Dr. Kantamani Bala Teja

Dr. Bala Teja Kantamani is a highly accomplished Head and Neck Oncosurgeon with over a decade of experience in diagnosing and treating complex head and neck cancers. A Gold Medalist in both M.S. ENT and M.Ch. Head and Neck Oncosurgery, he has honed his skills at some of the most prestigious medical institutions like Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.

With expertise in major oncological procedures such as oral cancer resections, thyroidectomies, parotidectomies, laryngectomies, neck dissections and skull base surgeries, Dr. Kantamani has successfully managed high patient volumes, treating 100-150 cases per week and performing 20-40 surgeries weekly. His dedication to surgical excellence and compassionate patient care has earned him a strong reputation in the field of oncology.

• MBBS (2007-2012) – Dr. PSIMS & RF, A.P (NTRUHS)
• Rotatory Internship (2012-2013) – Dr. PSIMS & RF A.P (NTRUHS)
• MS-ENT (2013-2016) – ASRAM Medical College, Eluru, A.P (NTRUHS) Gold Medalist

• Dr. Kantamani actively participates in national and international medical conferences, contributing to discussions on advancements in head and neck oncology, minimally invasive techniques, and multidisciplinary cancer management.

• Consultant, Head & Neck Oncology – MIOT International Hospital, Chennai (2023-2024)
• Assistant Professor (Post MCh) – Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2022)
• MCh Head & Neck Oncosurgery – Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2019-2022)
• Faculty– Gayatri Medical College, Vizag (2018)
• Faculty– Government Medical College, Kakinada (2017)

• Gold Medalist in M.S. ENT and M.Ch. Head and Neck Oncosurgery
• Recognized for excellence in head and neck oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital
• Performed an average of 20 complex head and neck surgeries per month on international patients at MIOT International Hospital

• Member of the Indian Society of Oncology (ISO)
• Member of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI)

• Major Head and Neck Surgeries: Oral cancer resections, thyroidectomy, salivary gland tumors, laryngectomy, and skull base surgeries.
• Otology & Rhinology: Myringoplasty, tympanoplasty, endoscopic ear/nasal surgeries, facial nerve decompression.
• Laryngology: Laser surgeries, Thyroplasty, Voice & Airway surgeries
• Minimally Invasive Techniques: Sleep apnea surgery, endoscopic and laser-assisted procedures.
• Multidisciplinary Cancer Management: Coordinating treatment plans with oncologists, radiologists, and rehabilitation specialists.

Published Works:

• Quadruple Primary Malignancy – A Case Report
• Return to Work in Head and Neck Cancers
• Single Stage Nasolabial Flap Reconstruction
• Sarcopenia in Multidisciplinary Cancers
• Surgical Site Infection and Its Impact on Outcomes
• Parathyroid carcinoma- Uncommon diagnosis
• Nationwide IONM Survey
• Should there be place for Grade for staging in Salivary Cancers
• Utility of the Clinical and Radiological Features in the Management of Bethesda 3 and 4 Thyroid Nodules
• SASP- Novel Role
• Medial femoral condyle flap
• Factors Influencing Tympanoplasty Success Rates
• Bilateral Sphenochoanal Polyposis
• Cholesterol Granuloma in Middle Ear and Mastoid

Research in Progress:

• Angiosarcoma of Scalp
• Tracheoesophageal Prosthesis in Voice Rehabilitation
• Radiofrequency Ablation in Thyroid Cancers
• Oral Microbiome and Its Link to Cancer
• Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Laryngeal Cancers
• Patterns of Distant Metastasis in Head and Neck Cancer
• Scar Excision in Post-Treatment Tongue Cancer
• Bethesda 3/4 Thyroid Nodules – Problem Solving Approach