Dr. Shilpa S. Chatni, head and neck cancer and reconstructive surgeon
Dr. Shilpa S. ChatniMBBS, MS, MCh

Head and Neck Cancer and Reconstructive Surgeon, Shreya Nagar, Hubballi

Dr. Shilpa S. ChatniCancer surgery that also rebuilds.

Dr. Shilpa S. Chatni, MBBS, MS, MCh, is a head and neck cancer and reconstructive surgeon with 16 years of experience. She consults at Dr. Chatni’s Polyclinic, Shreya Nagar, Hubballi, Monday to Saturday.

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ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಬಹುದುConsultations in English, Hindi and Kannada

  • MChHead and Neck Cancer and Reconstructive Surgeon
  • 16 yearsOf experience
  • Mon to SatConsultations

Your first visit

A lump in the neck or an ulcer in the mouth is frightening. The first visit is about a careful examination with the right instruments, the tests that are needed, and honest answers about what comes next.

  1. She listens first

    How long the ulcer, patch or lump has been there, tobacco and alcohol habits, and any earlier treatment. A family member is welcome in the room.

  2. Examination and biopsy

    The mouth, throat and neck are examined, with a scope where needed. A biopsy or a needle test confirms the diagnosis, and scans show how far it has spread.

  3. A plan for both surgeries

    What will be removed, how it will be rebuilt, what speech and swallowing will be like afterwards, and what treatment may follow. You can ask questions at every step.

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Every first visit starts with listening, and a family member is welcome in the room.

What to bring

Bring whatever you have. If something is missing, the doctor will tell you what is needed.

  • Biopsy and histopathology reports
  • CT, MRI or PET scan films and reports
  • Earlier treatment summaries, including radiation or chemotherapy
  • All current medicines and prescriptions

Head and neck cancer surgery and reconstruction

Head and neck conditions treated

Dr. Chatni is a head and neck cancer surgeon who also rebuilds what the surgery removes, so one surgeon plans both the removal of the tumour and the reconstruction. These are the most common reasons people come to see her.

  • Mouth and tongue cancer

    An ulcer, a white or red patch, or a lump in the mouth that does not heal in three weeks, confirmed with a biopsy and removed with a safe margin.

  • Jaw, cheek and tongue reconstruction

    Rebuilding the jaw, tongue or cheek after cancer surgery with tissue from the leg, arm or chest, so that speech, swallowing and appearance come back as far as possible.

  • Throat and voice box cancer

    Hoarseness, trouble swallowing or a lump in the neck, investigated with a scope and scans, with treatment planned by a team of surgeons and cancer specialists.

  • Thyroid and salivary gland tumours

    Swellings in the neck checked with ultrasound and a needle test, and removed with care for the nerves that control the voice and the face.

  • Neck lumps and lymph nodes

    Any lump in the neck that lasts more than two weeks is examined and, when needed, biopsied. A neck dissection removes the nodes that carry cancer.

  • Skin cancers of the face and scalp

    Removed with a clear margin and repaired with flaps or grafts, so that the face heals well.

  • Tobacco-related changes in the mouth

    Leukoplakia, oral submucous fibrosis and other early changes in tobacco users, watched closely and treated before they turn into cancer.

This list covers the most common reasons for a visit. If your problem is not listed, send a request and ask.

Training and experience

MBBS, MS, MCh, with 16 years of experience.

  1. MBBS

    Qualification

    Medical degree.

  2. MS

    Qualification

    Postgraduate degree in surgery.

  3. MCh

    Qualification

    Super-speciality surgical degree.

  4. Head and Neck Cancer and Reconstructive Surgeon

    Dr. Chatni’s Polyclinic, Shreya Nagar, Hubballi

    Consults at Dr. Chatni’s Polyclinic, Shreya Nagar, Hubballi.

  5. 16 years

    In practice

    16 years of caring for patients.

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Every plan starts with a careful examination and honest answers.

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Scans show the size of the tumour and guide the reconstruction.

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Speech and swallowing therapy are part of recovery after surgery.

Where Dr. Chatni consults

Dr. Chatni’s Polyclinic, Shreya Nagar, Hubballi

Dr. Chatni consults at Dr. Chatni’s Polyclinic, Shreya Nagar, Tatwadarsha Hospital Road, Hubballi.

  • 16Years of experience
  • Mon to SatConsultation days
  • 3Languages: English, Hindi and Kannada
  • Consultations by appointment, Monday to Saturday
  • The clinic team calls back to confirm your time
  • Bring earlier reports and scans to your visit
  • Directions on Google Maps, one tap away
  • Laboratory and pharmacy at the polyclinic

Watch and understand

Short talks on the questions patients ask most. The videos will be added as they are recorded.

  • Video coming soon

    Mouth ulcers: when to worry

    3 mins
  • Video coming soon

    How the jaw is rebuilt after cancer surgery

    4 mins
  • Video coming soon

    Neck lumps: what the tests tell us

    3 mins

What patients say

Stories from patients and families, in their own words.

    Recovery is planned as carefully as the surgery.

    Surgery is one part of treatment. Medicines, nutrition and therapy for speech and swallowing carry the recovery forward. The panel lists the groups you may hear about.

    • Stop tobacco and alcohol completely. They slow healing and raise the risk of a second cancer.
    • Clean the mouth after every meal with the mouthwash advised. A clean mouth heals faster.
    • Bleeding from the mouth or neck, rebuilt tissue that changes colour, or difficulty breathing after surgery is an emergency. Go to the nearest hospital at once.

    Questions patients ask

    At Dr. Chatni’s Polyclinic, Shreya Nagar, Tatwadarsha Hospital Road, Hubballi, Karnataka 580030. Consultations run Monday to Saturday; send a request and the clinic team will confirm the time. She also consults at other centres, so the clinic team confirms the place and time when you book.

    No. You can book directly. If another doctor has seen you, bring their notes and prescriptions.

    Bleeding from the mouth, nose or neck that does not stop, sudden difficulty breathing or swallowing, rebuilt tissue that turns pale or dark after surgery, or high fever with a swollen neck. Go to the nearest emergency department at once.

    A biopsy or a needle test is the only way to confirm cancer, so it is almost always needed. A CT, MRI or PET scan then shows how far the disease has spread and helps plan both the removal and the reconstruction.

    Biopsy and histopathology reports; CT, MRI or PET scan films and reports; Earlier treatment summaries, including radiation or chemotherapy; All current medicines and prescriptions.

    English, Hindi and Kannada.

    No. It is a general, AI-assisted summary to help you understand the terms you may hear. Only your doctor can prescribe.

    Consult Dr. Chatni

    Send a consultation request and the clinic team will call you to confirm the day and time. She also consults at other centres, so the clinic team confirms the place and time when you book.

    OPD
    Monday to Saturday. The clinic team confirms the time when you book.At Dr. Chatni’s Polyclinic, Shreya Nagar, Tatwadarsha Hospital Road, Hubballi, Karnataka 580030
    Languages
    English, Hindi, Kannada

    Request a consultation

    Share your details and the clinic team will call you back to confirm the day and time.

    30-minute slots, Mon to Sat

    In an emergency, do not use this form. Go to the nearest emergency department.