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Consultant - Ear , Nose & Throat (ENT)
MS (ENT), Laryngology Fellowship (USA)
Years of Experience - 7
Area of Expertise - Voice Disorders & Phonosurgeries, Pediatric ENT Problems, Allergy & Sinusitis Care, Snoring & Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Advanced Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Minimally Invasive Skull Base Surgery, Tracheal and Upper Airway Reconstruction
 
Senior Consultant - ENT, Head Neck Surgery & Head Neck Onco Surgery
MS (ENT), DNB (ENT), Fellowship in Head & Neck Oncosurgery
Years of Experience - 24
Area of Expertise - In the treatment of Head Neck tumors like thyroid and parotid gland tumors, Malignancies of the Head & Neck region, Endoscopic Sinus Surgeries and Skull base procedures, Laryngeal and Tracheal reconstruction for congenital and acquired conditions. Another area of interest is Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Snoring.
 
MBBS, DNB
Years of Experience - 6
Area of Expertise - In treating pediatric ENT disorders such as Chronic adenotonsillitis, secretory otitis media, and snoring. Adult ENT disorders such as chronic otitis media, serous otitis media, deviated nasal septum, allergy, chronic sinusitis, voice disorders, swallowing disorders, vertigo, and nasal polyposis. Special Interest in snoring, and sleep apnea. Specially trained in Videonystagmography and evaluation of vertigo and dizziness
 
ENT and Neck Surgery at Sakra World Hospital is a specialized department dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the ear, nose, throat, and neck. Our team of highly skilled doctors, surgeons, and advanced medical technology, offers comprehensive care for patients of all ages.

Our experienced ENT specialists in Bangalore provide a wide range of services, including treatment for hearing loss, sinusitis, nasal congestion, throat infections, voice disorders, and neck tumors. They utilize minimally invasive techniques and state-of-the-art equipment to ensure precise diagnosis and effective treatment outcomes.

Our doctors are committed to providing personalized care and ensuring the well-being of patients. Our team follows a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating with other specialties when required, to deliver holistic treatment. With their expertise and dedication, our team of experts strives to improve the quality of life for individuals suffering from ear, nose, throat, and neck conditions.


What is Otorhinolaryngology?
Otorhinolaryngology is a branch of medicine that focuses on disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and head and neck. It is also called otolaryngology-head and neck surgery because specialists are trained in disorders and cancers of head and neck also.
Which is the best ENT, Head and Neck surgery hospital in Bangalore?
Sakra World Hospital is one of the best ENT, Head and Neck surgery hospital in Bangalore offering care and treatment to the people with diseases of ear, nose, throat, and head and neck.  The ENT   Department in Sakra Hospital has highly qualified otorhinolaryngologists who provide comprehensive ENT care for thousands of people each year. Sakra ENT specialists offer a full range of diagnostic assessments and treatment and surgical services for people with problems of ENT, head and neck.
What are Nasal Polyps?
Nasal polyps are soft, painless, benign (noncancerous) growths on the lining of the nasal passages. Nasal polyps are caused due to chronic inflammation and can be associated with allergies, asthma, recurring infection and drug sensitivity.
What are the symptoms of Nasal Polyps?
The symptoms of Nasal Polyps can be :
- Nasal blockage
- Decreased or absent sense of smell
- Loss of sense of taste
- Headache
- Associated allergic symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, itching over eyes nose.
- Snoring
What is sleep apnea and how is it treated?
Snoring can be due to blockage anywhere in your breathing passage between the nose and above voice box. It can be due to a static obstruction like deviated nasal septum, tonsillar swelling or due to a dynamic obstruction like lax soft palate. To find where the blockage is we do an endoscopy of the airway in the OPD.To find out if you have sleep apnea you have to undergo a sleep study.
If you have simple snoring or sleep apnea you will be advised some lifestyle modifications like :
- Losing weight
- Avoiding alcohol while going to sleep
- Avoiding sleep deprivation
- Avoiding sleeping on the back and sleep on the stomach or on the sides.
- Avoid heavy meals at night.
If you have sleep apnea you ‘ll need additional treatment in the form of medications or surgery for straightening septum, stiffening of the palate, and shrinking the tissues of the tongue base.
What is Dysphagia?
The term ‘dysphagia’ refers to difficulty in swallowing which can be due to multiple causes like infection, tumours, neurological conditions, trauma. Based on the history and examination we might treat it medically or go ahead with an endoscopic examination to examine the lower throat and opening of the food pipe  
What are the symptoms of Thyroid cancer?
The symptoms of Thyroid cancer include:
- Mostly asymptomatic
- A lump that can be felt on the neck
- Swollen lymph nodes in the neck
- Change in the voice
- Increasing hoarseness
- Difficulty swallowing
How is vocal cord paralysis treated?
The treatment of vocal cord paralysis depends on the cause and symptoms and the treatment methods include voice therapy, injections to bulk up the vocal cords, surgery to push the vocal cord and approximation of cords for good voice or a combination of treatments.
In some cases, the patient may get better without surgery.
What are the causes for a nose bleed?
A most common cause of nose bleed is nose picking and dryness of nasal cavities. Other causes can be hypertension, tumours inside the nose, bleeding disorders, drugs prolonging clotting.
Does excessive wax cause ear problems?
If you or a child secretes an excessive amount of wax or if the earwax isn't cleared effectively, the buildup could block your ear canal. More often, blockages occur when someone attempts to clean their ears using cotton swabs or other items that push wax deeper into the ear canal. An ENT doctor will correctly clean and examine the ears to determine if excessive wax is causing problems 
How can I get rid of my allergies?
Allergy is an inherent tendency of your body to react to things in the environment like pollen, dust mite, pet dander, fungus. The best way to get rid of your allergy is to identify what you are allergic to and avoid it. Your doctor may prescribe you medications to relieve your symptoms. We have allergologists in the department who can do a skin prick test for you to identify what you are allergic to and prescribe immunotherapy if necessary. Immunotherapy is the only curative treatment for allergy.
How can we treat vertigo?
Vertigo is the spinning sensation which can be due to a problem in the inner ear or due to other rare causes in the brain or other medical conditions. In Sakra, we have a dedicated Audiovestibular lab where we do tests for accurate diagnosis and treatment of the cause. We have a state of the art VNG machine - Videonystagmography. The test is considered to be the Gold Standard for diagnosis of inner ear disease. It measures involuntary eye movement while the patient's balance system is stimulated in different ways.
Is adenoid surgery safe?
Adenoid surgery is being done in our centre using coblation which removes the tissue under vision, unlike older curettage method. It is quite safe and it can improve the breathing of the kid significantly with minimal post-operative recovery time. 
Is the surgery for nasal polyps safe?
Surgery for nasal polyps is called Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. Its an endoscopic surgery and quite safe. We use computer-assisted navigation during surgery if indicated where we have a system to locate the exact site of instrumentation during surgery using pre-op CT scan. This prevents damage to vital structures like the eye, brain.
What is stroboscopy?
Stroboscopy is a special method used to visualize vocal fold vibration. It is done for detecting early vocal cord lesions in patients with voice change or strained voice. It uses a synchronized, flashing light passed through a flexible or rigid telescope. It provides useful, real-time information concerning the nature of vibration, an image to detect vocal pathology, and a permanent video record of the examination.
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