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MS (ENT), Laryngology Fellowship (USA)
Department - Department of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
Senior Consultant - Ear , Nose & Throat (ENT)
MS (ENT), Laryngology Fellowship (USA)
Dr. Shantanu is running one of the country’s few state-of-the-art Voice Clinics consisting of Video Endoscopes, Stroboscopic Examination Units, Computer Voice Analysis etc. He is also using the newest technologies to do a wide variety of endoscopic sinus surgeries, surgeries for snoring problems, apart from treating all routine ENT problems. He aims to continue teaching junior ENT Surgeons, and with time, start a formal teaching program.
Dr. Shantanu works closely with his team of audiologist and speech pathologist to diagnose and treat hearing problems in all age groups, childhood development disorders and is skilled at a wide variety of ear and mastoid surgeries as well. He has started this department with a vision to make it one of the foremost minimally invasive ENT Centres and also a hub for dedicated voice care.
He completed his basic medical training including MBBS and M.S. (ENT) from Sion Hospital and Medical College, Mumbai, one of the busiest hospitals in the country. He then honed his skills in advanced endoscopic sinus surgery and also surgeries of the skull base. He later joined as an Asst. Professor at the renowned St Johns Medical College Hospital in Bangalore. A passionate teacher, he was a co-guide for many DNB and M.S. students. He was instrumental in running specialty clinics dealing with voice disorders, sleep apnea, and nasal allergies. He has also authored many papers for a variety of national and international journals.
It was a strong interest in voice problems and a lack of skilled specialists in India which led him to complete a fellowship in Laryngology from the USA. He is trained in laser surgeries of the larynx, specialized care of voice professionals, Neuro-laryngology and office-based laryngeal procedures at some of the premier institutions in the USA, including Harvard Medical School, Boston, University of Wisconsin, Madison and Vanderbilt University, Nashville.
Since returning to India, he has been creating awareness and treating professional voice users such as singers, theater artists, teachers, call center employees etc. Dr. Shantanu has also been one of the few surgeons to start sialo-endoscopic surgery, a state-of-the-art technology for salivary gland disorders. He continues to pursue his interest in endoscopically treating a variety of nasal, paranasal sinus, orbital and skull base pathologies.
Senior Consultant - Ear , Nose & Throat (ENT)
Department - Department of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
Head & Senior Consultant - ENT, Head Neck Surgery
Department - Department of ENT and Head Neck Surgery
Attending Consultant- Ear,Nose & Throat (ENT)
Department - Department ENT and Head neck
Department - Sakra Institute of ENT and Head Neck Surgery
Senior Consultant - Ear , Nose & Throat (ENT)
Head & Senior Consultant - ENT, Head Neck Surgery
Attending Consultant- Ear,Nose & Throat (ENT)
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FAQ
What is Sinusitis?
Sinusitis or sinus infection is a condition in which the flow of air in and out the sinus or nasal passages are blocked.
What Causes Sinusitis?
Sinusitis can be caused by various factors, but it is a result when the fluid is trapped in the sinuses and fuels the growth of germs such as bacteria, virus, fungi and pollutants.
What are the Symptoms of Sinusitis?
The symptoms of Sinusitis are blocked nose, facial pain and pressure, nasal discharge, reduced sense of smell, congestion, cough, fever, headache and tiredness.
Is Sinusitis hereditary?
No, but many factors such as allergies and fever affect sinuses.
What is Chronic Sinusitis?
Chronic sinusitis is a condition which occurs when the spaces inside your nose and head are inflamed and swollen for a longer time, despite treatment.
Who are the people prone to Sinusitis?
Sinusitis is prone to people with deviated nasal septum and allergies, especially when allergies are untreated, it increases the risk of sinusitis or sinus infection.
Is sinusitis permanently curable? If so, what are the treatments?
We can cure predisposing conditions if we know what is causing the sinus infection, based on which then long-term solution/medication is recommended.
When should we have sinus surgery?
Sinus surgery is recommended when adequate medications like antibiotics have failed to cure your sinus condition.
How long does sinus surgery take and is it painful?
Sinus surgery is not painful and usually, it takes 15 to 20 minutes or sometimes 3hrs surgery based on your sinus condition.
What are the consequences of not treating Sinusitis?
Sinus Infection may spread to the brain, eyes etc which may be dangerous and lead to chronic rhinosinusitis, meningitis, brain abscess, or other extra-sinus complications. Therefore, it is better to treat sinusitis with medical management as early as possible.
What are the measures that can be taken at home to treat sinusitis?
The early measures to be taken care at home are Steaming 2-3 times, Hydration and taking care of allergies to avoid any complications.
What are the new procedures that will cure sinusitis faster?
One of the new procedures available that will cure sinusitis faster is Balloon sinuplasty.
Balloon sinuplasty is a type of endoscopic nasal surgery which uses small balloon catheters that inflate to drain the large nasal sinuses.
What are the benefits of Balloon sinuplasty?
Lesser bleeding, short hospital stay, faster recovery and no intended damage to
What is the fastest way to get rid of sinusitis?
Do not ignore it. Follow basic solutions like steaming, medications and clear the sinuses with oils.
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