About Us
- The Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (ENT) at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre has transformed from a small unit into a larger team providing tertiary care facilities in the past decade.
- The department headed by Dr. G. Selvarajan, comprising many other faculty, provides medical care at the highest level of quality in SRM Medical College. The department provides MS Otorhinolaryngology for PG students. It also comprises the Department of Audiology, Speech-language pathology. It is one of the busiest OPD in the hospital where both elective and emergency care is provided.
- Our core services are the treatment of ailments of the Ear, Nose, and throat. We offer the best surgical results for diseases of the Ear, Nose, and throat.
- PG Eligibility : Pass In MBBS or its Equivalent Degree recognized by NMC (Canditates completing the CRRI / CRMI on or before 31st March of the Year) NEET PG score as prescribed by NMC.
Our Vision
- To evolve as one of the major Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (ENT) centre in South India
Our Mission
- To deliver exceptional, innovative care in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery; to advance frontiers of Knowledge to educate patients, clinicians, and researchers who will serve and inspire others
Academics
- MBBS - 250 students per year
- 8 Students per year
Infrastructure
- Exclusive of Departmental library in addition to the centralised library with 116 books, 3 International journals, 3 Indian journals, online access to international publications and indexed journals are available.
- State of art TEMPORAL BONE DISSECTION SKILL LABORATORY-which consists of four temporal bone dissection stations with four imported microscopes, temporal bone holder, instrument tray, motor drill system, suction apparatus etc.
- Separate air conditioned clinical classrooms for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Modernised seminar hall with smart board and Demonstration room
- Undergraduate teaching comprises both clinical and theory for MBBS students Regular symposiums, seminars, and group discussions are being conducted. Students get adequate clinical exposure both in the ward and outpatients. Regular Clinical assessments, counseling regarding patient care, and internal assessments are being conducted.
- The postgraduate teaching program is followed as per the schedule which includes a Theory class, Journal club, Seminar, and Case discussion. Internal assessment and regular clinical assessment are being done.
- Postgraduates get adequate hands-on training in all OPD procedures like Endoscopies, Nasal packing, Vestibular evaluation, Emergency airway management, Foreign body removal, Otomicroscopy, and Stroboscopy.
- Provides hands-on training for major ENT surgeries like Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy, Septoplasty, Nasal bone fracture reduction, Tracheostomy, Direct Laryngoscopy, Tympanoplasty, Mastoidectomy, and FESS. Training is also given for surgeries like Bronchoscopy, Oesophagoscopy, Thyroidectomy, Total Laryngectomy, and Neck Dissection.
- Post-graduates have periodic rotations in various peripheral postings like Audiology, Radiology, Pulmonology, Medical and Surgical Oncology, Plastic surgery, and Neurosurgery.
- Hands-on training in Endoscopies and Major ENT Surgeries
- ENT Library with 116 books
- Central ENT Library with 419 books
- 3 International Journals, 3 Indian Journals, 25 E-Journals, 33 E-Books.
Research
| S.No | Faculty Name | Ongoing Projects |
| 1 |
Dr. G. Selvarajan Dr. G. Aishwarya |
Effectiveness of 7.5 percent povidone iodine in comparision to 1 percent clotrimazole in the treatment of otomycosis |
| 2 |
Dr. C.R.K. Balaji Dr. M. Sivaranjani |
Comparision of videostroboscopic features of laryngopharyngeal reflux disorder in patients with and without hoarsness of voice |
| 3 |
Dr. G. Selvarajan Dr. J. Shivapriya |
A study on the effect of Preoperative and Postoperative administration of oral Vitamin D on intraoperative bleeding and postoperative recurrence in patients with nasal polyposis |
| 4 |
Dr. C.R.K Balaji Dr. R. Komathi |
Analysis with Video head impulse test and canalith repositioning maneuver in patients with unilateral posterior semicircular canal BPPV |
| 5 |
Dr. G. Selvarajan Dr. R. Komathi |
Analyse the Diagnostic Efficacy of Craniocorpography in patients with Peripheral Vestibular Disease. |
| 6 |
Dr. C.R.K. Balaji Dr. A. Grahalakshmi |
Analyse the Diagnostic Efficacy of Craniocorpography in patients with Peripheral Vestibular Disease. |
| 7 | Dr. C.R.K Balaji | Correlation between IgE & AEC in Allergic Rhinitis |
| 8 | Dr. C.R.K Balaji | Hearing evaluation (PTA & Snpedance) in SOM patient in age between 18 years to 65 years |
| 9 |
Dr. M. Sivaranjani Dr. R. Komath |
A Study on Otorhinolaryngologist perspective of Etiology and Outcomes in lower Motor Neuron Facial Palsy - A single centre experience over a year |
| 10 |
Dr. M. Sivaranjani Dr. R. Komathi |
Videonystagmographic analysis of efficacy between Epley's maneuver alone and Epley's maneuver with Brandt - Daroff exercises in treatment of posterior canal BPPV |
| 11 | Dr. G. Aishwarya | A Cross Sectional Study on the Prevelance of Micro Organisms in Tonsillitis & the role of antibiotics |
| 12 | Dr. G. Aishwarya | Effect of Chronic Rhinosinusitis on Eustachian tube function – A cross sectional study |
| 13 | Dr. G. Aishwarya | Epistaxis – case series on etiological profile & Management in our tertiary care hospital |
| 14 | Dr. G. Aishwarya | The study on the prevalence and early progression of noise induced hearing loss in drivers with age and duration of driving as the confounding factors |
| 15 | Dr. G. Aishwarya | Assessment of high frequency hearing loss in medical students using personalized listening devices |
| 16 | Dr. J. Shivapriya | Impact of COVID on Sinonasal Polyposis – Its surgical outcomes |
| 17 | Dr. J. Shivapriya | Beingn Vocal cord lesions – Comparing stroboscopic results |
| 18 | Dr. J. Shivapriya | Impact of using ear phones in young adults |
| 19 | Dr. M. Sivaranjani | Factors Analysis of Tinnitus Handicap Inventory – an assessment of quality of life among patients of a Tertiary Care Hospital in South India – An Observational study |
| 20 | Dr. M. Sivaranjani | Assessment of knowledge of Post Tracheostomy care among health care professionals |
| 21 | Dr. R. Komathi | Incidence of Otitis media with Effusion in children with Adenoid hypertrophy |
| S.No | Publication |
| 1 | Selvarajan G, Vaishnavi R, Mithun Anand Prateep, Balaji Jeevanandham. Unilateral Double - Barreled Internal Auditory Meatus with Severe Sensorineural hearing Loss: A Diagnostic Challenge. Indian Journal of Otology. April 2022 |
| 2 | Selvarajan G, Rahul Ramesh Chandran, Shivapriya, K Ravi. A cross-sectional study to assess olfactory function and quality of life changes in patients with allergic rhinitis before and after medical therapy. MedPulse International Journal of ENT. May 2022; 22(2): 15-20. https://www.medpulse.in/ENT. |
| 3 | Balaji C R K, Malathy E, Sivaranjani M, Selvarajan G, Ravi K. Study of factors that influence the need for surgery and outcome of surgery in patients with secretory otitis media. MedPulse International Journal of ENT. May 2022; 22(1): 01-05. https://www.medpulse.in/ENT. |
| 4 | Purushothaman P K, Balaji C R K, Manoj Pandian, Premnath. Study on bipolar cautery assisted dissection of superior pole in Tonsillectomy surgeries. Medplus Volume 12 issue 3 |
| 5 | P K Purushothaman, Preethy Josephine Kennedy, C R K Balaji. A study on efficacy of Autologous platelet rich plasma usage in Myringoplasty. MedPulse International Journal of ENT, Print ISSN: 2579-0854, Online ISSN: 2636-472 Volume 12, Issue 3, December 2019 pp 93-97. |
| 6 | Balaji CR. A study on deep neck space infections (Doctoral dissertation, Madras Medical College, Chennai). |
| 7 | P K Purushotham, C R K Balaji, M Punitha. A study on benign lesions of vocal cord. International Journal of Recent Trends in Science And Technology, ISSN 2277-2812 E-ISSN 2249-8109, Volume 17, Issue 3, 2016 pp 294-296, DOI: 14 Jan 2016. |
| 8 | C R K Balaji, P K Purushothaman, M Punitha. A study on graft uptake in myringoplasty with and without gelfoam in the middle ear. International Journal of Recent Trends in Science And Technology, Volume 17, Issue 3, 2016 pp 313-316. DOI: 22 Jan 2016 |
| 9 | CRK B, Purushotaman PK, Vignesh R. Retrospective Study on Healing Outcomes after Placement of Dry Gel Foam Vs. Medicated Gel Foam in External Auditory Canal During Myringoplaty Post Graft Placement. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 6, Issue 1, January 2016 331. |
| 10 | Purushothaman PK, Balaji CR, Punitha M. A study on post operative outcome of Lateral Temporal Bone Resection for squamous cell carcinoma of bony part of external auditory canal. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 6, Issue 1, January 2016 324 |
| 11 | CRK Balaji, PK Purushothaman, M Punitha. A study on benign lesions of vocal cord. International Journal of Recent Trends in Science And Technology, Volume 17, Issue 3, 2016 pp 294-296 |
| 12 | Purushothaman P K, Prem Aanand U,Anand Karthikeyan D, Siva Ranjani. A study on efficacy of Budesonide nasal irrigation in post-operative fess. MedPulse International Journal of ENT. June 2020; 14(3): 41-47. |
| 13 | P K Purushothaman, Shruthi Sreekumar, Dhanyan Harshidan. A comparison of graft uptake and hearing improvement in endoscopic cartilage tympanoplasty and endoscopic temporalis fascia tympanoplasty. MedPulse International Journal of ENT. November 2019; 12(2): 50-54. |
| 14 | Harshidan D, Purushothaman P, Elangovan P, A retrospective study on management of bell's palsy in a tertiary care hospital. Panacea J Med Sci 2021;11(2):173-176 |
| 15 | Harshidan D, Purushothaman PK. To Study the Incidence of Serious Otitis Media in Allergic Rhinitis Patients. Int J Sci Stud 2021;8(12):183-185 |
| 16 | Harshidan D, Purushothaman PK. Study of Patients Presenting with Complaints of Headache in Ear, Nose, and Throat Outpatient Department – A Prospective Study. Int J Sci Stud 2021;8(12): 179-182 |
| 17 | R Premnath, C R K Balaji, D Anand Karthikeyan. Effect of greater palatine block and intranasal block in surgical outcomes of functional endoscopic sinus surgery - A case series. MedPulse International Journal of ENT. June 2022; 22(3): 01-04 |
Scope of Services
- Hand Surgery
- Micro Vascular Surgery
- Burns
- Oncoplastic Surgery [ Cancer Reconstruction ]
- 24x7 Trauma care
- Cleft lip, Cleft palate & craniofacial anomaly Surgery
- Lymphedema care
- Complex wound management
- Aesthetic Surgery
- Smile Train Project
- Facio Maxillary Trauma
Achievements and Awards
| S.No | Faculty Name | Awards |
| 1 | Dr. G. Selvarajan | Best Doctor award in 2010 at Kilpauk Medical College. |
| 2 | Dr. M. Sivaranjani | SCENT 2016 – Tamil nadu state AOI conference in September 2016. Won Prof Dr. Kameswaran medal for paper presentation on Transoral Endoscopic excision of odontoid process – case series. ENT CARE 2016 – Won second prize for paper presentation on Airway Management – An Over view. |
| 3 | Dr. R. Komathi | Played a major role in organizing the 19th TNAOI Conference in Yercaud, Salem “SCENT 2019” as a Junior Resident. Gold medal in M.S.ENT in University examination. |
| 4 | Dr. J. Shivapriya | Awarded 2nd Prize in MV Kirtane poster award session at Phonosurgery conference, Mumbai (09/2017) Awarded "The faculty of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery Gold medal" - 2018, for securing the first mark. Awarded the "Sanofi Aventis gold medal" 2018, for the best outgoing student of the year. Co Authored ENT chapters in the book MAPAP (Management Algorithms in Pediatric and Adolescent Practice) published in 2017 |
| 5 | Dr. G. Aishwarya | Awarded "The faculty of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery Gold medal" - 2020, for securing the first mark. |
Testimonials
Dr. Mithun Anand
I have completed MS (ENT) in SRM in 2022. It is a great honour to be part of this Institution. Main reason I joined here because of great experienced faculties and academics with lot of case load.
Dr. Priyadharshini
I am pursuing Final year MS (ENT) in SRM MCH & RC. Main reason I joined this institution was because of great academics and greater patient load.
Dr. Roopak
I am pursuing Final year MS (ENT) in SRM MCH & RC. As I joined during COVID Period. I was doubtful about the clinical exposure. But SRM provided me the platform for good clinical practices, my PG Period is memorable.
Dr. Sharanya
I was fortunate enough to have my post graduation in ENT done at SRM. The institution and the department has given me varied clinical experiences and theoretical knowledge, which I would hold utmost beneficial throughout my career.
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