Dr. Satish Nair

Dr Satish Nair is a distinguished ENT surgeon and head and neck oncosurgeon in Bangalore with 32 years of clinical expertise, including a 23-year Armed Forces medical career, spanning robotic and endoscopic head and neck surgery, cochlear implant surgery, advanced endoscopic skull base surgery, head and neck oncology, the pioneered "Nair Incision" minimally invasive parotidectomy, transoral CO2 laser surgery, and aesthetic rhinoplasty.

Patients searching for the best ENT surgeon in Bangalore, a reliable head and neck cancer surgeon in Karnataka, or expert cochlear implant and skull base specialist will find AFMC trained, internationally engaged ENT and head and neck oncology care.

Dr Nair consults in English, Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Nair's surgical practice covers the full spectrum of ENT, head and neck surgery, and otology, with focused depth in head and neck oncology, advanced endoscopic skull base surgery, robotic head and neck surgery, cochlear implant surgery, the pioneered minimally invasive Nair Incision parotidectomy, and laryngotracheal reconstructive procedures.

Head and Neck Oncology Surgery in Bangalore

Surgical management of head and neck cancers, supported by Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology membership and dedicated training in head and neck oncology:

• Total Laryngectomy
• Open Partial Laryngectomy
• Commando Surgery for Oral Cancer
• Selective Neck Dissection
• Modified Radical Neck Dissection
• Lateral Temporal Bone Resection
• Maxillectomy
• Total Thyroidectomy
• Hemithyroidectomy
• Total and Superficial Parotidectomy
• Salivary Gland Cancer Surgery
• Tongue Cancer Surgery
• Buccal Mucosa Cancer Surgery
• Laryngeal Cancer Surgery
• Pharyngeal Cancer Surgery

Robotic and Minimally Invasive Head and Neck Surgery in Bangalore

Robotic and endoscopic minimally invasive head and neck procedures, supported by dedicated training in robotic head and neck surgery:

• Trans Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS)
• Robotic Thyroidectomy
• Robotic Neck Dissection
• Endoscopic Thyroidectomy
• Endoscopic Parotidectomy
• Mini Incision Parotidectomy (Nair Incision)
• Minimally Invasive Neck Surgery

Mini Incision Parotidectomy and the Nair Incision

Pioneered minimally invasive parotid surgery technique, developed by Dr Nair to deliver parotidectomy through a small, hidden incision:

• Mini Incision Parotidectomy via the Nair Incision
• Cosmetically Hidden Parotid Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Salivary Gland Surgery
• Reduced Scar Parotid Surgery
• Cosmetically Optimised Recurrent Parotid Tumour Surgery

Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery in Bangalore

Advanced anterior and lateral skull base surgical procedures, supported by Skull Base Surgery Society of India membership:

• Endoscopic Pituitary Adenoma Surgery
• Endoscopic Skull Base Tumour Resection
• Endoscopic Skull Base Repair (CSF Leak)
• Anterior Skull Base Surgery
• Lateral Skull Base Surgery
• Endoscopic Resection of Sinonasal Tumours with Skull Base Extension
• Multidisciplinary Skull Base Surgery Coordination

Otology and Cochlear Implant Surgery in Bangalore

Comprehensive otology including cochlear implant surgery for hearing rehabilitation, supported by The Cochlear Implant Group of India membership:

• Cochlear Implant Surgery (Nucleus, Med-El, and Advanced Bionics Implants)
• Adult Cochlear Implantation
• Paediatric Cochlear Implantation
• Tympanoplasty for Eardrum Perforation
• Myringoplasty
• Mastoidectomy
• Tympano Mastoidectomy
• Cholesteatoma Surgery
• Stapedotomy and Laser Stapedotomy
• Facial Nerve Decompression
• Endoscopic Ear Surgery for Mucosal and Squamous Disease
• Transcanal Endoscopic Surgery for Tympanic Paraganglioma

Endoscopic Sinus and Nasal Surgery in Bangalore

Advanced endoscopic sinus and nasal surgical procedures including primary and revision cases:

• Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
• Revision Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
• Septoplasty for Deviated Nasal Septum
• Aesthetic Rhinoplasty (Internal and External Approaches)
• Septorhinoplasty
• Polypectomy for Nasal Polyps
• Endoscopic DCR for Tear Duct Blockage
• Turbinate Surgery
• Sinonasal Tumour Surgery

Laryngology, Voice and Airway Surgery

Specialised voice and airway surgery, supported by Laryngology and Voice Association of India membership:

• Microlaryngeal Surgery
• Phonosurgery
• Thyroplasty
• Vocal Fold Augmentation
• Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia Surgery
• Laryngotracheoplasty
• Tracheal Resection and Anastomosis
• CO2 Laser Transoral Laser Surgery (Glottic and Supraglottic Cancer)
• KTP Laser Surgery
• Open Tracheal Reconstruction for Stenosis
• Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)

General and Paediatric Otolaryngology

Comprehensive ENT care for adults and children:

• Tonsillectomy
• Adenoidectomy
• Tonsillectomy with Adenoidectomy
• Paediatric Hearing Loss Evaluation
• Recurrent Childhood Ear Infections
• Foreign Body Removal
• Allergic Rhinitis Management
• Snoring and OSA Evaluation
• Vertigo and BPPV Treatment
• Tinnitus Management

Conditions Treated

• Head and Neck Cancers (Oral, Tongue, Larynx, Pharyngeal, Thyroid, Salivary Gland)
• Parotid Tumours (Benign and Malignant)
• Cholesteatoma
• Hearing Loss (Adult and Paediatric, Including Cochlear Implant Candidates)
• Pituitary Adenoma (Endoscopic)
• Skull Base Tumours
• Chronic Sinusitis and Nasal Polyps
• Deviated Nasal Septum
• Tracheal Stenosis
• Voice Disorders (Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Fold Lesions)
• Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
• Recurrent Tonsillitis
• Vertigo and BPPV
• Tinnitus

Professional Experience

• Academic Head and Consultant, ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore, Consultation Fee: ₹1000
• Head and Consultant, ENT, Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore, Consultation Fee: ₹1000
• Previous Senior Consultant, Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta, Bangalore
• Previous Head of Department (HOD), MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital, Bangalore
• 23 Year Career in the Indian Armed Forces, including Medical Officer, Jammu and Kashmir and Tenure at Army Hospital (Research and Referral), Delhi Cantt, contributing to development of the state of the art ENT department

His Armed Forces tenure included service as a medical officer in Jammu and Kashmir and a formative posting at the prestigious Army Hospital (Research and Referral), Delhi Cantt, where he contributed to the development of the state of the art ENT department, conducted academic conferences, and oversaw equipment procurement for ENT centres of the armed forces. He further pursued post doctoral training in head and neck oncology, endoscopic thyroid surgery, and robotic head and neck surgery, and developed the "Nair Incision" as a minimally invasive approach to parotid surgery — a small, hidden incision that has been documented in his peer reviewed publication on the technique.

His research contributions include 30+ peer reviewed publications indexed on PubMed and major journals, spanning chronic rhinosinusitis, endoscopic sinus surgery, hearing loss, head and neck oncology, cochlear implantation, parotid surgery, skull base surgery, and laryngeal reconstruction. He serves on the Editorial Boards of the Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery, the Annals of IAOHNS, and the World Journal of Otolaryngology, and contributed research under the Armed Forces Medical Research Committee (AFMRC) and Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO). As former Member of the Governing Council, AOI Delhi Branch (2014 to 2015), his engagement with the otolaryngology community extends beyond clinical practice.

Beyond clinical and research work, Dr Nair has conducted cadaveric dissection workshops at the Advanced Learning Centre of MSR Medical College over nine years, including head and neck workshops, endoscopic skull base workshops, and endoscopic ear workshops, training the next generation of head and neck surgeons. He has authored multiple books and mentored postgraduate students through formal lectures, clinics, seminars, and demonstrations.

Editorial and Academic Roles

• Editorial Board, Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery
• Editorial Board, Annals of IAOHNS (Indian Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery)
• Editorial Board, World Journal of Otolaryngology
• Former Governing Council Member, Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI), Delhi Branch (2014 to 2015)
• Cadaveric Workshop Faculty, Advanced Learning Centre, MSR Medical College, Bangalore (9+ years)
• Author, Multiple textbooks in ENT and head and neck surgery
• Mentor, Postgraduate ENT students through formal lectures, clinics, seminars, and demonstrations

Research and Publications

Dr Nair has contributed extensively to peer reviewed otolaryngology and head and neck surgery literature, with 30+ publications spanning more than two decades. His research focus areas include:

• Endoscopic sinus surgery and chronic rhinosinusitis (multiple publications)
• Hearing loss in armed forces personnel and noise induced hearing loss
• Head and neck oncology and post operative outcomes
• Cochlear implantation in adults and children
• Parotid surgery and the Nair Incision technique
• Skull base surgery and pituitary adenoma resection
• Endoscopic ear surgery and cholesteatoma management
• Trans Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) and robotic head and neck surgery
• Laryngeal stenosis and reconstructive laryngology

His publications appear in journals including the Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery, Medical Journal of the Armed Forces India, Laryngoscope, Rhinology, Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, Mycoses, World Journal of Nuclear Medicine, International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, and the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, among others.

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune (1994)
• MS ENT from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune (2003)
• DNB Otolaryngology from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• Post Doctoral Training in Head and Neck Oncology
• Post Doctoral Training in Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery
• Post Doctoral Training in Robotic Head and Neck Surgery

Registration Number

Registered with Karnataka Medical Council, Registration Number 0092 (2015)

Professional Memberships

• Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI)
• Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO)
• The Cochlear Implant Group of India (CIGI)
• Indian Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (IAOHNS)
• Laryngology and Voice Association of India (LVAI)
• Skull Base Surgery Society of India (SBSSI 279)
• Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI), Delhi Branch

AFMC Trained Pioneer of the Nair Incision with 23 Year Armed Forces ENT Career, 30+ Publications, and Three Editorial Board Roles

ENT and head and neck surgery is a sub specialty where the combination of military medical service, surgical innovation, sustained research output, and dedicated academic engagement is genuinely uncommon. Dr Nair's career uniquely combines MBBS and MS ENT from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, one of India's most prestigious medical institutions, with a 23 year distinguished career in the Indian Armed Forces including formative tenure at Army Hospital R&R Delhi Cantt where he contributed to the development of the state of the art ENT department.

Beyond his clinical training and military service, he developed and pioneered the "Nair Incision" as a minimally invasive approach to parotid surgery, a small hidden incision that has been documented in peer reviewed publication and reflects his commitment to surgical innovation. His 30+ peer reviewed publications indexed on PubMed and major journals, alongside Editorial Board roles at three named otolaryngology journals (Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery, Annals of IAOHNS, World Journal of Otolaryngology), reflect sustained engagement with the academic and research dimensions of the specialty. His 9+ years of cadaveric workshops at the Advanced Learning Centre of MSR Medical College have trained successive cohorts of head and neck surgeons.

His current dual practice at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road as Academic Head and Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, alongside multilingual practice in English, Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil, supports access for diverse patient populations across Bangalore. For patients facing decisions about head and neck cancer surgery, parotid surgery (including the Nair Incision approach), cochlear implantation, endoscopic skull base surgery, robotic ENT procedures, or complex laryngeal and tracheal reconstruction, this depth of military, academic, surgical, and research credentials is now offered through Manipal Hospital, Bangalore.

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