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Otorhinolaryngology

Department Overview

The department of Otorhinolaryngology is one of the most well-equipped department situated on the 5th floor of building 3 of Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Lavale. Our speciality involves medical and surgical management of patients. Thus, we promote our students to inculcate the basic concepts related to E.N.T. healthcare.

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Vision

To excel as a premier educational hub in Otorhinolaryngology, equipping undergraduate students at SMCW with a profound understanding and comprehensive skills in ENT healthcare and surgical management. We are committed to fostering a learning environment that emphasizes both foundational knowledge and innovative practices.

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Mission

  • Educational Excellence: Train students to proficiently manage common ENT disorders and emergencies, ensuring they gain a solid grasp of necessary skills and knowledge
  • Ethical Integrity: Cultivate a deep sense of ethics in patient care among students, emphasizing the importance of moral responsibility in all medical endeavors.
  • Research and Development: Encourage an active interest in ENT research, promoting student involvement in groundbreaking studies and advancements in the field.
  • Technological Advancement: Leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance healthcare delivery, incorporating the latest clinical applications in Otorhinolaryngology.
  • Compassionate Care: Commit to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and effective healthcare, ensuring our patients receive the best possible outcomes.

HOD Profile

Col (Dr) Viswanathan Anand (Retd)

Col (Dr) Viswanathan Anand (Retd)

MBBS, M.S. (ENT), DNB (ORL)
Professor and Head of Department

Infrastructure Facilities

  • The department of ENT is spacious, well-lit and well-ventilated, complying with the requirements of the NMC.
  • The department has a library cum seminar room which is well-equipped with the recent editions of textbooks, reference books and journals for undergraduates as well as for the teaching faculty for research purposes.
  • The ENT OPD is a well-ventilated area on the lower ground floor of building 2 consisting of 3 examination rooms, 1 minor procedures room, audiometry room, speech therapy room, waiting area and a demonstration room for students.
  • The IPD for patients admitted under the department of ENT consists of separate wards for male and female patients each including a demonstration room for students, a nursing station, a doctor’s duty room along with a pantry and linen room.
  • The ENT operation theatre is well-equipped with an advanced microscope for major ENT surgeries. All ENT instruments in the operation theatre are according to the requirements of the NMC.

Strategic Location

Occupying the spacious, well-lit fifth floor of Building 3 at Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Lavale, our Department of Otorhinolaryngology provides an ideal learning and clinical environment that adheres to the highest standards of medical education and patient care.

Learning and Resource Center

Our department boasts a state-of-the-art library and seminar room, equipped with the latest editions of textbooks, reference books, and access to leading medical journals. This resource center supports both the educational needs of our students and the research endeavors of our faculty.

Outpatient and Inpatient Services

The ENT Outpatient Department (OPD) is strategically situated on the lower ground floor of Building 2, featuring three examination rooms, a minor procedures room, and specialized areas for audiometry and speech therapy. This setup facilitates an efficient flow and privacy for patient consultations and treatments.

The Inpatient Department (IPD) caters to the needs of our patients requiring hospitalization with separate wards for male and female patients, each equipped with a demonstration room for students, a nursing station, doctor’s duty room, pantry, and linen room, ensuring comprehensive patient care and student training.

Advanced Surgical Facilities

Our operation theatre is at the cutting edge of medical technology, outfitted with advanced microscopes and the necessary tools for major ENT surgeries, conforming to the norms set by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

Meet Our Faculty

Col (Dr) Viswanathan Anand (Retd)

MBBS, M.S. (ENT), DNB (ORL)

Professor & HOD

viswanathan.anand@smcw.siu.edu.in

Brig. (Dr.) N. Ramakrishnan

MS (ENT)

Professor

ramakrishnan.narayanaswamy@smcw.siu.edu.in

Dr. Aditya Murar Yeolekar

MBBS, MS - ENT, Fellowship in Rhinoplasty

Professor

aditya.yeolekar@smcw.siu.edu.in

Dr. Ajinkya Sandbhor

MBBS, MS (ENT)

Assistant Professor

ajinkya.sandbhor@smcw.siu.edu.in

Dr. Riya Sinha

MBBS ,MS (ENT)

Assistant Professor

riya.sinha@smcw.siu.edu.in

Dr Garima Singh

DNB (Otorhinolaryngology), MS (ENT), MBBS

Assistant Professor

garima.singh@smcw.siu.edu.in

Dr. Shreya Deshmukh

 MBBS, MS (ENT)

Senior Resident

shreya.deshmukh@smcw.siu.edu.in

Dr. Shrutika Baldawa

 MBBS, MS (ENT)

Senior Resident

shrutika.baldawa@smcw.siu.edu.in

Research Publications

All faculty members of the department of ENT are continuously contributing to the field of research by regularly publishing their work in national and international journals.

    Services

    1. OPD for routine examination in ENT and Head & Neck diseases
    2. IPD for admitting patients that require monitoring, IV treatment or surgical treatment
    3. Routine day-care surgeries
    4. Performing all major and minor ENT procedures
    5. Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA) Test
    6. Impedance Audiometry Test
    7. Oto-acoustic Emissions (OAE) Test
    8. Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry (BERA) Test
    9. Speech Therapy
    10. 24 hrs availability of qualified doctors for emergencies
    11. Community outreach programmes to continually spread awareness regarding common ENT diseases and their prevention
    12. ENT diseases and their prevention
    13. Head-Neck Surgical Oncology
    14. Skull Base Surgery clinics
    15. Vestibular clinic
    16. Voice disorders
    17. Airway disorders and airway surgery
    18. Complete Endo-rhinology
    19. Rhinoplasty
    20. All ear surgeries including

    Comprehensive ENT Care

    We offer a full spectrum of services for routine examinations and management of ENT and Head & Neck diseases. Our department is committed to providing state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in a patient-centered environment.

    Inpatient and Outpatient Services

    Our Inpatient Department (IPD) accommodates patients requiring continuous monitoring, intravenous treatments, or surgical interventions. The Outpatient Department (OPD) is equipped for routine assessments and minor procedures, ensuring efficient and comprehensive care.

    Specialized Surgical Interventions

    Equipped with modern facilities, our surgical teams perform both major and minor ENT procedures, adhering to the highest standards of safety and clinical excellence. Our operation theatres are designed to support a range of surgeries from routine to complex.

    Diagnostic Services

    We provide a comprehensive array of diagnostic tests, including Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA), Impedance Audiometry, Oto-acoustic Emissions, Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry (BERA), and Speech Therapy to accurately assess and treat auditory and speech-related conditions.

    Emergency Services

    Our department ensures 24-hour availability of qualified ENT specialists to handle urgent care and emergencies, providing timely and effective interventions.

    Community and Outreach Programs

    Dedicated to enhancing community health, our department regularly conducts outreach programs focusing on the prevention and education of common ENT diseases. These initiatives help in raising awareness and promoting health in the broader community.

    Inpatient and Outpatient Services

    Our Inpatient Department (IPD) accommodates patients requiring continuous monitoring, intravenous treatments, or surgical interventions. The Outpatient Department (OPD) is equipped for routine assessments and minor procedures, ensuring efficient and comprehensive care.

    Key Focus Areas

    • Providing essential knowledge of ENT to undergraduates in a concise manner
    • Training undergraduates to diagnose and treat common ENT ailments and emergencies
    • Providing clinical-based teaching to help understand the subject better
    • Developing otology centre in the institute to serve the population of Lavale region
    • Developing an ENT dissection centre in SMCW
    • Spreading awareness amongst students and the society regarding prevention of loss of hearing and deafness
    • Expanding research work in ENT