Dr. Kanika Rana

Dr. Kanika Rana is a Senior Consultant and Head of Head & Neck Oncology at Medanta — The Medicity, Gurugram, India. With over 14 years of specialized surgical experience, she brings a rigorous, evidence-based approach to the management of cancers affecting the head and neck region. Her qualifications include an MS in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery from Maulana Azad Medical College (2012) and a DNB in ENT, complemented by a dedicated Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology at Medanta Hospital.

Dr. Rana's clinical expertise spans a comprehensive range of head and neck oncologic procedures: oral cancer surgery, oropharyngeal cancer surgery, laryngeal cancer surgery, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, salivary gland tumor removal, neck dissection, laser microlaryngeal surgery, and complex head and neck reconstruction using flaps. She has undertaken clinical observerships at two of the world's most respected cancer centers—Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore (2015), and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York (2022)—to refine her surgical techniques and stay current with international best practices.

International patients—many from the Gulf region, East Africa, and South Asia—choose Dr. Rana for her meticulous surgical approach and compassionate patient care. She communicates fluently in English and Hindi, ensuring clarity at every stage of treatment planning and recovery. Her focus extends beyond surgery to multidisciplinary cancer management, often coordinating with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and speech-language pathologists to optimize outcomes.

Medanta — The Medicity is a NABH and JCI-accredited tertiary-care hospital well-equipped with advanced imaging (PET-CT, high-resolution CT), endoscopic operating theaters, and dedicated intensive care facilities. The hospital's international patient desk provides visa support, accommodation coordination, and translation services, making it a seamless destination for overseas patients seeking specialized oncologic care.

For international patients traveling to India for head and neck cancer treatment, Dr. Rana's combination of international training, institutional infrastructure, and patient-centric approach offers a high standard of surgical oncology without the costs associated with Western centers.