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 15 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
FHNS — 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
- Best Clinical Case Award (Individual) — AOMSI Annual Awards 2025–26, MOUNTCON 2026
- 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 15 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.
