Dr. Praveen Kumar R

Dr Praveen Kumar R is a highly skilled and surgically proficient ENT specialist in Mysuru with 23 years of experience (including over 15 years of dedicated specialist experience). He currently practises as a Consultant in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery at Manipal Hospital, Mandi Mohalla, Mysuru, and also holds consultant roles at Apollo Clinic, V V Mohalla.

His clinical work covers otology, rhinology, laryngology, and head and neck oncology care. Dr Praveen Kumar is widely considered the best ENT specialist in Mysuru. Patients searching for a reliable authority in ear, nose, throat, and voice disorders can consult Dr Praveen for structured, outcome-oriented care.

Languages Spoken: He consults in English, Kannada, and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

Comprehensive ear, nose, throat, and head and neck care is delivered across advanced otology procedures, rhinology surgeries, voice restoration, and head and neck oncology.

Otology and Ear Surgery

Advanced structural and restorative ear surgeries are performed to treat chronic ear diseases, manage complications, and improve hearing.

• Tympanoplasty
• Ossiculoplasty
• Mastoidectomy procedures (canal wall up and canal wall down techniques)
• Management of chronic otitis media and Eustachian tube function

Rhinology and Sinus Care

Endoscopic and structural nasal interventions are conducted to manage complex sinus disorders, nasal obstructions, and structural abnormalities.

• Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
• Endoscopic polypectomy
• Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
• Augmentation rhinoplasty

Laryngology and Voice Disorders

Microlaryngeal and voice-restorative interventions are utilized to treat vocal cord pathologies and restore functional speech.

• Microlaryngeal surgeries (vocal cord lesion excision and cyst removal)
• Voice-restorative procedures
• Diagnostic direct laryngoscopy and oesophagoscopy

Head, Neck, and Diagnostic Endoscopy

Complex reconstructive and oncological surgeries are assisted and managed alongside advanced in-office diagnostic evaluations.

• Assisting in laryngectomy, neck dissection, parotidectomy, and maxillectomy
• Diagnostic nasal endoscopy
• Clinical exposure from Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology and AIISH, Mysore

Professional Experience

Dr Praveen Kumar is currently associated with:

• Consultant – ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, Manipal Hospital, Mandi Mohalla, Mysuru
• Consultant, Apollo Clinic, V V Mohalla, Mysuru

Credentials, Qualifications, and Registration

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from Shree Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur in 2003
• MS ENT from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli in 2008

Registration

• Registered with the Karnataka Medical Council under Registration No: 66012 since 2003.

Awards and Achievements

• Acquired specialized clinical exposure at the premier Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology and the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH).
• Successfully performed 22 total procedures with consistent surgical outcomes.

Academic Contributions

• Published research work in recognized journals focusing on chronic otitis media, Eustachian tube function, and rare ENT presentations.
• Actively participates in national and international conferences, workshops, and advanced surgical training programmes.

Book an Appointment

For consultation on tympanoplasty, FESS, sinus care, voice disorders, tonsillitis, or advanced head and neck evaluations, Dr Praveen Kumar R is available at Manipal Hospital, Mysuru. Patients searching for the best ENT specialist in the region can book your appointment through HexaHealth for a seamless and priority consultation experience.