Dr. K P Ashwathy

Dr K P Ashwathy is a Consultant in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) at Manipal Hospital in Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru.

With 15 years of experience and prestigious fellowships in Basal Cranial Procedures and from the European Board (FEB ORL-HNS), she expertly manages intricate auditory, nasal, and throat pathologies.

She provides precise, multilingual interventional care in English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Understanding the challenges of acute sensory impairment and airway distress, Dr Ashwathy approaches structural otorhinolaryngology with profound empathy.

Her focus spans targeted operative support and evidence-based functional restoration, ensuring optimal stability during every recovery phase.

Advanced Intranasal and Basal Cranial Interventions

Dr K P Ashwathy provides immediate anatomical clarity and targeted mechanical protocols for severe olfactory anomalies, ensuring a secure hospital environment.

• Precision Execution of Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) and Septal Corrections
• Advanced Minimally Invasive Techniques for Cranial Base Procedures
• Complete Evidence-Based Management for Lacrimal Sac Conditions and Allergic Rhinitis

Micro-Otic and Laryngeal Procedures

This highly accomplished Specialist resolves severe auditory ambiguities through highly targeted surgical strategies, delivering a secure therapeutic outcome.

• Evidence-Based Performance of Sutureless Tympanoplasty and Mastoidectomy
• Advanced Procedural Support for Microlaryngeal Resection of Vocal Polyps and Cysts
• Meticulous Implementation of Grommet Insertions and Adenotonsillectomy

Critical Airway and Neck Emergencies

Dr K P Ashwathy offers continuous physiological stability for holistic patient wellness while actively resolving critical upper respiratory blockages.

• Expert Application of Resuscitative Protocols for Airway Obstruction Oversight
• Specialised Interventional Strategies for Uncontrolled Epistaxis (Nasal Bleed)
• Multidisciplinary Pre-Procedural Evaluation for Complex Foreign Body Extractions

Professional Experience

Dr K P Ashwathy currently serves as a Consultant ENT Surgeon at Manipal Hospital in Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru, with consultation fees starting at ₹950.

Over her distinguished career, she has established a strong professional presence across elite tertiary healthcare institutions, managing highly complex acute maxillofacial emergencies.

Credentials and Education

Education

• MBBS, Government Medical College and Hospital, Kozhikode (2011)
• MS in ENT, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik (Seth GS Medical College, 2018)
• Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in ENT (2019)

Fellowships and Advanced Training

• Fellowship of the European Board in Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (FEB ORL-HNS)
• Fellowship in Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) and Endoskullbase Surgery

Registration No. 159249 (Karnataka Medical Council, 2023)

Memberships

• Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
• Fellow of the European Board in Otorhinolaryngology

Academic Contributions and Major Achievements

Dr K P Ashwathy actively contributes to the advancement of head and neck healthcare through specialist dedication, patient advocacy, and rigorous investigative protocols.

Key Milestones and Honours

• Mastery in Patient Care: Successfully navigated intricate operative requirements over the past 15 years, securing the University Topper and State Merit ranking with Distinction during her MS.
• Excellence in Scientific Advocacy: Awarded the Dr S.P. Lunawat Award (First Prize) for her groundbreaking paper on Narrow Band Imaging in Head and Neck Neoplasms at MENTCON 2017.
• Professional Leadership: Secured First Prize for her presentation on Endoscopic Tympanic Neurectomy at the International Otology Workshop (2019) and won the "Best Presenter" award at Calicut Medical College.

Research and Publications

Dr Ashwathy actively integrates the latest keyhole protocols into her practice. She has authored numerous impactful papers in leading scientific journals, addressing practical challenges and innovative solutions. Notable publications include:

• Challenges and operative strategy in an unusual case of giant mastoid osteoma (BMJ Case Reports, 2021).
• Endoscopic tympanic neurectomy in the management of persistent parotid fistulas (Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2020).
• An observational retrospective cum prospective study of Endoscopic sinus surgery in the pediatric population (Otolaryngology Sunnyvale, 2020).
• Is antibiotic prophylaxis needed in thyroid surgery? (International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head Neck Surgery, 2020).

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