About Head and Neck Oncology
India's dedicated patient education resource for head and neck cancer — clinical content written and reviewed by a specialist surgeon.
Our Mission
Why hnoncology.com exists
A head and neck cancer diagnosis is overwhelming. Patients and families are suddenly navigating complex medical decisions — often with limited access to clear, accurate information in plain language.
Head and Neck Oncology was created to change that. Every article, guide, and condition page on this site is written or reviewed by Dr. Narayana Subramaniam — one of India's most experienced and published head and neck cancer surgeons. Our goal is simple: give patients the information they need to understand their diagnosis, ask the right questions, and make informed decisions.
This is not a marketing website. It is a clinical education resource — and the information here is the same information we share with patients and families in our clinic every day.
Clinically Accurate
All content written or reviewed by a specialist head and neck surgical oncologist with 130+ peer-reviewed publications.
Patient Focused
Written for patients and families — not for other doctors. Plain language, no unnecessary jargon, honest about uncertainties.
India Specific
Reflecting the conditions, risk factors, and treatment landscape relevant to Indian patients — not copied from Western sources.
Regularly Updated
Content reviewed and updated as evidence and treatment guidelines evolve.
Clinical Director
Dr. Narayana Subramaniam
MBBS · MS · MRCSEd · MCh (Head & Neck Surgery & Oncology) · FICRS
Lead Consultant, Head & Neck Surgery & Oncology
Aster International Institute of Oncology, Bangalore
Dr. Narayana is one of India's most experienced head and neck surgical oncologists — with over 5000 complex surgeries performed and 130+ peer-reviewed publications. He trained at the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Hospital in Sydney and has trained at world-class centres including the University of Pennsylvania.
He holds the world's largest documented volume of jaw-in-a-day cancer surgeries, has pioneered several novel surgical techniques, and is an early adopter of TORS (Transoral Robotic Surgery) in India.
- 5000+ complex head and neck surgeries
- 130+ peer-reviewed publications in indexed journals
- 3 surgical textbooks edited
- ₹30Cr+ in competitive research funding
- 20+ national and international awards
- Fellow of the International College of Robotic Surgeons
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Need a Specialist Opinion?
HN Oncology provides education — but if you or a family member has been diagnosed with or is concerned about head and neck cancer, the next step is a specialist consultation.
Dr. Narayana sees patients at the Aster International Institute of Oncology in Bangalore. Most patients are seen within 48–72 hours of contact. WhatsApp your reports for a preliminary opinion within 4 hours.
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Send your reports on WhatsApp — preliminary opinion within 4 hours.
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