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Advanced Middle Ear Surgery doctors
FeaturedDr. Abhimanyu Sangwan
MBBS, MS (Master of Surgery)
Consultant, ENT · Specialty: ENT Specialist
Paras Hospitals, Gurugram Gurugram, India12+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 12+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
- Currently serving as Consultant – ENT at Paras Hospitals, Gurugram, managing a broad caseload of medical and surgical ENT patients.
- Previously associated with PGIMS, Rohtak, where he gained extensive training and clinical experience in otorhinolaryngology.
Expertise & Procedures
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Septoplasty
- Turbinoplasty
- Endoscopic Nasal Surgery
- Tonsillectomy
ENT Specialist Experience: 12+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Paras Hospitals, GurugramHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
Dr. Abhishek Mittal
MBBS, MS (ENT / Otorhinolaryngology), Senior Residency, ENT, Allergy Testing & Immunotherapy Training
Consultant, ENT · Specialty: ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology)
Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh New Delhi, India12+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 12+ years of experience in ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology)
- Currently serving as Consultant ENT at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi — one of the city's leading multispecialty hospitals.
- Practices at Rohini ENT Clinic, providing outpatient ENT care to patients across North Delhi.
Expertise & Procedures
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Septoplasty
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy
- Advanced Mastoid Surgery
ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology) Experience: 12+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Hospital, Shalimar BaghHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. Amitabh Malik
MBBS, MS — Ear, Nose & Throat, F.A.G.E — Fellowship
Chief & Head of Department, ENT, Head & Neck Surgery, Paras Hospitals · Specialty: ENT, Head & Neck Surgery Specialist
Paras Hospitals, Gurugram Gurugram, India26+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 26+ years of experience in ENT, Head & Neck Surgery Specialist
- Chief & Head of Department, ENT, Head & Neck Surgery — Paras Hospitals, Gurugram (current role).
- Senior ENT Surgeon with over 26 years of clinical and surgical practice across leading hospitals in Delhi NCR.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Pediatric Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Endoscopic Nasal Surgery
- Advanced Middle Ear Surgery
ENT, Head & Neck Surgery Specialist Experience: 26+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Paras Hospitals, GurugramHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
Dr. Aparaajita Mundra
MBBS, MS (ENT) — Gold Medalist, DNB — Specialist in Endoscopic Otology
Visiting Consultant, ENT · Specialty: ENT Specialist
Indian Spinal Injuries Centre New Delhi, India8+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 8+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
- Visiting Consultant, ENT — Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi (current)
- Clinical association with Speciality ENT Hospital, Mumbai — a nationally recognised centre for ear and hearing surgery
Expertise & Procedures
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy
- Mastoidectomy
- Advanced Mastoid Surgery
ENT Specialist Experience: 8+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indian Spinal Injuries CentreHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
Dr. A.V. Ramesh
MBBS, MS (ENT), DNB (ENT), Otology Fellowship, Fellowship in Endoscopic Lateral Skull Base Surgery, Eli Aizer Sultan & Indian Society of Otology Fellowship
Director, ENT & Cochlear Implant Surgery · Specialty: ENT & Cochlear Implant Surgeon
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi, India36+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 36+ years of experience in ENT & Cochlear Implant Surgeon
- Director, ENT & Cochlear Implant Surgery, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi (current role).
- Senior Consultant, ENT & Cochlear Implant Surgery, Fortis Flt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Paediatric Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) Implantation
- Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery
- Advanced Middle Ear Surgery
ENT & Cochlear Implant Surgeon Experience: 36+ YearsHospital Affiliation: BLK-Max Super Speciality HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Dhananjay Kumar
MS (ENT / Otorhinolaryngology), MBBS
Consultant, ENT & Head and Neck Surgery · Specialty: ENT & Head-Neck Surgeon
Medanta — The Medicity Gurugram, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 15+ years of experience in ENT & Head-Neck Surgeon
- Currently serving as Consultant, ENT and Head & Neck Surgery at Medanta — The Medicity, Gurugram.
- Previously held the position of Assistant Professor in ENT at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, contributing to postgraduate medical education and research.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Septoplasty
- Rhinoplasty (Cosmetic and Functional)
- Revision Rhinoplasty
ENT & Head-Neck Surgeon Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medanta — The MedicityHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Gaurav Khatri
DOHNS (Diploma of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery), DNB (Otorhinolaryngology), Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology, MBBS
Consultant, ENT & Head-Neck Surgery · Specialty: ENT & Head-Neck Surgery Specialist
Medanta – The Medicity Gurugram, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 15+ years of experience in ENT & Head-Neck Surgery Specialist
- Currently serving as Consultant, ENT & Head-Neck Surgery at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, with additional clinics at Medanta Mediclinic Golf Course and Medanta Mediclinic Defence Colony.
- Built his core surgical training and DNB qualification at Medanta – The Medicity, one of India's leading academic tertiary care hospitals.
Expertise & Procedures
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Endoscopic Nasal Surgery
- Septoplasty
- Rhinoplasty
- Advanced Mastoid Surgery (Mastoidectomy)
ENT & Head-Neck Surgery Specialist Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medanta – The MedicityHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Jameel Manzoor
MBBS, DNB (ENT), MNAMS (ENT)
Senior Consultant, ENT & Cochlear Implant · Specialty: ENT Specialist
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi, India13+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 13+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
- Currently serving as Senior Consultant, ENT & Cochlear Implant at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi.
- Previously worked as Attending Consultant in ENT at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Pediatric Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Septoplasty
- Tonsillectomy
ENT Specialist Experience: 13+ YearsHospital Affiliation: BLK-Max Super Speciality HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. K. K. Handa
MBBS, MS (ENT), DNB (Diplomate of National Board), MNAMS (Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences), Commonwealth Fellowship — Laser Surgery Training
Chairman, Department of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery · Specialty: ENT & Head and Neck Surgeon
Medanta - The Medicity Gurugram, India38+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 38+ years of experience in ENT & Head and Neck Surgeon
- Chairman, Department of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, Medanta - The Medicity, Gurugram — from 2009 to present, joining the hospital at its founding.
- Associate Professor, Department of ENT, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi — faculty member for 13 years.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery
- Advanced Middle Ear Surgery
- Advanced Mastoid Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
ENT & Head and Neck Surgeon Experience: 38+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medanta - The MedicityHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Krishna Ramanathan
MBBS, DNB (Otorhinolaryngology)
Specialist, ENT · Specialty: ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology)
Apollo Hospitals Chennai, India12+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 12+ years of experience in ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology)
- Currently practising as ENT Specialist at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, bringing together over 12 years of clinical and surgical expertise.
- Affiliated with Apollo Specialty Hospital, Chennai, contributing to multidisciplinary ENT and head and neck care programmes.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery
- Advanced Middle Ear Surgery
- Mastoidectomy
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology) Experience: 12+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo HospitalsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Hospitals where these doctors practise
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$1,800
Paras Hospitals
Est. 2006
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Advanced Middle Ear SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
2+
Doctors for Advanced Middle Ear Surgery
4.4
59 reviews
300+
Beds
20+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$1,800
Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh
Est. 2010
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Advanced Middle Ear SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
2+
Doctors for Advanced Middle Ear Surgery
4.5
68 reviews
262+
Beds
16+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$1,800
Indian Spinal Injuries Center
Est. 1995
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Advanced Middle Ear SurgerySpine SurgerySurgical GastroenterologyOphthalmology
1+
Doctors for Advanced Middle Ear Surgery
4.5
76 reviews
200+
Beds
31+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$1,800
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital
Est. 1959
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Advanced Middle Ear SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
3+
Doctors for Advanced Middle Ear Surgery
3.8
48 reviews
650+
Beds
67+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$1,800
Medanta - The Medicity
Est. 2009
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Advanced Middle Ear SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
3+
Doctors for Advanced Middle Ear Surgery
4.9
2150 reviews
1600+
Beds
17+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$1,800
Apollo Hospitals
Est. 1983
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Advanced Middle Ear SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
2+
Doctors for Advanced Middle Ear Surgery
4.9
1240 reviews
1000+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Bangalore, IndiaStarting from$1,800
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road
Est. 2007
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Advanced Middle Ear SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
5+
Doctors for Advanced Middle Ear Surgery
4.2
25 reviews
250+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$1,800
Artemis Hospital
Est. 2007
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Advanced Middle Ear SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Advanced Middle Ear Surgery
4.9
64 reviews
750+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
Why consider treatment in India?
Many international patients consider India for chronic middle ear disease treatment for several reasons, including:
More affordable estimates
Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.
Internationally accredited hospitals
Hospitals experienced in treating international patients.
Experienced specialists
Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.
Care coordination support
A team to help with planning, medical translation and follow-up.
About the Procedure
What is Advanced Middle Ear Surgery?
Advanced Middle Ear Surgery refers to a group of specialized ENT procedures—such as tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy, and ossiculoplasty—performed to treat chronic middle ear infections, eardrum perforations, cholesteatoma, and hearing loss caused by damaged ear structures. These surgeries aim to eliminate infection, repair the eardrum and ossicles, and restore or preserve hearing. India is a leading destination for these procedures due to highly experienced ENT/otology surgeons and advanced microsurgical and endoscopic equipment at a fraction of Western costs.
Who may be considered?
Advanced Middle Ear Surgery may be considered after a qualified specialist reviews your reports and medical history. Suitability varies from person to person and must be assessed by your treating doctor.
How does it work?
Microscopic or endoscopic repair of a perforated eardrum using the patient's own tissue graft (temporalis fascia or cartilage) to restore the eardrum's integrity and improve hearing.
3 approaches available for this procedure:
Tympanoplasty (Eardrum Repair)
Most PopularMicroscopic or endoscopic repair of a perforated eardrum using the patient's own tissue graft (temporalis fascia or cartilage) to restore the eardrum's integrity and improve hearing.
Comprehensive Investigations
Estimated cost: $150 - $400
Pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, CT temporal bone, CBC, ECG, otoscopic/endoscopic ear examination
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Estimated cost in India: $1,800 - $3,200
Stay in India
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~1 day
Hospitalisation: ~1-2 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~10-14 days recommended
Total stay: approx 12-16 days
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Surgeon and anesthetist fees
- Operation theatre and disposables
- Standard hospital room stay
- Pre-op investigations at hospital
- Post-op medications during stay
Usually Not Included
- Flights and visa costs
- Hotel stay for accompanying attendant
- Post-discharge follow-up audiometry
- Hearing aid (if needed)
Recovery and follow-up
Most patients can resume light activities within 1-2 weeks, while full hearing improvement and healing may take 6-8 weeks; a follow-up audiometry and ear examination is recommended before flying back home and again at 3 months.
Risks
As with any middle ear surgery, potential risks include graft failure, temporary or permanent hearing changes, dizziness, taste disturbance, or infection, though these are uncommon with experienced surgical teams.
Alternatives
In select mild cases, conservative management with topical antibiotic drops and regular ear cleaning may control infection, though it does not repair the eardrum or restore hearing; hearing aids can be considered for patients unfit for or unwilling to undergo surgery.
What we need to prepare a formal estimate
Share whatever you have — the care team will confirm the final checklist after reviewing your case.
Reports required
- Recent pure tone audiometry and tympanometry report
- High-resolution CT scan of temporal bone
- MRI (if cholesteatoma or complication suspected)
- Otoscopic/endoscopic ear examination photos or video
- Previous ear surgery records, if any
- CBC and basic blood chemistry
- ECG (for patients above 40 or with cardiac history)
- List of current medications and allergies
Patient information needed
- Duration and history of ear discharge, pain, or hearing loss
- Which ear(s) are affected
- History of prior ear surgeries or grommet insertion
- Presence of dizziness, tinnitus, or facial weakness
- Known allergies to anesthesia or medications
- Chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension
- Current hearing aid usage, if any
- Preferred travel dates and companion details
Costs shown are indicative planning estimates based on typical pricing across leading Indian hospitals. They are not a quote — actual pricing depends on your case complexity, hospital choice, and length of stay. Share your reports for a personalized estimate.
How this directory is built
Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Advanced Middle Ear Surgery) and procedure (Advanced Middle Ear Surgery) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.
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Common questions
FAQs about Advanced Middle Ear Surgery in India
What is Chronic Middle Ear Disease?
Chronic middle ear disease refers to a group of long-standing conditions affecting the middle ear — the air-filled space behind the eardrum — in which ongoing inflammation, infection, or structural damage persists for months or years. The most serious subtype, cholesteatoma, involves abnormal skin cell growth that can erode bone and surrounding structures if not treated.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Chronic Middle Ear Disease?
Common presentations include persistent or intermittent ear discharge (otorrhoea), varying degrees of hearing loss, a sensation of fullness or pressure in the ear, and occasionally ear pain or tinnitus. In more advanced cases — particularly with cholesteatoma — dizziness, facial weakness, or worsening neurological symptoms may indicate spread beyond the middle ear. It is important to note that symptom pattern and severity alone are not sufficient to establish the specific diagnosis or determine how far the disease has progressed; a thorough clinical assessment is required.
How is Chronic Middle Ear Disease diagnosed?
Diagnosis typically begins with a detailed otoscopic examination, which may reveal eardrum perforation, retraction pockets, polyps, or the white pearly tissue characteristic of cholesteatoma. Audiometric testing — including pure-tone audiometry and tympanometry — is used to quantify hearing loss and assess middle ear function. High-resolution CT scanning of the temporal bone is often essential to map the extent of bony involvement and guide surgical planning, while MRI may be used where intracranial spread or soft tissue involvement is suspected.
How is Chronic Middle Ear Disease treated?
The appropriate management pathway depends on the specific diagnosis, disease extent, degree of hearing loss, and the patient's overall health — and must be determined by a qualified specialist after individual assessment. Milder forms of chronic suppurative otitis media without cholesteatoma may initially be managed with medical therapy and close monitoring, while cholesteatoma and cases with significant structural damage or mastoid involvement typically require surgical intervention such as mastoidectomy or advanced middle ear reconstructive surgery. Hearing rehabilitation, including hearing aids or ossicular chain reconstruction, may form part of the treatment plan regardless of whether surgery is performed.
Can Chronic Middle Ear Disease be treated without a procedure?
Non-surgical management has a meaningful role in certain presentations — particularly uncomplicated CSOM with an intact or only mildly perforated eardrum — and may include topical antibiotic or antiseptic ear drops, systemic antibiotics for acute flare-ups, and regular aural toilet (ear cleaning) performed by a clinician. However, when cholesteatoma is confirmed, or when bony erosion, recurrent infections, or significant hearing deterioration are present, non-surgical approaches are generally insufficient to arrest disease progression and surgery is typically recommended.
When is Advanced Middle Ear Surgery considered for Chronic Middle Ear Disease?
Advanced Middle Ear Surgery may be considered only when it is appropriate for the confirmed diagnosis and the expected benefit outweighs the individual risks. The decision may depend on symptom severity, investigation results, previous treatment, overall health and the patient's goals. A specialist should discuss alternatives and recovery before any procedure is planned.
Which doctor treats Chronic Middle Ear Disease?
Chronic middle ear disease is evaluated and managed by an otolaryngologist (ENT surgeon), ideally one with subspecialty experience in otology or neurotology — the surgical disciplines focused specifically on ear disease and hearing disorders. In complex cases involving hearing reconstruction or suspected intracranial complications, management may involve a multidisciplinary team including an audiologist and, where relevant, a neurosurgeon.
How do I choose a doctor for Chronic Middle Ear Disease?
When selecting a specialist, it is worth asking about their specific experience with the type and extent of middle ear disease you have been found to have — including their volume of mastoidectomy and middle ear reconstruction procedures — as well as the availability of intraoperative facial nerve monitoring and post-operative audiological follow-up at their centre.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a concise medical summary, symptom timeline, previous diagnoses, investigation and imaging reports, procedure or biopsy reports where relevant, current medicines, allergies and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translations when needed. The reviewing doctor may request additional information before giving an opinion.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team can review the initial information, help identify suitable doctors and hospitals, request a medical opinion where available, explain next steps and indicative cost information, and support practical planning before travel. A remote opinion does not replace an in-person examination or emergency care.