Parag Sanghvi

University of California San Diego, University of San Diego

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Parag Sanghvi is a leading clinician-researcher in head and neck surgical oncology, with a focused expertise in managing squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary (SCCUP). His work addresses one of the most challenging diagnostic dilemmas in the field: identifying occult primary tumors in patients presenting with metastatic cervical lymphadenopathy. Sanghvi’s major contributions center on improving primary site detection rates and demonstrating that successful localization directly translates to better functional outcomes. His 2022 paper, “Updates in the management of unknown primary of the head and neck” (29 citations), provides a critical synthesis of evolving diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for SCCUP, which accounts for 2–5% of all head and neck cancers. Building on this, his 2023 study, “Early Improved Functional Outcomes in Head and Neck Cancer Patients with Primary Tumor Detection” (7 citations), offers compelling evidence that patients whose primary tumors are identified through rigorous workup experience superior functional recovery compared to those with persisting unknown primaries. By linking diagnostic precision to patient-centered outcomes like swallowing and speech, Sanghvi’s research bridges a crucial gap between detection and quality of life, making him a notable voice in modern head and neck cancer care.