Dr. Venkata Karthikeyan C

Dr. Venkata Karthikeyan C, Dr. Venkatakarthikeyan Chokkalingam

Senior Consultant 

27 Years of Experience

ENT Surgeon

MBBS, MS, DNB

Reg. No.:60979 Tamil Nadu Medical Council, 1998

Apollo Hospital Chennai, Greams Road

English, Tamil

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About Dr. Venkata Karthikeyan C

Dr Venkata Karthikeyan C is a highly regarded ENT Surgeon with over a decade of experience in comprehensive ear, nose, and throat care. As a leading Apollo ENT Specialist in Chennai, he has managed a wide spectrum of ENT conditions ranging from routine infections to complex sinus and head-and-neck disorders.

Currently associated with Apollo Hospital Chennai, Dr. Venkata Karthikeyan C is recognised for his precision-driven surgical skills, evidence-based treatment planning, and compassionate patient communication. His expertise as a Sinus Specialist in Chennai and commitment to minimally invasive techniques have made him a preferred choice for both domestic and international patients seeking advanced ENT care.

Dr. Venkata Karthikeyan C’s Expertise and Specializations

  • Advanced ENT & Otolaryngology Care: Dr. Venkata Karthikeyan C, a highly regarded ENT Surgeon, provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for a wide spectrum of ear, nose, and throat disorders. As one of the best ENT Doctors in Chennai, he combines clinical precision with advanced surgical techniques to deliver effective, patient-focused care.
  • Sinus Disorders & Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: Recognised as a leading Sinus Specialist in Chennai, Dr. Venkata Karthikeyan C specializes in the management of chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, deviated nasal septum (DNS), and complex sinonasal conditions. At Apollo Hospital Chennai, he performs advanced Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) to restore nasal function, improve breathing, and enhance long-term quality of life.
  • Ear Disorders & Hearing Restoration: As an experienced Apollo ENT Specialist in Chennai, Dr. Venkata Karthikeyan C offers expert care for middle and inner ear diseases, including chronic ear infections, hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo. His approach integrates medical therapy, microsurgical procedures, and rehabilitative solutions for optimal hearing outcomes.
  • Neurotology & Skull Base Surgery: With international fellowship training in neurotology and skull base surgery, Dr. Venkata Karthikeyan C manages complex conditions involving the inner ear, facial nerve, and lateral skull base. His expertise includes acoustic neuromas, vestibular disorders, and skull base tumors, positioning him among the most advanced ENT Surgeons at Apollo Hospital Chennai.
  • Voice, Throat & Swallowing Disorders: Dr. Venkata Karthikeyan C provides specialized evaluation and treatment for voice disorders, hoarseness, vocal cord lesions, and swallowing difficulties. His meticulous diagnostic approach ensures early intervention and effective long-term management, particularly for professional voice users.
  • Head & Neck ENT Conditions: He also treats benign and inflammatory head and neck conditions, offering both medical and surgical solutions with a focus on functional preservation and patient comfort.

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Top ENT Procedures Performed by Dr. Venkata Karthikeyan C and Their Estimated Costs

The table below provides an overview of the approximate costs for common ENT and sinus procedures performed by Dr. Venkata Karthikeyan C, a leading ENT Surgeon and Sinus Specialist in Chennai. Actual charges may vary depending on case complexity, hospital infrastructure, and individual patient needs.

Procedure

Cost in INR

Cost in USD

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)

INR 60,000 – INR 1,50,000

USD 720 – USD 1,800

Septoplasty

INR 40,000 – INR 90,000

USD 480 – USD 1,080

Septoplasty with Turbinoplasty

INR 60,000 – INR 1,20,000

USD 720 – USD 1,440

Tonsillectomy

INR 35,000 – INR 80,000

USD 420 – USD 960

Adenoidectomy

INR 30,000 – INR 70,000

USD 360 – USD 840

Microlaryngeal Surgery

INR 50,000 – INR 1,20,000

USD 600 – USD 1,440

Ear Drum Repair (Tympanoplasty)

INR 50,000 – INR 1,00,000

USD 600 – USD 1,200

Mastoidectomy

INR 70,000 – INR 1,80,000

USD 840 – USD 2,160

Cochlear Implant Surgery

INR 6,00,000 – INR 10,00,000

USD 7,200 – USD 12,000

Skull Base & Neurotology Procedures

INR 3,00,000 – INR 8,00,000

USD 3,600 – USD 9,600

Note: Costs are indicative and may vary based on surgical complexity, implant usage, hospital stay, and institutional policies.

Some Noteworthy Patient Reviews of Dr. Venkata Karthikeyan C

Patient reviews of Dr. Venkata Karthikeyan C reflect his clinical excellence, clear communication, and commitment to delivering high-quality ENT care: 

“Dr. Venkata Karthikeyan C explained my sinus problem clearly and the surgery was smooth with quick recovery.”
“One of the best ENT doctors in Chennai — very patient and knowledgeable.”
“Excellent experience at Apollo Hospital, Chennai. Highly recommended ENT Surgeon.”

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OPD Schedule Of Dr. Venkata Karthikeyan C

Consultation Fees Rs. 1000 /-

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai

Monday 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Tuesday 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Wednesday 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Thursday 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Friday 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Saturday 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

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Education

  • MBBS - Thanjavur Medical College, 1998
  • MS - ENT - All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 2002
  • DNB - Otorhinolaryngology - National Board of Examination, 2002

Past Experience

  • Senior Resident Doctor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, AIIMS (2001 – 2004)
  • Research Associate, AIIMS (2004)
  • Senior Research Associate, AIIMS (2004 – 2005)
  • Assistant Professor, AIIMS (2005 – 2012)
  • Specialist Surgeon – Otorhinolaryngology (On Sabbatical), Dubai Health Authority (2011 – 2012)
  • Fellowship in Neuro-Otology and Skull Base Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, USA (2012 – 2014)

Awards

  • The First ENT Surgeon Under the International Fellowship Program to Receive the Advanced Fellowship in Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA - 2014
  • Kamani Charity Trust Prize for the Best Post Graduate Student in Otorhinolaryngology at AIIMS, New Delhi - 2001

Associations/Membership

  • Member, Association of Otolaryngologists of India
  • Member, Association Of Otolaryngologists of India- Delhi
  • Member, American Association of Otolaryngology Head and Neck surgery
  • Member, North American Skull base Society
  • Member, American Medical association
  • Member American Neurotology Society
  • Member,Organizing committee for the World Federation of Neurosurgical societies, microsurgery & Endoscopic skull base cadaver workshop and 9th annual conference of skull base society of India and international skull base
  • Member: ethics committee(2010),
  • editorial board committee for Annual report (2008, 2009, 2010),
  • Institute Day committee(2009, 2010),
  • Core committee of Tuberculosis-DOTS program (2009),
  • Undergraduate curriculum committee(2010), AIIMS, New Delhi, India

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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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