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Best ENT Specialists for Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery in Hyderabad, India

This page lists 4 stapedectomy / stapes surgery doctors in Hyderabad, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

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This page lists 4 stapedectomy / stapes surgery doctors in Hyderabad, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

About Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery doctors in Hyderabad, India

This directory is based on doctors currently listed in GAF Healthcare's registry. Clinical suitability varies by patient; a doctor should review your history and investigations before any treatment decision.

Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery doctors

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Dr. Chava Anjaneyulu

MS (ENT), MBBS
Consultant, ENT Surgery · Specialty: ENT Specialist
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India24+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 24+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
  • 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
  • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
  • Septoplasty
  • Turbinoplasty
  • Endoscopic Nasal Surgery
  • Tonsillectomy
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ENT Specialist Experience: 24+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee HillsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Jaswinder Singh Saluja

MBBS, MS (ENT)
Senior Consultant, ENT · Specialty: ENT Specialist
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 25+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
  • Currently serving as Senior Consultant, ENT at Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad — one of India's leading multi-specialty hospitals.
  • Previously held a senior ENT position at Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, and at Apollo DRDO Hospital, Hyderabad.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
  • Septoplasty
  • Turbinoplasty
  • Endoscopic Nasal Surgery
  • Tonsillectomy
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ENT Specialist Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee HillsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Koka Ram Babu

MBBS, MS (ENT), DNB (Diplomate of National Board), ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates)
Senior Consultant, ENT · Specialty: ENT Specialist
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India36+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 36+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
  • 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
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ENT Specialist Experience: 36+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee HillsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. KVSSRK Sastry

MS (ENT), DNB (ENT)
Consultant Endoscopic ENT Surgeon · Specialty: ENT Specialist & Endoscopic Surgeon
Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda Hyderabad, India27+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 27+ years of experience in ENT Specialist & Endoscopic Surgeon
  • Currently serving as Consultant Endoscopic ENT Surgeon at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, Hyderabad.
  • Built a 27+ year clinical career specialising in endoscopic ENT surgery for adult and paediatric patients.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
  • Septoplasty
  • Turbinoplasty
  • Mastoidectomy
  • Tympanoplasty / Middle Ear Reconstruction
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ENT Specialist & Endoscopic Surgeon Experience: 27+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, SomajigudaHospital accreditation: NABH
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Hospitals where these doctors practise

Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills🇮🇳 Hyderabad, India
Starting from$2,500

Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills

Est. 1988
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Stapedectomy / Stapes SurgeryENTCardiac SurgeryCardiology
3+
Doctors for Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery
4.1
44 reviews
550+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Chava AnjaneyuluDr. Jaswinder Singh SalujaDr. Koka Ram Babu
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Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda🇮🇳 Somajiguda, Hyderabad, India
Starting from$2,500

Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda

Est. 1989
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Stapedectomy / Stapes SurgeryENTCardiologyNeurology
1+
Doctors for Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery
4.7
389 reviews
620+
Beds
37+
Years Since Founded
Dr. KVSSRK Sastry
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Why consider treatment in India?

Many international patients consider India for otosclerosis 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 Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery?

Stapedectomy is a microsurgical procedure performed to treat conductive hearing loss caused by otosclerosis, a condition in which the stapes bone in the middle ear becomes fixed and cannot vibrate normally. During surgery, the surgeon removes all or part of the immobile stapes and replaces it with a small prosthesis to restore sound transmission to the inner ear. It is typically recommended when hearing aids provide insufficient benefit and audiometric testing confirms a conductive or mixed hearing loss pattern consistent with otosclerosis.

Who may be considered?

Stapedectomy / Stapes 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?

A time-tested approach using an operating microscope, small hand instruments, and a manual perforation of the footplate to place a prosthesis, performed under the ear canal via a transcanal incision.

3 approaches available for this procedure:

Conventional Microscopic Stapedectomy

Standard Technique

A time-tested approach using an operating microscope, small hand instruments, and a manual perforation of the footplate to place a prosthesis, performed under the ear canal via a transcanal incision.

Comprehensive Investigations

Estimated cost: $150 - $400

Pure Tone Audiometry, Tympanometry, HRCT Temporal Bone, CBC, ECG, Blood Sugar/Coagulation Profile

Treatment / Procedure Estimate

Estimated cost in India: $2,500 - $4,500

Stay in India

Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~1 day
Hospitalisation: ~1-2 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~7-10 days recommended
Total stay: approx 8-12 days

Usually Included in Hospital Package

  • Pre-anesthesia checkup
  • Surgeon and anesthetist fees
  • Operation theatre and prosthesis charges
  • Hospital stay and nursing care
  • One follow-up consultation

Usually Not Included

  • Airfare and visa costs
  • Accommodation outside hospital stay
  • Post-discharge hearing rehabilitation sessions
  • Any additional revision surgery if required

Recovery and follow-up

Most patients are discharged within 1-2 days and can resume light daily activities within a week, while avoiding air travel, swimming, and forceful nose-blowing for 4-6 weeks; hearing improvement is typically assessed at a follow-up audiometry test after 4-6 weeks.

Risks

Potential risks include temporary or permanent hearing loss, taste disturbance, dizziness/vertigo, tinnitus, or prosthesis displacement, though serious complications are uncommon in experienced hands.

Alternatives

Alternatives include continued use of hearing aids for symptom management or, in select cases, cochlear implantation if surgery is not suitable or otosclerosis has progressed to significant sensorineural involvement.

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

  • Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA) report
  • Tympanometry results
  • HRCT Temporal Bone scan
  • ENT specialist consultation notes
  • CBC and coagulation profile
  • ECG (for patients over 40 or with cardiac history)
  • List of current medications and allergies
  • Previous ear surgery records, if any

Patient information needed

  • Patient's age and general health status
  • Duration and severity of hearing loss
  • Which ear(s) are affected (unilateral/bilateral)
  • History of dizziness, tinnitus, or vertigo
  • Previous ear infections or surgeries
  • Family history of otosclerosis
  • Current hearing aid usage, if any
  • Any known drug allergies or chronic conditions

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.

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How this directory is built

Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery) and procedure (Stapedectomy / Stapes 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 Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery in Hyderabad, India

What is Otosclerosis?
Otosclerosis is an abnormal growth of spongy bone tissue within the middle ear that causes the stapes — the small bone responsible for transmitting sound to the cochlea — to become fixed in place, resulting in progressive hearing loss.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Otosclerosis?
The most common symptom is a gradual, painless reduction in hearing, often first noticed in one ear before the other is affected; some people also experience tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ear) or, less commonly, mild dizziness or balance disturbance. In more advanced cases, the hearing loss can become substantial and affect everyday communication and quality of life. It is important to note that these symptoms can overlap with many other ear conditions, and experiencing them does not confirm a diagnosis of otosclerosis.
How is Otosclerosis diagnosed?
Diagnosis typically begins with a clinical history — including family history of hearing loss — followed by a physical ear examination and a comprehensive audiological evaluation, which includes pure-tone audiometry and tympanometry; a characteristic finding is a Carhart notch at 2,000 Hz on the audiogram and reduced or absent stapedial reflexes on tympanometry. Hearing loss is generally graded by severity (mild, moderate, severe, or profound) based on audiometric thresholds, which helps guide management decisions. High-resolution CT imaging of the temporal bone may be used to confirm the extent of bony involvement, particularly when surgical intervention is being considered.
How is Otosclerosis treated?
Management of otosclerosis depends on the degree of hearing loss, the ear or ears affected, the patient's overall health, and their personal preferences — decisions are always made following a detailed individual assessment by a qualified specialist. For mild or early-stage hearing loss, amplification through hearing aids may be sufficient to restore functional hearing without surgical intervention. In cases where hearing loss is more significant or where hearing aids are not providing adequate benefit, surgical options — specifically stapedectomy or stapes surgery — are commonly considered and have well-established outcomes in appropriate candidates.
Can Otosclerosis be treated without a procedure?
Hearing aids remain the main non-surgical option and can be highly effective at compensating for conductive hearing loss caused by otosclerosis, particularly in the earlier stages or in patients who are not suitable surgical candidates. Some clinicians have historically considered sodium fluoride supplementation as a means of slowing bony disease progression, though evidence for this remains limited and it is not universally recommended; any such approach must be discussed with a qualified specialist. Otosclerosis does not resolve on its own, and a 'monitoring only' approach is generally reserved for very mild cases or when the patient declines other interventions.
When is Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery considered for Otosclerosis?
Stapedectomy / Stapes 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 Otosclerosis?
Otosclerosis is typically evaluated and managed by an otolaryngologist (ENT surgeon), and when surgical treatment is being considered, a specialist with specific expertise in otology — the subspecialty focused on ear diseases and surgery — is most appropriate. An audiologist is also a key member of the care team for hearing assessment, hearing aid fitting, and post-treatment monitoring.
How do I choose a doctor for Otosclerosis?
When selecting a specialist, it is worth asking about their experience with stapedectomy or stapes surgery specifically, their access to intraoperative monitoring and high-resolution CT facilities, and what their follow-up protocol looks like, including audiological review after any procedure. Choosing a centre with a dedicated otology or skull-base programme and a multidisciplinary team that includes audiology support can contribute to a more informed and coordinated care experience.
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.
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