Saral Mehra

Saral Mehra is an Associate Professor of Surgery (Otolaryngology) and Chief of the Section of Head and Neck Surgery at Yale School of Medicine. He specializes in head and neck oncology, salivary gland diseases, and thyroid surgery, with expertise in minimally invasive techniques and advanced reconstructive surgery. His clinical practice emphasizes transoral robotic surgery, salivary endoscopy, and microvascular reconstruction. Dr. Mehra earned an MD from Columbia University and an MBA from Columbia Business School, integrating business principles into healthcare quality improvement research.

• Education: MD (Columbia University, 2007), MBA (Columbia Business School, 2007), BS (Queen’s University, 2002)
• Affiliations: Yale Cancer Center, Smilow Cancer Hospital, Head and Neck Tumor Board

Research Interests: Quality of life in head and neck cancer patients, guideline adherence in oncology care, cost-effectiveness of surgical interventions, and HPV-related head and neck cancers. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and leads a nationally recognized Head and Neck Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship.

Awards: 2023 Yale Cancer Center Excellence in Clinical Care Award, multiple teaching awards, and recognition for surgical innovation.