Dr. Reetesh Ranjan

Dr. Reetesh Ranjan

Brief Profile:

Dr. Reetesh Ranjan is a prominent figure in the field of specialty Head & Neck Surgical Oncology and Robotic Surgery in India. He is widely recognized for his adaptable and patient-focused methodology. He has undergone multiport console training in the da Vinci Robotic Xi System at the Intuitive Surgical Training Centre in Seoul, South Korea. Dr. Reetesh serves as the Assistant Program Director for the FHNO fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology at Manipal Hospital, located in Dwarka, New Delhi. He is a certified Proctor in Robotic Head & Neck Surgery with Intuitive Surgical and has supervised Robotic Head and Neck surgeries in over 25 hospitals across major cities such as Mumbai, Lucknow, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, and Bangalore.

Dr. Reetesh Ranjan is a highly skilled Surgical Oncologist based in Dwarka, Delhi. He conducts thorough patient assessments, which include physical examinations, imaging evaluations, and biopsy analyses. This comprehensive approach enables him to make precise cancer diagnoses and assess the disease's extent (staging), ultimately guiding the appropriate treatment pathway. He works closely with pathologists and radiologists to analyze diagnostic findings and develop tailored surgical treatment strategies. He specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques, ensuring compliance with oncologic surgical standards, including maintaining clear margins and adhering to tissue handling protocols.

Dr. Reetesh collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, anesthesiologists, pathologists, and palliative care experts, to provide holistic patient care. He is actively involved in tumor board meetings and discussions regarding treatment planning. In addition to delivering comprehensive treatment, he also educates patients and their families about diagnoses, prognoses, treatment alternatives, and the risks and benefits associated with surgery. He provides guidance on post-operative care, lifestyle changes, and follow-up necessities.

Dr. Reetesh oversees patients during their recovery to identify complications such as infections, bleeding, or organ dysfunction.
He provides guidance on post-operative rehabilitation and pain management.
Furthermore, he ensures the accuracy of patient records, surgical documentation, and follow-up logs.
He adheres to the protocols of Manipal Hospital, ethical standards, and both national and international oncology guidelines.

To remain informed about the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Reetesh engages in hospital-led cancer awareness initiatives, early detection campaigns, and screening events.
He promotes the importance of early cancer diagnosis and educates the public regarding warning signs and risk factors.His patients appreciate his empathetic approach and frequently provide positive feedback, which reflects the excellent work he is accomplishing.He possesses a lifetime membership in several esteemed national and international organizations.His scholarly contributions are featured in numerous publications and medical journals worldwide.

Work Experience:

• Senior Residency: Served at Maulana Azad Medical College and associated Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi [1].
• Consultant Surgeon: Previously associated with Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre (RGCI), specializing in Head & Neck surgery [1].
• Director Role: Served as Director and HOD of Surgical Oncology at Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka [1].
• Current (2026): Serving as HOD and Consultant of Head & Neck Surgical Oncology and Robotic Surgery at Manipal Hospital Dwarka [1].
• Proctoring: Acts as a Robotic Head & Neck Surgery Proctor for Intuitive Surgical, training surgeons across India [1, 2].

Education:

• 1997: Completed MBBS at Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), Bihar [1].
• 2003: Earned MS in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) from Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi [1, 2].
• Fellowships: Awarded FHNO (Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology) and FSSO (Society of Surgical Oncology) [1].
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS),
• Fellow of the International College of Surgeons (FICS),
• Fellow of the International Medical Sciences Academy (FIMSA) [2].

MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO)
• Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI)
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Delhi Medical Council (DMC)
• Lifetime Member, Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA)
• Lifetime Member, European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO)
• Lifetime Member, Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO)