Gidean Arularasan

Dedicated Oral Oncologist and Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with over 10 years of clinical experience in the diagnosis and surgical management of oral and head & neck malignancies. Fellowship trained in Oral Oncology at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology and advanced maxillofacial surgery at CMC Vellore. Extensive experience in tumour resection, biopsy, multidisciplinary cancer care, post-operative rehabilitation, and academic teaching.

Strong commitment to evidence-based, ethical, and patient-centered oncology practice.

Consultant – Oral Oncology & Maxillofacial Surgery at Saveetha Oral Cancer Institute, Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals (2022-01 – Present)

• Diagnose and manage patients with oral and head & neck malignancies.
• Perform oral cancer biopsies, tumour excisions, and oncologic surgical procedures.
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary tumour boards involving medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, and radiology.
• Conduct pre-operative assessment, cancer staging, and structured post-operative follow-up.
• Ensure compliance with patient safety, infection control, and clinical documentation standards.
• Involved in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching and mentoring.

Visiting Consultant – Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Kavin Dental Care (2020-01 – Present)

• Provide oral surgical and oncologic consultations.
• Perform biopsies and minor oncologic procedures with strict infection control.

Assistant Surgeon – Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Christian Medical College (CMC) (2019-01 – 2020-12)

• Assisted and performed major oral oncology and maxillofacial surgical procedures.
• Managed inpatient oncology cases, peri-operative care, and documentation.
• Worked within structured clinical governance and audit systems.

Senior Resident – Oral Surgery Unit II at Christian Medical College (CMC) (2018-01 – 2019-12)

• Independently handled complex oral surgical cases under supervision.
• Assisted in oncologic resections and reconstruction procedures.
• Supervised junior residents and interns and participated in academic case discussions.

Fellowship in Oral Oncology Surgery – Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology (2020-01 – 2022-12)

Fellowship in Advanced Maxillofacial Surgery – Christian Medical College (2015-01 – 2017-12)

MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery – Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University (2012-01 – 2015-12)

BDS – Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University (2000-01 – 2007-12)