• Chief & Head of Department, Maxillofacial Surgery, Rex Multispeciality Hospital, Coimbatore.
• She also serves as a Senior Visiting Consultant in Maxillofacial Surgery for hospitals in Kottakkal and Calicut, Kerala.

• Invited to participate in clinical and surgical activities at the Bella Risu Medical Centre Foundation, Nairobi, Kenya.
• At Bella Risu Medical Centre Foundation, Nairobi, Kenya, she performed Primary Rhinoplasty for a child with a congenital nasal deformity and Cleft Palate Surgery for a child, contributing to comprehensive cleft and craniofacial care.
• Worked alongside Dr. Martin W. Kamau, CEO and Co-Founder of the Bella Risu Foundation, gaining valuable exposure to advanced cleft lip surgery and multidisciplinary cleft care.

• Ashwini Award 2024 – AIIMS Raipur (MDS Batch Topper 2021–2024).
• Certificate of commendation in recognition of outstanding contribution as Reviewer, Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery – 2025.
• Guest Lecture at National AOMSI Conference on the topic of Unilateral Cleft Lip.
• Best Paper Presentation – 7th AOMSI CG Chapter, Bilaspur.
• Best Paper Presentation – 6th AOMSI CG Chapter, Raipur.
• Academic Excellence – Multiple university ranks and distinctions during undergraduate studies.

RESEARCH
• Ongoing Projects: three research projects
• Completed Research: Sutured versus sutureless anterior releasing incision of triangular flap
following surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars: A single-blinded
randomized controlled trial (in publication process)
• Management of Midface Deficiency in Cleft Lip and Palate Patients: A 20-Year Retrospective
Analysis and Treatment Protocol from Adolescence to Adulthood (in publication process)

PUBLICATIONS
• Anand P, Bharadwaj S, Ganguly S, Rao S. Palatal perforation in a patient with borderline
lepromatous leprosy: leprosy still not eradicated. BMJ Case Rep. 2022;15(10):e251798.
• Agarwal SS, Anand P, Rao S, Galhotra V. Site-Based Comparative Analysis of Sample
Collection Through Direct Biopsy and Nasal Swabs for Early Diagnosis of Post-COVID
Rhinomaxillary Fungal Infection Using Potassium Hydroxide Mounting: A Retrospective
Cohort Study. J Maxillofac Oral Surg. 2022.
• Raghani MJ, Dadsena K, Jith N, Anand P, Singh V. Rare Presentation of Tuberculous
Osteomyelitis of Mandibular Condyle Mimicking as Parotid Tumor: A Case Report. Indian J
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2023.
• Raghani, M.J., Preetha Anand, P. & Galhotra, V. Preservation of Palatal Mucosa in
Rhinomaxillary Mucormycosis Cases. J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg. 23, 1455–1461 (2024).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-024-02129-0

Facial Trauma & Fractures

• Jaw Fractures
• Cheekbone (Zygoma) Fractures
• Orbital Fractures
• Nasal Bone Fractures
• Soft Tissue Facial Injuries
• Facial Injury Reconstruction

Congenital Facial Deformities (Conditions Present Since Birth)

• Cleft Lip and Palate Correction
• Treacher Collins Syndrome
• Hemifacial Microsomia
• Facial and Jaw Reconstruction Procedures

Orthognathic (Jaw Correction) Surgery

• Correction of Jaw Misalignment and Facial Asymmetry
• Improves Chewing, Speech, Breathing, and Facial Balance
• Surgical Repositioning of Upper and/or Lower Jaws
• Management of Jaw Growth Discrepancies
• Advanced 3D Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP) to preview simulated outcomes prior to surgery
• Custom 3D-Printed Surgical Splints and Guides for flawless clinical execution

Facial Reconstructive Surgery

• Reconstruction Following Trauma
• Reconstruction Following Tumour Surgery
• Congenital Facial Reconstruction
• Functional and Aesthetic Restoration

Facial Aesthetic Surgery

• Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping Surgery)
• Genioplasty (Chin Reshaping Surgery)
• Dimpleplasty (Dimple Creation Surgery)
• Scar Revision (Scar Correction Surgery)

TMJ (Jaw Joint) Disorders & Facial Pain Management

• Diagnosis and Management of TMJ Disorders
• Jaw Joint Pain
• Jaw Clicking and Popping Sounds
• Jaw Locking
• Restricted Mouth Opening
• Chronic Facial Pain Conditions, including Trigeminal Neuralgia

Oral Surgery, Dental Implants & Full Mouth Rehabilitation

• Dental Implants
• Bone Grafting for Dental Implants
• Full Mouth Implant Rehabilitation
• Full Mouth Rehabilitation
• Impacted Wisdom Tooth Removal
• Minor Oral Surgical Procedures
• Surgical Management of Oral Pathologies

Facial & Oral Cysts and Benign Tumours

• Diagnosis
• Surgical Treatment
• Jaw Reconstruction Procedures

Salivary Gland Disorders

• Salivary Gland Stones
• Infections and Related Disorders

Maxillofacial Infections

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Oral and Facial Infections

• Dr. Preetha Anand’s Professional Instagram: @max_skulpt
• Professional LinkedIn Profile Available.
• Dr. Preetha Anand’s professional profiles feature Maxillofacial Surgery education, surgical awareness, professional updates, and informative clinical content.