Dr. Sashikanth Jonnalagadda

Education Qualifications

• Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery/Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, Southern Illinois University, USA
• Fellowship in Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, Tufts University, USA
• Fellowship in Rhinology, Lahey Clinic, USA
• MS Otorhinolaryngology, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore (Gold Medalist)
• MBBS, Karnataka University, Hubli

Experience

• Currently working as a Senior Consultant ENT, Head & Neck Onco Surgeon at Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City.

Services offered

• Head and Neck Oncology
  • Oral Cavity/Tongue Tumor Resection
  • Oropharyngeal Cancers Resection
  • Neck Dissection for all Head and Neck Cancers
  • Trans Oro Laser Surgeries for Early Voice Box Tumors and Tumors of the Tongue
  • Transoral Robotic Surgery for Oropharyngeal Tumors
  • Reconstruction including Free Flaps for Mandibular Reconstruction
  • Thyroid Cancer Surgeries with Nerve Monitoring
  • Parotid Surgeries with Nerve Monitoring
  • Minimally Invasive Parathyroid Surgeries
  • Nasal and Sinus Cancers
• Endoscopic Skull Base and Sinus Surgeries
  • Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgeries
  • Balloon Sinuplasty
  • Endoscopic Excision of Skull Base and Midline Brain Tumors
  • Pituitary Tumors
  • Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Septoplasty
  • Orbital and Optic Nerve Decompression
• Sleep Surgeries
  • Complete Evaluation and Management of OSA and Snoring
  • Palatal Pillar Implant (Non Surgical Treatment of Snoring and Mild OSA)
  • Laser Surgery of Palate and Tongue Base
  • Palatophayngoplaties
  • Trans Oral Robotic Tongue Base Reduction
• Cosmetic and Facial Plastic Surgeries
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Facial Trauma including Midface and Mandibular Fractures
  • Orbital Fractures
• Routine ENT Surgeries
  • Tympanoplasty and Myringoplasty
  • Ossiculoplasty
  • BAHA Implantation
  • Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
  • Laryngeal Benign Lesions Excision
  • Phono Surgery

Special Interest and Expertise

• Head and Neck Cancer Surgeries
• Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgeries
• Endoscopic Skull Base Tumor Surgeries

Research & Publications

• Peer Reviewed Book Chapters
  • “Preservation of the Marginal Mandibular Nerve in Neck Surgery.” K. Thomas Robbins and Sashikanth Jonnalagadda. Pearls and Pitfalls in Head and Neck Surgery, Basel, Karger (Submitted for Publishing)
  • “Minimally invasive sinus technique-Theory and practice.” Jonnalagadda.S; Yu.V; Catalano.P. (2010). Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Head & Neck (In print). San Diego, CA. Plural Publishing Incorporation, San Diego
• Peer Reviewed Journal Publications
  • “Feasibility of a novel drug eluting polymer-A study in Guinea Pig Model.” Jonnalagadda.S; Yu.V; Catalano.P. Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surg. 2011 Jun;144(6):978-81.
  • “Balloon Catheter Dilatation of Eustachian Tube: A Preliminary Study.” Catalano, Peter J.; Jonnalagadda, Sashikanth; Yu, Vivian M. Otology & Neurotology: December 2012, Volume 33, Issue 9, PP 1549-1552 doi: 10.1097/MAO.0b013e31826a50c3
  • “Treatment Selection for T3/T4a Laryngeal Cancer: Chemoradiation Versus Primary Surgery.” Timme DW, Jonnalagadda S, Patel R, Rao K, Robbins KT. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2015 Nov;124(11):845-51. doi: 10.1177/0003489415588130.PMID: 25991835
  • “The Origin of Regional Failure in Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Pathologically Negative Neck Metastases.” Moran Amit, Tzu Chen Yen, Chun Ta Liao, Pankaj Chaturvedi, Jai Prakash Agarwal, Luiz Paulo Kowalski, Hugo F Kohler, Ardalan Ebrahimi, Jonathan R Clark, Claudio Roberto Cernea, Leonor Leider- Trejo, Gideon Bachar, Thomas Shpitzer, Andrea Villaret Bolzoni, Raj P Patel, Sashikanth Jonnalagadda, Thomas Kevin Robbins, Jatin P Shah, Snehal G Patel, Ziv Gil :JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. 07/2014
  • “Clinical nodal stage is a significant predictor of outcome in patients with oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma and pathologically negative neck metastases: results of the international consortium for outcome research.” Amit M, Yen TC, Liao CT, Binenbaum Y, Chaturvedi P, Agarwal JP, Kowalski LP, Ebrahimi A, Clark JR, Cernea CR, Brandao SJ, Kreppel M, Z ller J, Fliss D,Bachar G, Shpitzer T, Bolzoni VA, Patel PR, Jonnalagadda S, Robbins KT, Shah JP, Patel SG, Gil Z; International Consortium for Outcome Research (ICOR) in Head and Neck Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol. 2013 Oct; 20(11)3575-81. doi: 10.1245/s10434-013-3044-0. Epub 2013 Jun 18
  • “Lymph Node Density in Oral Cavity Cancer: Results of the International Consortium for Outcomes Research” -Patel SG, Amit M, Yen TC, Liao CT, Chaturvedi P, Agarwal JP, Kowalski LP, Ebrahimi A, Clark JR, Cernea CR, Brandao SJ, Kreppel M, Zöller J, Fliss D, Fridman E, Bachar G, Shpitzer T, Bolzoni VA, Patel PR, Jonnalagadda S, Robbins KT, Shah JP, Gil Z. British Journal of Cancer (24 September 2013) doi:10.1038/bjc. 2013.570
  • “Efficacy of targeted middle meatal antibiotics and endoscopic sinus surgery.” Wijewickrama RC, Catalano PJ, Gupta R, Willen SN, More Y, Jonnalagadda S, Warman M. Am J Rhinol Allergy. 2013 Jul-Aug;27(4):329-32. doi: 10.2500/ajra.2013.27.3900
  • “Minimally invasive endoscopic septoplasty: A review of technique and outcome in 296 cases.” Jonnalagadda.S; Yu.V; Catalano.P. The Laryngoscope, Volume 120, Issue Supplement S3, Page S117, October 2010
  • “Endoscopic Revision Septoplasty.” Jonnalagadda.S; Yu.V; Catalano.P- Otolaryngology Head Neck Surg, August 1, 2010 Vol. 143 No. 2 Suppl P279-P280
  • “Balloon Catheter Dilation of Eustachian Tube: Pilot Study.” Vivian Yu, Sashikanth Jonnalagadda, and Peter Catalano. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, August 2010; Vol. 143, 2 Suppl: PP. P86-P87
  • Letters to the Editor “In Reference to the Article A Comparative Study Between Endoscopic Middle Meatal Antrostomy and Caldwell-Luc Surgery in the Treatment of Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis.” Sashikanth Jonnalagadda. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology. 2011, Volume 63, Number 4, Page 412
• Non Peer Reviewed Publications (THESIS)
  • “Etiopathogenesis of Headache in ENT and the Management of Sinusitis.” Jonnalagadda.S. Feb 2005 Published, RGUHS, Bangalore, India

Posters/papers/oral Presentations

• Oral Presentations and Instructional Courses
• “Utility of Supra Clavicular Flap in the Management of Head and Neck Cancer Defects.” Accepted for Oral Presentation at AAO-HNSF 2020 Meeting, Boston, MA
• “Tubed supraclavicular flap reconstruction of total pharyngectomy defects for carcinoma hypopharynx.” Oral Presentation at 4th European Otolaryngology-ENT Surgery Conference, Rome, Italy, August 2019
• “Supraclavicular Flap - A Review of Complications in the First 25 Cases.” Sashikanth Jonnalagadda. Oral Presentation in ENT World Congress, Paris, June 2017
• Instructor for “Ultrasound in Head and Neck Course for Residents,” SIU School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, July 2012
• “Balloon catheter technology in the management of chronic sinusitis.” Grand Rounds April 2012, Department of Otolaryngology, SIU School of Medicine, Springfield, IL
• “Lymph Node Density as Predictor of Survival in Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma.” A preliminary report presented at annual resident research day meeting at SIU School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, June 2012
• “Balloon Catheter Dilation of Eustachian Tube-Pilot Study.” Jonnalagadda.S, Catalano.P. Oral Presentation at AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, 2010, Boston, MA
• Sinus Course for Residents-Instructor, SIU School of Medicine, Springfield, IL April 2012
• “Feasibility of a novel drug-eluting polymer.” Jonnalagadda.S, Yu.V; Catalano.P. Oral Presentation at AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, 2010, Boston, MA
• “A novel drug delivery technique through nasal/sinus mucosa using a biodegradable polymer.” Study of feasibility in a guinea pig model. Catalano.P; Jonnalagadda.S. Oral Presentation at 1st Croatian Rhinologic Congress, Zagreb, Croatia, February 2010
• “Bleeding disorders-What and How Much Should the Otolaryngologist Know. Jonnalagadda.S. Oral Presentation at Inter Departmental Grand Rounds, Bangalore, India, January 2005
• “A novel drug delivery technique through nasal/sinus mucosa using a biodegradable polymer.” Catalano.P; Jonnalagadda.S. Study of feasibility in a guinea pig model. Oral Presentation at ASOHNS 2010 Diamond Jubilee Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, Australia
• “A preliminary study of the efficacy of topical antibiotics delivered by a biodegradable polymer compared to postoperative oral antibiotics after endoscopic sinus surgery.” Yu.V; Jonnalagadda.S: Catalano.P. Oral Presentation at 64th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; May 2010, Ontario, Canada
• Poster Presentation
• “Utility of Nerve Monitoring in Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgeries in Limited Resource Settings of Developing Nations." Accepted for Oral Presentation at AAO HNSF 2020 meeting in Boston, MA
• “Our Experience with an Algorithm Based Reconstruction of Buccal Mucosal Defects." Accepted for Oral Presentation at AAO HNSF 2020 Meeting, Boston, MA
• “Facial nerve monitoring for preservation of marginal mandibular nerve in Level 1-b neck dissections.” Poster presented at World ENT Congress, Paris, France, June 2017
• “Hemagiopericytoma of the maxilla-A report of rare case and review of the literature.” Sashikanth Jonnalagadda. Presented in ERS 2016 Meeting at Stockholm, Sweden, July 2016
• “Thyroid tuberculosis in a retrosternal goiter patient: Report of a rare case.” Sashikanth.Jonnalagadda, MD; Sai Yendamuri, MD. Presented at IFHNOS 5th World Congress/AHNS meeting in Newyork, July 2014
• “Treatment Outcomes of Organ Preservation Strategies for Locally Advanced Laryngeal Cancer Based on Prospective Multi-Disciplinary Treatment Planning.” David Timme, MD; S Jonnalagadda, MD; Raunak Patel, BS; K Rao, MD, PhD; KT Robbins, MD. Presented at Annual Meeting at COSM at Orlando, FL April 2013
• “Low-Grade Myofibroblastic Sarcoma of the Head and Neck region- A review of two rare cases of this uncommon type of sarcoma.” Jonnalagadda.S, Malone.JP and Robbins KT. Presented at Annual Meeting at COSM at San Diego, CA April 2012
• “Endonasal Surgeries without Nasal Packing or Splints - A Retrospective Review of Postoperative Bleeding Complications in 300 Patients.” Jonnalagadda.S; Yu.V; Catalano.P. Poster Presentation at the 114th Annual Meeting at COSM April 2011, Chicago, Illinois
• “Endoscopic Revision Septoplasty. Jonnalagadda.S; Yu.V; Catalano.P” (2010, September). Presented at AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO 2010 Boston, MA
• “Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Septoplasty- A Review of Technique and Outcome in 296 Cases.” Jonnalagadda.S; Yu.V; Catalano.P. 2010, April. Poster presented at: The Triological Society Annual Meeting at COSM, LasVegas, NV, USA, April 2010, Las Vegas, NV

Awards and Achievements

• MS (ENT) Gold Medalist, Rajiv Gandhi University

FAQ'S

1. 1. Why do patients frequently visit Dr. Sashikanth Jonnalagadda?
   

   Patients visit Dr. Sashikanth Jonnalagadda for Oropharyngeal Cancer Resection, Neck Dissection for all Head and Neck Cancers, Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgeries, Orbital and Optic Nerve Decompression, Complete Evaluation and Management of OSA and Snoring, Rhinoplasty, Tympanoplasty, and Myringoplasty, Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy, and Phono Surgery, among others.

2. 2. What is Dr. Sashikanth Jonnalagadda's educational qualification?
   

   Dr. Sashikanth Jonnalagadda holds the following qualifications: MS (ENT) Gold Medallist, Fellowship in Rhinology/Skull Base Surgery (Tufts University, USA), Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery (SI University, USA).

3. 3. What does Dr. Sashikanth Jonnalagadda specialise in?
   

   Dr. Sashikanth Jonnalagadda is a Senior Consultant ENT, Head & Neck Surgeon who specialises in Head and Neck Cancer Surgeries, Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgeries, and Endoscopic Skull Base Tumor Surgeries, among others.

4. 4. Where does Dr. Sashikanth Jonnalagadda practice?
   

   Dr. Sashikanth Jonnalagadda practices at Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City.

5. 5. How can I book Dr. Sashikanth Jonnalagadda’s appointment?
   

   You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Sashikanth Jonnalagadda for both an Online Video Consultation and an OPD Consultation by visiting his profile on Yashoda Hospitals.