Dr. Narayana Subramaniam is an award-winning head and neck surgeon in Bangalore with extensive experience in both oncology and reconstructive surgery. At SPARSH Hospital, Bangalore, Dr. Subramaniam, focuses on the clinical application of emerging technologies, improving clinical outcomes, reducing costs through digital intervention and innovation, and improving patient experience.
Dr. Subramaniam specialises in treating cancers of the oral cavity, salivary glands, thyroid, and other areas of the head and neck. He is also skilled in advanced reconstruction techniques, including microvascular flap surgery and facial nerve reanimation.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Narayana is a dedicated mentor. He has trained over 25 fellows from six countries. He has mentored several healthcare startups and is the Oncology Mentor for GE India’s Edison Accelerator program. With over 120 published articles and a textbook on head and neck cancer, Dr. Narayana is a leader in his field. If you’re looking for an experienced oncologist in Bangalore, Dr. Narayana’s innovative and patient-focused approach ensures excellent care.
- Ablative surgery of the oral cavity, oropharynx, salivary glands, thyroid, larynx, pharynx, sinonasal cavity, and anterior skull base.
- Significant experience in salvage (post-radiotherapy) and re-operative surgery.
- Regional and microvascular (free) flap reconstruction.
- Special interest in facial nerve reanimation, prefabricated dental rehabilitation (jaw-in-a-day), and secondary reconstruction (delayed reconstruction of post-cancer defects).
- Trained over 25 fellows from six countries.
- Designated as a Professor at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.
- National and international award-winning head and neck oncology and reconstructive surgeon.
- Pioneering work in jaw reconstruction, including the world’s first bilateral zygomatic implant perforated free flap and combining patient-specific implants with free flap reconstruction.
- Facial nerve reanimation.
- Prefabricated dental rehabilitation (jaw-in-a-day).
- Secondary reconstruction for post-cancer defects.
- Innovation in healthcare technology.
- Complex head and neck surgery for benign and malignant diseases.
- Rapid clinical application of emerging technologies and digital interventions to improve patient outcomes and experiences.
- Author of a popular textbook on head and neck cancer.
- Published over 120 articles and/or book chapters (h-index 14).
- Delivered over 100 talks and lectures at national and international forums.
- Has published works on novel techniques for access to the infratemporal fossa and transcriptomic alterations in chewing tobacco-related oral cancer.
- Serves on the All-India Managers Association (AIMA) Young Leaders Council.
- Oncology Mentor for GE India’s Edison Accelerator program.
- Mentored numerous startups in the healthcare technology space.
- At SPARSH, his focus is on improving clinical outcomes, driving cost efficiency through digital innovation, and enhancing the overall patient experience.
