Swallowing & Dysphagia Treatment

About Our Swallowing Disorders Clinic

Eating and drinking should be enjoyable, not stressful — but for many people after stroke, head and neck cancer treatment, or with conditions like Parkinson's disease, every meal becomes a worry. At THANC Hospital in Kilpauk, Chennai, our Swallowing Disorders Clinic — led by Dr. Vidhyadharan Sivakumar (internationally trained in Australia, UK, and Taiwan) — is dedicated to finding out exactly why swallowing is failing, and fixing it. We see patients for food sticking in the throat, coughing or choking during meals, recurring chest infections from silent aspiration, post-stroke and post-radiation swallowing problems, dysphagia from Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis or motor neurone disease, regurgitation linked to Zenker's diverticulum or a tight upper sphincter (cricopharyngeal dysfunction), and feeding difficulties in infants and children including cleft palate.

Our diagnosis is instrumental, not guesswork. FEES (Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) lets us watch your throat in real time as you swallow; MBSS (Modified Barium Swallow Study) shows us exactly where and how swallowing breaks down. From these we build a targeted plan — usually swallowing therapy with diet and texture modification, sometimes surgical procedures like cricopharyngeal myotomy. Caregiver training is part of every plan, because swallowing safety needs the family on board too. We treat all ages, with combined input from ENT, speech therapy, and neurology under one roof. Please consult our team if you cough or choke during meals, food keeps getting stuck, you've had repeated chest infections, or you've lost weight because eating has become hard. Located in central Chennai with easy access from across Tamil Nadu, we offer dependable, transparent, and affordable swallowing care — all under one roof.

When to Consult Our Swallowing Disorders Clinic Team

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

Why Choose THANC for Swallowing Disorders Clinic

• Structured swallowing assessment with FEES and videofluoroscopy.
• Integrated surgical and therapy pathway.
• Senior-led, experienced laryngology and swallowing team.
• Rehabilitation support built into the treatment plan.
• Transparent written estimates below Chennai market rates.

Treatments & Procedures

Technology & Facilities

Swallowing Disorders Clinic Procedures We Offer

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

Specialized Swallowing Disorder Care

We Provide Specialized Care for All Age Groups

From infants with feeding difficulties to elderly patients with age-related swallowing problems, we deliver personalized care.

• Adult dysphagia evaluation and rehabilitation
• Geriatric swallowing care
• Caregiver education and training
• Multidisciplinary coordination with neurology, oncology, and speech therapy

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

Ms. Bhavadharini

Department Staff

BASLP, MSc. (Speech Language Pathology)

Ms. Sangavi R

Department Staff

BASLP, MASLP, Vital Stim Certified

Ms. Susy Mathew

Visiting

BASLP, MASLP, OPT certified