Departments Of Otorhino-Laryngology

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Our Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) is a center of excellence dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders affecting the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. With a highly experienced team of ENT specialists, head and neck surgeons, audiologists, speech therapists, and support staff, we provide comprehensive, patient-centered care using the latest medical advancements and surgical techniques.
Our department caters to patients of all ages, from infants to the elderly, addressing a wide range of conditions, from common infections to complex reconstructive surgeries. Our goal is to provide holistic, evidence-based treatment that ensures the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Our Areas of Expertise
Ear Care (Otology & Neurotology)
• • Hearing loss – From mild to profound, including sudden hearing loss.
• • Ear infections – Acute and chronic otitis media, swimmer’s ear, and mastoiditis.
• • Tinnitus – Ringing or buzzing sounds in the ear.
• • Vertigo and balance disorders – Meniere’s disease, BPPV, and vestibular neuritis.
• • Eardrum perforations and ear trauma – Surgical and non-surgical management.
• • Cochlear implants and hearing rehabilitation – Advanced solutions for profound hearing loss.
Nose & Sinus Care (Rhinology)
• • Chronic sinusitis – Medical and endoscopic sinus surgery options.
• • Allergic rhinitis – Diagnosis and allergy management plans.
• • Deviated nasal septum – Septoplasty and rhinoplasty for functional and aesthetic correction.
• • Nasal polyps and tumors – Advanced diagnostic imaging and minimally invasive removal techniques.
• • Smell and taste disorders – Treatment for anosmia and dysgeusia.
• • Sleep apnea and snoring disorders – Evaluation and treatment, including surgical intervention if required.
Throat & Voice Disorders (Laryngology)
• • Voice disorders – Hoarseness, vocal cord nodules, and paralysis.
• • Swallowing disorders (dysphagia) – Advanced diagnostics and speech therapy.
• • Tonsillitis and adenoid disorders – Recurrent infections requiring medical or surgical treatment.
• • Reflux-related throat issues – Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) management.
• • Tracheostomy care and airway management – For patients with breathing difficulties.
Head & Neck Surgery
• • Thyroid and parathyroid disorders – Minimally invasive and open surgical options.
• • Salivary gland diseases – Tumors, infections, and sialolithiasis.
• • Head and neck cancers – Comprehensive cancer care with surgery,
• • Facial nerve disorders – Including Bell’s palsy and reconstructive surgery post-injury
Pediatric ENT
• Newborn hearing screening and congenital hearing loss management.
• Pediatric ear infections, tonsillitis, and adenoid issues.
• Speech and language development assessments and therapy.
• Pediatric airway disorders and congenital anomalies.
• Removal of foreign bodies from ear, nose and throat.
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
• • Rhinoplasty (nose surgery) – For aesthetic and breathing issues.
• • Otoplasty (ear reshaping surgery) – Correction of prominent ears.
• • Scar revisions and trauma reconstruction.
• • Reconstruction after head and neck cancer surgery.
Advanced Technology & Treatment Approaches
• ✔ Endoscopic and Microscopic Surgery – Minimally invasive sinus and ear surgeries for quicker recovery.
• ✔ Sleep Apnea & Snoring Treatment – Customized treatment plans, including CPAP therapy and surgical intervention, Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy(OSA)
Multidisciplinary Care Approach
Our ENT department collaborates closely with:
• Neurology – For vertigo, facial nerve disorders, and skull base surgeries.
• Pulmonology – For sleep apnea and airway disorders.
• Audiology & Speech Therapy – For hearing, speech, and swallowing rehabilitation.
• Opthalmology – For continuous tearing of eyes (Endoscopic DCR)
Why Choose [Hospital Name] for ENT Care?
• Experienced & Specialized Team – Highly trained ENT specialists, audiologists, and speech therapists.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities – Equipped with modern diagnostic and surgical technology.
• Patient-Centered Approach – Tailored treatment plans to meet individual patient needs.
• Comprehensive Care – Diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation under one roof.
• Advanced Surgical Techniques – Minimally invasive procedures for faster recovery.
Book an Appointment Today!
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🌐 Visit Our Website: [https://subbaiah.org/department/Otorhino-Laryngology]
🏥 Location: [Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences N.H - 13 Purle, Shimoga, Karnataka - 577222]
We look forward to helping you hear, breathe, and speak better with our expert ENT services!

Faculty

DR NANDINI H V

Assistant Professor

DR. SHWETHA D NAIK

Senior Resident

Dr. Srushti .O

ASST PROFESSOR

DR MIRZA HASSAN ABBAS

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Dr. Shreepad S Shetty

Assistant Professor

DR. ADITYA D BIRADAR

Assistant Professor

DR J SARAH BAI

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

DR VENKATESH BALLAL C

PROFESSOR

DR RANJITH KUMAR S

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

DR. CHANDAA V J

Senior Resident

DR LOHITH S

PROFESSOR

DR. KAMAL PANDYAN

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

DR MANJUNATH K

PROFESSOR AND HOD

DR. AMALU THOMAS

Senior Resident

Publications

Sl. No Faculty Name Publication in Vancouver Referencing Style Indexed
1 B T SUBRAMANYA Interlay myringoplasty: hearing gain and outcome in large central tympanic membrane perforation. Tropical Journal of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. Jul-Sept. 2018; 3(3): 51-56. YES COPERNICUS
2 B T SUBRAMANYA Globus pharyngeus in women: Observations and Opinions. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (IJOHNS) Nov. 2018; 4(6): 1462-67. YES COPERNICUS
3 B T SUBRAMANYA Neck swellings in Indian population: a social stigma or stealthy scare???. Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Allied Sciences. Oct-Dec. 2018; 1(3): 30-36. YES COPERNICUS
4 B T SUBRAMANYA Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: our experience in 40 cases. Tropical Journal of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. Oct-Dec. 2018; 3(4): 113-118. YES COPERNICUS
5 B T SUBRAMANYA Endoscopic myringoplasty: outcome and hearing gain in inactive mucosal chronic otitis media. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. Mar-Apr 2019; 5(2): 330-335. YES COPERNICUS
6 B T SUBRAMANYA Is “Headache”, ‘head’ of all aches- where are we ‘head’ing to…???!!!. Medpulse International Journal of ENT. Mar. 2019; 9(3): 114-119. YES COPERNICUS
7 B T SUBRAMANYA Minimally invasive cartilage Myringoplasty: our technique and experience. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. Jul-Aug. 2019; 5(4): 866-870. YES COPERNICUS
8 VENKATESH BALLAL Is “Headache”, ‘head’ of all aches- where are we ‘head’ing to…???!!!. Medpulse International Journal of ENT. Mar. 2019; 9(3): 114-119. YES COPERNICUS
9 VENKATESH BALLAL Minimally invasive cartilage Myringoplasty: our technique and experience. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. Jul-Aug. 2019; 5(4): 866-870. YES COPERNICUS
10 VENKATESH BALLAL Is Temporomandibular joint disorder common in Indian women: Tick to Talk and Chew to Lock?. Tropical Journal of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. Jul. 2019; 4(3): 212-218. YES COPERNICUS
11 VENKATESH BALLAL Swimmer’s ear: How does ear canal pave its way from ‘Sensitivity to Septicity’?. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. Sept-Oct. 2019; 5(5): 1324-1329. YES COPERNICUS
12 LOHITH S Benign peroxismal positional vertigo: our experience in 40 cases. Trop J Ophthalmol Otolaryngol. 2018; 3(4): 97-102. doi: 10.17511/jooo.2018.i04.07 YES COPERNICUS
13 LOHITH S Evaluation of Otoprotective Effect of Antioxidant Supplementation with Vitamin E on Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Patients Treated with Cisplatin Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences 2015; Vol. 4, Issue 98, December 07; Page: 16347-16349, DOI: 10.14260/jemds/2015/2415 YES COPERNICUS
14 LOHITH S Retrieval of Projectile Metallic Foreign Body Penetrating the Thyroid Gland. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences 2015; Vol. 4, Issue 98, December 07; Page: 16390-16391, DOI: 10.14260/jemds/2015/2425 YES COPERNICUS
15 LOHITH S Interlay myringoplasty: hearing gain and outcome in large central tympanic membrane perforation. Trop J Ophthalmol Otolaryngol. 2018; 3(3): 39-44. doi: 10.17511/jooo.2018.i03.06 YES COPERNICUS
16 LOHITH S Impact of climate on bacteriology of chronic suppurative otitis media without cholesteatoma. Indian J Otol 2016; 22: 203-207. YES INDEX SCOPUS
17 LOHITH S Minimally invasive cartilage myringoplasty: our technique and experience. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2019; 5: 866-870. YES COPERNICUS
18 LOHITH S Endoscopic myringoplasty: outcome and hearing gain in inactive mucosal chronic otitis media. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2019; 5: 330-335. YES COPERNICUS
19 LOHITH S A clinical study of paraneoplastic dermatoses in internal malignancy. J. Evolution Med. Dent. Sci. 2016; 5(97): 7125-7128, DOI: 10.14260/jemds/2016/1613 YES COPERNICUS
20 LOHITH S A clinical study of 43 cases. J. Evolution Med. Dent. Sci. 2017; 6(6): 461-464, DOI: 10.14260/Jemds/2017/101 YES COPERNICUS
21 LOHITH S Is “Headache”, ‘head’ of all aches- where are we ‘head’ing to…???!!!. Medpulse International Journal of ENT. Mar. 2019; 9(3): 114-119. YES COPERNICUS
22 LOHITH S Neck swellings in Indian population: a social stigma or stealthy scare???. Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Allied Sciences. Oct-Dec. 2018; 1(3): 30-36. YES COPERNICUS
23 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Haemangioendothelioma of oral cavity and oropharynx: a rare neoplasm. Indian Journal of Oral Sciences. Jan-Apr. 2014; 5(1): 35-38. YES COPERNICUS
24 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Unusual presentation of Rhinoscleroma mimicking midline granuloma: a histological surprise. International Research Journal of Clinical Medicine. Mar. 2016; 1(3): 13-17. YES COPERNICUS
25 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Pre-auricular swelling of tubercular origin: a dicey diagnosis. Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research. Apr. 2016; 4(4): 10291-10294. YES COPERNICUS
26 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah The Highs and Lows of Audiophiles. International Journal of Scientific Research and Education. Apr. 2016; 4(4): 5226-5234. YES INDEX SCOPUS
27 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah The study of Eustachian tube function in safe otitis media. International Journal of Current Research. July 2016; 8(7): 34247-34253. YES COPERNICUS
28 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Case study of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) v/s Migraine: Do they mingle or is it a myth? International Journal of Advanced Research. Sept. 2017; 5(9): 1051-1061. YES COPERNICUS
29 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Do oral prescriptions overrule topical medications in the management of Allergic rhinitis: Observations and Opinions? Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences. Apr. 2018; 6(4): 1629-1637. YES COPERNICUS
30 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Interlay myringoplasty: hearing gain and outcome in large central tympanic membrane perforation. Tropical Journal of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. Jul-Sept. 2018; 3(3): 51-56. YES COPERNICUS
31 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Globus pharyngeus in women: Observations and Opinions. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (IJOHNS). Nov. 2018; 4(6): 1462-67. YES COPERNICUS
32 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Neck swellings in Indian population: a social stigma or stealthy scare? Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Allied Sciences. Oct-Dec. 2018; 1(3): 30-36. YES COPERNICUS
33 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: our experience in 40 cases. Tropical Journal of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. Oct-Dec. 2018; 3(4): 113-118. YES COPERNICUS
34 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Endoscopic myringoplasty: outcome and hearing gain in inactive mucosal chronic otitis media. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. Mar-Apr. 2019; 5(2): 330-335. YES COPERNICUS
35 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Is “Headache”, ‘head’ of all aches- where are we ‘head’ing to…???!!!. Medpulse International Journal of ENT. Mar. 2019; 9(3): 114-119. YES COPERNICUS
36 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Cherry over the lip: an indicative impasse!!!. Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Allied Sciences. Apr-Jun 2019; 2(2): 48-49. YES COPERNICUS
37 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Minimally invasive cartilage myringoplasty: our technique and experience. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. Jul-Aug. 2019; 5(4): 866-870. YES COPERNICUS
38 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Is Temporomandibular joint disorder common in Indian women: Tick to Talk and Chew to Lock? Tropical Journal of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. Jul. 2019; 4(3): 212-218. YES COPERNICUS
39 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Swimmer’s ear: How does ear canal pave its way from ‘Sensitivity to Septicity’? International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. Sept-Oct. 2019; 5(5): 1324-1329. YES COPERNICUS
40 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Shingle in snout with multiple warps: Dearth of ignorance or Dread of intervention? Acta Scientific Otolaryngology. Sept. 2019; 1(1): 9-12. YES COPERNICUS
41 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Ingestion of Corrosive Caustic Soda crystals mimicking Candy Coated Rock Sugar: Prank or Perplexity!!!. Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Allied Sciences. Jul-Sept. 2019; 2(3): 77-80. YES COPERNICUS
42 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Neck swelling with petite history and austere presentation: Infective or Metastatic? Open Journal of Otolaryngology. Jul-Dec. 2019; 2(2): 17-20. YES COPERNICUS
43 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah The “E” factor of Epiglottic cyst: an exceptionally erratic entity!!!. International Journal of Rhinology and Otology. Nov. 2019; 1(1): 100-101. YES COPERNICUS
44 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Dangling buccal growth: Incurable cancer or Infectious cyst? Open Journal of Otolaryngology. Jul-Dec. 2019; 2(2): 21-23. YES COPERNICUS
45 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Outlook to OTALGIA: Is it restrictive or referred? Global Journal of Otolaryngology. May. 2020; 22(3): 88-97. YES COPERNICUS
46 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Revisit on how nasal blockage has an effect on eminence of life: Facts & Specifics. Experiments in Rhinology and Otolaryngology. May. 2020; 3(2): 204-211. YES COPERNICUS
47 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Rare causes for foreign body sensation in throat: When old outlook meets new novelty. Scholarly Journal of Otolaryngology. Jul. 2020; 4(3): 393-400. YES COPERNICUS
48 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah How can Head & Neck disorders be a liability to Indian population: Hindrance & Nuisance or Hesitance & Negligence? Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology. Jul. 2020; 2(2): 1-9. YES COPERNICUS
49 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Keratosis Obturans: How can excruciating and agonizing otalgia be deceptive and illusive? Acta Scientific Otolaryngology. Aug-Sep. 2020; 2(9): 5-7. YES COPERNICUS
50 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah A Dicey Diagnosis: Pre-auricular Swelling of Tubercular Origin. Highlights on Medicine and Medical Research. May. 2021; 11: 1-6. This book chapter is an extended version of the article published in JMSCR. 2016; 4(4): 10291-10294. YES COPERNICUS
51 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Ankyloglossia, a case report: Untying the Tongue tie in the family tree. Scholarly Journal of Otolaryngology. Jun. 2021; 6(5): 674-676. YES COPERNICUS
52 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah How can an Attention Grabbing and Thought-Provoking Case Keep the Mind Ticking for a Challenging and Perplexing Diagnosis? Acta Scientific Otolaryngology. Jun-Jul. 2021; 3(7): 38-41. YES COPERNICUS
53 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Black mole blocking the ear hole: multiple differentials crossing the mind. Open Journal of Otolaryngology. Jan-Jun. 2021; 4(1): 1-5. YES COPERNICUS
54 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Congenital laryngeal web in adult female: impromptu & incidental. Scholarly Journal of Otolaryngology. Jul. 2021; 7(2): 728-730. YES COPERNICUS
55 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Droopy swelling behind the ear lobe mimicking cyst or cancer. Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Allied Sciences. Aug. 2021; 4(2): 70-74. YES COPERNICUS
56 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Gestational gingival growth: Floppy mass in the oral cavity. Journal of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Diseases. Aug. 2021; 3(1): 1-4. YES COPERNICUS
57 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Deceiving & deceptive growth in the ear canal in an elderly female. Journal of Otolaryngology-ENT Research. Aug. 2021; 13(4): 74-77. YES COPERNICUS
58 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Tricky nasal mass from meek polyp to intricate papilloma: A diagnostic dilemma. Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Allied Sciences. Nov. 2021; 4(3): 115-118. YES COPERNICUS
59 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Pearls of Plastics in ENT practice that conceals & camouflages the camber, contour & cosmesis in facial trauma. Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology. Jan. 2022; 4(1): 1-4. YES COPERNICUS
60 Sphoorthi Basavannaiah Pearls of Plastics in ENT practice that conceals & camouflages the camber, contour & cosmesis in facial trauma. Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology. Jan. 2022; 4(1): 1-4. YES COPERNICUS
61 Dr. Vinayaka G Ramesh Bhat, G. Vinayaka, S. Sushma. Systemic allergic reaction to a caterpillar in a 3 month-old infant. Annals of Tropical Paediatrics. 2010; 30:83-86. Indexed
Bhat, Y. R., Vinayaka, G., Vani, R., Prashanth, K. A., Sreelakshmi, K. N. Antenatal Bartter syndrome: A rare cause of unexplained severe polyhydramnios. Annals of Tropical Paediatrics: International Child Health. 2011; 31:153-157. Indexed
62 Basavaraj Hiremath Bacteriological Profile and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern in Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media: A 1-Year Cross-Sectional Study. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surgery. November 2019; 71(Suppl 2): S1221–S1226. YES PUBMED, SCOPUS
63 Kamal Pandyan Primary Laryngeal tuberculosis mimicking as supraglottic malignancy. Evolution Med. Dent. Sci. 2017; Vol. 6, Issue 20.
64 Nandini R Bacterial Biofilms on Tracheostomy Tubes. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surgery. Published online: 06 May 2021. YES PUBMED, SCOPUS

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