Experienced Doctor Rajendra B. Metgudmath at KLE Hospital

About Doctor

Dr. Rajendra B. Metgudmath, M.S. (Otorhinolaryngology & Head Neck Surgery), is a renowned Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist with 21 years of experience. He specializes in Head & Neck Cancer Surgeries including Oral cancers, Thyroid Cancers, and Nose and Paranasal sinus cancers, among others. Dr. Metgudmath is fluent in Kannada, English, Hindi, and Marathi. He currently practices at KLE Cancer Hospital in Belagavi. Dr. Metgudmath is a life member of various professional affiliations such as The Association of Otolaryngologists of India and the Indian Medical Association. He has numerous publications in esteemed journals on various topics like Neurogenic Tumors and Minor Salivary Gland Tumors. Dr. Metgudmath's expertise in conditions like Head & Neck Cancer and procedures like Parapharyngeal Space Tumors has earned him a stellar reputation in the field. His commitment to 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

Conditions Treated

Head & Neck Cancer
Parapharyngeal Space Tumors
Neurogenic Tumors
Laryngeal Cancer
Minor Salivary Gland Tumors
Thyroid Tumors

Procedures

Parapharyngeal Space Tumors
Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of Face
Nasopalatine Duct Cyst
Madelung Disorder
Central Giant Cell Granuloma of Maxilla
Capillary Haemangioma of Tongue

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.