Dr. Babu Manohar

Dr. Babu Manohar

Senior Consultant 

41 Years of Experience

ENT Surgeon

MBBS, Diploma, FRCS

Reg. No.:Tamil Nadu Medical Council – 38004

Apollo Hospital Chennai, Greams Road

English, Tamil

Consultation Fee ₹ 1500

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About Dr. Babu Manohar

Dr. Babu Manohar, a highly experienced ENT Surgeon, has dedicated over three decades to the management of complex ear, nose, and throat conditions. After completing his MBBS from Madras Medical College, Chennai, and advanced training in otolaryngology, he gained international experience as a Senior House Officer in the University and Teaching Hospitals of Birmingham and Bristol, UK. He also served as a surgeon at the Regional Head and Neck Cancer Centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

At Apollo Hospital Chennai, Dr. Manohar leads the ENT and sinus surgery program, performing advanced procedures, including robotic thyroidectomy, cochlear implants, functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), and head and neck tumor surgeries. His expertise as an Apollo ENT Specialist in Chennai and Sinus Specialist in Chennai makes him a preferred referral doctor for patients requiring advanced ENT care.

Dr. Babu Manohar’s Expertise and Specializations

  • Comprehensive ENT Care: Dr. Babu Manohar, a leading ENT Surgeon at Apollo Hospital Chennai, provides comprehensive care for all ear, nose, and throat disorders. As an Apollo ENT Specialist in Chennai, he manages both routine and complex ENT conditions, offering patient-centric treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Sinus and Nasal Disorders: Recognized as a top Sinus Specialist in Chennai, Dr. Babu Manohar diagnoses and treats chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, deviated nasal septum, and other nasal pathologies using both medical and surgical interventions. His expertise ensures optimal relief and long-term sinus health for patients.
  • Ear Disorders and Hearing Solutions: As one of the best ENT doctors in Chennai, Dr. Manohar specializes in the management of ear infections, hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance disorders. He performs advanced procedures such as tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy, and cochlear implant consultations, delivering precise care for complex auditory conditions.
  • Head and Neck Surgery: Dr. Babu Manohar is skilled in performing minor and major head and neck surgeries, including the removal of tumors, cysts, and other lesions. His surgical precision and minimally invasive approaches make him a trusted ENT Surgeon in Chennai for both routine and advanced procedures.
  • Voice, Throat, and Swallowing Disorders: He provides expert management for laryngeal and pharyngeal disorders, including voice changes, hoarseness, swallowing difficulties, and airway obstructions. As a specialized Apollo ENT Doctor in Chennai, he ensures accurate diagnosis and targeted therapies for optimal functional outcomes.
  • Pediatric ENT Care: Dr. Babu Manohar offers specialized ENT care for children, including treatment for recurrent tonsillitis, adenoid hypertrophy, otitis media, and congenital ENT disorders. His gentle approach and expertise make him a preferred ENT Surgeon for pediatric patients in Chennai.
  • Advanced Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Procedures: Utilizing state-of-the-art endoscopic and microscopic techniques, Dr. Babu Manohar performs functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), endoscopic nasal surgeries, and other minimally invasive ENT interventions. His skill ensures faster recovery and reduced post-operative complications.
  • Allergy and Snoring Management: As a renowned ENT and Sinus Specialist in Chennai, he manages allergic rhinitis, sleep apnea, and snoring-related disorders. Dr. Manohar combines medical therapy with procedural interventions to improve breathing, sleep quality, and overall well-being.
  • Patient-Centered Multidisciplinary Approach: Dr. Babu Manohar integrates multidisciplinary care by collaborating with audiologists, speech therapists, and neurologists to deliver holistic ENT treatment. His evidence-based and compassionate approach establishes him as one of the best ENT doctors in Chennai.

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Top Procedures and Estimated Costs Performed by Dr. Babu Manohar

The following table highlights the indicative costs of key ENT procedures performed by Dr. Babu Manohar at Apollo Hospital Chennai. 

Procedure

Cost in INR

Cost in USD

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)

INR 80,000 – INR 2,00,000

USD 950 – USD 2,400

Thyroid Surgery (Open/Robotic Thyroidectomy)

INR 1,50,000 – INR 4,00,000

USD 1,800 – USD 4,800

Head & Neck Tumor Surgery

INR 2,00,000 – INR 5,00,000

USD 2,400 – USD 6,000

Cochlear Implant Surgery

INR 4,00,000 – INR 8,00,000

USD 4,800 – USD 9,600

Surgery for Snoring & Sleep Apnea

INR 60,000 – INR 1,50,000

USD 720 – USD 1,800

Laser Surgery for ENT Lesions

INR 50,000 – INR 1,50,000

USD 600 – USD 1,800

Nasal Septal Surgery (Septoplasty)

INR 50,000 – INR 1,00,000

USD 600 – USD 1,200

Reconstructive Middle Ear Surgery

INR 1,50,000 – INR 3,00,000

USD 1,800 – USD 3,600

Rhinoplasty

INR 1,50,000 – INR 3,50,000

USD 1,800 – USD 4,200

Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS)

INR 3,00,000 – INR 6,00,000

USD 3,600 – USD 7,200

Note: Actual charges may vary depending on procedure complexity, hospital stay, and additional medical requirements.

Some Noteworthy Patient Reviews of Dr. Babu Manohar 

Here’s what patients have to say about Dr. Babu Manohar – a trusted Apollo ENT Specialist in Chennai – highlighting his expertise, compassionate care, and effective treatment outcomes.

Very experienced ENT surgeon. Dr. Manohar handled my thyroid surgery with great care.”

Best ENT doctor in Chennai for sinus and head & neck surgery.”

“Explained the procedure clearly and treated my mother’s neck tumor successfully.”

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Education

  • MBBS – Madras Medical College, Chennai
  • Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO)
  • FRCS

Past Experience

  • Consultant, Suman Clinic, Chennai (1984 – Present)
  • Consultant ENT Surgeon, Apollo Hospital, Chennai (1984 – Present)
  • Senior House Officer, University & Teaching Hospitals, Birmingham and Bristol, UK
  • Surgeon, Regional Head and Neck Cancer Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Awards

  • Secretary, Indian Society of Otology (ISO) – 2005
  • Participated in International ENT Conferences – 2014
  • Pioneered Robotic Thyroidectomy in Chennai with Dr. Chung, South Korea – 2013

Associations/Membership

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Indian Society of Otology (ISO)
  • Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI)
  • FRCS
  • Tamil Nadu Medical Council

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Field of Expertise

  • Adenoidectomy
  • Adenotonsillectomy
  • Arytenoidectomy
  • Balloon Sinuplasty
  • Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids (BAHA)
  • Branchial Cleft Cyst Surgery
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Caldwell-Luc Surgery
  • Canalplasty
  • Chemical Labyrinthectomy
  • Choanal Atresia Repair
  • Cleft Palate Surgery
  • Coblation Tonsillectomy
  • Cochlear Implants
  • Direct Laryngoscopy
  • Ear Foreign Body Removal
  • Ear Shape Correction Surgery
  • Ear Tag Removal
  • Ear Tumor Excision
  • Eardrum Repair
  • Endoscopic Adenoidectomy
  • Endoscopic Septoplasty
  • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
  • Endoscopic Surgery for Facial and Nasal Trauma
  • Endoscopic Turbinectomy
  • Ethmoidectomy
  • Frenectomy (Tongue-Tie Surgery)
  • Frontoethmoidectomy
  • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
  • Glossectomy
  • Hemithyroidectomy
  • Hypernasality Speech Therapy
  • Hypopharyngoscopy
  • Image-Guided Endoscopic Nasal and Sinus Surgery
  • Labyrinthectomy
  • Laryngeal Web Excision
  • Laryngectomy
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Larynx and Trachea Transplant
  • Laser Ear Surgery
  • Laser Tonsillectomy
  • Laser Turbinectomy
  • Leukoplakia Excision Surgery
  • Mastoidectomy
  • Maxillectomy
  • Microlaryngeal Surgery
  • Microlaryngoscopy
  • Microtia Reconstruction
  • Myringoplasty
  • Myringotomy
  • Myringotomy and Grommet Insertion
  • Nasal Endoscopy
  • Nasal Polyp Surgery
  • Nasopharyngoscopy
  • Neck Dissection
  • Ossiculoplasty
  • Parotidectomy
  • Pediatric Otoplasty
  • Pharyngectomy
  • Phonosurgery
  • Preauricular Sinus Excision
  • Preauricular Sinus Surgery
  • Salivary Gland Surgery
  • Septoplasty
  • Snoring Surgery
  • Stapedectomy
  • Stitchless Ear Surgery
  • Sutureless Ear Lobe Repair
  • Thyroidectomy Surgery
  • Thyroplasty
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Total Laryngectomy
  • Tracheostomy
  • Turbinate Reduction Surgery
  • Turbinectomy
  • Turbinoplasty
  • Tympanic Neurectomy
  • Tympanoplasty
  • Tympanostomy Tube Insertion
  • Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP Surgery)
  • Ankyloglossia
  • Anosmia
  • Balance Disorder
  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
  • Cholesteatoma
  • Conductive Hearing Loss
  • Cricopharyngeal Muscle Dysfunction
  • Deviated Septum
  • Dysgeusia
  • Dysphagia
  • Eagle Syndrome
  • Ear Barotrauma
  • Ear Pain
  • Earwax (Cerumen Impaction) Blockage
  • Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
  • Fungal Sinusitis
  • Geriatric Rhinitis
  • Hearing Loss
  • Hyperacusis
  • Hyposmia
  • Laryngeal Cancer
  • Laryngeal Stenosis
  • Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
  • Meniere's Disease
  • Microtia
  • Nasal Cancer
  • Nasal Fractures
  • Nasal Obstructions and Deformities
  • Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma
  • Neck Mass
  • Nosebleeds (Epistaxis)
  • Oral Submucous Fibrosis
  • Otitis Media
  • Otosclerosis
  • Paranasal Tumor
  • Pediatric Hearing Loss
  • Pediatric Sinusitis
  • Postnasal Drip
  • Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
  • Rhinitis
  • Salivary Gland Disorder
  • Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SNHL)
  • Sialadenitis
  • Sinus Headache
  • Sinusitis
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Sleep-Disordered Breathing
  • Sore Throat
  • Spasmodic Dysphonia
  • Swimmer’s Ear (Otitis Externa)
  • Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders
  • Tinnitus
  • Tonsillitis
  • Traumatic Head and Neck Injuries
  • Turbinate Hypertrophy
  • Vocal Cord Paralysis
  • Zenker’s Diverticulum

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