ENT · Head & Neck Surgery · Neurotology · Cochlear Implant · Skull Base Surgery

Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy

ENT, Head & Neck & Neurotology Surgeon in Bangalore

Over two decades of advanced surgical experience in cochlear implantation, hearing restoration, vertigo disorders, skull base surgery, airway reconstruction, sleep apnea, and complex head & neck procedures — combining microsurgical precision with deeply patient-centered care.

25+ Years Experience Advanced U.S. Fellowships
8,000+ Complex Procedures
Apollo · Manipal · Fortis
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Education & Training

1989 – 1995 · MBBS
PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research
Undergraduate medical education
Distinguished Alumni Award
1996 – 1999 · MS (ENT)
Madurai Medical College
Master of Surgery in Otorhinolaryngology
Oct 2003 – June 2004 · Fellowship
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin
Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery
July 2004 – June 2005 · US Fellowship I
Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, New York
Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery and Oncology
First Collaborative Fellow
Sept 2005 – Aug 2006 · US Fellowship II
University of Cincinnati, Ohio
Fellowship in Otology & Neurotology
First Indian Recipient
NASBS fellowship
Head and neck fellowship
Centers of Excellence

Advanced ENT, Neurotology & Skull Base Surgery

Internationally aligned subspecialty care for hearing loss, vertigo, skull base tumors, sleep apnea, pediatric ENT disorders, sinus disease, voice disorders, and complex head & neck conditions.

Otology & Neurotology

Advanced hearing restoration, chronic ear disease management, and complex neurotologic surgery.

Neurotology & Skull Base Surgery

Comprehensive skull base and lateral temporal bone surgery with multidisciplinary care.

Pediatric ENT & Neurotology

Specialized ENT care for infants, children, and adolescents with airway, hearing, and sleep disorders.

Rhinology & Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Minimally invasive management of sinus disease, nasal obstruction, and anterior skull base disorders.

Head & Neck Surgery & Oncology

Comprehensive surgical care for thyroid, salivary gland, oral cavity, and neck disorders.
  • Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
  • Salivary Gland Tumors
  • Oral, Oropharyngeal & Laryngeal Cancer
  • Neck Masses & Neck Dissections
  • Reconstructive Head & Neck Surgery

Laryngology & Voice Disorders

Advanced care for professional voice users, airway disorders, and swallowing dysfunction.
  • Professional Voice Care
  • Vocal Cord Paralysis
  • Phonomicrosurgery & Laser Voice Surgery
  • Airway Reconstruction
  • Dysphagia & Tracheal Stenosis

Sleep Apnea & Snoring Surgery

Comprehensive evaluation and surgical management of sleep-related breathing disorders.
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
  • Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)
  • Multilevel Sleep Surgery
  • Tongue Base & Airway Procedures
  • Pediatric Sleep-Disordered Breathing

Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Clinics

Precision diagnostics supporting complex ENT, neurotology, and vestibular care.
  • Advanced Audiology & Hearing Evaluation
  • Vestibular Testing (VNG & VEMP)
  • Dizziness & Vestibular Migraine Clinic
  • Allergy Evaluation & Immunotherapy
  • Balance & Falls Assessment
distinguished alumni
Distinctions

A Record of Firsts

International First
First Collaborative Head & Neck Fellow — Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo
National First
First Indian to receive Fellowship in Otology & Neurotology — University of Cincinnati, Ohio
A historic distinction — verified on the NASBS Fellowship Registry.
Karnataka First
Pioneered Cochlear Implant Surgery in Karnataka's public sector
Established a first-of-its-kind cochlear implant programme at a government teaching hospital — bringing life-changing technology to patients who could not access private care.
Bangalore First
Performed Bangalore's first daycare-based implantation otology surgery
Redefined patient-centric ENT care by making complex implant surgery accessible on a same-day basis.
Patient Journeys

Lives Changed

Not reviews. Real stories, in patients' own words.

Iraq · Head & Neck Surgery

"An Iraqi General flew from Baghdad to Bangalore — placing his faith across continents."

A senior military officer travelled thousands of miles for a condition his home country could not address. What followed was not just surgery — it was a lesson in what medicine can mean across cultures, languages, and borders.

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Bangalore · Recurrent Throat & Sinus

"She had been treated for tonsillitis for 25 years. The real cause was something else entirely."

Repeatedly diagnosed, repeatedly medicated — yet never truly well. One consultation revealed that post-nasal drip from a deviated septum had been misread as a tonsil problem for a quarter century. The right diagnosis changed everything.

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Many patients write, send gifts, or travel back simply to say thank you. Some of those moments are shared here — not as endorsements, but as a record of what care can mean.
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Locations
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Hours
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