36 ent specialists in our India network are listed for cochlear implant, across 5 cities (Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai), at 18 hospitals, with 5–49 years of listed experience among them.
This page lists the ent doctors in our directory for cochlear implant in India, drawn from hospitals including Manipal Hospitals Dwarka, Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Apollo Hospitals, Indian Spinal Injuries Center and others. Doctors are listed across Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai. Each listing links through to the doctor's full profile page.
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GAF Healthcare currently lists 36 ent specialists for cochlear implant across 18 hospitals in Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai, with 5–49 years of listed experience. Treatment costs vary by hospital, surgeon and individual case, with a typical hospital stay of 3–5 days.
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FeaturedDr. Janardhan Rao Jagini
MBBS, MS (ENT), DNB (Diplomate of National Board), Fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology, ECFMG Certification, USMLE (Steps 1, 2 & 3)
Head of Department, ENT · ENT Specialist
KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad Hyderabad, India49+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 49+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery (Adult and Pediatric)
- Currently serving as Head of Department, ENT at KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad — one of Telangana's leading multi-specialty hospital groups.
- Completed a two-year Fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, USA (2005–2007), gaining subspecialty expertise in pediatric ear, nose, and throat care.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery (Adult and Pediatric)
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
- Mastoidectomy
- Septoplasty and Turbinoplasty
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist Experience: 49+ YearsHospital Affiliation: KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad
Dr. P. L. Dhingra
MBBS, DLO (Diploma in Laryngology and Otology), MS (Master of Surgery), MNAMS (Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences)
Director Professor and Head, ENT · ENT Specialist
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India49+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 49+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Currently serving as Director Professor and Head of ENT at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.
- Has held a senior academic and clinical leadership role in ENT over a career spanning more than 49 years.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery
- Advanced Middle Ear Surgery
- Mastoidectomy
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist Experience: 49+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
Dr. Darius Jijina
MBBS, MS (ENT)
Principal Consultant, ENT · ENT Specialist (Otolaryngology)
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket New Delhi, India44+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 44+ years of experience in ENT Specialist (Otolaryngology)
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Principal Consultant, ENT — Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
- Director, ENT Department — Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Septoplasty
- Turbinoplasty
- Tonsillectomy
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist (Otolaryngology) Experience: 44+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
Dr. E C Vinaya Kumar
MBBS, MS (ENT), MRCS (ENT) — Fellowship, DNB (Diplomate of National Board) — ENT
Senior Consultant, ENT · ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology)
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India38+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 38+ years of experience in ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology)
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Currently serving as Senior Consultant, ENT at Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad — one of the region's leading tertiary care centres.
- Previously held a senior ENT consultant position at KIMS Hospitals, Kondapur, Hyderabad, contributing significantly to the hospital's ENT and head & neck surgical programme.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Septoplasty
- Turbinoplasty
- Tonsillectomy
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology) Experience: 38+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills
Dr. Koka Ram Babu
MBBS, MS (ENT), DNB (Diplomate of National Board), ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates)
Senior Consultant, ENT · ENT Specialist
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India36+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 36+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Currently serving as Senior Consultant ENT at Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
- Previously worked as Consultant ENT at KIMS Hospital, Secunderabad.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Septoplasty
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist Experience: 36+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills
Dr. Atul Kumar Mittal
MS (ENT), MBBS
Principal Director, ENT · ENT Specialist
Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurugram, India35+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 35+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Currently serving as Principal Director of ENT at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, leading a full-service ENT department.
- Built and developed a high-volume ENT surgical practice performing a wide range of procedures including cochlear implants, endoscopic sinus surgery, and thyroid surgery.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Pediatric Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Septoplasty
- Turbinoplasty
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist Experience: 35+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Memorial Research Institute
Dr. Sanjay Sachdeva
MBBS, DCH, MS (ENT)
Chairman, ENT Department, Max Super Speciality Hospital · ENT Specialist (Ear, Nose & Throat)
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket New Delhi, India35+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 35+ years of experience in ENT Specialist (Ear, Nose & Throat)
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Currently serving as Chairman, ENT Department, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi.
- Consulting ENT Specialist at Max Multi Speciality Centre, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Endoscopic Nasal Surgery
- Septoplasty
- Turbinoplasty
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist (Ear, Nose & Throat) Experience: 35+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
Dr. Sunil Narayan Dutt
MS (ENT), DNB (ENT), FRCS (England), FRCS (Edinburgh), FRCS (Ireland), PhD (Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry)
Senior Consultant, ENT · ENT Specialist
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India32+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 32+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery (Adult and Pediatric)
- Currently serving as Senior Consultant in ENT at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.
- Recognised as a faculty member for South Asia for Cochlear Implants and Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery (Adult and Pediatric)
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) Implantation
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Septoplasty
- Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist Experience: 32+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road
Dr. Ravi Bhatia
MBBS, DLO (Diploma in Laryngology & Otology)
Director, ENT & Cochlear Implant · ENT Specialist
Sarvodaya Hospital Faridabad, India29+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 29+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Currently serving as Director, ENT & Cochlear Implant at Sarvodaya Hospital, Faridabad — leading one of the region's active cochlear implant programmes.
- Previously worked as Junior Consultant in ENT at Bhagwati and Cooper Hospital, Mumbai, building early clinical and surgical foundations.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Pediatric Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Sleep Apnea Surgery
- Septoplasty
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist Experience: 29+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Sarvodaya Hospital
Dr. Ameet Kishore
MBBS, MS (ENT), DNB (ENT), Fellowship
Senior Consultant, ENT · ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology)
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 25+ years of experience in ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology)
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Currently serving as Senior Consultant, ENT at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi.
- Built a 25+ year career managing complex ENT, head and neck surgical cases across leading institutions in Delhi.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Septoplasty
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology) Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
Dr. Chava Anjaneyulu
MS (ENT), MBBS
Consultant, ENT Surgery · ENT Specialist
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India24+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 24+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Currently serving as Consultant ENT Surgeon at Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, as part of a multidisciplinary patient-centered care team.
- Has practised as a specialist in otorhinolaryngology for over 24 years, building expertise across a broad range of surgical and medical ENT conditions.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Septoplasty
- Turbinoplasty
- Endoscopic Nasal Surgery
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist Experience: 24+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Gudwani
MBBS, MS (Otolaryngology / ENT)
Consultant, ENT · ENT Specialist (Otolaryngologist)
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute New Delhi, India24+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 24+ years of experience in ENT Specialist (Otolaryngologist)
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Currently serving as Consultant, ENT at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Road, New Delhi.
- Has led and developed ENT services within multispecialty tertiary care hospital settings across a career spanning more than two decades.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Endoscopic Nasal Surgery
- Septoplasty
- Turbinoplasty
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist (Otolaryngologist) Experience: 24+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Dr. Shikha Sharma
MBBS, DNB (Otorhinolaryngology / ENT)
Senior Consultant, ENT · ENT Specialist
Fortis Hospital, Noida Noida, India23+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 23+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Currently serving as Senior Consultant, ENT Department, Fortis Hospital, Noida.
- Has performed over 8,000 ENT surgical procedures across more than two decades of specialist practice.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Pediatric Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) Implantation
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Endoscopic Nasal and Skull Base Surgery
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist Experience: 23+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Hospital, Noida
Dr. Veena Giriyapur
MBBS, DLO (Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology), DNB (Ear, Nose and Throat)
Senior Consultant, ENT · ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology)
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India23+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 23+ years of experience in ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology)
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Currently serving as Senior Consultant, ENT at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.
- Has been affiliated with Apollo Speciality Hospital, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, expanding her ENT practice across multiple Apollo centres in the city.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Septoplasty
- Turbinoplasty
- Endoscopic Nasal Surgery
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology) Experience: 23+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road
Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh
MBBS, DLO (Diploma in Laryngology & Otology), DNB (Otorhinolaryngology)
Senior Consultant, ENT · ENT Specialist
Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City Hyderabad, India22+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 22+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Currently serving as Senior Consultant, ENT at Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad.
- Previously practiced as ENT Consultant at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Septoplasty
- Sleep Apnea Surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist Experience: 22+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City
Dr. Lakshmi Ananth
MBBS, MS (ENT) — Master of Surgery in Otorhinolaryngology, DNB — Diplomate of National Board (ENT), RGAMS Gold Medal — MS General Surgery Examination
Consultant ENT Surgeon & Associate Professor, ENT · ENT Surgeon (Otolaryngologist)
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India22+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 22+ years of experience in ENT Surgeon (Otolaryngologist)
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Currently serving as Consultant ENT Surgeon & Associate Professor at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.
- Also affiliated with Apollo Hospitals, Seshadripuram, Bengaluru, extending her specialist ENT services across the Apollo network in the city.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Endoscopic Nasal Surgery
- Septoplasty
- Turbinoplasty
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Surgeon (Otolaryngologist) Experience: 22+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road
Dr. Geeta Kathuria
MBBS, MS (Master of Surgery), DNB (Diplomate of National Board), MRCSEd
Consultant, ENT · ENT Specialist (Paediatric ENT & Head and Neck Surgery)
Fortis Hospital, Okhla New Delhi, India18+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 18+ years of experience in ENT Specialist (Paediatric ENT & Head and Neck Surgery)
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Consultant ENT Surgeon, Fortis Hospital, Okhla, New Delhi — current role, specialising in Paediatric ENT and Head & Neck Surgery.
- Consultant ENT Surgeon, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi — earlier position within the Fortis group.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Septoplasty
- Turbinoplasty
- Tonsillectomy
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist (Paediatric ENT & Head and Neck Surgery) Experience: 18+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Hospital, Okhla
Dr. Y L Ravi Jadhav
MBBS, MS (Otorhinolaryngology)
Senior Consultant, ENT & Head and Neck Surgery · ENT Specialist (Ear, Nose & Throat)
Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India18+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 18+ years of experience in ENT Specialist (Ear, Nose & Throat)
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Currently serving as Senior ENT Specialist at Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
- Over 18 years of clinical and surgical ENT practice across ear, nose, throat, and head and neck conditions.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Septoplasty
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist (Ear, Nose & Throat) Experience: 18+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills
Dr. Shakuntala Naglot
MS – ENT, MBBS
Consultant, ENT · ENT Specialist
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket New Delhi, India17+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 17+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Currently serving as Consultant, ENT at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, under the Max Healthcare network, New Delhi.
- Completed a 3-year Senior Residency in ENT at Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), Delhi, gaining advanced clinical exposure in complex ENT cases.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Pediatric Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery
- Mastoidectomy
- Tympanoplasty & Ear Reconstruction
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist Experience: 17+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
Dr. Ashish Vashishth
MBBS, MS (Otorhinolaryngology), DNB (Otorhinolaryngology), Fellow — European Board of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, Fellowship — Neurotology, Lateral Cranial Base Surgery & Advanced Auditory Implants, Joint European Diploma — Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery
HOD & Consultant — ENT, Head & Neck and Cranial Base Surgery · ENT Specialist & Cochlear Implant Surgeon
Manipal Hospital Dwarka New Delhi, India16+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 16+ years of experience in ENT Specialist & Cochlear Implant Surgeon
- Performs Bilateral Cochlear Implant Surgery (Adults & Children)
- 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
Expertise & Procedures
- Bilateral Cochlear Implant Surgery (Adults & Children)
- Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI) Placement
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and Septoplasty
- Trans-Nasal Endoscopic Skull Base Tumour Resection
- Facial Reanimation Surgery and Nerve Grafting
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist & Cochlear Implant Surgeon Experience: 16+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Manipal Hospital Dwarka
Dr. Pradeep Hossamani H
MBBS, MS (Otorhinolaryngology)
Specialist, ENT · ENT Specialist
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India16+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 16+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Specialist, ENT — Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru (2014 to present).
- Fellowship and advanced clinical training at KLE Global Hospital (January 2013 – September 2014).
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Septoplasty
- Turbinoplasty
- Laryngeal Surgery
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist Experience: 16+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road
Dr. Sumit Kumar Gaur
MBBS, MS (ENT) — Master of Surgery in Otorhinolaryngology, Fellowship in Cochlear Implantation
Senior Consultant, ENT · ENT Specialist
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India16+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 16+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Currently serving as Senior Consultant, ENT at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.
- Built a subspecialty focus in cochlear implantation and advanced otological surgery over more than a decade of practice.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Pediatric Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Advanced Mastoid Surgery
- Advanced Middle Ear Surgery
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist Experience: 16+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road
Dr. Harshad Nikte
MBBS, MS (ENT), DNB (ENT), International Visiting Fellowship
Associate Professor & Consultant, ENT · ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology)
Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai Mumbai, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 15+ years of experience in ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology)
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Currently serving as Associate Professor and Consultant in ENT at Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai.
- Previously held a faculty position at Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, contributing to clinical teaching and postgraduate ENT training.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Endoscopic Nasal Surgery
- Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
- Septoplasty
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology) Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai
Dr. Shilpi Budhiraja
MBBS, MS (ENT), DNB (ENT), MNAMS, Fellowship in Otology & Skull Base Surgery, Advanced Course in Allergy & Immunotherapy
Senior Consultant, ENT · ENT Specialist
Marengo Asia Hospitals Gurugram, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 15+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Senior Consultant – ENT, Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram
- Consultant – ENT & Head and Neck Surgery, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Septoplasty
- Mastoidectomy
- Thyroid Surgery
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Marengo Asia Hospitals
Dr. Suresh Singh Naruka
MBBS, MS (Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery)
Senior Consultant, ENT · ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery)
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 15+ years of experience in ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery)
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Currently serving as Senior Consultant, ENT at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.
- Has functioned as Chief Surgical Mentor and Advisor to ENT programmes at medical centres in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, training practising ENT surgeons.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Pediatric Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Septoplasty
- Tonsillectomy
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery) Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
Dr. Ashwani Kumar
MBBS, DNB — Otorhinolaryngology
Specialist, ENT · ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology)
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India13+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 13+ years of experience in ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology)
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Currently practicing as Specialist, ENT at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.
- Has over 13 years of continuous clinical and surgical experience in otorhinolaryngology.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Endoscopic Nasal Surgery
- Septoplasty
- Mastoidectomy
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology) Experience: 13+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
Dr. Jameel Manzoor
MBBS, DNB (ENT), MNAMS (ENT)
Senior Consultant, ENT & Cochlear Implant · ENT Specialist
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi, India13+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 13+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- 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
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist Experience: 13+ YearsHospital Affiliation: BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital
Dr. Parul Sachdeva
MBBS, MS – ENT (Master of Surgery in Ear, Nose and Throat), DNB – ENT (Diplomate of National Board in Ear, Nose and Throat)
Senior Consultant, ENT · ENT Specialist
Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurgaon, India13+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 13+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Currently serving as Senior Consultant, ENT at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon.
- Associated with Fortis Hospital, Gurgaon, providing comprehensive ENT care to adult and pediatric patients.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy
- Septoplasty
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist Experience: 13+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Memorial Research Institute
Dr. Krishna Ramanathan
MBBS, DNB (Otorhinolaryngology)
Specialist, ENT · ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology)
Apollo Hospitals Chennai, India12+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 12+ years of experience in ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology)
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- 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)
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology) Experience: 12+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals
Dr. Aanchal Mittal
MS (ENT)
Consultant, ENT · ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngologist)
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India11+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 11+ years of experience in ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngologist)
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Consultant, ENT — Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru
- Consultant ENT — Therapeia Skin Hair and ENT Centre
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Septoplasty
- Turbinoplasty
- Endoscopic Nasal Surgery
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngologist) Experience: 11+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road
Dr. Dilpreet Bajwa
MBBS, MS (ENT)
Senior Consultant, ENT & ENT Surgery · ENT Specialist
Artemis Hospital Gurugram, India10+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 10+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Currently serving as Senior Consultant, ENT & ENT Surgery, Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram.
- Trained and gained foundational surgical experience at Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital, Delhi — one of Asia's highest-volume ENT surgical centres.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Septoplasty
- Turbinoplasty
- Tonsillectomy
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist Experience: 10+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Artemis Hospital
Dr. Nishant Rana
MBBS, MS in ENT (Otolaryngology)
Specialist, ENT · ENT Specialist (Otolaryngologist)
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India10+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 10+ years of experience in ENT Specialist (Otolaryngologist)
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Currently serving as ENT Specialist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi — one of India's leading multi-specialty hospitals.
- Has spent over a decade building focused expertise in endoscopic nasal and sinus surgery, cochlear implantation, and head and neck procedures.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Endoscopic Nasal Surgery
- Septoplasty
- Tonsillectomy
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist (Otolaryngologist) Experience: 10+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
Dr. Subashini Partheeban
MBBS, DLO (Diploma in Laryngology & Otology), DOHNS (Diploma of Otolaryngology — Head & Neck Surgery), MRCS (Member of the Royal College of Surgeons)
Visiting Consultant, Paediatric ENT & ENT · ENT Specialist (Paediatric ENT)
Rela Hospital Chennai, India10+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 10+ years of experience in ENT Specialist (Paediatric ENT)
- Performs Paediatric Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Currently serving as Visiting Consultant in Paediatric ENT & ENT at Rela Hospital, Chennai.
- Held clinical positions at Sathyabama Dental College General Hospital and Saveetha Medical College, Chennai.
Expertise & Procedures
- Paediatric Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy
- Septoplasty
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist (Paediatric ENT) Experience: 10+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Rela Hospital
Dr. Trisha Srivastava
MBBS, MS — Otorhinolaryngology, DNB — ENT, Advanced Training — Endoscopic Ear Surgery and Implant Otology, Advanced Training — Functional Sinus Surgery
Consultant, ENT · ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology)
Artemis Hospitals Gurugram, India10+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 10+ years of experience in ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology)
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Currently serving as Consultant, ENT at Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram, managing a full spectrum of adult and pediatric ear, nose, and throat conditions.
- Developed specialized clinical expertise in endoscopic ear surgery and cochlear implant otology over more than a decade of active ENT practice.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Pediatric Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery
- Mastoidectomy
- Advanced Middle Ear Surgery
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology) Experience: 10+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Artemis Hospitals
Dr. Aparaajita Mundra
MBBS, MS (ENT) — Gold Medalist, DNB — Specialist in Endoscopic Otology
Visiting Consultant, ENT · ENT Specialist
Indian Spinal Injuries Centre New Delhi, India8+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 8+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Visiting Consultant, ENT — Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi
- Clinical association with Speciality ENT Hospital, Mumbai — a nationally recognised centre for ear and hearing surgery
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy
- Mastoidectomy
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist Experience: 8+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indian Spinal Injuries Centre
Dr. Shruthi Sreekumar
MS (ENT), MBBS
Associate Consultant, ENT · ENT Specialist
Rela Hospital Chennai, India5+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 5+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
- Performs Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Currently working as Associate Consultant, ENT at Rela Hospital, Chennai.
- Served as Senior Resident in the ENT department at Madha Medical College, Chennai.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy
- Septoplasty
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
Cochlear Implant: Listed on ProfileENT Specialist Experience: 5+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Rela Hospital
About the Procedure
What is Cochlear Implant?
Electronic device implantation to provide a sense of sound to the profoundly deaf. Highly specialized pediatric and adult ENT care.
Who may be considered?
Cochlear Implant 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?
The exact approach, preparation, and aftercare plan are selected after a specialist reviews the patient's records, diagnosis, and treatment goals.
Standard treatment pathway
Case dependentThe exact approach, preparation, and aftercare plan are selected after a specialist reviews the patient's records, diagnosis, and treatment goals.
Comprehensive Investigations
Estimated cost: To be confirmed after records review
Required investigations vary with the patient's diagnosis, medical history, treatment approach, and hospital protocol. Our team confirms the appropriate checklist after reviewing the clinical records.
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Estimated cost in India: Request a personalised estimate
Stay in India
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): To be confirmed
Hospitalisation: To be confirmed
Recovery period (outside hospital): To be confirmed
Total stay: To be confirmed
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Clinical assessment and treatment planning, as confirmed in the personalised plan
- The procedure and hospital services specifically listed in the confirmed package
Usually Not Included
- Travel, accommodation, visa, and other non-clinical services unless explicitly included in the quote
- Additional investigations or treatment outside the confirmed plan
Recovery and follow-up
Recovery and follow-up vary by procedure and individual health. Your treating team should provide personalised instructions before and after travel.
Risks
Risks vary by procedure and individual health. Ask the surgeon to explain the risks specific to you before deciding.
Alternatives
Non-surgical options or other procedures may be available depending on the diagnosis. Discuss the alternatives, risks and benefits with a qualified specialist.
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 we selected these doctors
A doctor appears on this page when their listed specialty maps to ENT and their profile names cochlear implant (or a matching term) among the procedures they perform. Doctors are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows years of listed experience (highest first), the same field shown on each doctor's profile. This page does not display aggregate star ratings.
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🇮🇳 Faridabad, IndiaCochlear ImplantENTCardiac SurgeryCardiology
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🇮🇳 Noida, IndiaCochlear ImplantENTCardiac SurgeryCardiology
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4.5
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Our methodology
How GAF Healthcare selects doctors
Doctors may be included when they meet relevant criteria for cochlear implant. This is a transparent listing methodology, not a clinical recommendation or paid ranking:
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Relevant specialty
ent expertise is mapped from the doctor's listed specialty and profile information.
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Procedure relevance
cochlear implant is listed among the doctor's procedures or areas of expertise, using matching terms where appropriate.
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Hospital affiliation
The doctor is currently affiliated with a recognised hospital in the GAF directory. Hospital details and availability can change, so confirm them before booking.
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Professional experience
Experience is displayed from the doctor's available professional profile and is used as the ordering signal when the page lists doctors.
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Data verification
Doctor and hospital information is checked against the records available to GAF and updated when new information is supplied. It is not a substitute for confirming credentials directly.
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No paid ranking
Being featured does not automatically mean the doctor is ranked number one. GAF does not sell position on this page.
How GAF Healthcare Assists in Choosing the Best Doctor for Cochlear Implant in India
Discover the Top Doctors for Cochlear Implant in India
This page lists 36 ent specialists who perform cochlear implant across 18 hospitals in India, so you can compare experience and hospital affiliation in one place.
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Share your medical reports with us on WhatsApp or email. Our medical team reviews them and comes back with a recommended doctor, hospital and treatment plan for your case.
Transparent, All-Inclusive Costs
We provide a single, itemised quote covering the doctor's fee, hospital charges and stay — no hidden fees, and there's no charge for requesting an estimate. Use our cost calculator alongside this page for a first estimate.
Visa, Travel and Stay Coordination
Once you choose a doctor, we help arrange the medical visa invitation letter, hotel or serviced-apartment booking near the hospital, airport pickup and transport to your appointments.
On-the-Ground and Language Support
A dedicated, language-speaking companion can accompany you to appointments, and our team stays in touch after you return home to check on your recovery.
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Common Questions
Frequently asked questions about Cochlear Implant in India
How many ent doctors are listed for cochlear implant in India?
36 doctors in our India directory currently list cochlear implant among their procedures.
How do you choose which ent doctors to list?
A doctor appears on this page when their listed specialty maps to ENT and their profile names cochlear implant (or a matching term) among the procedures they perform. Doctors are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows years of listed experience (highest first), the same field shown on each doctor's profile. This page does not display aggregate star ratings.
Can I compare the listed ent doctors before booking?
Yes. Review each profile's listed experience, qualifications, procedures and hospital affiliation, then discuss your reports and options with a qualified doctor before making a decision.
Do the listed doctors treat patients from outside India?
International-patient availability can differ by doctor and hospital. Contact the care team to confirm language support, appointment timing and whether the doctor can review your reports remotely.
Can I request a second opinion from a doctor on this page?
You can ask for a records review or second opinion through the enquiry form. The doctor must assess your reports and history before giving advice; this page is not a diagnosis.
What is cochlear implant?
Cochlear Implant is a medical procedure whose exact approach depends on the diagnosis, anatomy, previous treatment and overall health. A qualified specialist should explain whether it is appropriate for you.
Who may be considered for cochlear implant?
Suitability is decided after a specialist reviews your symptoms, diagnosis, investigations, medicines and medical history. The same procedure is not suitable for every patient.
What tests are usually reviewed before cochlear implant?
The required review varies by case and may include existing imaging, laboratory results, pathology or other specialist reports. Your treating team will confirm which tests are needed rather than relying on a fixed list.
How long does recovery from cochlear implant take?
Recovery depends on the approach, the reason for treatment and your health. Ask the treating hospital for a personalised hospital stay, follow-up and return-to-activity plan.
What alternatives or risks should I discuss for cochlear implant?
Ask a qualified specialist about procedure-specific risks, expected benefits and possible non-surgical or alternative approaches. These cannot be determined safely from the procedure name alone.
How much does cochlear implant cost in India?
Cost varies by hospital, city and individual case. Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate — see the link on this page.
What can change the cost of cochlear implant?
The hospital, surgeon, procedure approach, investigations, medicines, length of stay and any treatment for complications can affect the final quote. Request an itemised estimate after records review.
Which cities in India have ent doctors listed for this procedure?
Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai. Use the city links on this page to view doctors in a specific city.
What should international patients send before travelling for cochlear implant?
Send relevant reports, scans, pathology results, medication details and a clear medical history for review. The care team can then ask the hospital what additional information or tests are required.
Can GAF Healthcare help with travel and hospital coordination?
Our coordination team can explain the next steps and available support, including appointment communication and travel planning. Visa, transport and accommodation arrangements depend on the patient's case and confirmed hospital plan.
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