Dr Ankita Saraf : Advancing Oral Oncology with Surgical Precision & Compassionate Patient-Centered Treatment
Dr Ankita Saraf
Associate Consultant - Oral Oncology
Among these specialists is Dr Ankita Saraf, Associate Consultant in Oral Oncology whose practice demonstrates a fine integration of surgical acumen with compassionate care. What makes her stand out in this field is the way she attends to every case with minute detail, rooted in dual training of surgery and oncology, which shapes her philosophy of precision, safety, and empathy.
From complex reconstructions for oncologic surgeries, traumatic interventions to specific needs of elderly patients, she always manages and performs the surgery in such a manner that optimizes functional outcome without compromising the dignity and well-being of her patients.
“Precision in surgery is not just a skill, it is a responsibility towards every patient’s life”, says Dr Ankita Saraf, Associate Consultant, Cytecare Hospitals reflecting her ethos.
Her belief in compassionate care, alongside surgical rigor, is evident in every procedure she undertakes, ensuring that patients are guided and supported through every step of their treatment journey.
Shaping Surgical Excellence
Dr Ankita Saraf’s journey into oral and maxillofacial surgery was shaped during her undergraduate years when she observed a spectrum of procedures from routine wisdom tooth extractions to cosmetic interventions and complex oral oncology cases.
This deepened into an interest in the specialty that combined technical precision with meaningful patient care while witnessing the skill and impact of these surgeries.
She did her formal training at Guru Nanak Institute, where she developed a strong foundation in oral and maxillofacial surgery by learning surgical techniques and the importance of patientcentric decision-making. The exposure to patients with oral cancer during her MDS profoundly influenced her choice to specialize in oral oncology by highlighting the emotional and functional difficulties of these patients.
Her subsequent fellowship at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology further honed her expertise in advanced oncologic surgeries, reconstructions, and multidisciplinary cancer care. These were milestones that shaped her into a surgeon capable of managing complex oral oncology cases with both technical skill and empathy. One particularly challenging experience during her MDS; a patient suffering a sudden carotid blowout-reinforced the value of calm decisiveness, meticulous planning, and vigilant postoperative care, leaving a lasting imprint on her clinical approach.
Advancing Care Collaboratively
Staying at the forefront of oral oncology and maxillofacial reconstruction requires continuous learning, and Dr Ankita Saraf embraces this through dedicated engagement with research, conferences, workshops, and academic discussions. She incorporates evidence-based advances into her practice to ensure that patients receive state-of the-art techniques in minimally invasive reconstruction and complex head-and-neck oncology surgery.
At Cytecare Hospitals, the emphasis is on a multidisciplinary approach in which she works in close coordination with oncologists, reconstructive surgeons, and rehabilitation teams. Every treatment plan is discussed in a tumor board setting with the intent of providing holistic care: disease control, functional restoration, and long-term patient well-being.
Of equal importance to Dr Ankita Saraf is patient education. She vigorously advocates for awareness of early detection, risk factors, and long-term oral health through community outreach programs, CMEs for health professionals, and social media campaigns for wider public outreach.
Her fellowship at Kidwai remains one of the biggest milestones in her professional life, as it honed her surgical skills and enhanced her understanding of comprehensive cancer care. “Collaboration is the cornerstone of modern oncology; no surgeon works in isolation”, Dr Ankita Saraf remarks, underscoring her commitment to team-based, patient-first care.
Future Vision
Dr Ankita Saraf aims to advance surgical techniques that reduce trauma while improving outcomes, contribute to research focused on early detection and personalized treatment, and expand access to specialized oral oncology care. She is particularly focused on integrating innovative technologies with patient-centered strategies to elevate both functional and aesthetic outcomes in oral cancer management.
For dentists aspiring to a career in oral and maxillofacial surgery or oral oncology, she stresses diligence, continuous learning, and empathy as the pillars of professional growth. “Surgery is as much about understanding the human behind the patient as it is about mastering the scalpel”, Dr Ankita Saraf advises, encapsulating her holistic approach to the field.
Her subsequent fellowship at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology further honed her expertise in advanced oncologic surgeries, reconstructions, and multidisciplinary cancer care. These were milestones that shaped her into a surgeon capable of managing complex oral oncology cases with both technical skill and empathy. One particularly challenging experience during her MDS; a patient suffering a sudden carotid blowout-reinforced the value of calm decisiveness, meticulous planning, and vigilant postoperative care, leaving a lasting imprint on her clinical approach.
Advancing Care Collaboratively
Staying at the forefront of oral oncology and maxillofacial reconstruction requires continuous learning, and Dr Ankita Saraf embraces this through dedicated engagement with research, conferences, workshops, and academic discussions. She incorporates evidence-based advances into her practice to ensure that patients receive state-of the-art techniques in minimally invasive reconstruction and complex head-and-neck oncology surgery.
Every patient interaction is an opportunity to combine surgical excellence with compassion, striving to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those under care
At Cytecare Hospitals, the emphasis is on a multidisciplinary approach in which she works in close coordination with oncologists, reconstructive surgeons, and rehabilitation teams. Every treatment plan is discussed in a tumor board setting with the intent of providing holistic care: disease control, functional restoration, and long-term patient well-being.
Of equal importance to Dr Ankita Saraf is patient education. She vigorously advocates for awareness of early detection, risk factors, and long-term oral health through community outreach programs, CMEs for health professionals, and social media campaigns for wider public outreach.
Her fellowship at Kidwai remains one of the biggest milestones in her professional life, as it honed her surgical skills and enhanced her understanding of comprehensive cancer care. “Collaboration is the cornerstone of modern oncology; no surgeon works in isolation”, Dr Ankita Saraf remarks, underscoring her commitment to team-based, patient-first care.
Future Vision
Dr Ankita Saraf aims to advance surgical techniques that reduce trauma while improving outcomes, contribute to research focused on early detection and personalized treatment, and expand access to specialized oral oncology care. She is particularly focused on integrating innovative technologies with patient-centered strategies to elevate both functional and aesthetic outcomes in oral cancer management.
For dentists aspiring to a career in oral and maxillofacial surgery or oral oncology, she stresses diligence, continuous learning, and empathy as the pillars of professional growth. “Surgery is as much about understanding the human behind the patient as it is about mastering the scalpel”, Dr Ankita Saraf advises, encapsulating her holistic approach to the field.
