KKR ENT Hospital - India's Best ENT Hospital +91-44-26411444 +91-9962121020 kkrenthospital@gmail.com Located in Chennai, we are India's best and largest privately owned super-speciality hospital and research institute focused exclusively in the field of ear, nose and throat (ENT). Patient Centricity One of the cornerstones on which the KKR group was built was patient centricity. It is a core value that we as a medical organization understand and believe in from the very beginnings. It is also the very reason we still hold the flag of the ‘Hippocratic Oath’ high, and why we believe passionately that the medical fraternity has an obligation to our fellow humans and our patients. Vastly experienced doctors At KKR ENT, we pride ourselves in having the best. We have the finest doctors in the field of ‘Ear, Nose and Throat’ ailments and treatments working or consulting with us. Besides the unmatched and vast experience our consultants bring to the table, some have been at the forefront of advancements in their specific medical niches – with over a 1000 surgeries to their credit and/or co-authoring books. Disciplined research Research is the foundation of each and every medical advancement being made across the world today. And our commitment to scientific research is unwavering in its intensity and approach. We also believe it is our responsibility to expand the frontiers of scientific understanding, make orbital shifts and bring the most tangible medical research-breakthroughs to the benefit of our patients. Founding Team Dr. K.K.Ramalingam Dr. K.K.Ramalingam M.B.B.S, DLO, FRCS - Founder and Chairman Prof. Ramalingam is the Founder and Chairman of KKR Group of ENT Hospital and Clinics As one of India’s leading ENT surgeon engaged in training, research and treatment, Dr. Ramalingam is recognized by the medical community for his dedication to elevating Indian ENT healthcare to global standards. A much sought-after teacher and mentor to ENT surgeons, Dr. Ramalingam is considered as the father of modern ear surgery in India. He has been instrumental in organizing temporal bone workshops and trainings at Chennai for postgraduate medical students and junior ENT surgeons from all over India and the world since the 1980s. Dr. Ramalingam graduated from the Madras Medical College, Chennai in 1961 and went on to complete his post graduation in ENT at the same college in 1963. He received his FRCS from Edinburgh in 1967. He is now an Honorary Professor and was the HOD of ENT at the Madras Medical College as well. His special interests include Head and Neck surgery and middle ear surgeries. A pioneer in ear surgeries, he aims at comprehensive treatments both surgical and non-surgical, with an emphasis on diagnosis. Prof. Ramalingam is a member of numerous professional bodies and is the founding member of the Indian Society of Otology. He was the President of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India in 1988 and the President of the Indian Society of Otology in 1998.He has been the recipient of many awards both in India and abroad. He has several peer-reviewed publications to his credit and has delivered hundreds of lectures and orations, both nationally and internationally. His undergraduate textbook in ENT - ‘A short practice of Otorhinolaryngology’ is popular amongst students and is being followed in many of the Indian medical colleges and universities. He is also the author of ‘A Manual of Temporal Bone dissection’, which is currently used, by postgraduate students and junior residents alike as they step into the realm of Otologic surgery. Read more .. Dr. Ravi Ramalingam Dr. Ravi Ramalingam M.B.B.S, M.S, FRCS, DNB (ENT) - Senior Consultant and Managing Director Dr. Ravi, son of Prof. K.K.Ramalingam is presently the Managing Director and Senior Consultant of the KKR group of ENT Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. Ravi acquired his MBBS at the Madras Medical College, Chennai in the year 1991 and went on to do his post graduation from the prestigious Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal in 1994. He is also a Fellow of the International Medical Science Academy and a Fellow of the Royal college of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (2006). Dr. Ravi’s approach to the profession is simple, as he has committed himself to a lifetime of clinical excellence. He follows strong evidence-based methodology in treatments and adheres to strict protocols and guidelines in patient care. Otology is his subspecialty of choice, but he has also developed clinical and surgical skills in subspecialties like advanced endoscopic skull base surgery, voice surgery and laryngotracheal surgeries. His special interests include Implantation Otology, Middle Ear Surgery, and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. Dr. Ravi has to his credit over 2000 cochlear implants performed. He is also a faculty mentor for various countries in South Asia for cochlear implants. He is one of the pioneers in India to adopt Minimally Invasive Retrosigmoid Approach (MIRA) surgeries for various procedures like the Brainstem implant, vestibular neurectomy etc. He is currently elected as the President of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI) for the year 2017. He is the secretary of the Indian Society of Otology (ISO) and is also a life member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA). Regularly invited as a Guest Speaker and Guest Faculty at various ENT-oriented events in India and abroad, Dr. Ravi has been a delegate to multiple medical conferences across the world. He has also published several ENT research papers and book chapters. A sought-after trainer and mentor to ENT surgeons, Dr. Ravi regularly organizes workshops in various aspects of ENT at Chennai for postgraduate medical students and junior ENT surgeons from all over India and world. Read more .. Vision and Mission "The Vision and Mission of KKR Group of ENT Hospitals and Clinics is to provide QUALITY PATIENT CARE with UNRELENTING ATTENTION TO CLINICAL EXCELLENCE, PATIENT SAFETY and an UNPARALLELED PASSION AND COMMITMENT to ensure the very best ENT healthcare for those we serve.” Milestones 1968 - Prof. K.K.Ramalingam starts his outpatient practice 1973 - Prof K.K. Ramalingam starts a 6-bedded ENT Nursing Home (Now known as the KKR ENT Hospital & Research centre) at Kilpauk, Chennai, India. 1986 - Our temporal bone dissection course starts this year and is continuing until now, twice a year with participants from all over the globe 1988 - Prof K.K.Ramalingam is elected as the president of the Indian Association of Otolaryngologist (IAO). 1991 - Indian Society of Otology (ISO) was founded by Prof K.K. Ramalingam. 1994 - We start Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) for the treatment of diseases of sinus and nose, probably pioneers in India at that time! 1996 - We admit our first batch of DNB trainees. 1998 - Our first Peripheral Clinic- KKR ENT Medical Centre was started at Velachery, Chennai 1999 - We start using carbon dioxide LASER in the field of ENT 2001 - The first Cochlear Implant performed on a postlingual adult patient. 2002 - The first Cochlear Implant performed on a post lingual child patient. 2006 - First BAHA (Bone Anchored Hearing Aid) implantation performed. 2006 - First fully implantation Hearing Implant – The Otologics – MET Implantation performed. The KKR ENT Hospital was the first in South Asia to perform these operations. 2008 - The first Bilateral Cochlear Implant performed on a postlingual adult. 2010 - The first Bilateral Cochlear Implant performed on a post-lingual child. 2012 - KKR ENT Hospital & Research Institute performs an implantation – Advanced Bionics Neptune Processor. This is the latest in the range Of Cochlear Implant available in the market. 2013 - KKR ENT Super Speciality Hospital at Maduravoyal is started with state-of-the-art ENT facilities. 2016 - MIRA (Minimally Invasive Retrosigmoid Approach) surgeries starts. We successfully complete few Brainstem Implants, Surgeries for vestibular neurectomy, Hemifacialspasm and trigeminal neuralgia. 2017 - Dr Ravi Ramalingam has been elected as the president elect of the Indian Association of Otolaryngologist (AOI), probably the youngest ever! 2017 – Construction for a new KKR ENT Hospital in Old Mahabalipuram Road, Chennai 2018 – Dr Ravi Ramalingam becomes the youngest unopposed AOI(Association of Otorhinolaryngologists of India) President 2019 – Inauguration of the KKR ENT Medical Centre at Karapakkam,OMR by Prof.K.K.Ramalingam. 2019 – Dr Ravi Ramalingam becomes the Vice President of ISO(Indian Society of Otology) 2020 – Our Hospital was equipped with CBCT(Cone Beam Computerized Tomography) which is low time consuming, high-quality, affordable CT-Scan Read more .. Message from the MD I welcome you all to take a pleasant viewing of our official portal of KKR ENT Hospital - an idea to show our concern and commitment to our patients, corporates and referring specialists. It is indeed a great privilege for me to present to you KKR ENT group of hospitals. We bring the tradition and experience of four and a half decades in delivering quality ENT healthcare services in a patient-friendly environment, with a strong belief in ethical and transparent medical practices. One of the best and the largest private Ear, Nose & Throat Hospitals (ENT) in India, KKR ENT Hospital and Research Institute is known for its care and treatment at the hands of eminent surgeons and skilled staff. Otorhinolaryngology, as it stands now, is not merely dependent on routine outpatient evaluation and conservative management as it used to be in the past. The KKR ENT Hospital has adjusted well with the advancement of medical technology. With the advent of modern day telescopes, operating microscopes and lasers, we now handle various ear-nose-throat and neck disorders efficiently and precisely. We have the state-of-the-art microscopes and facilities to perform micro ear surgeries including cochlear implant and brainstem implants. There are nasal and nasopharyngeal endoscopes for diagnostics and video endoscopy facilities for all types of endoscopic sinus surgeries including transnasal pituitary surgeries and surgery for CSF Rhinorrhoea. Microlaryngeal surgeries and voice-improving phonosurgery are also performed. Sleep disorders, especially snoring and sleep apnoea, are growing in incidence. Our hospital has recently taken the lead in doing all kinds of sleep surgeries. We offer a blend of the finest medical and surgical skills delivered with compassion and a patient centric approach, within the reach of everyone. We strive hard by constantly acquiring new knowledge, skills and upgrade ourselves to keep pace with what is new in the field. With Warm Regards, Dr. Ravi Ramalingam IMPORTANT PATIENT INFORMATION Click on any of the blocks below to educate yourself and clarify any doubts you may have. < Swipe left or right for more items > Know your Doctor Are you Insured? Out station and International Patients Patient Resources Schedule Appoinment For appointments at the KKR ENT Hospital and Research Institute at Kilpauk (Main Hospital), kindly call us between 9 am- 8pm (Mon-Sat) at +91-44-26411444/26411987/26411612. For appointments at other centers, please look up Locations for the respective contact number. Thank you. Media Copyright © 2017 KKR ENT Hospital and Research Institute.