Dr. Chris De Souza

Dr Chris De Souza is an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Specialist and Skull Base Surgeon in Mumbai. With 43 years of clinical experience, he currently practises as a Consultant at Lilavati, Holy Family, Holy Spirit, and Audiological Diagnostic Clinic.

His clinical experience encompasses neurotology, complex skull base surgeries, and implantable hearing devices. He executes advanced therapeutic protocols for cochlear implants, bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHA), and acoustic neuromas.

He is internationally recognised, holding prestigious fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons, and is the first Indian recipient of the Orbit International Silver Medal.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Chris De Souza focuses on the following clinical areas:

Advanced Otology and Neurotology

Dr Chris executes complex micro-surgical interventions for severe hearing disorders and ear pathologies:

• Cochlear Implants and Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids (BAHA)
• Surgery for Otosclerosis (Stapedectomy and Stapedotomy)
• Management of Acoustic Neuromas and Glomus Tumours

Skull Base and Head & Neck Surgery

Dr De Souza provides advanced surgical care for intricate neurological and cranial conditions:

• Lateral Skull Base Surgery and Cranial Nerve Decompression
• Thyroid and Parathyroid Tumour Surgeries
• Repair of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leaks

Rhinology and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Dr C De Souza evaluates and manages complex nasal and paranasal sinus disorders:

• Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
• Endoscopic Orbital and Optic Nerve Decompression
• Surgery for Pituitary Tumours and Nasal Polyps

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS — Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai
• MS in ENT — Bombay University (1986)
• Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology — College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai (1986)
• DNB in ENT — National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (1992)
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) — USA (1994)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) — England (2018)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) — Ireland (2022)
• Fellow of the American Neurotology Society (FANS) (2022)
• Doctor of Literature (D.Litt) Honoris Causa — Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (2024)

Awards and Recognitions

• Orbit International Silver Medal, Amsterdam (1994)
• Hamilton Bailey Scholarship, UK (1994)
• Manubhai Mehta Gold Medal in Otorhinolaryngology (1986)

Professional Memberships

• American Neurotology Society (ANS)
• Royal College of Surgeons (RCS), England and Ireland
• American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Professional Experience

Dr Chris De Souza currently practises at the following facilities:

• Consultant in ENT and Skull Base Surgery, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West, Mumbai
• Consultant, Holy Family Multispeciality Hospital, Bandra West, Mumbai
• Consultant, Holy Spirit Hospital, Andheri East, Mumbai
• Consultant, Audiological Diagnostic Clinic, Bandra West, Mumbai

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