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Our Departments

E.N.T & ALLIED

Overview

The Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Department at our hospital is recognized for delivering comprehensive care across the full spectrum of ENT conditions and procedures. From routine consultations to complex surgical interventions, our multidisciplinary team—which includes ENT specialists, head and neck surgeons, onco-surgeons, plastic surgeons, therapists, and trained support staff—works together to provide seamless and effective treatment.

Equipped with cutting-edge technology and modern surgical facilities, our department is committed to achieving the best possible clinical outcomes while ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction remain at the forefront of our care approach.

Services

Outpatient & Inpatient Services

  • Specialist Consultation with ENT Examination
    Thorough evaluation and treatment plans tailored to your condition.

  • Flexible Nasal and Laryngeal Endoscopy
    Minimally invasive diagnostic procedure for detailed assessment of the nasal passages and vocal cords.

  • Ear Microscopy
    Precise examination and treatment of ear conditions using high-magnification tools.

  • Otology Services
    Management of hearing loss, ear infections, tinnitus, vertigo, and other ear-related disorders.

  • Rhinology & Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    Diagnosis and treatment of nasal obstruction, sinusitis, nasal polyps, and allergy-related issues using advanced endoscopic techniques.

  • Laryngology & Phonosurgery
    Specialised care for voice disorders, vocal cord lesions, hoarseness, and professional voice users.

  • Minor ENT Procedures
    In-clinic procedures such as foreign body removal, ear syringing, nasal cautery, and small biopsies.


Outpatient Allied Services

  • Audiology
    Comprehensive hearing assessment, hearing aid fitting, impedance audiometry, and newborn hearing screening.

  • Speech & Language Therapy
    Evaluation and therapy for speech delays, voice disorders, stammering, swallowing difficulties, and post-surgical rehabilitation for voice and speech.


Our Promise

Our ENT team at Holy Spirit Hospital is dedicated to delivering compassionate and evidence-based care using modern diagnostic tools and surgical techniques. Whether it’s a routine ear infection or a complex voice disorder, we aim to restore health and improve quality of life.

Infrastructure and Technology

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1. Dedicated ENT Consultation and Procedure Rooms

  • Soundproof consultation rooms for accurate auditory assessments.

  • Minor procedure rooms with adequate lighting and sterilization setup.

  • Ergonomic ENT chairs with adjustable headrests for patient comfort.

2. Diagnostic Equipment

  • Flexible and Rigid Endoscopes (Nasal, Laryngeal, Oto-endoscopes)
    For high-resolution visualization of the nasal passages, vocal cords, and ear canal.

  • Endoscopy Tower with Camera System
    Equipped with HD monitors and recording systems for documentation and patient education.

  • Ear Microscopes
    High-magnification microscopes for precision diagnosis and microsurgery of the ear.

  • Tympanometer and Audiometer
    For middle ear pressure testing and detailed hearing assessments.

3. Audiology Setup

  • Sound-treated Audiometry Booth
    To conduct pure tone audiometry (PTA), speech audiometry, and special hearing tests.

  • Otoacoustic Emission (OAE) & Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry (BERA)
    For newborn screening and assessment of auditory nerve function.

  • Impedance Audiometry & Eustachian Tube Function Testing
    For middle ear evaluation.

4. Speech & Voice Therapy Unit

  • Voice Analysis Software (VAG, Computerized Speech Lab)
    For detailed evaluation and documentation of voice quality and speech patterns.

  • Biofeedback Tools
    Useful in therapy for stammering, voice modulation, and post-surgical rehabilitation.

5. Advanced Surgical Infrastructure

  • Modular Operating Theatres with ENT Microscope
    For micro-ear surgery, cochlear implantation, and delicate throat procedures.

  • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Set (FESS Instruments)
    High-definition camera systems and microdebriders for precise sinus surgeries.

  • Coblation Technology
    Minimally invasive soft-tissue dissection used in tonsillectomy, turbinate reduction, etc.

  • Navigation System (Image-Guided Surgery)
    Especially useful in complex sinus and skull base surgeries.

6. Post-operative Recovery & ICU Support

  • ENT-specific post-op recovery protocols including airway management.

  • Availability of High Dependency Unit (HDU) or ICU for complicated head and neck cases.

7. Sterilization & Infection Control

  • Autoclaves, Ultrasonic Cleaners, and UV Chambers
    To maintain high standards of hygiene and instrument sterilization.

8. Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Integration

  • For storing patient history, audiograms, endoscopic images, and voice recordings.

  • Enables better follow-up, continuity of care, and teleconsultations.


✅ Optional Advanced Technologies

  • Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS)
    For minimally invasive treatment of oropharyngeal tumors.

  • Balloon Sinuplasty System
    For outpatient treatment of chronic sinusitis.

  • Laser Equipment
    For phonosurgery and superficial lesions.

Professionals

Dr Christopher Desouza

Honorary ENT and Skull Base Surgeon

MS,DORL, MS, DNB, FACS, FRCS (England), FRCS (Ireland), Fellow of the American Neurotology Society, Doctor of Literature(D. Lit) Honoris Causa MUHS.

Available Timings:

  • Thurs: 12:00 pm - 02:00 pm
  • Sat: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Dr Sujata Rao

ENT/ Otolaryngologist, Vertigo Specialist

MS - ENT, Post Graduate Diploma In Hospital Administration (PGDHA), , Diploma - OLO - Rhino-Laryngology

Available Timings:

  • Tue : 12:30 pm - 02:00 pm
  • Wed: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Sat: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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Dr Vishal Tyagi

ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, ENT (Otolaryngology), Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, Paediatric ENT

MS- ENT

Available Timings:

  • Mon / Wed / Fri: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Dr Adip Shetty

Cochlear Implant Surgeon

MBBS, M.S.( ENT ), F.A.G.E , Certified Cochlear Implant Surgeon: Innsbruck austria MED EL , BAHA: Cochlear Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., Specialized training in otology: BONN university Germany , Voice training at MT Sinai Hospital, New York

Available Timings:

  • Tue / Thurs: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Sat : 11:30 am - 01:30 pm
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Dr Diane Biju

Allergy Clinic

MBBS, DORL ENT ALLERGOLOGIST

Available Timings:

  • : Daily
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Dr Ashish Castellino

Micro ear surgery, Hearing Implant Surgery, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Phonosurgery, Salivary gland & Thyroid Surgery

DNB, MNAMS, FIO, Implant Otology Fellowship at the Madras ENT Research Foundation (MERF)

Available Timings:

  • Monday / Friday: 8:30am to 10:30 a.m
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