Expert surgical care for oral cancer, head & neck tumors, TMJ disorders, facial trauma, salivary gland diseases, and complex reconstructive needs — led by Dr. Sandhya Gokavarapu.
MDS (OMFS) · Maxillofacial & Head Neck Surgeon · Fellow IAOMS · Fellow IFHNOS
With 20 years of dedicated surgical experience, Dr. Sandhya Gokavarapu is a Fellowship-trained Maxillofacial and Head & Neck Oncology Surgeon, currently serving at Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
Her training spans globally prestigious institutions — Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre (USA), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China), and Roswell Park Cancer Centre (Buffalo, USA) — making her one of the most internationally trained maxillofacial surgeons in Hyderabad.
BDS — Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore
MDS (OMFS) — Govt. Dental College & Hospital (Osmania), Hyderabad
Fellowship – Head & Neck Oncology & Reconstructive Surgery, IAOMS
Fellowship – Head & Neck Oncology, IFHNOS / MSK, USA
Fellowship – Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Training fellowship - shanghai ninth people hospital- accredited to internationall association of oral can maxillofacial surgeon
Observership - Rosswell Park Cancer Centre- Buffalo USA
Clinical observer - department of head neck oncology and reconstructive surgery
Amrita hospital kochi.
Clinical observer - Mazumdar shaw cancer center- Narayana hrudayalaya
Banglore
TMJ Arthroscopy — Cairo TMJ Academy, IAOMS
Sialendoscopy — IMMAST Institute (Royal College of Surgeons Recognised)
GOLF Fellow — IFHNOS
32+ original research papers in PubMed-indexed journals. Peer reviewer for Head & Neck, Oral Oncology, Laryngoscope, and Clinical Otolaryngology.
Early diagnosis and advanced surgical management of oral cancer, tongue cancer, and head and neck tumors using evidence-based oncologic protocols.
Oncologic SurgeryComprehensive diagnosis and treatment for temporomandibular joint disorders, jaw pain, jaw locking, trismus, and restricted mouth opening.
TMJ TreatmentExpert care for salivary gland stones, chronic infections, benign and malignant swellings, and parotid tumors using modern minimally invasive approaches.
Minimally InvasiveAcute treatment of facial fractures, soft tissue injuries, and complex maxillofacial trauma plus functional and aesthetic reconstruction after injury or cancer.
Reconstructive SurgeryAccurate diagnosis and surgical management of odontogenic cysts OKC, jaw tumors, ameloblastoma, and other jaw pathologies requiring specialist intervention.
Jaw PathologyAdvanced surgical solutions including maxillomandibular advancement MMA for selected patients with obstructive sleep apnea who have not responded to CPAP therapy.
Advanced SurgerySpecialized screening, biopsy, and management of leukoplakia, erythroplakia, oral submucous fibrosis, verrucous hyperplasia, and other conditions requiring vigilant monitoring and early intervention to prevent malignant transformation.
Early Detection & PreventionSurgical excision of ranulas and mucoceles — benign mucous retention cysts of the oral cavity and floor of mouth — using precise minimally invasive techniques to prevent recurrence.
Oral Soft Tissue SurgeryComplete surgical removal of thyroglossal duct cysts using the Sistrunk procedure — the gold standard technique — ensuring thorough excision to minimise recurrence and manage associated infections.
Neck Cyst SurgeryExpert surgical management of branchial cleft cysts, sinuses, and fistulas — congenital neck anomalies requiring careful dissection to protect adjacent vital structures including the facial nerve and carotid vessels.
Congenital Neck SurgeryDr. Sandhya Gokavarapu brings 20 years of dedicated surgical experience, international fellowships from MSK USA & Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and 32+ research publications.
