Dr Vinod Pal

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CURRICULUM VITAE Dr VINOD PAL BDS, MDS, Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology & Reconstructive Surgery (HCG, Bangalore). A-29760. Contact : +91 9694949162/ palvinod9817@gmail.com OBJECTIVE : Seeking the position of Consultant in the department of Head and Neck Onco-surgery at your esteemed hospital. SKILLS & ABILITIES :        Exposure to advanced Oral oncological procedures and assisted in Robotic Assisted Neck Dissections (RAND) and Robotic Assisted Breast Axillary Insufflation Technique (BABA) Has been a key member of an organisation of online surgical workshop conducted in HCG along with 2 robotic training workshops conducted by Global Healthcare Academy. Exposure to Skull base surgery, ITF Clearance, Thyroidectomy, salivary gland tumour, Local and regional flaps, microscopic Plastic reconstruction procedures, surgeries in head and neck oncology. Academic work: Attended and presented Seminars, Journal Clubs, Case presentations and weekly MDT and edited and prepared Robotic surgical videos for training & demonstration purposes. Experienced in airway management, tracheostomy and perioperative critical care. Competent in interpreting imaging (CT, MRI, PET-CT) and applying oncological staging systems. Effective communicator with expertise in patient counselling and breaking bad news. EXPERIENCE :  Currently working as a Visiting Consultant in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology department at : - HCG Cancer Hospital, Borivali Unit : since May 2025. - Apex Multi-Specialty Hospital, Borivali West : since June 2025. - Mandapeshwar Nursing Home, Borivali West : since May 2025. - Riddhivinayak Hospital, Nallasopara West : since May 2025. - Prakriti Hospital, Virar West : since May 2025.         FELLOWSHIP : Head and Neck Oncology & Reconstructive Surgery at HCG Cancer Hospital, Borivali Unit – November 2023 to May 2025. OBSERVER : in Head and Neck Oncology & Reconstructive Surgery at HCG Cancer Hospital, Borivali Unit under Dr Yash Mathur – October 2022 to November 2023. OBSERVER : in Head and Neck Oncology & Reconstructive Surgery at 21st Century Cancer Center at Vapi under Dr Akshay Nadkarni – June 2022 to October 2022. OBSERVER : in Head and Neck Oncology & Reconstructive Surgery at Vedant Hospital, Thane under Dr Rakesh Katna – November 2020 to October 2021. Peripheral Posting at Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital, Jaipur – for 1 month in April 2020 during postgraduation. August 2017 to July 2020 : Postgraduation – Masters in Dentistry (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon) at Daswani Dental College, Kota, Rajasthan (RUHS). August 2014 to July 2017 : worked as a freelancing dental surgeon in different setups across Mumbai. October 2009 to July 2014 : Graduation – Bachelor of Dental Surgery at Daswani Dental College, Kota, Rajasthan (RUHS). EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION :    Nov 2023 – May 2025 : Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology & Reconstructive Surgery – at HCG Cancer Hospital, Borivali. Aug 2017 – July 2020 : Masters in Dentistry – Daswani Dental College, Kota, Rajasthan. Oct 2009 – July 2014 : Bachelor of Dental Surgery at Daswani Dental College, Kota, Rajasthan. TRAINING & CERTIFICATION :      Successfully attended and completed 1 day : “Striker Clinical Workshop” on 19/10/2024 at Federation of Head and Neck Oncology 2024, Mumbai. April 2020 : Trainee Completion Certificate in Head and Neck Oncology at Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan. Completed “BLS” and “ATLS” certification during postgraduation in 2019. Successfully awarded completion of “Workshop in Endodontics” under Dr Anish Navare at Delhi in February 2015. Successfully attended and completed 6 months : “ Workshop in General Dentistry and Aesthetics” – at Mehta Dental Clinic, Kota, Rajasthan – August 2014 to January 2015. PRESENTATIONS & CONFERENCE ATTENDED :    2024 – Federation of Head and Neck Oncology at Mumbai (3 days). - Poster presentation on “ Comparative analysis of survival rates of pT2N0 cases of squamous cell carcinoma with or without adjuvant radiation. Attended MIDCOMES 2018 at Nepal – - Poster presentation on “ Good looks and aesthetics” Attended AOMSI 2018 at Chennai. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE :  Worst pattern of invasion (WPOI) a sufficient univariable prognosticator, influencing the survival outcomes in oral cancer patients: A necessitating probe [OOO] [2025].   Thesis : “Local anesthesia technique for placement of endo-osseous implants – A comparative analysis – in vivo study” (postgraduation thesis). DECLARATION : I, hereby declare that particulars provided above are true to the best of my knowledge. Place : Mumbai. Date : 15/8/25.