Dr. Kinshuk Chatterjee is a highly accomplished Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist with over 16 years of medical experience and advanced training from the prestigious Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai. He specialises in comprehensive surgical management of head and neck cancers, with a special interest in thyroid malignancies. Having worked at leading cancer institutions such as TMH Mumbai, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, and Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, he brings extensive expertise in complex oncologic surgeries. He is known for combining evidence-based care with surgical precision and compassionate patient management.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS – Medical College, Kolkata (2010)
• MS (ENT) – King George’s Medical University, Lucknow (2016)
• MCh (Head & Neck Surgery) – Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai (2022)

Professional Experience:

• Consultant – Head & Neck Surgical Oncology
  Manipal Hospitals, E.M. Bypass & Broadway, Kolkata
• Assistant Professor – Surgical Oncology
  Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
• Former associations with:
  • Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata
  • Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata
  • Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai

Awards and Achievements:

• Academic Distinction and Specialized Training - Dr. Chatterjee has earned prestigious academic qualifications, including an MBBS from Medical College, Kolkata, an MS in ENT from King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, and an MCh in Head and Neck Surgery from the renowned Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai. His advanced training at TMH—a premier institution for cancer care—reflects his commitment to excellence in oncology.
• Experience at Premier Oncology Institutions - He has served at some of India’s leading cancer centers, including Tata Memorial Hospital (Mumbai), Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, and Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata. Notably, he held the role of Assistant Professor at Tata Memorial Hospital, where he was involved in high-level clinical work and academic teaching.
• Surgical Expertise in Head and Neck Oncology - Dr. Chatterjee has developed deep expertise in the surgical management of a wide spectrum of head and neck malignancies, with a special interest in thyroid, oral, nasal, and tongue cancers. His proficiency in advanced cancer surgeries places him among the top specialists in this field.
• Research and Academic Contributions - He has actively contributed to oncology research, including presenting at national and international conferences and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. One of his notable academic contributions is a published paper on the molecular epidemiology of oral submucous fibrosis in the International Journal of Molecular Epidemiology and Genetics.
• Professional Affiliations and Recognition - Dr. Chatterjee is an active member of major professional organisations, including the Foundation of Head and Neck Oncology, the Indian Society of Thyroid Surgeons (ISTS), and the Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI). His affiliations reflect his respected standing in the medical community and his engagement in ongoing professional development.
• Consistent Focus on Patient-Centred Care - Alongside his technical and academic achievements, Dr. Chatterjee is widely recognized for his compassionate approach to patient care. He is known for combining evidence-based treatments with individualized care plans, improving quality of life and outcomes for his patients.

Publications:

• Case report- Granular Ameloblastoma of Jaw: a rare histopathological entity. National Journal of Laboratory Medicine,2016 Jul, Vol-5(3): PC06-PC08.
• Reconstruction of Head and Neck Defects with lower Trapezius myocutaneous flap- case series. Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Vol 26, No 2, August 2018.
• Contrast CT scan evaluation of Incidence and Pattern of Thyroid Gland involvement in Locally Advanced Ca Larynx, modifying the need for Routine Thyroidectomy with Total Laryngectomy. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery, July 2019.
• Comparative Study of the Efficacy of Oral Caroverine vs. Oral Gingko Biloba in the Treatment of Cochlear Synaptic Tinnitus. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 2020 Jan 6(1): 82-88.
• A contemporary narrative review to guide molecular epidemiology of oral submucous fibrosis. International Journal of Molecular Epidemiology and Genetics in August 2021.
• "Oral Biopsy-procedure of punch, incision and excision biopsy", precautions organised by Alamelu Charitable Trust (ACF), supported by Tata Trusts.
• Delivered a keynote lecture on “Principles of Oral Biopsy-general vs local anaesthesia” at the Oral Cancer Foundation Workshop organised by the Indian Dental Association.
• Delivered a keynote lecture on “Landmark papers in Oral Cancer Treatment” at the SurgiVista 2023-Revisiting Fundamentals of Head and Neck Oncology” at Terna Dental College, Navi Mumbai.
• Delivered a lecture on “Novel Diagnostics for Head and Neck Cancer” on 31st July 2023 on the occasion of World Head and Neck Cancer Day at Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai.
• Delivered a lecture on “Evaluation and Surgical management of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer” at the 40th UPAICON 2023 at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
• Delivered a lecture on “Sonology and Cytology in evaluation of thyroid nodule-what the surgeon needs to know” at the 40th UPAOICON 2023 at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
• Delivered a keynote lecture on Principles of management of Oral Cancer at the 74th Annual Conference of the Indian Dental Association at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, Kolkata.
• Delivered a surgical video lecture on "Use of Fluorescence in intraoperative identification of parathyroid glands during thyroid surgery" at ISTS 2025, Ahmedabad.
• Delivered a lecture on "Adjuncts in thyroid surgery-- how much difference do they make" at the national conference of the Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology at Bengaluru in November 2025.