Dr. Ravi Sachidanannda

MS, DNB, MRCS, DOHNS, MSc {Voice},
FRCS {ORL-HNS}
Consultant ENT, HEAD & NECK

After graduating in Medicine from Bangalore Medical College I went on to complete my post graduation in ENT from Bangalore Medical College with sub-specialty training in Head & Neck Oncology from Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology (MS, DNB). I was awarded the Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2003 for training in General Surgery at Colchester followed by Diploma in Otolaryngology DOHNS (London). I underwent higher surgical training in ENT at all the major NHS teaching hospitals in the North East of England(Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Carlisle), and later on at Oxford & Winchester. During this period I acquired specialist training in all major subspecialty niches of ENT in a multidisciplinary environment (Otology/Neuro-otology, Rhinology/Facial Plastic, Voice, Head and Neck Oncology and Paediatric ENT). I passed the intercollegiate exit exam for Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery in 2008. Later on I was awarded Canadian Otolaryngology Fellowship to train in Head and Neck / Microvascular surgery from Dalhousie University Canada. I was actively involved in teaching and training junior doctors and residents throughout my training and active clinical practice. I currently work at Blue Bliss Hospitals Bangalore.

Credentials and University Affiliations:

MBBS, MS, DNB, MRCS, DOHNS, MSc (Voice), FRCS (ORL-HNS)
Bangalore University
Newcastle University
Dalhousie University
RCS Edinburgh

Research:

I have completed my MSc in Voice from Newcastle University under the tutelage of Prof Wilson and Prof Carding and successfully defended my thesis on Laryngopharyngeal Reflux disease. I have authored and co-authored over 20 papers in peer review journals. I have also presented over 40 research and audit papers in various National and international ENT forums.

Last Publication

Jog M, Sachidananda , Saeed K. Risk of contamination of lidocainehydrochloride and phenylephrine hydrochloride topical solution: in vivo and invitro analyses. J Laryngol Otol. 2013 Aug;127(8):799-801 PubMed PMID: 23899822.

Invited talks Presentation(AOI Chennai 2014/15) Sachidananda R Rajesh KN, Kannan , Rao P ‘Checklist Approach to Dizziness’ Sachidananada R( Botox in Otolaryngology for AOI Bangalore)

Expertise:

In addition to extensive experience in the medical and surgical management of General ENT and Head & Neck conditions, I have special interest in management of Voice disorders, Head & Neck Cancers, and Rhiniology/Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgery.

Membership:

GMC, ENTUK, RCS Edinburgh, Karnataka Medical Council. FHNO, AOI India, IMA,FPS UK,ISO India, BAHNO UK Selected Credentials