Dr. Ashish Castellino

Dr Ashish Castellino is an ENT and Pediatric Otolaryngology Specialist in Mumbai with 19 years of clinical experience. He currently practises as a Consultant across Benz Hospital in Santacruz West, Guru Nanak Hospital in Bandra East, Holy Spirit Hospital in Andheri East, Mumbai ENT Clinic and Holy Family Multispeciality Hospital in Bandra West, Mumbai.

He specializes in advanced cochlear implant surgery, eardrum repair, hearing loss evaluations, spinning vertigo treatments, keyhole sinus procedures, and pediatric throat or tonsil surgeries.

He completed fellowship training in Implant Otology at the Madras ENT Research Foundation in Chennai, combining microsurgical accuracy with patient-focused hearing recovery and balance therapy.

Specialty Interests

Dr Ashish Castellino provides ear microsurgery, cochlear implantation, keyhole sinus operations, and pediatric throat evaluation across the following clinical areas:

Cochlear Implants and Micro-Ear Surgery

Dr Ashish performs delicate microscopic ear surgeries (tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy) to heal torn eardrums, stop chronic ear discharge, and clear stubborn middle ear infections. He performs advanced cochlear implant surgeries and revision implant evaluations for children and adults with severe hearing loss, helping them distinguish sounds and develop natural speech, while providing targeted balance exercises and medications for spinning vertigo dizziness.

Sinus Surgery and Blocked Nose Treatments

Dr A Castellino performs minimally invasive keyhole camera sinus surgeries (FESS) to treat persistent sinus infections, clear obstructive nasal polyps, and alleviate heavy facial sinus pressure. He straightens bent nose cartilage (septoplasty) and shrinks swollen nasal breathing tissues to clear stubborn nose blockages and restore effortless, silent airflow.

Pediatric ENT and General Throat Care

Dr Castellino provides gentle evaluation and surgical care for children and adults experiencing chronic sore throats, difficulty swallowing, and speaking voice hoarseness using painless flexible camera checkups. He performs tonsil and adenoid removal surgeries to resolve repeating fever, throat infections, and heavy snoring from nighttime sleep breathing blockages.

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS, Terna Medical College, Navi Mumbai, 2007
• DNB in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), National Board of Examination, New Delhi, 2013
• Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)

Fellowships and Certificates

• Fellowship in Implant Otology, Madras ENT Research Foundation, Chennai, 2018

Languages Spoken

• English
• Hindi 
• Marathi

Awards and Recognitions

• JRD Tata Trust Award, 2006

Research and Publications

• Castellino A, Rayamajhi P, Kurkure R, Kameswaran M. "Posterior Semi-Circular Canal Electrode Misplacement in Goldenhar Syndrome." Cochlear Implants International, 2020
• Castellino A, Kurkure R, Rayamajhi P, Kameswaran M. "Cochlear Implantation in Biotinidase Enzyme Deficiency." Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 2020
• Kurkure R, Rayamajhi P, Castellino A, et al. "Subtotal Petrosectomy in Cochlear Implant Surgery: Our Experience." Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 2020
• Rayamajhi P, Kurkure R, Castellino A, et al. "A Clinical Profile of Revision Cochlear Implant Surgery: MERF Experience." Cochlear Implants International, 2020

Professional Memberships

• Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI)
• Indian Society of Otology (ISO)
• Association of Medical Consultants (AMC)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• All India Rhinology Society (AIRS)
• National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS)

Professional Experience

Dr Ashish Castellino currently practises at the following medical centers in Mumbai:

• Consultant, Benz Hospital in Santacruz West, Mumbai
• Consultant, Guru Nanak Hospital in Bandra East, Mumbai
• Consultant, Mumbai ENT Clinic in Bandra West, Mumbai
• Consultant, Holy Spirit Hospital in Andheri East, Mumbai
• Consultant, Holy Family Multispeciality Hospital in Bandra West, Mumbai
• Former Fellow, Madras ENT Research Foundation in Chennai
• Former Resident, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Hospital in Mumbai

Book an Appointment with Dr Ashish Castellino

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