S. L. Raheja Hospital Creates History in Facial & Jaw Care, Mumbai’s First Centre of Excellence for Craniofacial & TMJ Surgery Launched
Mumbai : S. L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate has marked a significant milestone in advanced healthcare with the launch of Mumbai’s first Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Craniofacial & Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Surgery. The centre is designed to offer comprehensive, specialised care for patients suffering from structural and functional facial and jaw disorders, all under one roof.
The launch was graced by renowned actor-director Shri Mahesh Manjrekar, who highlighted the urgent need to create awareness about facial and jaw health and the importance of timely access to specialised treatment.
The CoE will address a wide range of complex conditions including jaw pain and stiffness, jaw locking or clicking, facial asymmetry, craniofacial deformities, cleft lip and palate, facial trauma, jaw cysts and tumours, and facial reconstruction. The centre emphasises minimally invasive, precision-based techniques aimed at restoring jaw function, reducing pain and enabling faster recovery.
Speaking at the launch, Dr Tofiq Bohra, Head – Craniofacial & TMJ Surgery, said, “This Centre of Excellence is built on the pillars of precision, function and aesthetics. Our aim is not just treatment, but long-term functional recovery and restoration of confidence for patients.”
Adding to this, Dr Kunal Punamiya, CEO, S. L. Raheja Hospital, Mahim, stated, “By combining deep clinical expertise with Fortis Healthcare’s stringent quality benchmarks, we aim to deliver superior outcomes for patients with complex craniofacial and TMJ conditions in an integrated, patient-centric ecosystem.”
Sharing his views, Shri Mahesh Manjrekar said, “Facial and jaw issues are often ignored until they affect daily life and confidence. Centres like this play a vital role in early diagnosis, specialised care and improving overall quality of life.”
