ENT – Head & Neck Surgeon | Neurotologist
- JIPMER Pondicherry
- Dual U.S. Fellowships
- 23+ years | 8,000+ complex procedures
A child who has never heard a sound. A tumor pressing on the brain. A voice suddenly gone.
These are more than medical cases—they are lives I have been trusted to restore. With over two decades of experience and specialized training from premier global institutions, I combine advanced surgical precision with a commitment to patient-centered care. My work has been featured in leading national and international media, reflecting a career dedicated to solving the most challenging cases in the field.
- Institutional Excellence: Senior Consultant (Former & Present) at Apollo Hospitals, Manipal Hospital, and Fortis Healthcare.
Global Mentor & Trainer: I serve as a Visiting Professor to Government Medical Colleges across India and a lead surgical trainer globally, mentoring the next generation of ENT and Head & Neck specialists.
Pioneering Programs: I have spearheaded the establishment of world-class Cochlear Implant programs, bringing life-changing technology to new regions.
Global Expertise. Personal Impact. From treating common ear pain and sleep apnea to performing life-altering skull-base tumor removals and oral cancer surgeries, my approach remains the same. I combine the rigorous standards of the finest centers in India and the U.S. with a simple philosophy: You are never just a case. You deserve world-class precision, crystal-clear communication, and care that is genuinely personal.
Qualifications
M.B.B.S. – PSG Medical College
M.S (ENT) – Madurai Medical College
Head & Neck Surgical Trainee – AIMS, Cochin
Fellow in Head & Neck Surgery and Oncology – Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo
Fellow in Otology & Neurotology – University of Cincinnati, Ohio
Key Achievements & Distinctions

First Collaborative Head & Neck Fellow at Roswell Park Cancer Institute
First Indian to receive a Fellowship in Otology & Neurotology from the University of Cincinnati
Pioneered Cochlear Implant Surgery at a government teaching hospital—a first in Karnataka’s public sector
Performed Bangalore’s first daycare-based implantation otology surgery, redefining patient-centric ENT care
Led Reverse Medical Tourism, undertaking complex surgeries and mentoring clinicians in resource-limited countries
Featured in nearly 100 national media reports for performing some of the rarest and most complex surgeries with exceptional precision
Recognized widely in press and television for clinical excellence and contributions to public health awareness
Regularly invited as faculty and keynote speaker at leading national and international medical conferences
Conducted numerous hands-on surgical workshops for Otolaryngology trainees across India
Established international collaborative teaching programs with globally acclaimed mentors
Recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award for groundbreaking work in surgical innovation and mentorship






