Dr. Vijay Prasad Bania

Dr Vijay Prasad Bania is a trusted ENT specialist and head and neck surgeon in Siliguri with 25 years of experience, holding an MBBS, a Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO), and a Fellowship from IMMAST, Mumbai in endoscopic sinus surgery, currently consulting at Manipal Hospital (formerly Medica North Bengal Clinic), Pradhan Nagar and Basus Clinic, Hakim Para in Siliguri.

Whether you are dealing with a hearing problem, chronic sinusitis, a voice disorder, recurrent tonsillitis, vertigo, or require surgery for a head or neck condition, Dr V P Bania offers minimally invasive, endoscopic, and precision surgical solutions tailored to each patient's needs.

Recognised as a Founder Member of the Northeast Working Group of Endoscopic Ear Surgery (NEWGEES) and recipient of the L H Hiranandani Award for best scientific paper in the Northeast, Dr Bania is one of the most decorated and academically accomplished ENT surgeons in North Bengal.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Bengali, making specialist ENT care accessible to patients across the region.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Vijay Prasad Bania offers comprehensive surgical and non-surgical ENT care covering ear, nose, throat, head, and neck conditions at Manipal Hospital and Basus Clinic, Siliguri.

Ear Surgery and Hearing Disorders

Patients with chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM), cholesteatoma, otosclerosis, tympanic membrane perforations, conductive hearing loss, and middle ear disease require precise microsurgical intervention to restore hearing and prevent complications. Dr Bania specialises in endoscopic and micro ear surgery for a full range of ear conditions:

• Endoscopic Ear Surgery (EES) for middle ear disease
• Myringoplasty for tympanic membrane repair
• Tympanoplasty for chronic ear disease
• Stapedectomy / Stapedotomy for otosclerosis
• Mastoidectomy for cholesteatoma and chronic suppurative otitis media
• Hearing Assessment and audiological evaluation
• Hearing Loss diagnosis and management

Vertigo, Balance Disorders, and Tinnitus

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), Meniere's disease, vestibular neuritis, labyrinthitis, and chronic tinnitus are commonly misdiagnosed conditions that significantly affect a patient's daily functioning and quality of life. Dr Bania has specialised training in neuro-otology and provides comprehensive care for vertigo, balance, and tinnitus disorders:

• BPPV diagnosis and Epley manoeuvre
• Meniere's Disease medical and surgical management
• Vestibular Rehabilitation
• Tinnitus evaluation and management
• Balance Disorder assessment and treatment

Endoscopic Nasal and Sinus Surgery

Chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyposis, deviated nasal septum (DNS), allergic rhinitis, and recurrent sinusitis cause persistent nasal congestion, facial pain, post-nasal drip, and reduced sense of smell that significantly impact daily life. Dr V P Bania performs Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) and a range of endoscopic nasal procedures for lasting relief:

• Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) for chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps
• Septoplasty for deviated nasal septum
• Rhinoplasty (functional and cosmetic)
• Turbinate Reduction
• Nasal Polypectomy
• Endoscopic Management of Epistaxis (recurrent nosebleeds)

Allergy and Immunotherapy

Allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis secondary to allergy, and environmental and food allergies presenting with ENT symptoms often require structured allergy evaluation and a long-term immunotherapy programme rather than repeated short-term medication. Dr Bania provides evidence-based allergy management and immunotherapy for patients with chronic ENT allergy symptoms:

• Allergy Testing and evaluation
• Allergen Immunotherapy (allergy injections and sublingual therapy)
• Allergic Rhinitis management
• Chronic Allergy-Induced Sinusitis treatment

Throat Surgery: Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy

Recurrent tonsillitis, peritonsillar abscess, obstructive adenotonsillar hypertrophy, sleep-disordered breathing in children, and chronic adenoid disease are conditions that often require surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids for definitive treatment. Dr Bania performs coblation-assisted and conventional procedures with a focus on minimal bleeding and faster recovery:

• Coblation Tonsillectomy for recurrent tonsillitis
• Adenoidectomy
• Adenotonsillectomy for obstructive sleep-disordered breathing in children
• Peritonsillar Abscess drainage and management

Voice Disorders and Micro Laryngeal Surgery

Vocal cord nodules, vocal cord polyps, Reinke's oedema, laryngeal papillomatosis, vocal cord paralysis, and hoarseness require specialist phonosurgical expertise for accurate diagnosis and microsurgical correction. As a member of the Association of Phonosurgeons of India, Dr Vijay Bania performs micro laryngeal surgery for the full spectrum of voice disorders:

• Microlaryngoscopy and vocal cord surgery
• Vocal Cord Nodule and Polyp Excision
• Laser Vocal Cord Surgery
• Voice Disorder evaluation and management
• Laryngoscopy (diagnostic and operative)

Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

Primary snoring, upper airway resistance syndrome, and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) cause significant sleep disruption, daytime fatigue, and long-term cardiovascular risk if not addressed. Dr Bania evaluates and manages the full spectrum of snoring and sleep-related breathing disorders with both surgical and non-surgical approaches:

• Sleep Apnoea Assessment and polysomnography referral
• CPAP Therapy guidance
• Surgical Management of OSA including palatal surgery
• Snoring evaluation and treatment

Head and Neck Surgery

Benign and malignant conditions of the head and neck including thyroid nodules, salivary gland tumours, cervical lymphadenopathy, neck masses, and maxillofacial trauma require specialist surgical evaluation and precise management. Dr Bania performs head and neck surgical procedures as well as trauma management for facial and neck injuries:

• Head and Neck Mass evaluation and surgical excision
• Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
• Trauma and Maxillofacial Surgery for facial and neck injuries
• Salivary Gland assessment and surgery
• Thyroid Nodule evaluation and surgical referral

Credentials and Trust Signals

Dr Vijay Prasad Bania holds the following qualifications:

• MBBS (2001)
• Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO, 2006)
• Fellow IMMAST (advanced training in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, IMMAST, Mumbai)
• Advanced training in Micro Ear Surgery, Microlaryngeal Surgery, Coblation Surgery, and Neuro-Otology (2015)

Dr Bania's academic contributions have been recognised with multiple prestigious national awards:

• L H Hiranandani Award-1 (Best Scientific Paper in Northeast within 15 years of passing PG) - 2015
• S Kumar Award (Best Scientific Paper in Northeast below 5 years after passing PG) - 2010
• Swami Vivekananda Award Paper - 2016
• Honorary Treasurer, NEBAOI (2014 to 2016)
• Guest Speaker at CONVENE 2014, Guwahati, and at the 1st NEWGEES Endoscopic Ear Surgery Conference, Jorhat (2016)

Professional Memberships

• Founder Member, Northeast Working Group of Endoscopic Ear Surgery (NEWGEES)
• NEBAOI (North-Eastern Branch of Association of Otolaryngologists of India)
• Indian Society of Otology
• Association of Phonosurgeons of India
• Society of Education and Research: Vertigo, Hearing and Tinnitus
• AOI, Siliguri Branch

ENT Clinics in Siliguri: Where to Consult Dr Vijay Prasad Bania

Dr Vijay Prasad Bania currently practises as an ENT specialist and head and neck surgeon in Siliguri at two reputed centres:

• Manipal Hospital (formerly Medica North Bengal Clinic), Pradhan Nagar, Siliguri
• Basus Clinic, Hakim Para, Siliguri

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr Vijay Prasad Bania is an active academic contributor to ENT and head and neck surgery across the Northeast India region. He has presented scientific papers and surgical videos at national, international, and regional ENT conferences, and has published articles in the NEBAOI Annual Journal.

His research has been recognised with the L H Hiranandani Award (2015) for best scientific paper in the Northeast within 15 years of passing postgraduation, the S Kumar Award (2010) for best paper within 5 years of passing postgraduation, and the Swami Vivekananda Award Paper (2016).

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