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ENT & Head And Neck Surgery

About the Department

The Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) & Head and Neck Surgery at HIMSR is committed to providing high-quality patient care, innovative surgical solutions, and rigorous academic training. Located within the 710-bed Hakeem Abdul Hameed Centenary (HAHC) Hospital in Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi, the department serves a diverse patient population with both elective and emergency services.

Under the leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Seema Monga, the department offers comprehensive training in otology, rhinology, laryngology, endoscopic sinus surgery, head and neck oncology, and pediatric ENT. Faculty members are actively engaged in research, organize CMEs, and contribute to national and international conferences. The department is involved in both undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (MS ENT) teaching programs.

Key Highlights

Aspect Details
Hospital Hakeem Abdul Hameed Centenary (HAHC) Hospital – 710+ beds
Head of Department Prof. (Dr.) Seema Monga
Postgraduate Program MS (Otorhinolaryngology / ENT) – 3-year program
Affiliation Jamia Hamdard (Deemed to be University) | NMC Recognized

2. Clinical Services & Expertise

The department provides comprehensive diagnostic and surgical services across all major subspecialties of Otorhinolaryngology.

Otology

  • Tympanoplasty and Ossiculoplasty
  • Mastoidectomy and Cholesteatoma Surgery
  • Hearing Assessment and Rehabilitation
  • Cochlear Implant Evaluation

Rhinology

  • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
  • Septoplasty and Endoscopic DCR
  • Management of Nasal Polyposis and Allergic Rhinitis

Laryngology & Voice

  • Microlaryngeal Surgery
  • Vocal Cord Disorders and Benign Laryngeal Lesions

Head & Neck Surgery

  • Thyroid and Parotid Surgery
  • Head and Neck Oncology and Neck Dissections

Pediatric ENT

  • Adenoidectomy and Tonsillectomy
  • Pediatric Airway Management and Foreign Body Removal

Diagnostic Facilities

  • Pure Tone and Impedance Audiometry (sound-proof booth available)
  • Nasal Endoscopy
  • Speech Therapy

3. Faculty

The department is staffed by experienced faculty members who are actively involved in clinical care, teaching, and research. The following is a representative list based on available information (to be verified and updated by the department):

Name Designation Notes
Prof. (Dr.) Seema Monga Professor & Head FESS, Ossiculoplasty, Thyroid, Endoscopic DCR
Dr. Arun P. Sharma Professor Head and Neck Surgery
Dr. Deepti Agarwal Associate Professor Otology; Best Dissector Award
Dr. Ratna Priya Assistant Professor MS ENT
Dr. Raphella Khan Assistant Professor MS ENT
Dr. Aswathi K. V Assistant Professor MS ENT

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4. Academic Programs & Activities

  • MS (Otorhinolaryngology / ENT) – 3-year full-time postgraduate program with comprehensive surgical training.
  • Undergraduate MBBS teaching, clinical postings, and electives (e.g., Allergic Rhinitis, Head & Neck Oncosurgery, Hearing Assessment, Vestibular Disorders).
  • Regular CMEs, Clinical Meets (in collaboration with AOI), and Workshops.
  • Recent activities include CME on “Surgical Solutions of Hearing Loss” (2024) and “Master the Art of ENT Surgeries” (2025), World Hearing Day celebrations, and participation in temporal bone dissection workshops and national conferences.
  • Active research output with publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals.

5. Contact & Location

Department of ENT & Head and Neck Surgery

Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (HIMSR)

Hakeem Abdul Hameed Centenary Hospital

Guru Ravidas Marg, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi – 110062

Official Website: www.himsr.co.in