Dr. Leena Balachandar

Dr Leena Balachandar is a highly experienced ENT specialist in Bengaluru with 22 years of experience in managing complex ear, nose, and throat conditions across all age groups.

Patients searching for a best ENT doctor in Bangalore, ENT specialist in Whitefield Bangalore, or head and neck surgeon in Bengaluru often consult Dr Leena for her expertise in advanced surgical and diagnostic care.

Currently serving as Senior Consultant and HOD at Medicover Hospitals, she is known for her precision in treating airway, sinus, hearing, and voice disorders.

Credentials and Professional Background

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS – KAPV Medical College, Trichy (2004)
• MS (ENT) – Government Stanley Medical College, Chennai (2012)

Memberships

• Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI)
• Association of Phonosurgeons of India (APSI)
• Indian Academy of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (IAOHNS)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Key Achievements

• Established the Airway Reconstruction Unit at Rainbow Children’s Hospital
• Set up the Dhwani Cochlear Implant Unit for advanced hearing restoration

Clinical Expertise and Specialisations

Dr. Leena Balachandar, also referred to as Dr. Leena, has built strong expertise in managing both routine and complex ENT disorders with a patient-focused, evidence-based approach. Her clinical work reflects hands-on surgical experience and independent management of ENT cases across OPD and IPD settings.

Advanced ENT Procedures

Ear Surgeries

• Tympanoplasty
• Mastoidectomy
• Stapedotomy
• Cochlear Implant

Nose and Sinus Procedures

• Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
• Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
• Septoplasty
• Endoscopic Septoplasty
• Turbinoplasty
• Anterior Skull Base Surgeries

Throat and Voice Procedures

• Micro Laryngeal Surgery
• Phonosurgery
• Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
• Flexible Laryngoscopy
• Voice and airway surgeries

Paediatric ENT Procedures

• Adenotonsillectomy
• Ventilation tube insertion
• Paediatric airway surgeries for newborns and infants

Additional Procedures

• Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
• Audiology and hearing assessments
• Rhinoplasty
• Head and neck surgeries
• Reconstructive procedures in facio maxillary trauma

Approach to Patient Care

Dr Leena Balachandar focuses on accurate diagnosis, clear communication, and personalised treatment planning. She uses modern surgical techniques aligned with NABH protocols to ensure safety and effective outcomes.

Her experience in pediatric ENT and airway reconstruction makes Dr Leena a preferred choice for families seeking reliable care in Whitefield and across Bengaluru. She also provides compassionate and comprehensive care for transgender individuals as part of gender-affirming surgical support.

Book an Appointment

To consult Dr Leena Balachandar, ENT specialist in Bengaluru, you can book a priority appointment through Medicover Hospitals or check consultation timings and fees via HexaHealth. Secure timely evaluation and expert ENT care with Dr. Leena Balachandar at Whitefield, Bangalore.