Dr. Rahul Modi

Dr Rahul Modi is a highly distinguished ENT, Sleep Apnoea, and Thyroid Surgeon in Mumbai with an impressive 19 years of overall experience.

He holds an MS and DNB in ENT, complemented by the highly prestigious FAHNS (USA) and an elite American Head and Neck Society certified fellowship from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.

Renowned globally for his pioneering expertise in minimally invasive thyroid surgeries, intra-operative nerve monitoring, and advanced sleep surgery.

He serves as a Senior Consultant at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, transforming patient lives with fluent support in English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, and Marwari.

Area of Expertise

Dr Rahul brings profound knowledge to the medical management of severe obstructive sleep apnoea, complex endocrine neck tumours, and chronic sinus diseases.

His unparalleled proficiency in advanced otolaryngology ensures absolute diagnostic accuracy, rapid physiological tissue healing, and optimal organ preservation for his patients.

Thyroid, Parathyroid, Head and Neck Surgery

For patients in Mumbai suffering from complex endocrine neck tumours and severe head and neck malignancies, Dr Rahul performs targeted evaluations to rapidly ensure absolute oncological clearance:

• Execution of highly advanced, minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgeries specifically targeting severe endocrine neck diseases and complex thyroid cancers
• Medical management and precision-guided therapeutic interventions tailored for safe neck dissections using cutting-edge Intra-operative Neural Monitoring (IONM) to flawlessly protect the recurrent laryngeal nerve
• Diagnostic evaluation ensuring absolute reliability in comprehensive head and neck surgical oncology to drastically accelerate safe physiological recovery and perfect organ preservation

Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) Surgery

To safely manage severe snoring and critical sleep disorders for patients in Andheri West, Dr Rahul offers the following targeted interventions:

• Clinical execution of cutting-edge sleep surgeries targeting severe obstructive sleep apnoea and critical upper airway resistance syndrome
• Diagnostic evaluation and intensive therapeutic management leveraging advanced sleep endoscopies to pinpoint precise anatomical obstructions
• Tailoring advanced clinical therapies to ensure immediate physiological respiratory stabilisation through highly customised palatal and lateral pharyngeal wall reconstructive surgeries

Advanced Otology, Laryngology, and Skull Base Surgery

Dr Rahul provides the following specialised procedures for patients in Mumbai suffering from severe sinus infections and profound hearing loss to overcome major sensory challenges:

• Clinical diagnosis and execution of comprehensive surgical therapies specifically designed for severe chronic sinusitis using advanced Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery
• Focused evaluations delivering highly effective targeted microscopic ear interventions including Tympanoplasty, Mastoidectomy, and comprehensive newborn hearing habilitation
• Multidisciplinary care leveraging modern surgical advancements to significantly minimise throat discomfort during Coblation Tonsillectomies, Microlaryngeal Laser Surgeries for the voice box, and complex vertigo management

Education

Dr Rahul Modi completed his medical education and elite surgical training from prestigious global and national medical boards:

• MBBS from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (2007)
• MS in ENT from PGIMER, Chandigarh (2010)
• DNB in Otorhinolaryngology from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2010)
• Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)

Dr Rahul Modi is officially registered with the Maharashtra Medical Council (No. 2007062593, 2007).

Fellowships and Certifications

Dr Rahul Modi has been awarded highly prestigious clinical fellowships reflecting his absolute mastery in head and neck endocrine surgery:

• American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) Certified Fellowship in Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University, Boston, USA (2015)
• Fellow of the American Head and Neck Society (FAHNS)

Professional Memberships

Dr Rahul Modi holds esteemed leadership positions and memberships with a vast array of prestigious global medical organisations:

• President Elect (2023 to 2025, Mumbai West) of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI)
• Governing Body Member and National Fellowship Co-ordinator of the Indian Association of Surgeons for Sleep Apnoea (IASSA)
• West Zone In-charge of the Indian Society of Thyroid Surgeons (ISTS)
• American Academy of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (AAOHNS)
• American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)
• International Society for Sleep Surgery (ISSS)
• Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO)
• All India Rhinology Society (AIRS)
• Association of Phonosurgeons of India (APSI)
• Skull Base Surgery Society of India

Awards and Achievements

Dr Rahul Modi is highly celebrated for his relentless dedication to clinical education and academic excellence:

• Delivered the highly esteemed RAJAOICON Oration at the 43rd Annual Rajasthan State ENT Conference, Jhalawar, India (2025)
• Delivered the Dr Kailash Rai Oration at the 40th Annual Rajasthan State ENT Conference, Ranthambore, India (2019)
• Awarded the prestigious Medal of First Order at PGIMER, Chandigarh (2011)
• Proudly serves as the Associate Editor of the International Journal of Head and Neck Surgery
• Trained over 250 specialists nationwide as the National Coordinator for the IASSA Certified Training Programme in sleep surgery

Publications

Dr Rahul Modi has authored highly impactful clinical research and medical literature, significantly advancing the fields of sleep apnoea and thyroid surgery. His top three published works include:

• The International RLN Anatomic Classification System
• Intraoperative Neural Monitoring
• Lateral pharyngeal wall collapse associated with hypoxemia in obstructive sleep apnea

Professional Experience

Dr Rahul Modi currently brings his extensive otolaryngology and sleep surgery expertise to the following leading institution, serving as a Senior Consultant ENT and Sleep Apnoea Specialist at:

• Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute (Andheri West)

Previously, he gained extensive medical leadership and advanced clinical experience serving as:

• Director of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, and Sleep Apnoea Services at Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital, Mumbai
• Visiting Assistant Professor at the Division of Sleep Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, California, USA
• Consultant ENT Surgeon at Sentra Clinic and Hospital, Mumbai
• Consultant Surgeon at Holy Spirit Hospital, Andheri East
• Consultant Surgeon at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vile Parle West
• Assistant Professor at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, Mumbai
• Resident at PGIMER, Chandigarh

Book an Appointment with Dr Rahul Modi, ENT and Sleep Apnoea Specialist in Mumbai

Ensure optimal respiratory health and flawless surgical outcomes by booking a consultation with Dr Rahul Modi at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital for advanced sleep apnoea treatments and precision thyroid surgeries. Check his contact details and availability on HexaHealth today to book a seamless appointment.