Experienced Doctor Rajendra B. Metgudmath at KLE Hospital

About Doctor

Prof. Dr. Rajendra B. Metgudmath, M.S. (Otorhinolaryngology & Head Neck Surgery), is a renowned senior Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist with vast experience in this field. He is trained from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. He specializes in Head & Neck Cancer Surgeries including Oral Cancers, Thyroid Cancers, Nose and Paranasal sinus cancers among others. Dr.Metgudmath is fluent in Kannada, English, Hindi, and Marathi. He currently practices at KLE Dr. SSS Cancer Hospital in Belagavi. Dr. Metgudmath is a life member of various professional affiliations such as Foundation of Head & Neck Oncology, Indian Thyroid Association etc and has been serving in various Executive posts in these professional bodies. He has numerous publications in esteemed journals on various topics of Head & Neck and has been Invited Guest Faculty for numerous National and International Scientific Programs. He has been awarded 7 Gold Medals at State level and National level scientific meets for scientific paper & video presentation. Dr.Metgudmath's expertise in dealing with Cancers of Head & Neck region has earned him a stellar reputation in the field. His commitment, personal patient care and continuous research makes him a trusted name in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology.

Past Experiences

Have been working in this institute.

Expertise

Oral cancers
Thyroid Cancers
Nose and Paranasal sinus cancers
Salivary Gland Cancers
Laryngeal Cancers
Neck Dissections

Media

Conditions Treated

Oral Cancers
Oropharyngeal Cancers
Hypopharyngeal Cancers
Laryngeal Cancers
Thyroid Tumours
Parathyroid Tumours
Parapharyngeal Space Tumours
Salivary Gland Tumours
Nose & Paranasal Sinus Tumours
Nasapharyngeal Cancers
Congenital Tumours of Head & Neck

Procedures

Hemi / Total Glossectomy
Hemi / Extended / Total Mandibulectomy
Hemi / Completion / Total Thyroidectomy
Medial / Partial / Total Maxillectomies
Laryngectomies with Voice Rehabilitation
Superficial / Total Parotidectomies
Microlaryngeal Surgeries
Nasal Cancer Excision
Parathyroidectomy
Carotid Body Tumour Excision
Parapharyngeal Space Tumours Excision
Submandibular gland excision
Neck Dissections
Central Compartment Clearance
Benign and Congenital Head & Neck Tumours Excision
Direct Laryngoscopy

Memberships

Life member of The Association of Otolaryngologists of India
Life member of Association of Otolaryngologists of India – Karnataka State Chapter
Life member of Association of Otolaryngologists of India - South Zone
Life member of Association of Otolaryngologists of India Belgaum District Branch
Life member of The Indian Medical Association
Life member of Foundation For Head & Neck Oncology
Life member of Geriatric Society of India
Life Member of Indian Society of Thyroid Surgeons

Publications

Metgudmath RB, Malur PR, Samarat, Jagadish T. Neurogenic tumor of parapahryngeal space. KLESH life line. Issue XII, 33-35, January 2007.
Metgudmath RB, Mane RS, Malur PR, Metgudmath AR, Mali RV. Neurogenic Tumors of Parapharyngeal Space. Journal of the J.N.Medical College’s Scientific society, Belgaum. Vol 35, No.4, 133-136, December 2008.
Metgudmath RB, Metgudmath AR, Metgudmath VV, Jainkeri V. Capillary Haemangioma of Tongue. KLESH life line, Issue XX, 41-43, January 2011.
Metgudmath RB, Metgudmath VV, Jainkeri V. Fibrous Dysplasia of Maxilla- A Case Report. Odisha Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. Volume: 5, Number 2, 32 – 35. July – December 2011.
Vaidya AD, Pantvaidya GH, Metgudmath RB, Kane SV, D’cruz AK. Minor Salivary Gland Tumors of the oral cavity. Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics. Volume 8, supplement 2, 111- 115, January-2012. (DOI - https://doi.org/10.4103/0973-1482.92224 )
Pantvaidya GH, Vaidya AD, Metgudmath RB, Kane SV, D’Cruz AK. Minor Salivary Gland Tumors Of The Sinonasal Region: Results of a Retrospective Analysis with Review Of Literature .Head & Neck. Volume 34, Issue 12, 1704-1710, December 2012. (DOI - https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.21988 )
Metgudmath RB, Metgudmath AR, Patil SY, Sinha M. Dilemma in the management of central giant cell granuloma of maxilla. Journal of the Scientific Society. Vol 40, Issue 1, 41-43. January-April 2013. (DOI - https://doi.org/10.4103/0974-5009.109702 )
Sharma S, Desai PB, Metgudmath RB. Evaluation of Serum Adenosine Deaminase and Retinol in patients with Laryngeal Cancer. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Research.2013;1(4):30-34. DOI - https://doi.org/10.30750/ijpbr.1.4.6 ) (DOI: 10.30750/ijpbr.1.4.6)
Metgudmath RB, Metgudmath AR, Metgudmath VV, Jainkeri V. Variations of the Cervical Internal Carotid Artery. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. Volume 65, Issue 3,210 – 213, July 2013. (DOI - https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-011-0408-2)
Metgudmath RB, Metgudmath AR, Metgudmath VV, Roy B, Das AT. Versatility of Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap in Oncosurgery and Its Role in Developing Countries. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. Volume 65, Issue 1. Supplement, 80 – 84, July 2013. (DOI - https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-012-0535-4)
Metgudmath RB, Metgudmath AR, Malur PR, Metgudmath VV, Das AT. Surgical Management of Parapharyngeal Space Tumors: Our Experience. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. Volume 65, Issue 1. Supplement, 64 – 68, July 2013. (DOI - https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-012-0508-7)
Metgudmath RB, Metgudmath VV, Metgudmath AR, Das AT. Management of a case of misadventure with lasers. Journal of the Scientific Society. Volume 40, Issue 3. September-December 2013. (DOI - https://doi.org/10.4103/0974-5009.120053 )
Sharma S, Desai PB, Metgudmath RB. Role of Purine Metabolic Enzymes And Vitamin A In Patients With Oral Cancer. International Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences. Volume 2, Issue:4, 31 -37, Oct-Dec 2013. (Corpus ID: 41119466)
Metgudmath RB, Metgudmath VV, Malur PR, Das AT, Metgudmath AR. Functioning Oxyphil Parathyroid Adenoma: A Case Report. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. Volume 8, Issue 4. QD0 – QD08, April 2014. (DOI - https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2014/7724.4297 )
Kulkarni AP, Chaukar DA, Patil VP, Metgudmath RB, Hawaldar RW, Divatia JV. Does tranexamic acid reduce blood loss during head and neck cancer surgery. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia. Volume 60, Issue 1. 19-24, January 2016. (DOI - https://doi.org/10.4103/0019-5049.174798 )
Singh BP, Metgudmath RB, Singh D, Saxena U. Anatomical variations of sphenoid sinus among patients undergoing computed tomography of paranasal sinus. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. Volume 5, Issue 4.July- 888-892, August 2019. (DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20192630 )
Anshika Anand, Rajendra Basayya Metgudmath, Basavaraj P. Belaldavar, Rajendrakumar D. Virupaxi, S.B.Javali. Relative Topography of Laryngeal Nerves for Surgical Cruciality: An Observational Cadaveric Study. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. Volume 74, (Suppl 3), 4973-4977; Dec 2022. (DOI - https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-021-02537-5)
Anshika Anand, Rajendra Basayya Metgudmath, Basavaraj P. Belaldavar, Topographic Evaluation of Superior Thyroid Artery-A Terrain to be Well Versed for Surgeon’s Knife. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. Volume 74, (Suppl 3), 5994–6000; Dec 2022. (DOI - https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-021-02643-4)
Rajendra B. Metgudmath, Anjali R. Metgudmath, Amal T. Das, Prakash R. Malur. Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of Face: A Rare Entity and Review of Literature. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. Volume 74, (Suppl 3), 5469–5472; Dec 2022. (DOI - https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-021-02790-8)
Dr. Rajendra B Metgudmath, Dr. Rahul Gulaganji. The Sound of Silence: A Study on Tympanic Membrane Perforation and Its Effects on Hearing in Chronic Otitis Media. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research.Vol.13; Issue: 10; 370-376, October 2023. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20231048 )
Rajendra B. Metgudmath, Pallavi Kallur, Virupaxi V. Hattiholi. Horse collar: a rare case report of Madelung disorder with review of literature. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. Vol. 10; No. 4; 445-447: July-August 2024. ( DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20242050 )
Edna Chinnu Kurain, Rajendra Basayya Metgudmath, Adrash Sanikop. A swelling in disguise: A rare case of nasopalatine duct cyst. International Journal of Case Reports in Surgery. Vol. 7; Issue:1; 181-184;2025. DOI: 10.22271/27081494.2025.v7.i1d.162
Metgudmath RB . Parapharyngeal Space Tumors. Atlas of Operative otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. Chapter 183, 93-98, January 2013.