Otorhinolaryngology
The department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery caters to the population of north Karnataka and Part of Maharashtra. It has well equipped OPDs with full-fledged Endoscopy unit comprising of rigid and Flexible endoscopies and well equipped Consultation rooms. There is attached minor OT and demonstration hall for teaching U.G. and P.G students. OPD is connected by PACS system, where investigations done on patients can be viewed online, which speeds up the treatment imparted. The department library comprises of about 150 books related to ENT, Head and Neck Surgery and Audiology & speech language pathology. The department has a seminar Room with latest Audio visual aids for conducting teaching Programs. The Audiology and Speech language pathology section is well equipped with pure tone Audiometry, Computerized Impedance audiometer; BERA. It has well trained Audiology and Speech language pathologists. Skill lab of the department has facilities for cadaveric temporal bone dissection and cadaveric endoscopic dissection, where post graduate students and staff can hone their surgical skills. Department also has well-furnished classroom with good Audio visual aids which help in imparting quality education to the students.
Initially it was under the Department of Surgery. Since its inception with basic anaesthesia facilities and minimum staff it has transformed to advanced well developed speciality macthing the standards of any updated and efficient anaesthesia department the work was carried forward by Dr. B V Modi.
The Department has expanded its horizons including anaesthesia for super specialities like Neuro Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Peadiatric Surgery apart from other surgical branches under guidance of Prof & HOD Dr. Awati M N
The role of an Anaesthetist is not confined only to OT but also in investigate procedures along with radiology, endoscopies and also in patient care in Critical Care units of Cardiac, Nuerology, renal and General Medicine.
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Last updated: 22-Sep-2025
