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Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery doctors
FeaturedDr. Ameet Kishore
MBBS, MS (ENT), DNB (ENT), Fellowship
Senior Consultant, ENT · Specialty: ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology)
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 25+ years of experience in ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology)
- 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
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Septoplasty
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy
- Mastoidectomy
ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology) Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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. Aru Chhabra Handa
MBBS, MS (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology), DNB (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
Director, ENT & Head and Neck Surgery · Specialty: ENT & Head and Neck Surgeon
Medanta - The Medicity Gurugram, India35+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 35+ years of experience in ENT & Head and Neck Surgeon
- Currently serving as Director, ENT and Head and Neck Surgery at Medanta - The Medicity, Gurugram — her primary base for clinical and surgical practice.
- Practices across Medanta Mediclinic locations including Golf Course Road and Defence Colony, extending specialist ENT care across Delhi NCR.
Expertise & Procedures
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) — including for polyps and fungal sinusitis
- Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery for Otosclerosis
- Advanced Mastoid Surgery for Chronic Ear Disease
- Microscopic Middle Ear Surgery and Hearing Reconstruction
- Endoscopic CSF Leak Repair
ENT & Head and Neck Surgeon Experience: 35+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medanta - The MedicityHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Atul Kumar Mittal
MS (ENT), MBBS
Principal Director, ENT · Specialty: ENT Specialist
Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurugram, India35+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 35+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
- 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
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Pediatric Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Septoplasty
- Turbinoplasty
ENT Specialist Experience: 35+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Memorial Research InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Avvaru Satya Kiran
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Implant Otology, Diplomate in National Board (DNB) — ENT, Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO), MBBS, Advanced Cochlear Implant Surgeon Training, Clinical Observership — Otology and Neurotology, World Skull Base Foundation (WSBF) Diploma Course
Senior ENT Head & Neck Consultant & Chief Cochlear Implant Surgeon · Specialty: ENT & Cochlear Implant Surgeon
Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad Hyderabad, India23+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 23+ years of experience in ENT & Cochlear Implant Surgeon
- Currently serving as Senior ENT Head & Neck Consultant and Chief Cochlear Implant & Lateral Skull Base Surgeon at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, Telangana.
- Serves as organising and operating surgical faculty at regional and national live ENT surgical workshops across India.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Pediatric Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) Implantation
- Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery
- Mastoidectomy
ENT & Cochlear Implant Surgeon Experience: 23+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, SecunderabadHospital accreditation: NABH
Dr. B. Kalyan Chakravarthy
M.D. (Physician Sciences), Internship (Medical), M.S. (ENT), Robotic Surgery Training (TORS)
Honorary Consultant, ENT & Head and Neck Surgery · Specialty: ENT & Head and Neck Surgeon
KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad Hyderabad, India23+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 23+ years of experience in ENT & Head and Neck Surgeon
- Honorary Consultant, ENT & Head and Neck Surgery — Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Secunderabad
- Consultant ENT Surgeon — BSR ENT & Eye Nursing Home, Secunderabad
Expertise & Procedures
- Transoral Laser Microsurgery (TLM)
- Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS)
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Septoplasty
- Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery
ENT & Head and Neck Surgeon Experience: 23+ YearsHospital Affiliation: KIMS Hospitals, SecunderabadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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. 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
ENT Specialist Experience: 24+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee HillsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Dilpreet Bajwa
MBBS, MS (ENT)
Senior Consultant, ENT & ENT Surgery · Specialty: ENT Specialist
Artemis Hospital Gurugram, India10+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 10+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
- 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
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Septoplasty
- Turbinoplasty
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy
ENT Specialist Experience: 10+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Artemis HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Gyanaranjan Nayak
FACS (Fellow, American College of Surgeons), Fellowship in Implantation Otology (Cochlear Implant / MEI / Bonebridge), DNB (ENT), MS (ENT), MBBS
Senior Consultant, ENT · Specialty: ENT & Cochlear Implant Surgeon
Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City Hyderabad, India10+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 10+ years of experience in ENT & Cochlear Implant Surgeon
- Currently serving as Senior Consultant, ENT at Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad, with a focus on cochlear implantation, otology, and head & neck surgery.
- Completed an advanced Fellowship in Implantation Otology at LMU Klinikum, Munich, Germany (2024), gaining hands-on expertise in cochlear implants, middle ear implants, and Bonebridge devices.
Expertise & Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Pediatric Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) Implantation
- Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery
- Mastoidectomy
ENT & Cochlear Implant Surgeon Experience: 10+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech CityHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Hospitals where these doctors practise
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$2,500
Apollo Hospitals
Est. 1983
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Stapedectomy / Stapes SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
3+
Doctors for Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery
4.9
1240 reviews
1000+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$2,500
Indian Spinal Injuries Center
Est. 1995
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Stapedectomy / Stapes SurgerySpine SurgerySurgical GastroenterologyOphthalmology
1+
Doctors for Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery
4.5
76 reviews
200+
Beds
31+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$2,500
Medanta - The Medicity
Est. 2009
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Stapedectomy / Stapes SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
2+
Doctors for Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery
4.9
2150 reviews
1600+
Beds
17+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$2,500
Fortis Memorial Research Institute
Est. 1996
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Stapedectomy / Stapes SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery
4.8
1100 reviews
1000+
Beds
30+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Secunderabad, Hyderabad, IndiaStarting from$2,500
Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad
Est. 1989
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Stapedectomy / Stapes SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyNeurology
1+
Doctors for Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery
4.7
518 reviews
1026+
Beds
37+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Hyderabad, IndiaStarting from$2,500
KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad
Est. 2000
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Stapedectomy / Stapes SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyOncology
3+
Doctors for Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery
4.8
743 reviews
8300+
Beds
26+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$2,500
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital
Est. 1959
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Stapedectomy / Stapes SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
4+
Doctors for Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery
3.8
48 reviews
650+
Beds
67+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Hyderabad, IndiaStarting from$2,500
Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills
Est. 1988
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Stapedectomy / Stapes SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
4+
Doctors for Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery
4.1
44 reviews
550+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$2,500
Artemis Hospital
Est. 2007
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Stapedectomy / Stapes SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
2+
Doctors for Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery
4.9
64 reviews
750+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad, IndiaStarting from$2,500
Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City
Est. 1989
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Stapedectomy / Stapes SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiologyOncology
1+
Doctors for Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery
4.8
742 reviews
2000+
Beds
37+
Years Since Founded
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 TechniqueA 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.
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 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.