About Dr. Pradeep S.
Dr. Pradeep S. is an oral & maxillofacial surgeon in Chennai with a super-specialty focus on head & neck surgical oncology, and international board certification from IBCSOMS. He has over 7 years of experience in oral, head and neck cancer surgery at leading cancer centres. After his BDS at Sri Ramachandra (Chennai) and MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at A.B. Shetty MIDS (Mangaluru), he completed a fellowship in head & neck surgical oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre (Nashik), a post-graduate diploma in clinical research, and two years of head & neck oncology training at Madras Medical College. He spent three years with the Department of Head & Neck Oncology at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre and now consults as Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (special interest in oral cancers) at Apollo Main Hospital, Greams Road. He is an active advocate for oral cancer awareness and tobacco-cessation education.
Focus areas
- Oral cancer surgery (tongue, buccal mucosa, floor of mouth)
- Head & neck surgical oncology
- Microvascular free-flap reconstruction (with reconstructive colleague)
- Salvage surgery for recurrent oral cancer
- Oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD)
- Multidisciplinary oncology care
Watch Dr. Pradeep
Oral Cancer Treatment Guide: Diagnosis, Surgery, Recovery — Dr. Pradeep S.
Dr. Pradeep S. walks through the full oral cancer journey — diagnosis, surgery and recovery — in this Apollo 24|7 feature.
Apollo 24x7
Mouth Cancer Awareness — Dr. Pradeep S. on Behindwoods O2 (Tamil)
A Tamil-language interview with Dr. Pradeep S. on recognising and acting early on mouth cancer warning signs.
Behindwoods O2
Conditions & procedures
Dr. Pradeep treats and leads on:
Education & training
BDS
Sri Ramachandra College & Hospital, Chennai
MDS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)
A.B. Shetty MIDS, Mangaluru
FHNO — Head & Neck Surgical Oncology
HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, Nashik
PGDCR — Clinical Research
Manavata Clinical Research Institute (MUHS)
Head & Neck Surgical Oncology (2-yr training)
Madras Medical College, Chennai
FIBCSOMS — Head & Neck (Intl Board)
IBCSOMS
Career
- 3 years
Dept. of Head & Neck Oncology
Apollo Proton Cancer Centre
- Present
Consultant, OMFS (oral cancers)
Apollo Main Hospital, Greams Road
Awards & recognition
- First prize, presentation — AOMSI Conference
- First prize, presentation — State IDA Conference
- Keynote: Dental implications in cancer patients — IDA Conference, Kodaikanal, 2022
Frequently asked questions
What does Dr. Pradeep S. specialise in?
Dr. Pradeep S. is an oral & maxillofacial surgeon with a super-specialty fellowship in head & neck surgical oncology and international board certification (IBCSOMS). He focuses on oral, head and neck cancer surgery — including the tongue, buccal mucosa and floor of mouth — with reconstruction and long-term surveillance.
Where does Dr. Pradeep consult in Chennai?
He consults as Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (special interest in oral cancers) at Apollo Main Hospital, Greams Road.
How experienced is Dr. Pradeep in oral cancer surgery?
He has over 7 years of experience in oral, head and neck cancer surgery at leading cancer centres, including three years with the Department of Head & Neck Oncology at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre.
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Pradeep?
You can book through the Book Appointment button on this page or message us on WhatsApp. Consultations are at Apollo Main Hospital, Greams Road.
