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DR SANJAY B
ENT Specialist
Introduction
Dr. Sanjay Kumar is one of the best ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist in Vileparle West, Mumbai and has an experience of 25 years in this field. Dr. Sanjay Kumar believes in upholding the highest standards of medical ethics to ensure the highest quality and maintaining the integrity of healthcare in a transparent fashion. Dr. Sanjay Kumar completed MBBS from MS Ramaiah Medical College in 1994, DNB from Diploma, National Board in 2006 and a Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO) in 2001. Dr. Sanjay Kumar is a member of Indian Society of Otology and Indian Society of Otolaryngologist.
Hospital Associations
Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital
Services/Interest
- ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
- Head and Neck Surgeon
Experience
Dr. Sanjay Kumar has an experience of 25 years in this field.
Education
MBBS, Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO)
I Speak
English
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Write FeedbackWho is an otorhinolaryngologist or ENT specialist?
Otolaryngologists are doctors trained in the surgical and medical management and treatment of patients with disorders of the ear, nose, throat (abbreviated as ENT), and related structures of the head and neck. The physicians are commonly referred to as ENT physicians.
ENT doctors' special skills include diagnosing and managing diseases of the oral cavity, larynx (voice box), sinuses, and upper pharynx (mouth and throat), as well as structures of the face and neck. Otolaryngologists diagnose, treat, and handle specialty-specific ailments as well as many primary care problems in both children and adults.
What conditions does an ENT treat?
- Taste and Smell Disorders
- Allergy
- Anatomy
- Auditory Tumor
- Balance Problems
- Cochlear Implants
- Common Cold
- Cough
- Deafness
- Hearing Problems in Children
- Diphtheria
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Smell Disorders
- Ear Disorders
- Ear Infections
- Esophagus Disorders
- Facial Injuries and Disorders
- Hay Fever
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Hearing Aids
- Hearing Disorders and Deafness
- Hearing Problems in Children
- Throat Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Laryngitis
- Meniere's Disease
- Mouth Disorders
- Nasal Cancer and Nasal Disorders
- Nose Injuries and Disorders
- Sinus Cancer
- Sinus Infection see Sinusitis
- Sore Throat
- Tonsillitis
When to see an ENT Doctor?
You may want to see an ENT doctor if you have an ear disorder or condition, such as ear infections, hearing impairment, disorders that affect balance, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), or pain in your ear. ENT specialists can also treat inborn disorders of the ear. They often manage and treat diseases that affect the nose, nasal cavity, and sinuses and ailments and conditions that influence the throat and speech, singing, eating, swallowing, and digesting. ENT doctors are trained to manage tumors, diseases, trauma, and deformities of the head, neck, and face and can perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgery in these areas. They can also manage problems with the nerves in the head and neck that control sight, hearing, smelling, and facial movements.
Can ENT doctor diagnose cancer?
The diagnostic process for cancer or tumor begins with a visit to an ear-nose-throat (ENT) doctor, which usually involves a head and neck examination, endoscopy, imaging tests, and biopsy to confirm and determine the spread of cancer.
Do ENT doctors perform surgery?
Unlike doctors who can only medically treat conditions involving ear, nose, and throat, ENT specialists can treat and also perform surgery on the structures involved, if they deem it necessary. The types of surgery they perform are:
- Sinus surgery
- Snoring/sleep disorder surgery
- Corrective breathing surgery
- Tonsil removal