Dr. Biswajyoti Hazarika – Expert in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology
Principal Director & Unit Head – Surgical Oncology (Head & Neck Oncosurgery)
Dr. Biswajyoti Hazarika is Principal Director of Head & Neck Surgical Oncology at Fortis Gurugram with 30+ years’ experience in complex cancer surgery.
Qualifications
- MBBS – Guwahati Medical College & Hospital, Guwahati
- MS (ENT) – Assam Medical College & Hospital, Dibrugarh
- Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery / Surgical Oncology – Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bengaluru
Memberships
- Active contributor to national and international head & neck oncology forums
- Regular faculty and session chair at conferences related to head & neck surgery and oncology
- Contributor to medical literature and reference works on otolaryngology and head & neck surgery
Introduction of Dr. Biswajyoti Hazarika
Dr. Biswajyoti Hazarika is a highly experienced Head & Neck Oncosurgeon, currently serving as Principal Director & Unit Head – Surgical Oncology (Head & Neck) at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram. With more than 30 years of clinical experience, he has extensive expertise in treating complex benign and malignant tumours affecting the head and neck region.
His principal areas of expertise include cancers of the oral cavity, tongue, throat, larynx, pharynx, nose and paranasal sinuses, thyroid, parathyroid and salivary glands. He also manages complex neck and skull-base tumours requiring advanced multidisciplinary surgical planning.
Dr. Hazarika combines oncological clearance with an emphasis on preserving speech, swallowing, appearance and overall function whenever medically and oncologically possible. His expertise includes reconstructive surgery following major cancer resections, including plastic and microvascular reconstruction for complex oral, facial and pharyngeal defects.
He is also experienced in endoscopic, minimally invasive and robotic head & neck surgery for selected tumours. These advanced approaches can provide improved access to difficult anatomical areas while potentially reducing surgical morbidity in appropriately selected patients.
Before joining Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Dr. Hazarika held senior leadership positions at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, and Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram. His training at major cancer institutions including Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute and leading Mumbai cancer centres has provided extensive exposure to complex head & neck oncology.
Medical Problems Dr. Biswajyoti Hazarika Deals With
Dr. Hazarika treats a comprehensive range of benign and malignant diseases affecting the head and neck.
Oral Cavity Cancers
- Tongue, Buccal Mucosa, Floor of Mouth, Gum, and Alveolar Cancer
- Hard Palate, Lip, and Retromolar Trigone Cancer
- Recurrent and Locally Advanced Oral Cavity Cancer
Throat, Oropharyngeal, Laryngeal & Voice Box Cancers
- Tonsil, Base of Tongue, Oropharyngeal, Hypopharyngeal, and Pharyngeal Cancer
- Laryngeal, Vocal Cord, Supraglottic, Glottic, and Subglottic Cancer
- Recurrent Throat/Voice Box Cancer & HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Laryngeal Tumours causing Airway Obstruction
Nasal, Paranasal Sinus, & Salivary Gland Tumours
- Nasal Cavity, Maxillary Sinus, and Ethmoid Sinus Cancer
- Paranasal Sinus Tumours & Sinonasal Malignancies
- Parotid Gland, Submandibular Gland, and Minor Salivary Gland Tumours/Cancer
Thyroid, Parathyroid, Neck Masses & Skull-Base Tumours
- Papillary, Follicular, Medullary, Advanced, and Recurrent Thyroid Cancer
- Parathyroid Tumours & Complex Benign Thyroid/Parathyroid Disease
- Cervical Lymph Node Metastases, Unknown Primary Head & Neck Cancer, and Neck Masses
- Skull-Base Tumours, Vagal Schwannoma, Parapharyngeal Space Tumours, and Tumours involving Major Neck Vessels
Procedures Dr. Biswajyoti Hazarika Performs
Dr. Hazarika performs advanced head & neck cancer resections, reconstructive surgery and minimally invasive procedures.
Oral Cancer Surgery & Neck Dissection
- Wide Local Excision, Composite Resection, Mandibulectomy, Maxillectomy
- Partial, Hemi, and Total Glossectomy
- Selective, Modified Radical, Radical, Bilateral, and Salvage Neck Dissection
Laryngeal, Pharyngeal, Thyroid & Salivary Gland Surgery
- Partial/Total Laryngectomy and Voice-Preserving Laryngeal Surgery
- Pharyngectomy, Pharyngolaryngectomy, and Extended Resection for Advanced Throat Cancer
- Total/Hemi Thyroidectomy, Central/Lateral Neck Dissection for Thyroid Cancer
- Superficial/Total Parotidectomy and Submandibular Gland Excision
Skull-Base & Complex Tumour Surgery
- Skull-Base Tumour Resection & Parapharyngeal Space Tumour Surgery
- Multidisciplinary Resection of Tumours involving Major Neck Vessels
- Surgery for Recurrent or Previously Treated Head & Neck Tumours
Plastic & Microvascular Reconstruction
- Microvascular Free-Flap and Regional Flap Reconstruction
- Oral Cavity, Tongue, Mandibular, Pharyngeal, and Facial Defect Reconstruction
Endoscopic, Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery
- Endoscopic Head & Neck, Laryngeal, and Pharyngeal Surgery
- Robotic Head & Neck Surgery, Transoral Robotic Surgery, and Robotic Tongue-Base Surgery
Functional Rehabilitation
- Voice, Swallowing, and Speech Rehabilitation after Cancer Surgery
Background and Achievements
Dr. Biswajyoti Hazarika completed his MBBS from Guwahati Medical College & Hospital and his MS in ENT from Assam Medical College & Hospital, Dibrugarh. He honed his super-specialty skills by completing a prestigious Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery/Surgical Oncology at the Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology in Bengaluru, one of India’s premier high-volume cancer centres. His early career included significant head and neck oncology experience at Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute in Guwahati and under Dr. Sultan A. Pradhan at Prince Aly Khan Hospital and Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai.
- Professional Experience: He currently leads as Principal Director & Unit Head – Surgical Oncology (Head & Neck) at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram. Previously, he has served as Director/Chief of Head & Neck Surgical Oncology at Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram, and Head of the Department of Head & Neck Surgery at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket. He brings over 30 years of clinical experience.
- Complex Surgical Experience: Known for navigating the most technically demanding head and neck cases, including multidisciplinary surgical planning for giant vagal schwannomas or tumours encasing major cervical vasculature.
- Academic & Teaching Contributions: Authored extensive publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals and contributed chapters to the Atlas of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. He frequently acts as faculty and session chair at prominent oncology symposiums while actively mentoring young surgical oncologists.
Why International Patients Prefer Dr. Biswajyoti Hazarika
- More than 30 years of clinical experience
- Extensive focused experience in head & neck cancer surgery
- Expertise in oral, tongue, throat, laryngeal, thyroid and salivary gland cancers
- Advanced experience in neck dissection and complex skull-base surgery
- Expertise in microvascular and plastic reconstruction after cancer removal
- Focus on preserving speech, swallowing and appearance wherever oncologically possible
- Experience in endoscopic and minimally invasive head & neck procedures
- Robotic surgery expertise for selected head & neck cancers
- Fellowship training at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology
- Experience at major cancer centres in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi and Gurugram
- Previous leadership positions at Max Hospital and Artemis Hospitals
- Current senior leadership role at Fortis Memorial Research Institute
- Access to multidisciplinary surgical oncology, radiation oncology and medical oncology teams
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dr. Biswajyoti Hazarika specialize in?
Dr. Biswajyoti Hazarika specializes in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, including oral cancer, tongue cancer, throat and laryngeal cancer, thyroid cancer, salivary gland tumours, skull-base tumours and reconstructive head & neck surgery.
Where does Dr. Biswajyoti Hazarika practice and what is his current role?
He serves as Principal Director & Unit Head – Surgical Oncology (Head & Neck) at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.
How much experience does Dr. Hazarika have?
He has more than 30 years of clinical experience, with extensive specialised experience in head & neck surgery and oncology.
What are Dr. Hazarika’s qualifications?
He completed MBBS from Guwahati Medical College & Hospital, MS in ENT from Assam Medical College & Hospital and fellowship training in Head & Neck Surgery at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bengaluru.
Does Dr. Hazarika perform oral and tongue cancer surgery?
Yes. Oral cavity and tongue cancers are among his major areas of expertise. He performs procedures ranging from local tumour removal to complex composite resections with reconstructive surgery when required.
Does Dr. Hazarika perform thyroid cancer surgery?
Yes. He treats thyroid and parathyroid disorders requiring surgery, including thyroid cancers and complex or recurrent thyroid tumours.
Does he perform microvascular reconstruction after cancer surgery?
Yes. Dr. Hazarika is experienced in plastic and microvascular reconstruction following major head & neck cancer resections to restore tissue defects and help optimise speech, swallowing and appearance.
Does Dr. Hazarika perform robotic head & neck surgery?
Yes. He performs robotic head & neck surgery in selected patients, including suitable oropharyngeal and tongue-base tumours.
Does he perform surgery for recurrent head & neck cancer?
Yes. He manages selected recurrent and previously treated head & neck cancers, including complex salvage surgery when clinically appropriate.
Why do international patients choose Dr. Biswajyoti Hazarika?
International patients choose him for his extensive head & neck oncology experience, advanced reconstructive skills, expertise in minimally invasive and robotic techniques and ability to manage complex cancers within the multidisciplinary environment at Fortis Memorial Research Institute.
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