Dr. Santosh Shivaswamy

Dr Santosh Shivaswamy is a highly skilled ENT and head and neck surgeon in Yelahanka, Bangalore with over 25 years of clinical and surgical experience in managing sinus disorders, ear surgeries, voice disorders, snoring and sleep apnoea, cochlear implants, and head and neck cancers.

He currently practises as a Consultant in ENT at Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, Manipal Hospital, Hebbal, and Manipal Hospital, Doddaballapur, where he provides advanced surgical and medical care for complex ear, nose, throat, and skull base conditions.

Patients looking for the best ENT surgeon in Yelahanka or a trusted ENT specialist in Hebbal, Bangalore will find in Dr Shivaswamy a surgeon with fellowship-trained expertise in laryngology, implantation otology, and minimally invasive endoscopic techniques that ensure precision, safety, and faster recovery.

He consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam.

Area of Expertise

Ear Surgery, Cochlear Implants, and Hearing Restoration

Advanced microsurgical and endoscopic ear procedures to restore hearing and treat complex middle and inner ear conditions.

• Stapedotomy
• Tympanoplasty
• Mastoidectomy
• Ossiculoplasty
• Endoscopic ear surgery
• Cochlear implant and implantation otology

Endoscopic Sinus, Skull Base, and Head and Neck Surgery

Minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for sinus, skull base, and head and neck conditions including tumours and structural abnormalities.

• Endoscopic sinus surgery
• Endoscopic anterior skull base surgery
• Head and neck surgery
• Laryngotracheal reconstructions

Voice Disorders and Snoring Treatment

Specialised evaluation and treatment for patients dealing with voice changes, vocal cord problems, snoring, and sleep-related breathing issues.

• Phonosurgery for voice disorders
• Treatment for snoring disorders
• Sleep apnoea evaluation and management

Professional Experience

Dr Santosh Shivaswamy is currently associated with:

• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, Bangalore
• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Hebbal, Bangalore
• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Doddaballapur, Bangalore

He has previously served at:

• Consultant, HCG Cancer Centre
• Consultant, Fortis Hospital
• Senior Resident, MCV ENT Trust Hospital

With 25 years of experience, Dr Shivaswamy is widely regarded as one of the best ENT surgeons in Bangalore for advanced ear, sinus, and head and neck surgical care.

Credentials, Qualifications, and Memberships

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), 2001
• DLO from RGUHS, 2006
• DNB in ENT from National Board of Examinations, 2009

Dr Shivaswamy completed his FMES from the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Poland (2009) and a Fellowship in Laryngology, gaining specialised expertise in voice disorders, cochlear implantation, and implantation otology.

He is registered with the Karnataka Medical Council (KMC 64316).

Awards, Research, and Publications

Dr Santosh received the Prof S Kameshwaran Gold Medal for his paper presentation on the role of fibrin glue in ear surgery at the 10th TN State AOICON.

He has published research in the Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, covering topics including nasal septal clips as an alternative to nasal packing, laryngeal fiberscopic surgery, and canine fossa approach in endoscopic sinus surgery.

Professional Memberships

• Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI)
• Indian Academy of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
• American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)

Dr Shivaswamy is also a member of the Indian Academy of Allergy, Indian Association of Surgeons for Sleep Apnea (IASSA), and the Indian Medical Association (IMA).

Book an Appointment

For expert consultation on sinus surgery, ear surgery, cochlear implant, voice disorders, snoring treatment, head and neck surgery, or any ENT concern in Yelahanka or Hebbal, Bangalore, book an appointment with Dr Santosh Shivaswamy through HexaHealth for a smooth and priority consultation experience.