Rising Star Award Winner
International-Trained Robotic Surgery Specialist
ASOHNS Fellowship

Academic & Research Profile

15+ Years of Excellence | 7 Countries | World-Class Training at Elite Institutions

Comprehensive overview of Dr. Vidhyadharan's academic qualifications, international training, research contributions, and scholarly publications

50+

Published Papers

100+

Research Citations

25+

Conference Presentations

10+

Book Chapters

Academic Qualifications

2018

FEB-ORL HNS (Fellow, European Board)

Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

European Board of Otorhinolaryngology

Europe

2016-2017

ASOHNS Clinical Fellowship

Robotic Surgery & Head & Neck Surgery

Royal Adelaide Hospital

Adelaide, Australia

Specialized robotic surgery training from Australia's premier ASOHNS program

2015

MCh (Master of Chirurgiae)

Head and Neck Surgery

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences

Kochi, India

2010-2011

Clinical Fellowship

Advanced Otorhinolaryngology โ€“ Head & Neck Surgery and Oncology

Royal Adelaide Hospital

Adelaide, Australia

2010

DNB (Diplomate of National Board)

Otorhinolaryngology

Madras ENT Research Foundation

Chennai, India

2009
First Rank & Gold Medal

MS (Master of Surgery)

Oto-Rhino-Laryngology

Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalai University

Chidambaram, India

2002

MBBS

Medicine and Surgery

Sri Ramachandra Medical College

Chennai, India

International Fellowships & Training

Trained across 7 countries at the world's leading institutions for Head & Neck Surgery, Robotic Surgery, and Reconstructive Microsurgery

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Sleep Surgery Mini-Fellowship

Sleep Surgery & Obstructive Sleep Apnea Management

2019
Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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ASOHNS Clinical Fellowship

Robotic Surgery & Head & Neck Surgery

2016-2017
Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia

Australia's Premier Robotic Surgery Program - Elite ASOHNS Fellowship

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Visiting Scholar

Reconstructive Microsurgery

2017
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan

Taiwan's Leading Center for Reconstructive Microsurgery

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Clinical Training

Advanced Head & Neck Surgery

2015
Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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Clinical Fellowship

Head & Neck Oncology

2014
Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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Clinical Fellowship

Advanced Otorhinolaryngology โ€“ Head & Neck Surgery and Oncology

2010-2011
Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia

Elite Training Centers

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Elite Institution

Tata Memorial Hospital

Head & Neck Surgical Oncology

Mumbai, India

India's Premier Cancer Center

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Elite Institution

Ganga Hospital

Reconstructive Microsurgery

Coimbatore, India

Leading Center for Reconstructive Surgery

Professional Certifications

  • Fellow, Indian College of Robotic Surgeons (FICRS)
  • Fellow, European Board of Otorhinolaryngology (FEB-ORL HNS)
  • American Society of Head & Neck Surgery (ASOHNS) Fellowship

Research Focus Areas

  • โ—Robotic surgery outcomes and innovations
  • โ—Swallowing disorder assessment and rehabilitation
  • โ—Reconstructive microsurgery techniques
  • โ—Cancer staging and treatment protocols

Academic Leadership & Teaching

Adjunct Faculty

2019 - Present

Head & Neck Surgery and Oncology

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, India

Clinical Assistant Professor

2015 - 2019

Head & Neck Surgery and Oncology

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, India

Clinical Lead Consultant

2015 - 2019

Dysphagia and Deglutology

Swallowing Disorders Centre, Amrita Institute, Kochi, India

Research Leadership Positions

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Lead Academic & Research Coordinator

Foundation for Dysphagia Research and Education

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National Observer (India Representative)

Asian Dysphagia Society

Awards & Recognition

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Rising Star Award in Onco-Phagosurgery

2019

Recognition for outstanding contributions to the field of oncological swallowing disorders and surgical management

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Top Downloaded Paper

2018-2019

The Laryngoscope

Most read paper: "Observations from a Pediatric Dysphagia Clinic: Characteristics of children at risk of aspiration pneumonia"

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Best Poster Award (Silver)

2018

IFHNOS World Tour & 18th National FHNO Conference

International recognition for research presentation

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Best Podium Presentation

2018

13th National FHNO Conference

Excellence in academic presentation

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Gold Medal & First Rank

2009

MS (ENT) - Oto-Rhino-Laryngology

Highest academic achievement in postgraduate medical education

Recent Publications (2020-2024)

Consensus on the Screening, Assessment, and Nutritional Management of Dysphagia

Journal of Nutrition Researchโ€ข12(2): 53-74
2024

Feasibility of Use of the 8th Edition of AJCC Staging for Head and Neck Cancers in Indian Scenario

Annals of Maxillofacial Surgeryโ€ข11(1):27-31
2021

Outcomes of Re-exploration Procedures After Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction

Indian Journal of Surgical Oncologyโ€ข12(3):530-537
2021

Selective Neck Dissection in Oral Cavity Cancer Is Not Without Morbidity

Indian Journal of Surgical Oncologyโ€ข12(1):5-11
2021

Tracheal Allotransplantation โ€“ Lessons Learned

Indian Journal of Plastic Surgeryโ€ข53(2):306-308
2020

Economic evaluations comparing Transoral robotic surgery and radiotherapy in oropharyngeal SCC

European Journal of Surgical Oncologyโ€ข47(12):2961-2970
2020

50+ additional peer-reviewed publications available on request

Textbooks & Book Chapters

Editor2021

Comprehensive Management of Head and Neck Cancer

Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers

632 pages

Contributing Author - 2 Chapters2025

Stell & Maran's Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology, 6th edition

Springer

Chapters:

  • Rare tumours of the head and neck
  • Head and neck paragangliomas
Contributing Author - 3 Chapters2018

Dysphagia Management in Head and Neck Cancers: A Manual and Atlas

Springer Nature Singapore

Contributing Author - 4 Chapters2015

Basic Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery and Oncology

Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers

Dysphagia & Swallowing Disorders Expertise

A Unique Differentiator in Chennai

Dr. Vidhyadharan holds specialized expertise in an underserved but critical area: swallowing disorders (dysphagia) and deglutology. This niche specialization sets him apart in Chennai's medical landscape.

๐ŸŒNational Observer - Asian Dysphagia Society

Representing India at the international level for dysphagia research and treatment

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Led specialized center at Amrita Institute (2015-2019)

๐Ÿ”ฌLead Academic & Research Coordinator

Foundation for Dysphagia Research and Education

โญRising Star in Onco-Phagosurgery

Award-winning expertise in cancer-related swallowing disorders

International Speaker & Academic Engagement

Dr. Vidhyadharan has been an invited speaker at numerous national and international conferences, sharing his expertise in robotic surgery, head & neck oncology, and dysphagia management. His presentations have been delivered both in person and through online platforms, reaching global audiences and contributing to the advancement of surgical education worldwide.