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Otolaryngologist & Head & Neck Surgeon
Fortis Hospital , Bangalore, India16 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Dr Athira Ramakrishnan is a reputed ENT surgeon who has rich experience in various surgeries and can treat a number of conditions listed below
In severe cases of hearing loss, tonsillitis, and nasal polyps, surgery is recommended by an ENT surgeon. A cochlear implant helps a person with hearing loss restore the ability to hear. Tonsillectomy is a surgical method in which palatine tonsils are removed to treat tonsillitis.
Some of the signs and symptoms of ENT conditions include:
There are several different ear, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders and each of them produces a variety of characteristic symptoms. Not everyone would experience the same symptoms. In some cases, an ENT specialist will be required to make the right diagnosis and provide the appropriate treatment.
Dr Athira Ramakrishnan is available between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday-Saturday) for consultation.
One of the renowned ENT surgeons, Dr Athira Ramakrishnan performs the below procedure with a high success rate:
Sinus surgery might be necessary when sinus infections are. The surgery is commonly used to treat chronic sinusitis but might be used for other sinus problems. Surgery involves making the openings between the sinuses bigger.
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An ENT surgeon is a doctor who has received training in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck through surgery. Some of the most common test performed for the diagnosis of ENT conditions are:
Tympanometry is done to diagnose problems that could lead to hearing loss. The test measures the overall movement of the tympanic membrane in response to the changes in pressure. The test can help your doctor determine if you have fluid in the middle ear, middle ear infection, or issues with the eustachian tube.
Ear, nose, and throat disorders like mild infections could often be treated at your home or by your general physician, but there are a few occasions when it is best to consult an ENT surgeon. Some of the symptoms which require a consultation with an ENT surgeon are:
ENT surgeons can help you with a very wide range of problems affecting your ears, nose, throat, head and neck. As specialists, they are able to perform various tests that would not be available from the GP.