About Dr. Azhar Jan Battoo
Dr. Azhar Jan Battoo is a highly esteemed figure in the field of Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, serving as the Associate Director at Onco Care, Paras Health, Srinagar. He has completed MS in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery and M.Ch in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, his expertise lies in offering comprehensive care and innovative surgical solutions to patients battling cancer in the Jammu & Kashmir region.
With more than 15 years of experience in this field, he is performing all major operations of Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstruction:
Such as Complex Head and Neck Resections, Skull Base Resections involving complex approaches
such as that of Raveh and Janecka, State of Art Surgeries involving Lymphoscintigraphy, Free Tissue Transfer Microvascular Reconstruction.
Dr. Battoo's commitment extends beyond conventional treatments; he emphasizes personalized care, ensuring each patient receives tailored interventions and compassionate support throughout their journey to recovery. His dedication to advancing oncological care is reflected in his active involvement in research initiatives aimed at enhancing treatment outcomes and quality of life for cancer patients. Dr. Battoo's contributions to the medical community underscore his unwavering commitment to excellence and patient-centric care, making him a respected authority in the field of surgical oncology in the region. He is actively participating in many research work, conferences, national and international paper presentations, and contributing as a faculty & Principal Investigator.
Area of Expertise:
- Complex Head and Neck Resections
- Skull Base Resections
- Free Tissue Transfer Microvascular Reconstruction
Medical Qualifications:
- MBBS - Government Medical College Srinagar (University of Kashmir), Srinagar, 1998
- MS - Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - Government Medical College Jammu (University of Jammu), Jammu, 2004
- M.Ch - Head and Neck Surgical Oncology - Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center (Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University), Cochin, 2010
Certification:
- “Travel Fellowship-Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology,” Cochin
- NIDA Clinical Trials Network Certificate
- Completed ICMR Certified “Basic Course in Biomedical Research”
Working Experience:
He is trained from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) Cochin, for M.Ch and has served as faculty in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology for more than 10 years in Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, Srinagar.
Awards and Recognition:
- Podium Gold Medal - Prof. Jatin Shah of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Newyork and Dr. Randal S Weber of MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
- State Scholarship for M.S. (Master of Surgery) Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery awarded by Government Medical College Jammu
- State Scholarship for M.B.B.S. awarded by Government Medical College Srinagar
- Distinctions in Higher Secondary
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