Otolaryngologist ·
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital , Delhi, India
43 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English , Tamil
Qualification & Experience
Dr. WVBS Ramalingam is one of the most famous names in the field of cochlear implant surgery. He has more than 32 years of clinical experience. He is presently providing his services at BLK Superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi as a Senior consultant. He was also associated with Armed Force Medical College, Pune for a long time as Associate Professor, Professor, and Head of ENT. Dr. Ramalingam completed his MBBS from MKCG Medical College, Berhampur in 1979. In 1989, he completed his MS in ENT from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. He has also been awarded various fellowships including Fellowship in Head & Neck Onco Surgery from the USA, Fellowship in Head & Neck Onco Surgery from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Fellowship in Phoniatrics from the University of Freiburg, Germany,UICC Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery from Netherland Cancer Institute, and UICC Fellowship in Skull-base Surgery from University Hospital of Pittsburg, USA. He had received various prestigious awards during his career including Chief of Air Staff Silver Medal, Chief of Army Staff Commendation for distinguished service, and General Officer Commanding in Chief Commendation for meritorious service.
Contribution to Medical Science
Dr. Ramalingam is an expert in performing various ENT surgeries especially cochlear implant surgery. He is specialized in performing head & Neck Surgery, Endoscopic surgery including Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, and Phono or Voice surgery. His area of service includes Turbinate Surgery, Functional Endoscopic Endonasal LASER Surgery, Endoscopic Tumor Removal, Total Laryngectomy, Caldwell-luc Antrostomy, Microdebrider Turbinectomy, and Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. He is the President of Laryngology and Voice Association, Founder member of Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology, member of Association of Otolaryngologists of India, and Association of Phonosurgeons of India. Several research papers of Dr. Ramalingam has been published in various journals.
Dr WVBS Ramalingam has effectively treated a number of ENT conditions with high success rate and accuracy. Some of the conditions treated by the doctor are
Some of the common conditions treated by the ENT surgeon are hearing loss, tonsillitis, and nasal polyps. The cochlear implant help bypass the damaged ear and also stimulates the auditory nerve. Tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of your tonsils and is performed if there is a frequent occurrence of tonsillitis."
The below-listed signs and symptoms may appear due to ENT conditions:
ENT conditions might produce different signs and symptoms in different people. Also, a particular condition can lead to different symptoms in different individuals. Your physician will refer you to an ENT specialist if you show symptoms specific to the ear, nose, and throat. The specialist will perform tests to diagnose the condition.
Dr WVBS Ramalingam can be consulted between 11 am and 5 pm from Monday-Saturday. The doctor does not see patients on Sunday.
One of the highly experienced ENT surgeons, Dr WVBS Ramalingam has earned a name for performing a variety of procedures listed below:
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 physician trained in the surgical and medical care of head, ear, nose, throat, and neck disorders. 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:
An ENT surgeon will evaluate your symptoms and perform the required tests to find out the underlying conditions. They will analyze the test reports and may discuss with other doctors to determine the best possible treatment options.
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