ENT
We know therefore we ensure advanced care for all kinds of health issues that affect the ear, nose and throat.
Panel of Doctors
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Dr. Viswanathan Kavathur
Senior Consultant
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Dr. Jayasree K.S.
Senior Consultant
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Dr. Anoop Chandran
Senior Consultant
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Dr. Abhilash Alex Francis
Senior Consultant
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Dr. Reshmi Aravindakshan K
Consultant Laryngologist
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Dr. Keerthana Veenish UO
Registrar
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Dr. Viswanathan Kavathur MBBS DLO MS (ENT)
Senior Consultant
Dr. Viswanathan Kavathur has more than 37 years of experience as an ENT surgeon. He took his MBBS, DLO & MS (ENT) from Calicut Medical College. His vast experience includes working in Kerala Health Services as an ENT specialist, Faculty in Medical Education Services of Kerala, and a tenure abroad before retiring from Medical College, Calicut and the Government.
He was then invited to set up the ENT department at DM WIMS Medical College, Wayanad as Associate Professor & HOD. He taught the first 4 batches of undergraduate students and initiated moves to set up post graduate training there in ENT before retiring in May 2021.
He is an experienced and meticulous surgeon, performs all routine ENT procedures including Endoscopic and Micro ear surgeries. While working in government and in the private sector he trained several generations of ENT surgeons and inculcated in them, a systematic and methodical work culture. He enjoyed teaching his undergraduate and postgraduate students.
He regularly updates himself, follows current standards of practices and keeps himself abreast with what is new in his speciality.
Qualification
- MBBS - Calicut Medical College, Calicut
- DLO - Calicut Medical College
- M.S (ENT) - Calicut Medical College
Work Experience
- ENT specialist, Kerala Health Services- 4yrs
- Lecturer and later Assistant Professor, Govt. Medical Colleges at Calicut and Alappuzha.
- Specialist ENT surgeon with Dr. Mooppen’s group and Musalla Medical center in Dubai.
- HOD, Associated Professor- successfully set up the Department of ENT at DM WIMS Medical College, Wayanad.
- Medical teaching experience of more than 15 years.
Publications
- Viswanathan Kavathur, Vineeth Abraham Anchery- A comparative study of endoscopic and microscopic myringoplasty in a rural tertiary care teaching hospital- International J.ORL and H&N Surgery, Vol.6 No2 Feb.2020.
- Vineeth Abraham Anchery, Viswanathan Kavathur- A clinicopathological study of the lesions of paranasal sinuses causing proptosis- IJORL, Vol 6 No 7 July2020.
Dr. Viswanathan Kavathur
Senior Consultant
OP Days and Timings
- Mon 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Tue 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Wed 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Thu 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Fri 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Sat 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
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Dr. Jayasree K.S. DLO , DNB (ENT)
Senior Consultant
With more than 32 years of experience behind her, Dr. Jayasree is a skilled ENT consultant. She was academically brilliant as well, as evidenced by the awards and medals she has received.
Qualification
- MBBS(ENT)
- DLO
- DNB
Work Experience
Worked in various hospitals of Kerala Health Services for 30 years and retired as Senior Consultant. Now working as Senior Consultant at BMH.
Awards
- Kerala University 1st Rank for BSc in the year 1978
- Gold Medal for best outgoing student in SSLC from St Aloysious GHS.
- Gold Medal for best outgoing P.G. from Calicut Medical College
- Best paper awards in 3 AOI Malabar Chapter Annual Conferences.
Dr. Jayasree K.S.
Senior Consultant
OP Days and Timings
- Mon 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Tue 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Wed 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Thu 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Fri 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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Dr. Anoop Chandran MBBS, MS (ENT), DNB (ENT)
Senior Consultant
Dr. Anoop Chandran is a senior consultant with over 12 years of experience in various tertiary institutes in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. He has expertise in Anterior skull base and sinus surgeries, Microlaryngeal surgeries, ENT emergencies and middle / inner ear surgeries (Microscopic & Endoscopic). He has special interests in Aesthetic Rhinoplasty, Snoring & Sleep apnoea, and Hearing restoration surgeries. In 2021, He did a 3 month fellowship in Cochlear implant surgery at Mumbai under the pioneer surgeon of CI – Padmshri Prof MV Kirtane. He focuses mainly in streamlined treatment protocols and ethical management of all types of ENT diseases.
Qualification
- MBBS – Thoothukudi Government Medical College, Tamil Nadu (2007)
- MS (ENT) - Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga (2011)
- DNB (ENT) - National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2016)
- Fellowship in Cochlear Implant surgery ( 2021 ) - under Prof MV Kirtane ( PD Hinduja Hospital , Mumbai )
Work Experience
- Sr. Resident & Associate Consultant - Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai (May 2014 -Feb 2019)
- Registrar - Christian Medical college, Vellore (March 2013 - March 2014)
- Jr Consultant - Dr. Manoj ENT Super-speciality Institute and Research Centre, Calicut (Oct 2011 - March 2013)
Publications
“ Decoding Vestibular Migraine in a speciality Vertigo clinic” in International journal of Otorhinolaryngology and head & neck surgery
Dr. Anoop Chandran
Senior Consultant
OP Days and Timings
- Mon 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tue 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thu 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Dr. Abhilash Alex Francis MBBS, MS ( ENT & Head & Neck Surgery)
Senior Consultant
Dr Abhilash Alex Francis is a senior consultant in ENT, Head and Neck surgery department with more than 12 years of experience, both India and abroad. He did his MS ENT, Head and neck surgery from the prestigious PGIMER, Chandigarh. His niche skill lies in diagnosing conditions that require surgical intervention. He is efficient in communicating with patients and other medical professionals to create a treatment plan that includes preoperative preparations, surgical protocols, and postoperative care. He also holds a strong ability to perform surgical procedures efficiently and precisely. His field of interest include ear and microsurgeries, neuro-otology and cochlear implants, skull base and coblation surgeries and head and neck surgery. Dr. Abhilash was actively involved in DNB academic program conducted by national board and have mentored DNB trainees to successfully complete their diploma in national board. As part of a multidisciplinary team, was instrumental in doing complex skullbase and head and neck procedures with renowned neurosurgeons and plastic surgeons. Also serve as a visiting faculty in a JCI accredited hospital in Muscat, Oman. Dr Abhilash has a brilliant academic track record and has got many publications and research papers to his credit.
Qualifications
- MBBS: Govt.Medical College Kozhikode
- MS (ENT, Head and neck surgery): Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education, Chandigarh
- DNB (ENT): National Board, New Delhi
- Fellowship in Head and neck surgery: IFHNOS, New York
- Fellowship in American college of surgery (FACS): ACS, Chicago, USA
Work Experiences
- Senior resident, PGIMER, Chandigarh
- Junior Consultant ENT, head and neck surgeon, MESIARC CALICUT
- Consultant ENT head and neck surgeon, Manu memorial hospital, Manjeri
- HOD and consultant ENT head and neck surgeon, KIMS ALSHIFA HOSPITAL, Perinthalmanna
- Specialist ENT, Badr al samaa Hospital, Muscat, Oman
- Senior consultant in ENT, Head and neck surgery, Moulana hospital, Perinthalmanna
Research and Publications
- CSF rhinorrhea-feasibility of conservative management in children. Jagveer Singh Yadav, Satyawati Mohindra, Abhilash Alex Francis Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2011 Feb; 75(2): 186–189.
- Published online 2010 Nov 20. 2. Panda, N. K., Francis, A. A., Chakrabarti, A., & Virk, R. S. (2012). Oral Itraconazole as an Adjunct to Steroids in AFRS. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 147(2_suppl), P114–P114.
- Gupta R, Gupta A, Budhiraja G, Francis AA. Nasal Dermoid Sinus Cyst expanding into Frontal Sinus: A Rare Presentation. Clin Rhinol An Int J 2012;5(3):123-126.
- Role of preoperative versus postoperative itraconazole in allergic fungal rhinosinusitis, Medical Mycology, Volume 55, Issue 6, 1 August 2017, Pages 614–623.
- Amjad F, Fathima M, Shiju, M, Abhilash A F. Fungal Skull Base Osteomyelitis Caused by Stephanoascus Ciferrii: A Cross-Sectional Study. SEAJCRR 2018; 8(3):33-38
- Dalai S, Datla A, Francis A A, et al. (December 29, 2021) Endovascular Management of Mucormycotic Aneurysms of the Internal Carotid Artery in Post-COVID 19 Patients. Cureus 13(12): e20812. DOI 10.7759/cureus.20812
- S Sethulakhmi, Hamza Nesva P,AA Francis Comparison of efficacy and post- operative complications of adenotonsillectomy using coblation versus adenotonsillectomy using microdebrider and bipolar diathermy. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, [S.l.], v. 8, n. 4, p. 356-362, mar. 2022.
- Hamza N, Sureshkumar S, Francis A. Cysticercosis of Sternocleidomastoid Muscle Presenting as Neck Swelling – A Case Report. CRCP. 2023;7(4):174- 178.
- Sureshkumar S, Francis AA. Superior semicircular canal dehiscence: An unusual cause of vertigo. Natl Med J India 2022; 35:185.
International Training Programmes Attended
- PERTH AUDITORY IMPLANT WORKSHOP WITH HANDS ON CADAVERIC DISSECTION,
- GOLF Fellow in head and neck surgery and Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering, NY,
- SKULLBASE lateral/anterior cadaveric dissection, MDACC,Houston,USA
Dr. Abhilash Alex Francis
Senior Consultant
OP DAYS AND TIMINGS
- Mon 12:00 PM - 04:30 PM
- Tue 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
- Wed 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
- Thu 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
- Fri 12:00 PM - 04:30 PM
- Sat 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
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Dr. Reshmi Aravindakshan K MBBS, DLO, DNB
Consultant Laryngologist
Dr.Reshmi Aravindakshan K is a Consultant Laryngologist. After getting post graduate training in ENT, she did a Fellowship in Laryngology and phonosurgery under the guidance of the country’s most eminent laryngologist, Dr.Jayakumar R Menon at Thiruvananthapuram. She is skilled to deal with voice, swallowing and airway problems and has special interest in neurolaryngology, professional voice care and vocal arts medicine.
Qualifications
- MBBS-Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Thiruvalla
- DLO- Government Medical College, Kozhikode
- DNB-Malabar Institute of medical sciences, Kozhikode
- Fellowship in Laryngology and Phonosurgery -Dr.Jayakumar’s Institute of Laryngology, Trivandrum (APSI)
Work Experience
- Worked as Consultant ENT Surgeon at Dr.Sanker’s ENT centre, Kozhikode
- Worked as Consultant ENT Surgeon at Mother Hospital, Areekode
Publications
- Co- author of the book- Voice therapy simplified-A laryngologist’s perspective
- Co- author of the book- Swallowing therapy simplified - A laryngologist’s perspective
Papers Presented
- Dysodia- Evaluation with a different FEES- KENTCON 2022, Thrissur
- Non selective renervation-A game changer in the management of unilateral vocal cord palsy? - Phonocon 2023, Trivandrum
Dr. Reshmi Aravindakshan K
Consultant Laryngologist
OP Days and Timings
- Mon 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
- Tue 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
- Wed 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
- Thu 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
- Fri 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
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Dr. Keerthana Veenish UO MBBS, MS (ENT)
Registrar
Dr Keerthana Veenish U O is a registrar in the ENT department. She was trained at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi .She did a short Observership in otology, in KKR ENT institute, Chennai.
Qualifications
- MBBS – Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore
- MS(ENT) – Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi
Work Experience
- Worked as Junior Consultant in ENT at KOYILI HOSPITAL, KANNUR, KERALA
Research
- A Camouflaged Brain Abscess with Zygomatic Abscess – A Bizzare Presentation in Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media
- Efficacy of Normal Saline Nasal Spray Added to Standard Treatment Regimen of Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Dr. Keerthana Veenish UO
Registrar
Dr. Viswanathan KavathurSenior ConsultantDr. Viswanathan Kavathur has more than 37 years of experience as an ENT surgeon. He took his MBBS, DLO & MS (ENT) from Calicut Medical College. His vast experience includes working in Kerala Health Services as an ENT specialist, Faculty in Medical Education Services of Kerala, and a tenure abroad before retiring from Medical College, Calicut and the Government. He was then invited to set up the ENT department at DM WIMS Medical College, Wayanad as Associate Professor & HOD. He taught the first 4 batches of undergraduate students and initiated moves to set up post graduate training there in ENT before retiring in May 2021. He is an experienced and meticulous surgeon, performs all routine ENT procedures including Endoscopic and Micro ear surgeries. While working in government and in the private sector he trained several generations of ENT surgeons and inculcated in them, a systematic and methodical work culture. He enjoyed teaching his undergraduate and postgraduate students. He regularly updates himself, follows current standards of practices and keeps himself abreast with what is new in his speciality.
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Dr. Jayasree K.S.Senior ConsultantWith more than 32 years of experience behind her, Dr. Jayasree is a skilled ENT consultant. She was academically brilliant as well, as evidenced by the awards and medals she has received.
Worked in various hospitals of Kerala Health Services for 30 years and retired as Senior Consultant. Now working as Senior Consultant at BMH.
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Dr. Anoop ChandranSenior ConsultantDr. Anoop Chandran is a senior consultant with over 12 years of experience in various tertiary institutes in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. He has expertise in Anterior skull base and sinus surgeries, Microlaryngeal surgeries, ENT emergencies and middle / inner ear surgeries (Microscopic & Endoscopic). He has special interests in Aesthetic Rhinoplasty, Snoring & Sleep apnoea, and Hearing restoration surgeries. In 2021, He did a 3 month fellowship in Cochlear implant surgery at Mumbai under the pioneer surgeon of CI – Padmshri Prof MV Kirtane. He focuses mainly in streamlined treatment protocols and ethical management of all types of ENT diseases.
“ Decoding Vestibular Migraine in a speciality Vertigo clinic” in International journal of Otorhinolaryngology and head & neck surgery OP Days and Timings
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Dr. Abhilash Alex FrancisSenior ConsultantDr Abhilash Alex Francis is a senior consultant in ENT, Head and Neck surgery department with more than 12 years of experience, both India and abroad. He did his MS ENT, Head and neck surgery from the prestigious PGIMER, Chandigarh. His niche skill lies in diagnosing conditions that require surgical intervention. He is efficient in communicating with patients and other medical professionals to create a treatment plan that includes preoperative preparations, surgical protocols, and postoperative care. He also holds a strong ability to perform surgical procedures efficiently and precisely. His field of interest include ear and microsurgeries, neuro-otology and cochlear implants, skull base and coblation surgeries and head and neck surgery. Dr. Abhilash was actively involved in DNB academic program conducted by national board and have mentored DNB trainees to successfully complete their diploma in national board. As part of a multidisciplinary team, was instrumental in doing complex skullbase and head and neck procedures with renowned neurosurgeons and plastic surgeons. Also serve as a visiting faculty in a JCI accredited hospital in Muscat, Oman. Dr Abhilash has a brilliant academic track record and has got many publications and research papers to his credit.
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Dr. Reshmi Aravindakshan KConsultant LaryngologistDr.Reshmi Aravindakshan K is a Consultant Laryngologist. After getting post graduate training in ENT, she did a Fellowship in Laryngology and phonosurgery under the guidance of the country’s most eminent laryngologist, Dr.Jayakumar R Menon at Thiruvananthapuram. She is skilled to deal with voice, swallowing and airway problems and has special interest in neurolaryngology, professional voice care and vocal arts medicine.
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Dr. Keerthana Veenish UORegistrarDr Keerthana Veenish U O is a registrar in the ENT department. She was trained at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi .She did a short Observership in otology, in KKR ENT institute, Chennai.
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