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.
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.
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
Brig Dr N Ramakrishnan
MBBS, MS (ENT)
Professor and Head of Department
Experience
He has over 35 years of working experience in academics, teaching, research and hospital administration. He has PG teaching experience in the field of Otorhinolaryngology of 15 Years. He has worked as Commandant & Director of Base Hospital, Lucknow for 2 years. He has worked as Director with 4 static Military Hospitals and 7 Field Hospitals in Punjab & Haryana region under his administration for 2 years.He has trained post graduate students for National Board Examinations since 2003 and has also been an examiner in ENT and assessor for accreditation of centers for National Board programs.
Awards & Achievements
- He was Professor & HOD ENT, AFMC, Pune from June 2010 to Oct 2015. He was Professor & HOD ENT at Command Hospital (EC), Kolkata from Nov 2015 to June 2018. He was Professor ENT at Command Hospital (CC), Lucknow from June 2018 to Jun2020. He is an examiner for MS (ENT) Examinations for Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik & Rajiv Gandhi University of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru. He has been an examiner for the National Board of Examinations(NBE) for the past 12 years. He was Chief of the Cochlear Implant Program at AFMC, Pune. He started the Anterior and Lateral Skull Base Surgery Program at AFMC, Pune. He was a part of the Head–Neck Oncology Unit at the Malignant Diseases Treatment Centre (MDTC), started the Cochlear Implant Program with an in-house Bionic Ear Centre, ‘Dhwani’, Skull Base Surgery Division at Command Hospital (EC), Kolkata.‘Balloon Sinuplasty Live Surgical Workshop’ in October 2012. ‘Current Trends and Recent Advances in ENT and Live Surgical Workshop 2013’ on 05-06 October 2013.National conference on Laser Surgery ‘LASENT FORCE 2014’ in November 2014. Temporal Bone Cadaveric dissection workshops of 2014 & 2015 at AFMC, Pune. Head & Neck Cadaveric dissection workshop of 2015 at AFMC, Pune. He was invited as a Faculty at Armed Forces Medical College, Pune for the following: Annual Temporal Bone dissection courses from 2010 to 2015.Annual Head & Neck dissection courses from 2010 to 2015.
Clinical Interests
- Otology and Cochlear implantation and rehabilitation of the hearing-impaired children.
- Head-Neck and Skull Base surgeries.
- Airway surgeries
Paper Presentations:
He has published more than 19 papers in various National and International journals
Associations
- Life member of Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI) – National body
- Founder and life member of the Cochlear Implant Group of India.
- Member of the Skull Base Society of India.
- Life member of the Indian Academy of Otolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery.
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).
Work Station for students
Departmental Office
Department Library
ENT OPD
ENT Examination
ENT Endoscopy Setup
Audiometry Room
Speech Therapy Room
Demonstration Room for students
ENT Operation Theatre
Meet Our Faculty
Brig. (Dr.) N. Ramakrishnan
MS (ENT)
Professor & HOD
ramakrishnan.narayanaswamy@smcw.siu.edu.in
Col (Dr) Viswanathan Anand (Retd)
MBBS, M.S. (ENT), DNB (ORL)
Professor
viswanathan.anand@smcw.siu.edu.in
Dr. Ajinkya Sandbhor
MBBS, MS (ENT)
Assistant Professor
ajinkya.sandbhor@smcw.siu.edu.in
Dr. Niharika Batra
MBBS ,MS (ENT)
Assistant Professor
niharika.batra@smcw.siu.edu.in
Dr. Prathmesh Kulkarni
MBBS,MS
Assistant Professor
prathamesh.kulkarni@smcw.siu.edu.in
Dr Garima Singh
DNB (Otorhinolaryngology), MS (ENT), MBBS
Assistant Professor
garima.singh@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
- OPD for routine examination in ENT and Head & Neck diseases
- IPD for admitting patients that require monitoring, IV treatment or surgical treatment
- Routine day-care surgeries
- Performing all major and minor ENT procedures
- Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA) Test
- Impedance Audiometry Test
- Oto-acoustic Emissions (OAE) Test
- Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry (BERA) Test
- Speech Therapy
- 24 hrs availability of qualified doctors for emergencies
- Community outreach programmes to continually spread awareness regarding common ENT diseases and their prevention
- ENT diseases and their prevention
- Head-Neck Surgical Oncology
- Skull Base Surgery clinics
- Vestibular clinic
- Voice disorders
- Airway disorders and airway surgery
- Complete Endo-rhinology
- Rhinoplasty
- 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