Dr Nagendra Kadapa: Best ENT Specialist in Nellore

Current Work Location

Medicover Hospital, NH-5, Chinthareddypalem Cross Road, Alahari Nagar, Chintareddy Palem, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh 524003

Timings: Mon to Sat 9 AM to 5 PM

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Dr Nagendra Kadapa is an experienced ENT Specialist and Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist at Medicover Hospitals, Nellore, with more than 21 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.

Expertise & Treatments

Procedures and Surgeries Performed

Advanced Endoscopic Ear and Nose Surgeries
Neck Swellings, Thyroid and Salivary (Parotid) Gland Surgeries
Excessive Eye Watering Treatment (Endoscopic DCR Surgery)
Congenital and Severe Hearing Loss Care - Cochlear Implant Services
Chronic Sinus Problems - Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgeries
Tonsils, Adenoids and Tongue-Tie Surgery - Coblator-Assisted (Low-Pain Technique)

Dr Nagendra Kadapa completed his MBBS from Dr NTR University of Health Sciences and MS in ENT from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad. To gain expertise by completing 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.

If you are from Nellore and looking for the best ENT and Head & Neck cancer specialist, you can book an appointment with him. He is available from Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm, at our Medicover Hospitals, Nellore facility.

Past Experience

Senior Consultant, Apollo Speciality Hospital, Nellore
Consultant, Nagender Hospital, Nellore
Consultant, Simhapuri Hospitals, Nellore
Short-term Attaché, PGI Chandigarh
Ex-Registrar, Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital, Hyderabad
Certificate Course in Essentials of Palliative Care - IAPC
Fellow in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, MCC, Kerala
MS (ENT), Osmania University, Hyderabad - Gold Medalist

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

Memberships

Life Member, AOI (Andhra Pradesh State Branch)
Life Member, AOI (Hyderabad Branch, A.P., India)
Life Member, Indian Society of Otology, India

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, patients can consult Dr Nagendra Kadapa for a second opinion, especially for complex ENT, thyroid, or head & neck cancer conditions.

You can book an appointment with Dr Nagendra Kadapa online, by calling 040-68334455, or by directly visiting the Medicover Hospitals, Nellore reception.

You should see an ENT doctor if you have ear pain, hearing loss, a blocked nose, sinus problems, frequent sneezing, throat pain, difficulty swallowing, dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears, or neck swellings.

Yes, Dr Nagendra Kadapa offers personalized guidance on lifestyle changes, including diet, exercise, and habits, to maintain and improve ear, nose, and throat health.

Persistent ear pain or discharge should not be ignored. Dr Kadapa diagnoses the cause and provides medical treatment or surgery to prevent hearing damage.

Dr Kadapa treats congenital and severe hearing loss and provides evaluation and guidance for cochlear implantation, especially for children and adults who do not benefit from hearing aids.

Neck swellings may be caused by thyroid problems, salivary gland (parotid) issues, infections, or tumors. Dr Kadapa evaluates the cause and provides medical or surgical treatment as required.

You should get screened if you have long-standing mouth ulcers, difficulty swallowing, voice changes, neck lumps, or if you smoke, consume alcohol, or chew tobacco.