Ear, Hearing & Balance Care

ABOUT OUR OTOLOGY & NEURO-OTOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Hearing well and feeling steady on your feet are everyday gifts most people only notice when something goes wrong. At THANC Hospital in Kilpauk, Chennai, our Otology & Neuro-Otology team treats every condition of the ear, hearing nerve, and balance system. We see patients for ear pain, ear discharge, recurring ear infections, a hole in the eardrum, gradual or sudden hearing loss, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), giddiness and vertigo, BPPV, Meniere's disease, otosclerosis, and complex problems like acoustic neuroma. Our senior consultants use a high-power operating microscope, in-house audiology and balance testing, and facial-nerve monitoring during every ear surgery — so we can find the cause precisely and treat it safely.

We care for all ages, from newborn hearing screening to elderly balance issues. Children with frequent ear infections, speech delay, or suspected hearing loss benefit from early evaluation. Adults should consult an ear specialist if hearing changes in one ear, dizziness keeps returning, or ringing in the ear lasts more than a few weeks — sudden hearing loss is an emergency where earlier treatment dramatically improves recovery. THANC also runs a full cochlear implant programme, with mapping and rehabilitation done in-house. Located in central Chennai with easy access from across Tamil Nadu, we offer dependable, transparent, and affordable ear, hearing, and balance care — all under one roof.

When to Consult Our Otology & Neuro-Otology Team

Early evaluation leads to better outcomes. Speak to our team if you notice any of these:

Why Choose THANC for Otology & Neuro-Otology

• Dedicated otology-neuro-otology team with senior consultant-led surgery.
• Cochlear implant programme with long-term mapping and rehabilitation.
• Integrated audiology, vestibular, and surgical care.
• Facial nerve monitoring for all ear surgeries.
• Transparent written estimates — below Chennai market rates.

Treatments & Procedures

Technology & Facilities

Otology & Neuro-Otology Procedures We Offer

Detailed pages explaining each procedure, who needs it, recovery and what to expect at THANC Hospital, Chennai.

Specialized Otology & Neuro-Otology Ear Care

We Provide Specialized Care for All Age Groups

From children to elderly patients, we offer tailored ear, hearing, and balance care based on individual clinical needs.

• Adult hearing loss and vertigo care
• Geriatric balance disorder management
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach
• Clear communication with patients and families

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Doctors

Dr. Vidhyadharan Sivakumar

Clinical Director & Senior Consultant Surgeon

MBBS, MS (ENT), DNB (ENT), MCh (Head & Neck), FICRS, FEB – ORL HNS, ASOHNS

Dr. A. Sudha

Senior ENT Consultant & Medical Administrative Officer

MBBS, DLO, DNB (ENT)

Dr. Gowthaman Ilambarathi

Visiting Physician

MBBS, MS (ENT), MRCS ENT (Edinburgh)

Dr. Haripriya GR

Visiting Physician

MBBS, M.S. (ENT), Post-Doctoral Fellow Audio-vestibular Diseases (CMC Vellore)

Dr. Kannan S

Visiting Physician

MBBS, MS (ENT) (JIPMER), Fellowship in Surgical Oncology (Head & Neck)(TMH)

Dr. M Ilambarathi

Visiting Physician

MBBS, DLO, MS (ENT), DNB (ENT), MCh (Plastic Surgery)

Dr. Rayappa C

Speciality Advisor

MBBS, DLO, FRCS (Edinburgh), Clinical Fellowship in Lateral Skull Base Surgery (Zurich, Switzerland)

Dr. Sankavi Dhanasekar

Department Physician

MBBS, MS (ENT)

Dr. Sriprakash Duraisamy

Visiting Physician

M.S. (ENT), MCh (Head & Neck)

Dr. Thirunavukkarasu

Visiting Physician

MBBS, DLO, DNB (ENT)

Prof. Dr. R Thalapathy Ramkumar

Visiting Physician

MS, DNB

Prof. Lt. Col. Dr. A Ravikumar

Visiting Physician

MBBS, MS (ENT), DNB (ENT), DLORCS (England), FRCS (Glasgow), FAMS