clinical work spans a broad spectrum of head and neck malignancies—including oral cavity cancers, thyroid cancers, laryngeal tumors, salivary gland tumors, and complex neck masses. He also performs microvascular free-flap reconstruction, enabling improved aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients undergoing major cancer surgery.

As one of the best Head and Neck Oncologists in Bangalore, Dr. Shetkar combines advanced surgical skills with compassionate, patient-focused care. His treatment philosophy emphasizes accurate diagnosis, evidence-based surgery, organ preservation when possible, and long-term survivorship planning.

Dr. Girish S. Shetkar’s Expertise and Specializations

  • Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery: Dr. Girish S. Shetkar, Head and Neck Oncology Surgeon at Aster CMI Hospital Bangalore, is widely recognized for his expertise in the surgical management of complex head and neck cancers. He specializes in treating cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, thyroid, parathyroid, and salivary glands. His approach focuses on oncologic precision, organ preservation, and functional outcomes, placing him among the best Head and Neck Oncologists in Bangalore. Patients seeking advanced surgical care frequently choose Dr. Girish S. Shetkar Aster CMI Bangalore for his clinical excellence and patient-centered approach.
  • Oral Cancer Surgery & Reconstruction: As a leading Oral Cancer Specialist, Dr. Shetkar performs advanced surgeries for early and advanced oral cancer, including wide local excision, mandibulectomy, maxillectomy, and neck dissection. His expertise extends to microvascular and pedicled flap reconstruction, ensuring patients achieve optimal speech, swallowing, and aesthetic rehabilitation after cancer removal. This comprehensive approach makes him a preferred surgeon for oral cancer treatment in Bangalore.
  • Thyroid & Parathyroid Tumor Surgery: Dr. Girish S. Shetkar is also recognized as a trusted Thyroid Cancer Specialist, experienced in performing thyroidectomy, hemithyroidectomy, and lymph node dissections for thyroid malignancies. His surgical care emphasizes minimal complications, nerve preservation, and optimal postoperative recovery, making him a top choice for thyroid cancer patients at Aster CMI Hospital.
  • Microvascular & Advanced Reconstructive Surgery: With extensive training in reconstructive oncology, Dr. Shetkar performs microvascular free-flap procedures, including radial forearm, fibular, anterolateral thigh (ALT), and scapular flaps. These reconstructive techniques restore form and function following major cancer surgeries, significantly improving postoperative quality of life.
  • Laryngeal & Voice-Preserving Surgery: Dr. Girish S. Shetkar offers both partial and total laryngectomy procedures, with a strong focus on preserving voice and swallowing functions whenever oncologically safe. His precision-driven surgical planning enables patients to maintain maximum functional outcomes.
  • Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Head & Neck Surgery: For select cancers and benign tumors, Dr. Shetkar utilizes minimally invasive and endoscopic approaches that reduce incision size, postoperative pain, and recovery time. This modern technique makes him a sought-after Aster CMI Head and Neck Oncology Surgeon for patients looking for quicker recovery and minimal cosmetic impact.

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Top Procedures Performed by Dr. Girish S. Shetkar and Their Cost

Dr. Girish S. Shetkar specializes in advanced head and neck cancer surgeries using modern oncologic techniques and reconstructive methods. Below is an overview of commonly performed procedures along with estimated cost ranges:

Procedure

Cost in INR

Cost in USD

Oral Cancer Surgery (Wide Excision ± Neck Dissection)

INR 2,00,000 – INR 6,00,000

USD 2,400 – USD 7,200

Total / Partial Thyroidectomy for Thyroid Cancer

INR 1,50,000 – INR 3,50,000

USD 1,800 – USD 4,200

Neck Dissection (Selective / Modified Radical / Radical)

INR 1,80,000 – INR 4,50,000

USD 2,100 – USD 5,400

Laryngectomy (Partial or Total) with Reconstruction

INR 3,50,000 – INR 8,00,000

USD 4,200 – USD 9,600

Salivary Gland Tumor Surgery (Parotid / Submandibular)

INR 1,50,000 – INR 4,00,000

USD 1,800 – USD 4,800

Microvascular Free-Flap Reconstruction (Fibula / ALT / Forearm)

INR 4,00,000 – INR 12,00,000

USD 4,800 – USD 14,400

Endoscopic / Minimally Invasive Head & Neck Surgery

INR 1,20,000 – INR 3,00,000

USD 1,450 – USD 3,600

Skull-Base Tumor Surgery

INR 4,00,000 – INR 10,00,000

USD 4,800 – USD 12,000

Tracheal / Airway Reconstruction

INR 2,50,000 – INR 6,00,000

USD 3,000 – USD 7,200

Biopsy, FNAC & Diagnostic Endoscopy Package

INR 10,000 – INR 40,000

USD 120 – USD 480

Note: The costs listed are indicative and may vary depending on the complexity of the case, specific treatment plan, hospital policies, patient condition, and availability of medical resources or drugs.

Some Noteworthy Patient Reviews for Dr. Girish S. Shetkar

Patients consistently praise Dr. Girish S. Shetkar, sharing positive reviews that highlight his expertise, compassionate care, and successful outcomes in head and neck cancer treatment at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore: 

"Dr. Girish S. Shetkar explained my oral cancer surgery in detail and supported me throughout the treatment. One of the best Head and Neck Oncology Surgeons in Aster CMI Bangalore."
"His precision during my thyroid cancer surgery and the smooth recovery afterwards truly stood out. Highly recommended for head and neck cancer treatment in Bangalore."
"Booking an appointment with Dr. Girish S. Shetkar was quick, and his team guided me with clarity about the procedure and consultation fees at Aster CMI. Excellent experience overall."

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Education

  • BDS – Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru
  • MDS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery) – Meenakshi University, Chennai
  • Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology – Mazumdar-Shaw Cancer Center & Narayana Multispecialty Hospital, Bengaluru

Past Experience

  • Head & Neck Oncology Surgeon – Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore

Awards

  • Has several Scientific Publications in peer-reviewed National & International Journals.
  • Has been a Guest Speaker, Expert Panelist, Chairperson and Judge at several State, National & International Conferences.
  • ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) travelling scholarship for non-ICMR young Scientist to present an Oral Paper at the 4th World Congress of the International Academy of Oral Oncology in Greece, 2013.
  • Best Paper Award at the 15th Annual Conference of the Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology of India (FHNO) in Nagpur, 2015.
  • Best Research Paper Award at the 17th Annual Conference of Skull Base Society of India and a combined meeting of the Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology of India (FHNO) in Bangalore, 2015.
  • Research Fellow at the Australia and Asia Pacific Clinical Oncology Research Development (ACORD), Australia, 2018.

Associations/Membership

  • Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology of India (FHNO).
  • Trustee for International Academy of Oral Oncology (IAOO) (India Chapter) - Indian Association of Oral Oncology.
  • Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (AOMSI).
  • Karnataka State Chapter of the Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India.

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Field of Expertise

  • Adrenal Cancer Treatment
  • Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) Therapy
  • Benign and Cancerous Tumor Excision
  • Bile Duct Cancer Treatment
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Brachytherapy Treatment
  • Brain Tumor Surgery
  • Breast Biopsy
  • Breast Cancer Treatment
  • Cancer Treatment
  • CAR T-Cell Therapy
  • Carcinoid Tumor Treatment
  • Castleman Disease Treatment
  • Cervical Cancer Treatment
  • Chemotherapy
  • Colon Cancer Surgery
  • Colorectal Cancer Treatment
  • Completion Thyroidectomy
  • CyberKnife Surgery
  • Endometrial Cancer Treatment
  • Endoscopic Tumor Removal
  • Ewing Family of Tumors Treatment
  • Fine Needle Aspiration
  • Gallbladder Cancer Treatment
  • Genitourinary Cancer Treatment
  • Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD) Treatment
  • High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for Prostate Cancer
  • Hormone Therapy
  • Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
  • Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
  • Immunotherapy
  • Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
  • Kaposi Sarcoma Treatment
  • Liver Cancer Treatment
  • Lumpectomy
  • Lung Cancer Treatment
  • Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment
  • Metastatic Tumor Treatment
  • Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery
  • Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancer Treatment
  • Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment
  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Treatment
  • Oncological Surgery
  • Ovarian Cancer Treatment
  • Papillary Thyroid Cancer Treatment
  • Penile Cancer Treatment
  • PET CT Scan
  • Proton Therapy
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Radioisotope Therapy
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) Treatment
  • Robotic Cancer Surgery
  • Skin Lymphoma Treatment
  • Small Intestine Cancer Treatment
  • Stomach Cancer Treatment
  • Targeted Therapy
  • Thymectomy
  • Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma Treatment
  • Thyroid Cancer Treatment
  • Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE)
  • Vaginal Cancer Treatment
  • Vulvar Cancer Treatment
  • Whipple Procedure
  • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
  • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
  • Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL)
  • Adenocarcinoma
  • Adenosquamous Carcinoma
  • Adrenocortical Carcinoma
  • Adult Hodgkins Lymphoma
  • AIDS-Related Cancer
  • Ameloblastoma
  • Anal Cancer
  • Anaplastic Carcinoma
  • Appendix Cancer
  • Atypical Hyperplasia
  • Atypical Spindle Cell Tumor
  • Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
  • Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) Treatment for Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin
  • Benign Bone Tumors
  • Benign Hematology
  • Benign Lung Tumors
  • Benign Soft Tissue Tumors
  • Bile Duct Cancer, Stones, & Strictures
  • Bladder Cancer
  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Cancer During Pregnancy
  • Breast Cancer Recurrence
  • Bronchial Tumors
  • Burkitt Lymphoma
  • Cancer in Children
  • Carcinoid Syndrome
  • Carcinoid Tumor (Gastrointestinal)
  • Carcinoid Tumors of the Lungs
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
  • Cholangiocarcinoma
  • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
  • Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
  • Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
  • Cyclic Neutropenia
  • Desmoid Tumor
  • Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)
  • Elevated PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) Level
  • Embryonal Tumors
  • Eosinophilia
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Esophagectomy
  • Esthesioneuroblastoma
  • Estrogen Dependent Cancers
  • Ewing Sarcoma
  • Extracranial Germ Cell Tumor
  • Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor
  • Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer
  • Fallopian Tube Cancer
  • Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
  • Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP): Inherited
  • Follicular Lymphoma
  • Free Flap Surgery for Treating Osteoradionecrosis
  • Gallbladder Cancer
  • Gastric Cancer
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
  • Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
  • Giant Cell Tumor
  • Gum Tumor
  • Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL)
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Heart Cancer
  • Hepatocellular Cancer
  • Hereditary Non-polyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC)
  • Hurthle Cell Carcinoma
  • Hypopharyngeal Cancer
  • Hypopharyngeal Cancer
  • Immunotherapy
  • In-situ Breast Cancer
  • Incontinence After Prostate Surgery
  • Inflammatory Breast Cancer
  • Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
  • Intraocular Melanoma
  • Invasive Breast Cancer
  • Invasive Lobular Carcinoma
  • Islet Cell Tumor
  • Kaposi Sarcoma
  • Large Cell Carcinoma
  • Large Granular Lymphocytic (LGL) leukemia
  • Leukemia
  • Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer
  • Liver Cancer
  • Liver Cysts & Liver Tumors
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lymphatic Cancer
  • Lymphocytosis
  • Male Breast Cancer
  • Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma (MFH)
  • Malignant Mesothelioma
  • Malignant Soft Tissue Tumors
  • Mediastinal Tumor
  • Medullary Carcinoma
  • Melanoma
  • Merkel Cell Carcinoma
  • Metastatic Cancer
  • Metastatic Spinal Tumors
  • Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer with Occult Primary
  • Metastatic Tumors
  • Mouth Cancer
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Syndromes
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancer
  • Nasopharyngeal Cancer
  • Neuroendocrine Tumor
  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • NUT Midline Carcinoma
  • Oncogenic Osteomalacia
  • Ophthalmic Cancer
  • Oral Cancer
  • Oropharyngeal Cancer
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors
  • Ovarian Primary Peritoneal Cancer
  • Ovarian Sex Cord Stromal Tumor
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor
  • Paraganglioma
  • Paraneoplastic Syndromes
  • Parathyroid Cancer
  • Parotid Gland Tumor
  • Pediatric Chordomas
  • Pediatric Ependymoma
  • Pediatric Germ Cell Tumor
  • Pediatric Rhabdomyosarcoma
  • Pediatric Spinal Cord Tumor
  • Pediatric Spinal Tumor
  • Pediatric Vascular Tumors
  • Penile Cancer
  • Pharyngeal Cancer
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS)
  • Pineal Region Tumor
  • Plasma Cell Neoplasms
  • Pleural Tumor
  • Pleuropulmonary Blastoma
  • Prostate Cancer
  • PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome (Cowden Syndrome and Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba Syndrome)
  • Pulmonary Nodules
  • Pure Red Cell Aplasia (PRCA)
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Recurrent Cancer
  • Relapsed ALL
  • Relapsed AML
  • Relapsed Multiple Myeloma
  • Renal Cell Cancer
  • Retinoblastoma (Cancer of the Eye)
  • Retroperitoneal Tumor
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma
  • Salivary Gland Cancer
  • Sarcoma
  • Sezary Syndrome
  • Skin Cancer
  • Skull Base Tumor
  • Small Cell Carcinoma
  • Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Small Intestine Cancer
  • Soft Tissue Sarcoma
  • Spinal Tumor
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
  • Stage 4 Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Sun Exposure & Skin Cancer
  • Synovial Sarcoma
  • Testicular Cancer
  • Throat Cancer
  • Thrombocytosis
  • Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma
  • Thymus Gland Tumor
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Tracheobronchial Tumor
  • Transitional Cell Cancer
  • Urethral Cancer
  • Uterine Sarcoma
  • Vaginal Cancer
  • Vascular Tumor
  • Vulvar Cancer
  • Wilms Tumor

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