About Me

Dr Satish Nair

MBBS MS ENT

Post Doctoral training in Head and Neck Oncology, Endoscopic thyroidectomy, Robotic Head and Neck Surgery

	Special Interest in                  Endoscopic Ear Surgery                  Endoscopic Thyroidectomy                 Endoscopic Neck Dissection                         Trans Oral Robotic Surgery                              Robotic Thyroidectomy                 Robotic Neck dissection

 

    

        Dr. Satish’s approach to the profession is simple as he is committed himself to a lifetime of clinical excellence. He treats patients with utmost compassion. He believes in policy of complete openness and honesty and explains the disease, treatment protocol and prognosis to each patient. He keeps up-to-date and follows strong evidence based methodology in treatment and adheres to strict protocols and guidelines in patient care.

          Head and neck surgery is the subspecialty of choice, but has developed clinical and surgical skills in subspecialties like otology including cochlear implant surgery and minimally invasive endoscopic ear surgery, advanced endoscopic skull base surgery, Trans Oral CO2 laser surgery, aesthetic rhinoplasty, voice surgery, laryngotracheal surgery, Endoscopic thyroid and neck surgery as well as Head and Neck Robotic surgery.

EDUCATION

Medicine: 

MBBS

(Registration No: MCI / 12824)

Armed Forces Medical College

Postgraduate Training:

MS (ENT)

(Registration No: 10 – 8505)

Armed Forces Medical College, (2000-03)

Postdoctoral Training: 

Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology

(Head & Neck Oncology)

Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt

Postdoctoral Training:

Endoscopic Thyroidectomy

National Hospital of Endocrinology, Ha Noi, Vietnam

Postdoctoral Training:

Trans Oral Robotic Surgery and Head Neck Robotic Surgery

Severance Robo and MIS Centre, South Korea

Postdoctoral Training:

Trans Oral Robotic Thyroidectomy (TORT)

Korea University Anam Hospital, South Korea

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

CLASSIFIED SPECIALIST & ASSISTANT PROFESSOR:

Department of ENT, Command Hospital (Air Force), Bangalore – 07
(Jul 2007 – Jun 2010)
(Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka)

CLASSIFIED SPECIALIST & ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:

Department of ENT, Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantt -10.
(Jun 2010 – Nov 2014)
(Delhi University)

CLASSIFIED SPECIALIST & PROFESSOR:

Department of ENT, Command Hospital (EC), Kolkata
(Nov 2014 till 01 Aug 2015)
(West Bengal University)

PROFESSOR & HOD (ENT):

Department of ENT, MVJ Medical College & Research Hospital, Bangalore
(Sep 2015 – Nov 2015)
(Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka)

PROFESSOR  & HOD (ENT)     DNB:

Department of ENT, Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore
(Sep 2016 – till date)
(Diplomate National Board)

SPECIALIST SKILLS

·         General Otolaryngology (Adult & Paediatric)

·         Head & Neck Surgery

§                 Head and Neck oncosurgery
        (Total laryngectomy, Open partial laryngectomies, Commando surgery, Neck dissecton,              Lateral temporal bone resection, Maxillectomy, Thyroidectomy and Parotidectomy)

§                        Basic flap reconstruction with pectoralis major myocutaneous flap and Deltopectoral flap.

·         Laryngeal & Tracheal Stenosis

§                  Endoscopic CO2 and KTP laser

§                        Open tracheal resection and anastomosis

·         CO2 Laser

§                         Transoral laser surgery of malignancy (glottis, supraglottic).

§                         Surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea.

·         OSA & Snoring surgery

·         Otology

§                       Complex middle ear surgery for mucosal and squamous disease.

              Facial nerve decompression

§                      Stapedotomy including laser stapedotomy

§                      Cochlear Implant (Nucleus, Med el & Advance Bionics)

·         Rhinology

§                      Advanced Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for primary and revision surgery

·         Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery

§                        Pituitary adenoma

§                       Endoscopic skull base repairs.

·         Phonosurgery

§                       Thyroplasty

§                       Vocal fold augmentation

·         Special Interest in

§                       Endoscopic Ear Surgery

§                       Endoscopic Thyroidectomy

§                       Endoscopic Neck Dissection

§                       Trans Oral Robotic Surgery

§                       Robotic Thyroidectomy, Neck dissection

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Life Member:

   (a)  Association of Otolaryngologists of India. (LM 3590)

   (b)  Foundation for Head & Neck Oncology, India. (LM 249)

   (c)   The Cochlear Implant Group of India. (LM 280)

   (d)  Indian Academy of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery (LM 68)

   (e)  Laryngology and Voice Association of India.

   (f)  Skull Base Surgery Society of India (SBSSI-279)

   (g)  Association of Otolaryngologists of India (Delhi Branch)

Member Governing Council AOI (Delhi Br): 2014-15

Editorial Member 2016-17, IJOHNS

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

Practical Examiner MS (ENT) / DNB Examination

Peer Reviewer

·           Laryngoscope

·           Clinical Anatomy

·           Indian Journal Otolaryngology & Head Neck Surgery

·           Medical Journal Armed Forces India

·           BMJ cases

·           Clinical Reviews and Opinions

Editorial Board:  “World Journal of Otolaryngology”

Course Instructor

  Cadaveric Head & Neck Dissection Course

  Cadaveric Endoscopic Sinus & Anterior Skull Base Dissection Course

BOOKS AUTHORED

 Authored Book:

   “Manual of Head and Neck Oncology- Ver 2015”

Co-authored Book:

   “Manual of Clinical Audiology & Neonatal Hearing – 2013”

Authored Chapter:

   “Impedance Audiometry’ Handbook of Practical Audiology – 2011

CERTIFICATES

NATIONAL CONFERENCES ORGANISED

·         SINOCON, Command Hospital Air Force, Bangalore, 2009 

·         ‘PHONOCON – 2010’ Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi

·         Post Graduate Teaching & Cadaveric Dissection Workshop in Head & Neck Surgery – 2012’ Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi

·         Central Trainers Workshop on Universal Neonatal Hearing Screening Programme-2013. Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi

·         ‘Implants in Otology-2014’ Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi

·         ‘Footsteps in ENT- An approach to Postgraduate practical / Viva-Voce Examination’ 2015, Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi

·         Head & Neck Cadaveric Dissection Workshop – Jul 2016’ Apollo Hospitals Bangalore

·         Head & Neck Cadaveric Dissection Workshop – Jan 2017’ Apollo Hospitals Bangalore

·         Endoscopic Sinus & Anterior Skull Base Cadaveric Dissection Workshop – Apr 2017’ Apollo Hospitals Bangalore

·         Head & Neck Cadaveric Dissection Workshop – Aug 2017’ Apollo Hospitals Bangalore

COURSE DIRECTOR  

·         Head Neck Cadaveric Dissection Workshop July 2016

·         Head Neck Cadaveric Dissection Workshop Jan 2017

·         Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and Anterior Skull Base Cadaveric Dissection Workshop April 2017

·         Head Neck Cadaveric Dissection Workshop Aug 2017

ORGANIZING SECRETARY

·         SINOCON, Command Hospital Air Force, Bangalore, 2009

·         Post Graduate Teaching & Cadaveric Dissection Workshop in Head & Neck Surgery –   2012’ Army Hospital (R&R), Jan 2012, Delhi

·         Central Trainers Workshop on Universal Neonatal Hearing Screening Programme-2013,   Army Hospital (R&R), 21 Sep 2013, Delhi.

·         Central Trainers Workshop on Universal Neonatal Hearing Screening Programme-2013, Army Hospital (R&R), 21 Sep 2013, Delhi.

·         ‘Implants in Otology-2014’Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt, 21-22 Feb 2014

·         ‘Footsteps in ENT- An approach to Postgraduate practical / Viva-Voce   Examination’Army   Hospital (R&R), 24 Aug 2014, Delhi

JOINT ORGANISING SECRETARY

·         ‘PHONOCON – 2010’, Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi, 2011.

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

·         38th Annual Conference. The Association of Otolaryngologists of India (Delhi State Branch), 21-22 Feb 2015.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

ARMED FORCES MEDICAL RESEARCH COMMITTEE PROJECTS (AFMRC)

(a)A Study Of Prevalence And Severity Of Chronic Rhinosinusitis And The Impact Of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery In The Management.   

(b)A Comparative Study Of Nasal Endoscopy Vis-à-vis Conventional Rhinoscopy In Aircrew.

(c) To Study The Prevalence And Severity Of Noise Induced Hearing Loss In The Indian Armed Forces And To Evaluate The Efficacy Of Otoacoustic Emissions And Extra High Frequency Audiometry As A Tool For Screening.

(d)A Study Of The Vestibular Function In Chidren With Sensorineural Hearing Loss And To Evaluate The Effects Of Cochlear Implantation On The Vestibular Function. 

(e)  Outcomes In Terms Of Voice Quality In Patients Of Early Stage Squamous Cell   Carcinoma Of   Larynx (Glottis) Pre And Post Radiotherapy Using Laryngeal   Stroboscopy And Grbas Scoring

LARGE COLLABORATIVE PROJECT (DRDO AND AFMRC)

Study To Evaluate Updated Strategies For Management Of Severe To Profound Sensorineural Hearing Loss In Children And Adults With A View To Optimizing Hearing, Speech And Language Outcomes.      

DEPARTMENTAL PROJECTS:

(i)A Study Of Prevalence And Severity Of Noise Induced Hearing Loss In Air Force Personnel And Their Dependents At An Air Force Base. (2000 – 2003)

(II)Static Platform Evaluation Of Vestibular Function After Ear Surgery (2014)

(iii)  Relevance Of eSRT In Mapping Of Paediatric Cochlear Implant Recipients: A Pilot Study (2014)