Ghatkoar (East), Mumbai)
Dr. Ritu K. Sheth
DNB (Otolaryngology / ENT)
Speciality: Senior Consultant ENT and Head-Neck Oncosurgeon
Experience: 25+ years of post-MS clinical, academic, and advanced surgical excellence
Langauges: English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati
To Book Consultation, Call
25+
Years of Elite Post-Graduate Experience in
ENT & Head-Neck Oncosurgery
Flagship Post-M.S. Head & Neck Oncology
Fellowship from Tata Memorial Hospital
Premier International
Cancer Center Residencies
My Patient Philosophy
To Book Consultation, Call
About Dr. Ritu Sheth
Dr. Ritu K. Sheth is a nationally celebrated, board-certified senior consultant ENT and Head-Neck Oncosurgeon with over 25 years of advanced post-graduate experience. Her academic journey is marked by exceptional merit, having graduated with first-class honors from the prestigious Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital.
She secured the 1st Rank in her Master of Surgery (MS) from the University of Mumbai and was awarded the Late Seth Gangalbhai Nathubhai Prize. She also received the prestigious Dr. S. Kameshwaran Gold Medal from the National Board of Examinations (DNB), New Delhi.
Following her post-graduation, she completed a rigorous 3-year clinical residency equivalent to an MCh in Head and Neck Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, one of India’s leading cancer institutes.
Driven by a commitment to global standards in cancer care, Dr. Sheth was awarded the prestigious UICC ICRETT International Fellowship, which provided advanced clinical exposure at renowned institutions, including the Netherlands Cancer Institute (Amsterdam), MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston, USA), and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC, New York, USA).
She has also served as the president of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI), Mumbai branch, and continues to contribute actively as a DNB Grade 1 Postgraduate Teacher, Advisory Committee member, and Editorial Board reviewer for major medical journals.
My Patient Philosophy
My approach to patient care is centered on compassion, transparency, and precision-driven treatment. I believe in designing targeted, organ-preservation surgical plans that achieve the best possible cancer clearance while maintaining a high post-operative quality of life.
By utilizing advanced surgical technologies such as carbon dioxide laser microsurgery, specialized nerve-monitoring techniques, and modern prosthetic speech rehabilitation, I strive to deliver treatment outcomes that prioritize both recovery and overall well-being.
Every patient under my care receives detailed counseling, honest communication, and dedicated long-term multidisciplinary support throughout their cancer journey.
Education & Board Certifications
- Post-MCh Equivalent Clinical Fellow (Head & Neck Oncology): Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2000–2003) | Completed a 3-year comprehensive surgical oncology residency in Head & Neck Oncology.
- DNB (Otolaryngology / ENT): National Board of Examinations, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi (2000) | Awarded National Gold Medal.
- MS (Otolaryngology & Head-Neck Surgery): B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital & Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai | University of Mumbai (2000) | Secured University 1st Rank with Distinction.
- FCPS & DORL: College of Physicians and Surgeons, Parel, Mumbai (1999–2000) | completed in the first attempt.
- MBBS: Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai (1995) | Graduated with Academic Distinctions in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Pathology, and Microbiology.
Treatment Expertise
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology clearance
- Radical and modified neck dissections
- Specialized access protocols for the accessory nerve
- Total thyroidectomies
- Central compartment neck clearances
- Laser Microsurgery in ENT (micro-resection and precision endo-oral tumor vaporization)
- Advanced Paranasal Sinus Management
- Prosthetic Voice & Speech Rehabilitation (post-laryngectomy reconstruction)
- Transesophageal puncture (TEP) planning
- Prosthetic voice valve placements
- Pediatric & Advanced Otolaryngology management
- Oral cavity lesions
- Early and advanced lip/tongue cancers
- Benign and malignant thyroid nodules
- Premalignant vocal cord anomalies
- Laryngeal lesions
- Rare sino-nasal pathologies (ethmoid sinus osteosarcomas, inverted papillomas, nasal tip schwannomas)
- Tonsillar and adenoidal disorders in children
- Chronic tuberculous otitis media
- Complex deep neck space structural infections
Positions Held & Academic Recognition
- DNB Grade 1 Postgraduate Teacher: Rajawadi Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai (April 2021 – Present) | Training the next generation of specialized board surgeons.
- Assistant Honorary ENT & Head-Neck Surgeon: Seth A.J.B. Municipal ENT Hospital, Mumbai (2014 – 2021).
- Honorary Consultant ENT & Head-Neck Oncosurgeon: Godrej Memorial Hospital, Vikhroli, Mumbai.
- President: Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI), Mumbai Branch (Executive Tenure: 2020 – 2021).
- Advisory Committee Member: Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI), Mumbai (2023 – Present).
- Editorial Board Member & Peer Reviewer:
- International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (IJOHNS) (2024 – Present)
- Journal of Clinical Research in Otolaryngology (JCRO) (2024 – Present)
Peer-Reviewed Scientific Publications
- Sheth RK, et al. Osteosarcoma of the Ethmoid Sinus—A Rare Entity. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 2024. | DOI: 10.1007/s12070-024-04792-8.
- Sheth RK, et al. A Googly in the Neck - Castleman's Disease. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 2024;76:1275-1278.
- Sheth RK, et al. Unusual Locations of Inverted Papilloma. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 2024;76:2057-2061.
- Sheth RK, et al. Rare Case of Nasal Tip Schwannoma. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 2024;76:1421-1424.
- Sheth RK, et al. Marginal Mandibulectomy in Lateral Sulcus Tumors. European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO), 2004;30(7):804-806.
- Sheth RK, et al. Approach to Accessory Nerve—How I Do It. Journal of Surgical Oncology (JSO), 2002;81(4):213-214.
- Sheth RK, et al. Otitic Hydrocephalus of Tubercular Origin. The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 2000;114:874-877.
- Sheth RK, et al. Primary Tuberculosis of the Middle Ear Cleft: Advanced Presentation. Indian Journal of Otology, 1999;5(2):93-96.
- Textbook Contributions: Featured Co-Author for the definitive clinical reference manual “E.N.T. Simplified” (1st & 2nd Editions), published by Bhalani Book Depot, Mumbai.
Major National & International Orations
- Panel Moderator & Guest Orator (AOICON 2025): Led the panel discussion on “Approach to Oral Cavity Lesions” and served as Judge for the National Poster Presentation track.
- Invited Expert Speaker (Head Neck Cancer Forum 2025, Amritsar): Delivered the keynote presentation on “Management of Oral Pre-Malignant Lesions.”
- National Award Session Judge (AOICON 2024 / 2026): Appointed Chairperson and Judge for the prestigious Junior Consultant Award paper presentations.
- Thyroid Masterclass Panelist (AOICON 2023 / MENTCON 2022): Contributed to specialized scientific panels on “Comprehensive Management of Thyroid Nodules.”
Awards & Decorations
- National Best Reviewer Honor (2026): Awarded the Best Reviewer Award by the Indian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery.
- Dr. S. Kameshwaran National Gold Medal (2000): Conferred by the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, for securing 1st Rank nationwide in the DNB examinations.
- Late Seth Gangalbhai Nathubhai Prize: Awarded by the University of Mumbai for securing the highest aggregate score in Otorhinolaryngology.
- Nair Golden Jubilee Research Foundation First Prize (2000): Received the Best Dissertation Award from TN Medical College & BYL Nair Hospital.
- Consultant Paper Merit Award: Secured 2nd Prize in the Senior Consultant Category at MENTCON 2015.