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Consultant ENT, Head & Neck Surgeon, Neurotologist and Advanced Ear Surgery Specialist25 Years
Fortis Hospital
Bangalore
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy is an internationally fellowship-trained ENT specialist, neurotologist and head and neck surgeon practising in Bangalore, Karnataka. With 25 years of professional experience reported by Apollo Spectra, he specialises in advanced ear surgery, hearing restoration, vertigo and balance disorders, skull base conditions and complex head and neck surgical procedures. His practice includes minimally invasive ENT techniques and advanced otological interventions.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy completed his MBBS from PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research in 1995 and MS in ENT/Otorhinolaryngology from Madurai Medical College in 1999. He pursued additional fellowship training in Head and Neck Surgery at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin, in 2004. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, New York, USA, in 2005, followed by a fellowship in Otology and Neurotology at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, in 2006.
He was the first Indian admitted to the Otology and Neurotology Fellowship Program at the University of Cincinnati and the first Collaborative International Fellow in Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. His advanced training has contributed to his expertise in complex ear disorders, hearing restoration, skull base surgery and surgical management of head and neck conditions.
Dr. Kumaresh previously worked as a Senior Resident at JIPMER, Puducherry, where he gained experience in tertiary-care ENT and head and neck surgical practice. His professional work also includes developing advanced ENT and otology surgical programmes in international healthcare settings, including Iraq and parts of Africa.
His clinical expertise includes cochlear implantation, bone-anchored hearing devices, endoscopic ear surgery, revision ear procedures, stapes surgery, vertigo management, acoustic neuroma evaluation and skull base surgery. He also performs thyroid surgery, salivary gland tumour procedures, endoscopic sinus surgery and selected minimally invasive head and neck operations.
According to his Apollo Spectra profile, Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy has performed more than 8,000 complex surgical procedures throughout his career. He has contributed to the development of cochlear implant surgery in Karnataka's public healthcare sector and has performed advanced implantation procedures in daycare surgical settings.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy has also contributed to medical research, academic publications and healthcare innovation. His professional achievements include serving as a National Healthcare Mentor with the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, and receiving recognition for innovations related to healthcare technology and affordable surgical care.
He is associated with Apollo Spectra Hospital, Koramangala, and Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore. Patients seeking specialist evaluation for vertigo, hearing loss, cochlear implants, complex ear disorders, skull base conditions, thyroid disorders and head and neck surgical concerns may consult him for assessment and appropriate treatment planning.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy is an ENT, neurotology and head and neck surgery specialist with advanced fellowship training in the management of complex ear, hearing and balance disorders. His clinical expertise includes minimally invasive ear surgery, hearing restoration procedures, cochlear implantation and the surgical treatment of selected temporal bone and skull base conditions.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy specialises in evaluating and managing vertigo and balance disorders associated with the inner ear and vestibular system. His neurotology training supports the assessment of dizziness, recurrent vertigo and related balance problems to identify appropriate medical, rehabilitative or surgical treatment options.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy evaluates BPPV, a common vestibular condition causing brief episodes of spinning dizziness triggered by changes in head position. Management may involve positional examination, appropriate repositioning manoeuvres and further vestibular assessment when required.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy provides specialist evaluation for hearing loss and hearing-related difficulties. His expertise includes assessing ear conditions, reviewing hearing investigations and recommending appropriate hearing rehabilitation options, including implantable hearing devices for selected patients.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy has extensive experience in cochlear implantation for suitable patients with significant sensorineural hearing loss. Cochlear implants are electronic devices that stimulate the auditory nerve and may improve access to sound when conventional hearing aids provide insufficient benefit. His surgical practice includes cochlear implantation and related hearing restoration procedures.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy performs bone-anchored hearing device implantation for selected types of hearing loss. These devices transmit sound vibrations through bone conduction and may be considered for patients with particular conductive, mixed or single-sided hearing loss conditions following specialist evaluation.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy specialises in endoscopic ear surgery, a minimally invasive approach that uses specialised instruments and an endoscope to visualise structures within the ear. This technique may be appropriate for selected middle ear disorders, depending on disease extent, anatomy and surgical requirements.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy has expertise in revision ear surgery for patients who require additional intervention after previous ear procedures. Treatment planning may involve assessing persistent disease, hearing difficulties, structural abnormalities and complications before determining a suitable surgical approach.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy provides specialist assessment and surgical management for chronic ear disease and cholesteatoma. Cholesteatoma involves abnormal skin growth within the middle ear or mastoid that may damage surrounding structures. Appropriate treatment may require surgery to remove disease and protect hearing-related structures.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy has experience in the surgical management of otosclerosis, a condition affecting the movement of the stapes bone within the middle ear. Selected patients may benefit from stapes surgery after hearing assessment, clinical examination and consideration of alternative hearing rehabilitation options.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy evaluates tinnitus and selected facial nerve disorders associated with ear and temporal bone conditions. His clinical approach includes reviewing hearing-related symptoms, neurological findings and relevant investigations to determine appropriate specialist management.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy has advanced training in neurotology and skull base surgery, including the evaluation of acoustic neuroma, also known as vestibular schwannoma. Treatment decisions may involve observation, radiotherapy or surgery depending on tumour size, growth, hearing function, neurological symptoms and multidisciplinary assessment.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy provides specialist evaluation and surgical management for selected lateral skull base disorders. His expertise includes conditions involving the temporal bone, surrounding nerves and complex anatomical structures near the ear. Surgical planning depends on imaging findings, symptoms and the nature of the underlying condition.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy has experience in the evaluation and surgical management of cerebrospinal fluid leaks involving ENT and skull base structures. Treatment may include specialised imaging, localisation of the leak and appropriate endoscopic or surgical repair according to the anatomical findings and clinical condition.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy evaluates skull base osteomyelitis, a serious infection involving the bones at the base of the skull. Management requires careful clinical assessment, appropriate imaging, infection-directed medical treatment and multidisciplinary care, with surgical intervention considered when necessary.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy has expertise in thyroid surgery for selected thyroid conditions that require operative management. Surgical assessment includes reviewing thyroid nodules, gland enlargement, imaging and relevant investigations before determining whether partial or complete thyroid removal is appropriate.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy provides surgical evaluation and management for selected salivary gland tumours. His head and neck surgical expertise includes assessing lesions involving the parotid and other salivary glands, reviewing diagnostic findings and determining appropriate surgical treatment while considering nearby facial nerve structures.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy evaluates neck masses and head and neck conditions that may require surgical treatment. His expertise includes selected neck dissection procedures, with treatment planning guided by clinical examination, imaging, tissue diagnosis and multidisciplinary recommendations when necessary.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy completed advanced fellowship training in head and neck surgery and oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in the United States. His expertise includes the surgical assessment and management of selected oral, oropharyngeal and head and neck lesions, with treatment recommendations guided by diagnosis and multidisciplinary evaluation.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy performs endoscopic sinus procedures for selected chronic sinus and nasal conditions. Functional endoscopic sinus surgery may be considered for patients with persistent sinus disease or obstruction when appropriate medical treatment has not provided sufficient improvement.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy provides surgical treatment for selected causes of nasal obstruction, including deviated nasal septum and turbinate enlargement. Septoplasty and turbinoplasty may help improve nasal airflow when structural abnormalities contribute to persistent breathing difficulties.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy evaluates nasal polyps and conditions causing persistent nasal obstruction. Treatment may involve medication, nasal examination, imaging and minimally invasive surgery when indicated, depending on the underlying cause and severity of symptoms.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy evaluates selected snoring and sleep-related breathing concerns associated with anatomical or functional ENT conditions. His assessment may include examining nasal and upper airway structures and recommending further sleep evaluation or suitable treatment when clinically indicated.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy has experience in minimally invasive ENT and airway procedures for selected structural conditions affecting the upper respiratory tract. Treatment planning considers symptoms, airway anatomy, examination findings and the suitability of endoscopic or surgical intervention.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy provides specialist consultations for hearing loss, vertigo, complex ear disorders, cochlear implantation, skull base conditions and head and neck surgical concerns in Bangalore. His practice includes advanced otology, neurotology and minimally invasive ENT procedures. Patients can explore the ENT Speciality section at Medpas Health for related ear, nose and throat healthcare services.
MBBS, MS (ENT), Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery, Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, Fellowship in Otology & Neurotology
Vertigo and Balance Disorder Treatment, BPPV Treatment, Hearing Loss Management, Cochlear Implant Surgery, Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) Implantation, Endoscopic Ear Surgery, Revision Ear Surgery, Chronic Ear Disease Treatment, Cholesteatoma Surgery, Otosclerosis and Stapes Surgery, Tinnitus Management, Facial Nerve Disorder Assessment, Acoustic Neuroma Evaluation and Surgery, Skull Base Surgery, CSF Leak Repair, Skull Base Osteomyelitis Management, Thyroid Surgery, Salivary Gland Tumour Surgery, Head and Neck Tumour Surgery, Neck Mass Evaluation, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), Septoplasty, Turbinoplasty, Nasal Polyp Treatment, Snoring and Sleep-Related ENT Disorder Assessment, Diagnostic and Minimally Invasive ENT Procedures.
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Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy is an internationally fellowship-trained ENT specialist, neurotologist and head and neck surgeon practising in Bangalore. He specialises in advanced ear surgery, cochlear implantation, vertigo and balance disorders, hearing restoration, skull base surgery and complex head and neck conditions.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy holds MBBS and MS (ENT) qualifications. He completed advanced fellowships in Head and Neck Surgery, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, and Otology and Neurotology. His international fellowship training includes Roswell Park Cancer Institute, USA, and the University of Cincinnati, USA.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy has 25 years of experience according to Apollo Spectra. His professional background includes advanced training and clinical work in otology, neurotology, skull base surgery, hearing restoration and head and neck surgery.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy is listed at Apollo Spectra Hospital, Koramangala, Bangalore, and Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore. Patients should confirm the current consultation location, appointment timings and availability with the respective hospital.
Dr. Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy specialises in hearing loss, vertigo, balance disorders, chronic ear disease, cholesteatoma, otosclerosis, tinnitus, skull base conditions, sinus disorders, nasal obstruction and selected head and neck tumours. His clinical expertise also includes advanced ear and hearing restoration surgery.
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