Dr. Mahalakshmi Rangabashyam Shetty – Sleep Medicine & ENT Specialist in Chennai

Senior Consultant & Sleep Lead, Department of Sleep Health

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Dr. Mahalakshmi Rangabashyam Shetty, sleep medicine and ENT specialist at THANC Hospital Chennai

Quick Info

Department

Sleep Medicine

Role

Department Physician

Credentials

MBBS, DipNB (ENT), MRCS (ENT) Edinburgh

Publications

Published researcher

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Experience

10+ Years

Location

Kilpauk, Chennai

Role

Sleep Lead, THANC Hospital

Specialisation

Sleep Medicine & Thyroid Surgery

International

Singapore GH, NCC Singapore, Duke-NUS

Kilpauk, Chennai · THANC Hospital

THANC Hospital's Sleep Lead in Kilpauk, Chennai, treating snoring, obstructive sleep apnea and circadian sleep disorders with sleep studies and DISE-guided care. ENT specialist and thyroid surgeon, MRCS (Edinburgh), with 10+ years of Head & Neck Surgery across leading Singapore institutions.

After more than a decade in Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery at Singapore General Hospital, the National Cancer Centre Singapore and the SingHealth Duke-NUS Head & Neck Centre, Dr. Mahalakshmi Rangabashyam Shetty now leads sleep health at THANC Hospital, Kilpauk, Chennai. Her practice pairs advanced fellowship training in sleep medicine and thyroid surgery with a “less is more” philosophy: diagnose precisely, intervene early, and lean on lifestyle-based care before surgery. She sees patients with snoring, obstructive sleep apnea and circadian sleep problems, alongside thyroid disorders, and stays active in clinical research and public-awareness work, including collaborations with IIT Madras.

MRCS (ENT) – Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

10+ Years Head & Neck Surgery (Singapore)

Last updated: April 2026

Conditions Treated

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Evaluation and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea from mild to severe, including sleep study, CPAP optimisation and DISE-guided surgical planning.

Snoring & Sleep-Disordered Breathing

Assessment of habitual snoring and sleep-disordered breathing to identify airway obstruction and the right treatment pathway.

Circadian & Sleep Health

Care for circadian rhythm and sleep-quality problems affecting daytime energy, concentration and long-term health.

Thyroid Disorders & Surgery

Advanced evaluation and surgical management of thyroid disorders with a focus on function-preserving, minimal-intervention care.

Treatments & Procedures

Sleep Study (Polysomnography)Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)CPAP Optimisation & Mask Fitting Thyroid Surgery

Why Patients Choose Dr. Mahalakshmi

Sleep Lead at THANC – dedicated sleep medicine expertise
Advanced fellowship training in Sleep and Thyroid Surgery
Over a decade of Head & Neck Surgery in leading Singapore institutions
Eight service quality awards at Singapore General Hospital
Research collaboration with IIT Madras and international publications
“Less is more” – early intervention and lifestyle-based care

About Dr. Mahalakshmi Rangabashyam Shetty

Dr. Mahalakshmi Rangabashyam Shetty is Senior Consultant and Sleep Lead in the Department of Sleep Health at THANC Hospital, Kilpauk, Chennai. She is an ENT specialist with advanced expertise in Sleep Medicine and Thyroid Surgery. She completed her MBBS from Madras Medical College, Chennai, followed by DipNB (ENT) from Southern Railway Headquarters Hospital, Chennai, and MRCS (ENT) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. She subsequently pursued advanced clinical training and fellowships in Sleep and Thyroid Surgery. Dr. Mahalakshmi has worked with several leading international institutions, including Singapore General Hospital, National Cancer Centre Singapore, and the SingHealth Duke-NUS Head & Neck Centre, where she gained over a decade of experience in Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. After returning to India, she served at the Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai. Her clinical interests include circadian and sleep health, snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, thyroid disorders, and quality-of-life aspects in head and neck cancer patients. Guided by a “less is more” philosophy, she focuses on promoting long-term health and well-being through early intervention and lifestyle-based care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the sleep medicine specialist at THANC Hospital, Chennai?

Dr. Mahalakshmi Rangabashyam Shetty is the Senior Consultant and Sleep Lead in the Department of Sleep Health at THANC Hospital, Kilpauk, Chennai. She is an ENT specialist with advanced expertise in sleep medicine and thyroid surgery and over a decade of Head & Neck Surgery experience in Singapore.

What sleep conditions does Dr. Mahalakshmi treat?

She treats snoring, obstructive sleep apnea (mild to severe), circadian and sleep-health disorders, daytime sleepiness and CPAP intolerance, using proper sleep studies and DISE-guided assessment to tailor treatment.

Does Dr. Mahalakshmi treat thyroid conditions?

Yes. Alongside sleep medicine, Dr. Mahalakshmi has advanced fellowship training in thyroid surgery and manages thyroid disorders with a function-preserving, minimal-intervention approach.

Where does Dr. Mahalakshmi consult in Chennai?

Dr. Mahalakshmi consults at THANC Hospital, Poonamallee High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai. You can book an appointment through the website or by calling the hospital.

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