Dr. Milind Navalakhe
ENT Specialist in Mumbai
MBBS, Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology, MS ENT, FCPS
34+ Years
Experience
96% Recommended
(87 Ratings)
34+
Experience
(Years)
96%
Recommended
(87 Ratings)
WhatsApp ExpertDr Milind Navalakhe is a highly distinguished ENT and skull base surgeon in Mumbai with over 34 years of comprehensive medical and surgical experience. He is recognized as a pioneer in advanced endoscopic sinus surgeries and a trailblazer in salivary gland endoscopy (Sialendoscopy), being the first ENT surgeon in private practice in India to establish this specialty in 2008.
Dr Milind N currently serves as a Senior Consultant at Gleneagles Global Hospital, Parel, and runs specialized consultations at Navalakhe ENT Clinic, Parel East. Dr Milind Navalakhe consults fluently in English, Hindi, and Marathi.
Education and Credentials
Dr Milind Navalakhe completed his foundational medical training and advanced super-specializations at premier public healthcare institutions in Mumbai, followed by advanced international surgical training:
- MBBS – Topiwala National Medical College (TNMC) and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai (1992)
- Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology – College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai (1995)
- MS ENT – Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (1996)
- FCPS – College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai (1996)
- Advanced Training in Sialendoscopy – University of Erlangen, Germany
Areas of Expertise
Advanced Endoscopic and Sinus Surgeries
- Advanced endoscopic sinus surgeries (FESS) for benign and malignant tumors, and specialized transnasal repairs of congenital defects like bilateral choanal atresia in neonates
- Sialendoscopy, providing a modern, physiological, and minimally invasive approach to managing complex salivary gland obstructions and stones
- Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) and specialized transnasal endoscopic approaches to orbital lesions
Otology and Reconstructive Ear Surgery
- Ear microsurgery, cosmetic rhinoplasty adjustments, and advanced hearing restoration protocols
- Expert installation and programming for Cochlear Implants and Bone-Anchored Hearing Systems (BAHA)
Current Professional Experience
Dr Milind Navalakhe directs advanced ENT therapeutic programs, outreach initiatives, and out-patient clinical evaluations across Mumbai:
- Senior Consultant – Gleneagles Global Hospital, Parel
- Consultant – Navalakhe ENT Clinic, Parel East
Past Professional Experience
He has built a formidable clinical foundation by teaching next-generation specialists and managing high-volume tertiary workloads across top academic medical colleges:
- Professor – Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai
- Associate Professor – TNMC and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai
Professional Registrations
Dr Navalakhe is officially registered with the state medical board to certify his practice credentials:
- Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) – Registration No: 69849 (1992)
Professional Memberships
He works in close association with key national rhinology and otolaryngology boards to coordinate regional healthcare awareness panels:
- Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI)
- Indian Society of Otology
- All India Rhinology Society
- Cochin Dermatological Society
Awards and Honors
Dr Navalakhe has been repeatedly recognized at premium clinical forums for his contributions to advanced endoscopic procedures:
- Dr A. R. Bhide Memorial Award (37th MENTCON, Mahabaleshwar - 2004): Conferred for pioneering work on the role of sinus endoscopy in the management of tumors.
- Best Paper Consultant Award (36th MENTCON, Pune - 2003): Awarded for outstanding presentations on endoscopic approaches to orbital lesions.
- Dr A. R. Bhide Memorial Award (35th MENTCON, Thane - 2002): Received for innovative methods in minimizing failures during endoscopic DCR surgeries.
Publications and Research
Dr Milind Navalakhe is deeply active in epidemiological and surgical research, publishing landmark papers on sialendoscopy and the multi-center management of fungal outbreaks:
- Sialoendoscopy: New and more physiological approach for salivary gland disorders.
- Endoscopic transnasal repair of bilateral choanal atresia in neonates: Our experience.
- Endoscopic evaluation of completeness of conventional curettage adenoidectomy: a single-blinded observational study.
- Risk factors, mortality, and predictors of survival in COVID-19-associated pulmonary mucormycosis: a multicentre retrospective study from India. Clinical Microbiology and Infection.
- Multicenter case-control study of COVID-19-associated mucormycosis outbreak, India. Emerging Infectious Diseases.
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Dr. Milind Navalakhe's Medical Specialities & Areas of Expertise
Dr. Milind Navalakhe performs major interventions in the following specialities:
- Ear Nose Throat (ENT)
Registration Details
- Maharashtra Medical Council - Registration No. (69849)
Education & Achievements
- TNMC and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai (MBBS)
- College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai (Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology)
- Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (MS ENT)
- College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai (FCPS)
Awards & Recognitions
- A. R. Bhide Memorial Award in 35th MENTCON, Thane, for Minimizing Failures in Endoscopic DCR (2002)
- Best Paper (Consultant) Dr. A. R. Bhide Memorial Award in 36th MENTCON, Pune, for Endoscopic Approach to orbital lesion (2003)
- Dr. A. R. Bhide Memorial Award in 37th MENTCON, Mahableshwar, for Role of Sinus Endoscopy in Management of Tumors (2004)
Published Papers
- Navalakhe MM, Mogre DA. Endoscopic evaluation of completeness of conventional curettage adenoidectomy: a single-blinded observational study. Egypt J Otolaryngol [Internet]. 2019;35(4):357–60.
- Navalakhe M, Chhabria S, Gaikwad N, Kale M. Sialoendoscopy: New and more physiological approach for salivary gland disorders [Internet]. Cloudfront.net. [cited 2024 Sep 23].
- Navalakhe M, Chhabria S, Gaikwad N, Dwivedi V. Endoscopic transnasal repair of bilateral choanal atresia in neonates: Our experience. Int J Contemp Med Res [IJCMR] [Internet]. 2019;6(11)
- Shriwastav P, Sahai A, Navalakhe M, Gaikwad A. Exploring the psychological facets of cosmetic rhinoplasty. Int J Res Med Sci [Internet]. 2024 [cited 2024 Sep 23];12(5):1796–9
- Muthu V, Agarwal R, Rudramurthy SM, Thangaraju D, Shevkani MR, Patel AK, et al. Prevalence of co‐existent COVID‐19‐associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA) and its impact on early mortality in patients with COVID‐19‐associated pulmonary mucormycosis (CAPM). Mycoses [Internet]. 2024;67(5).
- Muthu V, Agarwal R, Rudramurthy SM, Thangaraju D, Shevkani MR, Patel AK, et al. Risk factors, mortality, and predictors of survival in COVID-19-associated pulmonary mucormycosis: a multicentre retrospective study from India. Clin Microbiol Infect [Internet]. 2024;30(3):368–74.
- Muthu V, Agarwal R, Rudramurthy SM, Thangaraju D, Shevkani MR, Patel AK, et al. Multicenter case-control study of COVID-19-associated mucormycosis outbreak, India. Emerg Infect Dis [Internet]. 2023;29(1):8–19.
Memberships
- Association of Otolaryngologists of India
- Indian Society of Otology
- All India Rhinology Society
- Cochin Dermatological Society
Work Experience
- Senior Consultant - Gleneagles Global Hospital, Parel
- Consultant - Navalakhe ENT Clinic, Parel East
- Professor - Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai
- Associate Professor - TNMC and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai
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Navalakhe ENT Clinic, Parel East
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Dr. Milind Navalakhe's qualifications are:
- MBBS
- Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology
- MS ENT
- FCPS
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