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Dr Nagendra Kadapa
MS ENT, FHNO, CCEPC (IAPC)
Specialization: ENT
Designation: Senior Consultant ENT and Head & Neck Oncologist
Experience: 19 +Years
Timings: Mon to Sat 9 AM to 5 PM
Location: Nellore
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February 2026
Dr. Nagendra Kadapa is an experienced ENT Specialist and Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist at Medicover Hospitals, Nellore, with more than 19 years of medical experience. He treats common ENT problems and focuses on early detection and treatment of head & neck cancers, including tongue, throat, and cheek cancers. Patients trust him for his clear guidance, gentle care, and advanced treatment options.
Current Work Location
NH-5, Chinthareddypalem Cross Road, Alahari Nagar, Chintareddy Palem, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh 524002
Timings: Mon to Sat 9 AM to 5 PM
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Past Experience
- MS (ENT), Osmania University, Hyderabad - Gold Medalist
- Fellow in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, MCC, Kerala
- Certificate Course in Essentials of Palliative Care - IAPC
- Ex-Registrar, Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital, Hyderabad
- Short-term Attaché, PGI Chandigarh
- Consultant, Simhapuri Hospitals, Nellore
- Consultant, Nagender Hospital, Nellore
- Senior Consultant, Apollo Speciality Hospital, Nellore
Memberships
- Life Member, AOI (Andhra Pradesh State Branch)
- Life Member, AOI (Hyderabad Branch, A.P., India)
- Life Member, Indian Society of Otology, India
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Expertise
- Advanced Endoscopic Ear & Nose Surgeries
- Snoring & Sleep Apnea Treatment (Snoroplasty)
- Neck Swellings, Thyroid & Salivary (Parotid) Gland Surgeries
- Deviated Nasal Septum (DNS) & Nasal Polyps Treatment
- Excessive Eye Watering Treatment (Endoscopic DCR Surgery)
- Persistent Throat Pain & Difficulty in Swallowing Evaluation
- Congenital & Severe Hearing Loss Care - Cochlear Implant Services
- Sneezing, Nasal Allergy & Sinus Allergy Management
- Ear Pain, Ear Discharge & Chronic Ear Infections Treatment
- Hearing Loss Diagnosis & Hearing Care Solutions
- Vertigo (Dizziness) & Balance Disorder Treatment
- Tinnitus (Ringing Sound in Ears) Management
- Chronic Sinus Problems - Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgeries
- Tonsils, Adenoids & Tongue-Tie Surgery - Coblator-Assisted (Low-Pain Technique)
- Headache Treatment - Migraine, Sinus, Tension & Cluster Headaches
- Head & Neck Cancer Screening & Treatment (Tongue Cancer, Throat Cancer & Cheek/Buccal Mucosa Cancers)
- ENT & Cancer Risk Care for Smoking, Alcohol & Tobacco Chewing Habits
Awards & Achievements
- Vidhya Rathna (Best Doctor Award) - June 2018, Suman Arts Theatres, Hyderabad
- T.V. Krishna Rao Gold Medal - For securing highest marks in MS, 2012, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad
- S.N. Jain P.G. Gold Medal - Academic year 2011-2012, Association of Otolaryngologists of India, Hyderabad branch (23rd December 2012)
- Gold Medal for Best Temporal Bone Dissection - All India Temporal Bone Dissection Competition, 2011, ISOCON, AIMS, Kochi
- Dr. N. Radha Krishna Gold Medal - Best Temporal Bone Dissection, 30th Annual Conference of AOI APCON, Nellore (18th September 2011)
- Quiz Competition Winner - 30th Annual Conference of AOI APCON, Narayana Medical College, Nellore
- Quiz Competition Winner - PG Update 2012, KMC, Warangal
Publications
- Does adverse histopathological features like perineural invasion, depth of invasion and lymphovascular invasion warrant adjuvant treatment in early oral squamous cell carcinoma? Journal of Head & Neck Physicians and Surgeons, Jan 2017; 5(2):71.
- Post cricoid Carcinoma: Is Organ Preservation Justified in T3? Laryngoscope, Feb 2015; 125(2):356-9.
- Are Neck Flaps an Alternate to Radial Forearm Free Flap. Austral-Asian Journal of Cancer, Vol. 13, No. 3, July 2014, ISSN: 0972-2556.
- Margin status in oral cancer: Requirement for Reassessment. Oral Oncology, Apr 2014; DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2014.03.12.
- Synovial Sarcoma Oropharynx - A Case Report and Review of Literature. Indian J Surg Oncol, Mar 2014; 5(1):75-77.
- Nasal Endoscope: An Armamentarium in the Management of Sino nasal Inverted Papilloma. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Jun 2014; 66(2):200-204.
- Worm In The Throat - Hamartoma Larynx. International Journal of Phonosurgery and Laryngology, Jan-Jun 2014; 4(1):33-35.
- Accuracy of intraoperative cervical lymph node assessment in clinically N0, N1 neck in oral cancer - Prospective study.
- Survival rates in Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma: A Retrospective Review
- Early (T1, T2 & N0) Tongue and Buccal mucosa - GBS complex lesion: correlation between Histopathological features and its clinical outcome.
- Clinicopathological relation between tumour factors and nodal factors - Prospective study.
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About Doctor
Dr. Nagendra Kadapa believes that good medical care begins with clear and honest communication. He listens carefully to his patients and explains health problems and treatment options in simple words. This caring approach helps patients feel calm, confident, and involved in their treatment decisions.
He completed his MBBS from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences and MS in ENT from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad. To gain advanced expertise, he pursued a fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology at Malabar Cancer Centre, Kerala. He also holds a palliative care certificate, which allows him to provide comfort-focused support for patients with severe or long-term conditions.
As a skilled ENT and Head & Neck Cancer Specialist, Dr. Nagendra Kadapa treats both common and complex conditions using medicines, counselling, and modern medical techniques. He provides screening, diagnosis, and treatment for tongue cancer, throat cancer, and buccal mucosa cancer. He also helps patients manage health problems caused by smoking, alcohol use, and tobacco chewing, with a strong focus on early detection and prevention.
In addition, he treats throat pain, difficulty swallowing, and tonsillar and adenoidal infections. He performs Coblator-assisted surgeries for tonsils, adenoids, and tongue tie, which are less painful and support faster recovery. His special interests include thyroid treatments and complete head and neck cancer care, delivered with safety and compassion.
