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Dr. Athira Ramakrishnan

Dr. Athira Ramakrishnan

Additional Director – ENT & Head and Neck Surgery

Bengaluru, India

Dr. Athira Ramakrishnan is a senior ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon with specialized expertise in Head and Neck Oncology, Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS), robotic thyroid surgery, skull base surgery, and complex head and neck reconstruction.

She has extensive experience managing both benign and malignant disorders of the head and neck and is recognized for her work in robotic-assisted head and neck surgical procedures.

Her practice focuses on advanced head and neck cancer surgery, transoral robotic surgery, robotic thyroidectomy, robotic neck dissection, endoscopic skull base surgery, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and functional rehabilitation following oncological treatment. She combines oncologic principles with organ preservation strategies to optimize patient outcomes.

Education:

Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology

Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre, Bengaluru

Advanced Training in Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS)

South Korea

DNB (Otorhinolaryngology)

India

MS (Otolaryngology)

PGIMER, Chandigarh, India

MBBS

JIPMER, Puducherry, India

Research Interests:

  • Head & Neck Oncology
  • Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS)
  • Robotic Thyroid Surgery
  • Robotic Neck Dissection
  • Head & Neck Reconstruction
  • Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
  • Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
  • Voice Preservation Surgery
  • Oral Cancer Management
  • Functional Rehabilitation after Cancer Treatment

Professional Experience:

Dr. Athira Ramakrishnan currently serves as Additional Director – ENT & Head & Neck Surgery at KIMS Hospitals, Bengaluru. She has previously worked at Fortis Hospitals and St. John’s Medical College Hospital and completed advanced fellowship training in Head & Neck Oncology.

She has more than 15 years of experience in ENT and Head & Neck Surgery with extensive exposure to robotic and oncological procedures.

Leadership & Academic Engagement:

  • Faculty for robotic head and neck surgery training programs
  • Active contributor to head and neck oncology education
  • Presenter at specialty conferences and academic meetings
  • Advocate for multidisciplinary cancer care
  • Mentor for surgical trainees in ENT and Head & Neck Oncology

Professional Skills:

  • Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS)
  • Head & Neck Cancer Surgery
  • Robotic Thyroidectomy
  • Robotic Neck Dissection
  • Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
  • Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
  • Head & Neck Reconstruction
  • Laser Laryngeal Surgery
  • Speech & Swallow Rehabilitation
  • ENT Surgical Oncology
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