About ENT, Head, Neck, Skull Base Surgery and Laryngology at Smita Memorial Hospital
The Department of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery treats conditions of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck — including cancers and the reconstruction that may follow. Modern facilities with advanced endoscopes, operating microscopes and video endoscopy systems allow our specialists to diagnose accurately and treat a wide range of disorders.
The department works hand in hand with the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology team, which cares for hearing, speech and swallowing disorders — including those that arise from head and neck cancer treatment or neurological conditions — with personalised rehabilitation plans.
ENT, Head, Neck, Skull Base Surgery and Laryngology treatments & services
Nasal & sinus disorders
Sinusitis, allergies, nasal polyps, septoplasty, FESS and endoscopic sinus surgery.
Hearing & balance
Diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss, tinnitus and balance problems.
Head & neck tumours
Surgical management of cancers with reconstructive surgery.
Thyroid & salivary glands
Surgery for thyroid disease and salivary gland disorders.
Voice & swallowing
Evaluation and rehabilitation for speech and swallowing difficulties.
Snoring & sleep apnoea
Diagnosis and management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea.
Facioplastic & reconstructive surgery
Including rhinoplasty and management of maxillofacial trauma.
Paediatric ENT
Complete evaluation and treatment for children.
When should you see a surgeon?
Consider booking a consultation if you notice any of the following. This is general guidance, not a diagnosis.
- Blocked nose, facial pain or sinus infections that keep coming back
- Hearing loss, ringing in the ears or ear discharge
- Dizziness or a spinning sensation
- Hoarseness lasting more than three weeks
- A lump in the neck, or difficulty swallowing
- Loud snoring with pauses in breathing during sleep
ENT, Head, Neck, Skull Base Surgery and Laryngology doctors in Thodupuzha
ENT, Head, Neck, Skull Base Surgery and Laryngology — frequently asked questions
Is endoscopic sinus surgery available in Thodupuzha?
Yes. The ENT department performs FESS and other endoscopic sinus surgeries, as well as septoplasty and nasal polyp removal.
Do you have a hearing test facility?
Yes. The Audiology department provides pure tone audiometry, immittance testing, OAE, hearing aid trials and newborn hearing screening.
Can you treat snoring?
Yes. The department diagnoses and manages snoring and sleep apnoea, and works with the Respiratory Medicine sleep lab where a sleep study is needed.
Do you operate on thyroid swellings?
Yes, thyroid and salivary gland surgeries are performed by the ENT and head and neck surgery team.
