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Dr. Ashwini Munnangi

MDS OMFS Trained Fellowship Head & Neck Onco 10+ Years
Oral Cancer Surgery Facial Trauma Reconstructive Surgery TMJ & Orthognathic

Visiting Consultant, Maxillofacial Surgery and Head-Neck Oncology. Dr. Ashwini performs consultations and surgeries at Vivekananda Hospital on scheduled evenings. Her primary consultancy is at Renova Century Hospitals, Banjara Hills.

OPD at Vivekananda Hospital

Friday and Saturday, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Surgical scheduling arranged after pre-operative consultation
About

Head and neck oncosurgeon with reconstructive training

Dr. Ashwini Munnangi is a maxillofacial surgeon and head and neck oncosurgeon with over 10 years of clinical and surgical experience. She performs consultations and surgeries at Vivekananda Hospital on Friday and Saturday evenings, with pre-operative workup and post-operative follow-up coordinated through the hospital's surgical and dental teams.

Her training pathway combines two distinct surgical specialties. After completing her MDS and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) training in 2016, she pursued a Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery recognised by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. This dual foundation means a single consultant can manage cases that typically require coordination between an OMFS surgeon, a surgical oncologist, and a plastic reconstruction surgeon, which reduces treatment fragmentation for the patient.

Her clinical exposure includes training and work at Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Center in Bangalore, Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, and Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad. These are among India's highest-volume cancer and reconstructive surgery centres, which translates into operative repetition across the complex procedures she performs today. Current primary practice is at Renova Century Hospitals, Banjara Hills.

Her procedural focus at Vivekananda Hospital centres on oral and maxillofacial oncology with reconstructive rehabilitation, facial trauma repair, TMJ disorders, corrective jaw surgery, and dental implant work. She combines the surgical technique required to remove disease or repair injury with the reconstructive skill to restore function and appearance in the same operative plan where possible.

Education and Training

  • MDS, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • OMFS Training completed 2016
  • Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery, RGUHS

Institutional Training and Experience

  • Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Center, Bangalore
  • Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
  • Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad
  • Renova Century Hospitals, Banjara Hills (Current Consultant)
Surgical Procedures

What Dr. Ashwini performs at Vivekananda Hospital

Full spectrum of maxillofacial and head and neck surgical care, from cancer resection with reconstruction to trauma repair, corrective jaw surgery, and dental implant work.

Oral and Head-Neck Cancer

  • Tumour excision (tongue, cheek, floor of mouth, palate, jaw, throat)
  • Neck dissection
  • Free flap reconstruction
  • Microvascular reconstructive surgery
  • Multidisciplinary oncology coordination

Facial Trauma

  • Mandible (lower jaw) fracture
  • Maxilla (upper jaw) fracture
  • Zygomatic (cheekbone) fracture
  • Orbital floor (eye socket) fracture
  • Nasal bone fracture
  • ORIF with titanium plates and screws

Jaw and TMJ

  • TMJ disorder evaluation and treatment
  • Orthognathic surgery for bite alignment
  • Facial symmetry correction
  • Jaw cyst and tumour removal
  • Oral device therapy

Reconstructive and Dental

  • Cleft lip and palate surgery
  • Dental implant placement
  • Bone grafting for implants
  • Sinus lift procedures
  • Post-cancer facial reconstruction
Warning signs of oral cancer to watch for:
  • A non-healing ulcer in the mouth lasting more than 3 weeks
  • A white or red patch on the tongue, gums, or inner cheek that does not fade
  • Difficulty opening the mouth or chewing
  • A lump in the neck
  • Persistent sore throat or hoarseness
  • Unexplained bleeding in the mouth
  • Numbness in the tongue or lip

If you notice any of these signs, book an evaluation with Dr. Ashwini. Early-stage oral cancers have significantly better survival outcomes than advanced-stage cancers.

Patient Questions

Frequently asked questions

When can I meet Dr. Ashwini at Vivekananda Hospital?
Friday and Saturday, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. She is a visiting consultant at Vivekananda Hospital. For consultations outside these hours, her primary practice is at Renova Century Hospitals, Banjara Hills. Surgical procedures at Vivekananda Hospital are scheduled after the initial consultation on one of her OPD days.
What are Dr. Ashwini's qualifications?
MDS with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training completed in 2016, followed by a Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery recognised by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. She has over 10 years of experience with training at Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Center, Tata Memorial Hospital, and Apollo Hospital.
What conditions does Dr. Ashwini treat?
Cancers and tumours of the oral cavity, jaw, face, and neck. Facial fractures from accidents. TMJ disorders. Jaw cysts and tumours. Cleft lip and palate. Dental implant cases including complex cases requiring bone grafting. Bite alignment problems requiring corrective jaw surgery.
Does she perform oral cancer surgery?
Yes. Oral cancer treatment is one of her primary areas of expertise. She performs tumour excision, neck dissection, and reconstructive surgery including free flap reconstruction for patients with cancers of the tongue, cheek, floor of mouth, palate, jaw, and throat. These are typically multi-hour operations performed in coordination with the hospital's anaesthesia and critical care teams.
What is free flap reconstruction?
Free flap reconstruction is a microvascular surgical technique where tissue is transferred from one part of the body to rebuild an area after cancer removal. For oral cancer patients, this commonly means transferring tissue from the forearm or thigh to reconstruct the tongue, jaw, or cheek. The blood vessels are reconnected under a microscope. This restores both function (swallowing, speech, chewing) and appearance in a single operation.
Does she treat facial fractures from accidents?
Yes. She has extensive experience in treating facial trauma including fractures of the mandible (lower jaw), maxilla (upper jaw), zygomatic bone (cheekbone), orbital floor (eye socket), and nasal bones. Treatment typically involves open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) using titanium plates and screws to restore anatomical alignment.
Can Dr. Ashwini help with jaw joint (TMJ) pain?
Yes. She evaluates and treats temporomandibular joint disorders including jaw clicking, locking, pain while chewing, and restricted mouth opening. Treatment may include oral devices, medications, intra-articular injections, or surgery depending on severity. Most TMJ cases resolve with conservative management without surgery.
Does she perform dental implant surgery?
Yes. She performs dental implant placement for patients with missing teeth, including complex cases requiring bone grafting or sinus lift procedures before implant placement. For patients who lost teeth due to jaw trauma or cancer surgery, she can plan combined reconstruction and implant rehabilitation in the same treatment arc.
What about cleft lip and palate surgery?
She performs cleft lip and cleft palate repair as part of her maxillofacial practice. Cleft surgery requires staged operations depending on the child's age and the type of cleft, with ongoing orthodontic and speech therapy coordination. For adult patients with previous cleft repair needing revision surgery, she can evaluate and plan corrective procedures.
Is her treatment covered under insurance?
Medically necessary maxillofacial and head-neck cancer surgeries are covered under most health insurance policies. Vivekananda Hospital is empanelled with CGHS, ESI, Aarogyasri, Arogyabhadratha, and 25+ private insurers for cashless treatment. Elective procedures like corrective jaw surgery and dental implants have variable coverage depending on your policy.
How do I book a consultation?
Call +91 72079 04418 or WhatsApp the same number to book for Friday or Saturday evening. You can also use the Book Appointment form on this page. For surgical consultations, bring any previous scans (CT, MRI, panoramic X-rays), biopsy reports, and a list of current medications to the first visit so the treatment plan can be finalised in a single visit.

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Visiting OPD: Friday and Saturday, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Surgical scheduling after pre-operative consultation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What conditions does Dr. Ashwini Munnangi treat?
  • Dr. Ashwini treats cancers and tumours of the oral cavity, jaw, face, and neck. She also treats facial fractures from accidents, TMJ (jaw joint) disorders, jaw cysts and tumours, cleft lip and palate, dental implant cases, and bite alignment problems requiring corrective jaw surgery.
  • She specialises in two areas: maxillofacial surgery (surgery of the face, jaw, and mouth) and head-neck oncology (surgical treatment of cancers of the mouth, throat, tongue, jaw, and neck). She also performs reconstructive surgery to restore form and function after cancer surgery or trauma.
  • Yes. Oral cancer treatment is one of her primary areas of expertise. She performs tumour excision, neck dissection, and reconstructive surgery including free flap reconstruction for patients with cancers of the tongue, cheek, floor of mouth, palate, jaw, and throat.
  • Dr. Ashwini is available at Vivekananda Hospital every Friday and Saturday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. For appointments, call +91 7207904418.
  • Yes. Dr. Ashwini is a Consultant at Renova Century Hospitals, Banjara Hills, and also practices as a Visiting Consultant at Vivekananda Hospital, Begumpet, on Fridays and Saturdays. Patients in the Begumpet, Ameerpet, Somajiguda, and Secunderabad areas can now consult her closer to home.
  • Yes. She has extensive experience in treating facial trauma including fractures of the mandible (lower jaw), maxilla (upper jaw), zygomatic bone (cheekbone), orbital floor (eye socket), and nasal bones. She performs open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) using titanium plates and screws.
  • Yes. She diagnoses and treats temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders including jaw clicking, locking, pain while chewing, and restricted mouth opening. Treatment may include oral devices, medications, injections, or surgery depending on the severity.
  • Yes. She performs dental implant placement for patients with missing teeth, including complex cases requiring bone grafting or sinus lift procedures before implant placement.
  • A non-healing ulcer in the mouth lasting more than 3 weeks. A white or red patch on the tongue, gums, or inner cheek that does not go away. Difficulty opening the mouth or chewing. A lump in the neck. Persistent sore throat or hoarseness. Unexplained bleeding in the mouth. Numbness in the tongue or lip. If you notice any of these, consult Dr. Ashwini immediately for evaluation.
  • Yes. Maxillofacial surgeries that are medically necessary (cancer surgery, trauma surgery, reconstructive surgery) are covered under most health insurance policies. Vivekananda Hospital is empanelled with CGHS, ESI, and 25+ private insurers for cashless treatment.

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Visit Dr. Ashwini Munnangi at Vivekananda Hospital, Hyderabad: 6-3-871/A, Greenlands Rd, behind Shehalutha Complex, Punjagutta Officers Colony, Begumpet, Hyderabad, Telangana 500016. Consultation Hours: Friday and Saturday, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Book Appointment: Call 7207904418 or use our website to book your visit.

March 25, 2026
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