Dr. Ashish Vashishth
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Dr. Ashish Vashishth

HOD & Consultant — ENT, Head & Neck and Cranial Base Surgery

ENT Specialist & Cochlear Implant Surgeon

Manipal Hospital Dwarka New Delhi, India 16+ Years Experience
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About Dr. Ashish Vashishth

Dr. Ashish Vashishth is Head of Department and Consultant ENT, Head & Neck and Cranial Base Surgery at Manipal Hospital Dwarka, New Delhi, with over 16 years of specialised surgical experience. He holds postgraduate qualifications including MS and DNB in Otorhinolaryngology, and is a Fellow of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery. His advanced training encompasses fellowship in neurotology, lateral cranial base surgery, and advanced auditory implants from leading international centres, along with a Joint European Diploma in Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery. This rare combination of credentials positions him as a highly skilled surgeon in complex otologic and skull base procedures.

Dr. Vashishth's clinical practice spans a comprehensive range of both benign and malignant conditions. He specialises in cochlear implantation across all age groups—paediatric, adult, and geriatric patients—using contemporary auditory implant technology. His endoscopic surgical expertise includes management of chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, and sinonasal tumours, as well as complex airway reconstruction in both children and adults. He performs advanced procedures including trans-nasal and trans-temporal cranial base tumour resection, endoscopic salivary gland surgery, and facial nerve disorder management. His depth of experience with vertigo, tinnitus, and head and neck malignancy ensures a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

The hospital's strong international patient base has given Dr. Vashishth significant exposure to patients from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Africa, and the SAARC region. He is experienced in managing complex referred cases and in communicating with international families throughout their surgical journey. Manipal Hospital Dwarka provides comprehensive ENT facilities, dedicated audiology support, and intensive care infrastructure, making it well-suited for patients travelling internationally for specialist care. The hospital maintains modern operating theatres equipped for advanced endoscopic and open skull base procedures, along with in-house rehabilitation support.

Manipal Hospital Dwarka is a JCI-accredited tertiary care centre in New Delhi with strong clinical governance, English-speaking staff, and an established international patient services team. The hospital's location in India's capital offers easy international connectivity and access to supporting specialities. For patients seeking expert cochlear implant surgery or complex skull base procedures, Dr. Vashishth's European training credentials and 16+ years of focused practice make him a trusted choice. International patients benefit from transparent pricing, pre-operative video consultations, and tailored care pathways managed through Gaf Healthcare's coordination service.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Ashish Vashishth

  • Sensorineural Hearing Loss and Deafness
  • Chronic Sinusitis and Nasal Polyps
  • Benign and Malignant Sinonasal Tumours
  • Pituitary Tumours (Endoscopic Approach)
  • Skull Base Meningiomas and Schwannomas
  • Vertigo and Vestibular Disorders
  • Chronic Tinnitus
  • Head and Neck Malignancy
  • Conductive and Mixed Hearing Loss
  • Paediatric Ear and Airway Disorders
  • Facial Nerve Palsy and Trauma
  • Salivary Gland Disorders

Areas of Interest

  • Cochlear Implantation (Children, Adults, Geriatric)
  • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (Sinusitis, Polyps, Tumours)
  • Endoscopic & Open Airway Reconstruction (Paediatric & Adult)
  • Endoscopic Salivary Gland Surgery
  • Trans-Nasal & Trans-Temporal Cranial Base Tumour Surgery
  • Vertigo & Tinnitus Management
  • Head & Neck Cancer Surgery
  • Paediatric Tonsillar & Adenoid Disorders
  • Facial Nerve Disorder Surgery (Trauma & Tumours)

Qualifications

  • MBBSGovernment Medical College
  • MS (Otorhinolaryngology)Government Medical College
  • DNB (Otorhinolaryngology)National Board of Examinations
  • Fellow — European Board of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck SurgeryEurope
  • Fellowship — Neurotology, Lateral Cranial Base Surgery & Advanced Auditory ImplantsInternational Centres
  • Joint European Diploma — Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base SurgeryEurope

Work Experience

  • HOD & Consultant ENT, Head & Neck and Cranial Base Surgery — Manipal Hospital Dwarka, New Delhi, Present
  • Consultant ENT Surgeon — Multiple tertiary care centres in India, 16+ years combined experience
  • Fellowship Training in Neurotology and Advanced Auditory Implants — International centres, completed
  • European Fellowship Training — Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, Europe, completed

Certifications (6)

  • MBBS

    Government Medical College

  • MS (Otorhinolaryngology)

    Government Medical College

  • DNB (Otorhinolaryngology)

    National Board of Examinations

  • Fellow — European Board of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery

    European Academy

  • Fellowship in Neurotology, Lateral Cranial Base Surgery & Advanced Auditory Implants

    International Centres

  • Joint European Diploma — Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery

    European Board

Memberships (5)

  • European Academy of Otology & Neurotology
  • European Rhinologic Society
  • Politzer Society
  • Association of Otolaryngologists of India
  • Indian Academy of Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery

Research Papers & Publications (5)

Outcomes of Cochlear Implantation in Prelingual Deaf Children: A 5-Year Institutional Review

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology

Endoscopic Endonasal Approach to Sellar and Parasellar Pathology: Indications and Techniques

Journal of Neurosurgery

Management of Chronic Tinnitus with Bilateral Vestibular Implants: Clinical Experience and Outcomes

Otology & Neurotology

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in Pediatric Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Efficacy and Safety Profile

American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy

Facial Nerve Reconstruction in Temporal Bone Trauma: Role of Imaging and Intraoperative Electrophysiology

Laryngoscope

Procedures

Bilateral Cochlear Implant Surgery (Adults & Children) Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI) Placement Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and SeptoplastyTrans-Nasal Endoscopic Skull Base Tumour ResectionFacial Reanimation Surgery and Nerve Grafting Paediatric Airway Reconstruction and Tracheal Stenosis RepairSelective Vestibular Neurectomy for Intractable VertigoEndoscopic Salivary Gland Stone RemovalHead and Neck Cancer Resection with ReconstructionOssicular Chain Reconstruction and Middle Ear Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

International patients can book a consultation through Gaf Healthcare's dedicated platform by providing their medical history and diagnostic imaging. Dr. Vashishth offers video consultations to review your case and discuss treatment options in detail. You can reach us via WhatsApp, email, or the Gaf Healthcare website, and our international patient coordinator will guide you through the entire booking and documentation process. Once confirmed, you will receive a secure video consultation link within 48 hours.