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Aru Panwar, MD, General Surgery, Omaha, NE, Nebraska Methodist Hospital

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General Surgery • Omaha, NE

Endocrine, Melanoma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Associate Professor, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology

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Summary

  • Dr. Aru Panwar is a head and neck surgical oncologist at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center, and an Associate Professor of Surgery at Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE. He specializes in comprehensive care of patients with head and neck cancers. His clinical and research interests include HPV mediated oropharyngeal cancers, transoral robotic surgery, melanoma, laryngeal cancers, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and optimization of survivorship experiences for patients diagnosed with head and neck malignancies. He serves as an editorial board member for leading journals in his specialty and on multiple committees for the American Head and Neck Society and the American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Foundation.

Education & Training

  • University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
    University of Nebraska Medical Center College of MedicineFellowship, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology/Microvascular Reconstruction, 2012 - 2013
  • Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha)
    Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha)Residency, Surgery, 2007 - 2012
  • Delhi University College of Medical Sciences
    Delhi University College of Medical SciencesClass of 2005, MBBS, University Gold Medal

Certifications & Licensure

  • NE State Medical License
    NE State Medical License 2012 - 2024
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 2011
  • Research Innovation Award University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA, 2016
  • Arnold P Gold Foundation Humanism & Excellence in Teaching Award 2011-2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Development of Multimodal Analgesia Pathways in Outpatient Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery and Association with Postoperative Opioid Prescription Patterns  
    Andrew Coughlin, Aru Panwar, William Lydiatt, Daniel Lydiatt, Oleg Militsakh, Robert Lindau, JAMA
  • Cancer Survivorship Care in the Head and Neck patient: Current Practices.  
    Wan Fook Cheung V, Panwar A, Lydiatt W., Austin Journal of Otolaryngology, 3/2015

Books/Book Chapters

  • Cancers of Major Salivary Glands 
    Chapter: Cancers of Major Salivary Glands 
    Panwar A, Kozel J, Lydiatt W. 2015Editors: Andrew Ridge.Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America.2015
  • Sataloff’s Comprehensive Textbook of Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery 
    Chapter: Hyperthyroidism- Graves’ disease, Toxic multinodular goiter, and Solitary toxic nodule. 
    Panwar A, Smith RBEditors: P Gullane & D Goldstein.Jaypee Medical Publishers, Philadelphia, PA2015
  • Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine 
    Chapter: Millennium Development Goals 
    Panwar A, Gupta PEditors: P Gupta and O P Ghai.CBS Publishers, New Delhi, India2007

Other

  • Penetrating Injuries of the Neck 
    Panwar A, Lydiatt DD, Lydiatt WM., Medscape Reference
    http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/969579-overview - 6/1/2014

Press Mentions

  • Tony Gwynn’s Death May Have Lasting Impact on Baseball
    Tony Gwynn’s Death May Have Lasting Impact on BaseballJune 18th, 2014
  • Tony Gwynn's Death Highlights the Dangers of Smokeless Tobacco
    Tony Gwynn's Death Highlights the Dangers of Smokeless TobaccoJune 18th, 2014
  • Free Cancer Screenings at Area Hospitals
    Free Cancer Screenings at Area HospitalsJune 3rd, 2016

Committees

  • Member, Survivorship Committee, American Head and Neck Society 2016 - Present
  • Member, Publications Committee, American Head and Neck Society 2016 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Urdu

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

Dr. Aru Panwar, Dr. Aru Panwar, MD, Dr. A Panwar