About Dr Chirayata Basu
Dr Chirayata Basu – ENT Specialist, Cochlear Implant & Head and Neck Surgeon in Lucknow
Dr Chirayata Basu is an ENT Specialist, Cochlear Implant Surgeon and Head & Neck Surgeon in Lucknow with 9+ years of clinical experience.
His practice covers the diagnosis and surgical management of conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, head and neck, with particular clinical interests in advanced ear surgery, cochlear implantation, endoscopic sinus, nasal and skull base surgery, head and neck surgery, surgery for thyroid and other neck masses, microlaryngoscopy, paediatric ENT and airway surgery..
Dr Basu completed his ENT training from Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi where he was previously associated professionally as well and holds the MRCS qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons, London.
He consults patients in English and Hindi at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow.
Clinical Role at Apollo Hospitals
Dr Chirayata Basu is a Consultant ENT specialist at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow, where his clinical practice spans adult and paediatric ENT.
His surgical interests include:
- Advanced and complex ear surgery
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Hearing restoration
- Endoscopic nasal and sinus surgery
- Skull base surgery
- Head and neck surgery
- Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
- Salivary gland surgery
- Excision of neck masses
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Voice restoration surgery
- Adenoidectomy and Tonsillectomy
- Paediatric ENT surgery
- Paediatric, neonatal and adult airway surgery
- Foreign body removal
- Advanced and complex ear surgery
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Hearing restoration
- Endoscopic nasal and sinus surgery
- Skull base surgery
- Head and neck surgery
- Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
- Salivary gland surgery
- Excision of neck masses
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Voice restoration surgery
- Stapedotomy
- Adenoidectomy and Tonsillectomy
- Endoscopic DCR
- CSF rhinorrhea repair
- Paediatric ENT surgery
- Paediatric, neonatal and adult airway surgery
- Foreign body removal
His clinical work covers both commonly encountered ENT conditions and more complex surgical presentations involving the ear, nose, throat, head and neck.
Practice Location
Apollo Hospitals Lucknow
Dr Chirayata Basu consults at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow, LDA Colony, Sector B, Bargawan, on the Kanpur–Lucknow Road.
Apollo's ENT department provides diagnostic and surgical services across otology, rhinology, laryngology, airway management and head and neck surgery, with facilities for hearing assessment, endoscopy and ENT surgery.
Consultation Hours:
09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Monday to Saturday
Languages:
English and Hindi
ENT Expertise & Specialisations
Dr Chirayata Basu's clinical expertise includes:
Cochlear Implant Surgery
Cochlear implantation is a specialised treatment option for selected patients with severe to profound hearing loss who receive limited benefit from conventional hearing aids.
Dr Chirayata Basu has performed multiple cochlear implant surgeries and hearing restoration for both children and adults.
His role involves specialist assessment, evaluation of hearing status, consideration of cochlear implant suitability and performing the procedure.
Apollo Hospitals Lucknow lists cochlear implantation as part of its ENT surgical services and identifies Dr Basu among its cochlear implant specialists.
Hearing Loss & Hearing Restoration
Dr Basu treats patients with different forms of hearing impairment, including conditions associated with the middle and inner ear.
His clinical expertise includes hearing restoration procedures which include both non-surgical as well as advanced ear surgeries and cochlear implantation.
A patient's hearing assessment may involve appropriate audiological testing and ENT evaluation before a treatment pathway is selected.
Apollo's ENT department provides hearing investigations including Pure Tone Audiometry, Tympanometry, OAE, ASSR and BERA.
Advanced & Complex Ear Surgery
Dr Chirayata Basu has a special interest in advanced and complex ear surgeries.
His ear surgery practice includes the evaluation and surgical management of conditions associated with chronic ear disease, hearing loss and other structural problems affecting the ear.
His expertise in cochlear implantation and hearing restoration complements his broader otology practice.
Endoscopic Ear Surgery
Endoscopic ear surgery uses an endoscope to provide visual access to structures within the ear canal and middle ear.
Dr Basu's special interests include advanced ear surgery and endoscopic approaches, allowing selected ear conditions to be assessed and treated using minimally invasive surgical techniques where appropriate.
The exact approach depends on the patient's anatomy, diagnosis and surgical requirements.
Endoscopic Nasal & Sinus Surgery
Dr Basu specialises in endoscopic nasal and sinus surgery for conditions affecting the nose and paranasal sinuses.
His clinical interests include:
- Chronic sinusitis
- Nasal polyps
- Deviated nasal septum
- Sinonasal Tumors / masses
- Skull base defects – CSF rhinorrhea
- Endoscopic DCR
- Other selected nasal and sinus conditions
Endoscopic techniques provide direct visualisation of the nasal and sinus passages and can be used for selected procedures such as functional endoscopic sinus surgery.
His academic work has also included research comparing diagnostic nasal endoscopy and CT of the nose and paranasal sinuses in chronic rhinosinusitis.
Head & Neck Surgery
Dr Chirayata Basu has a specialised interest in head and neck surgery, including surgical management of conditions affecting the thyroid, parathyroid, salivary glands and other head and neck structures.
His clinical interests include:
- Thyroid surgery
- Parathyroid surgery
- Salivary gland surgery
- Parotid surgery
- Head and neck tumours
- Neck masses
- Oral cavity lesions
- Selected head and neck cancers
Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
Dr Basu's head and neck surgical practice includes thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
Patients with thyroid nodules, thyroid masses, goitre, thyroid tumours or selected parathyroid disorders may require specialist ENT and head and neck surgical evaluation.
The surgical approach depends on the diagnosis, imaging, pathology and individual clinical assessment.
Salivary Gland & Parotid Surgery
Dr Chirayata Basu has a specific interest in salivary gland surgery.
This includes evaluation and surgical management of selected salivary gland disorders and tumours involving structures such as the parotid gland.
His academic work includes a published case report on parotid myoepithelioma, reflecting his exposure to complex salivary gland pathology.
Microlaryngoscopy & Voice Surgery
Dr Basu's laryngology practice includes microlaryngoscopy and voice restoration surgery.
These procedures may be used to evaluate and treat selected conditions affecting the vocal cords and larynx, including:
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord polyps
- Voice disorders
- Vocal Cord Palsy
- Selected laryngeal lesions
- Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis
His research experience includes work on juvenile-onset recurrent respiratory papillomatosis.
Voice Restoration
Voice disorders can arise from conditions affecting the vocal cords, larynx or surrounding structures.
Dr Chirayata Basu has a special interest in voice restoration surgery and microlaryngoscopy.
Evaluation may include laryngeal examination and, where appropriate, specialised investigations such as laryngoscopy or stroboscopy before treatment is planned.
Paediatric ENT
Dr Basu provides specialist ENT care for children and has a specific interest in paediatric ENT treatment and surgery.
His paediatric ENT interests include:
- Recurrent ear infections
- Hearing loss
- Adenoid and tonsil conditions
- Paediatric sinus problems
- Airway disorders
- Foreign bodies
- Selected congenital ENT conditions
- Paediatric hearing restoration
His practice also includes paediatric airway surgery.
Paediatric, Neonatal & Adult Airway Surgery
Dr Chirayata Basu's special interests include paediatric, neonatal and adult airway surgery.
Airway surgery may be required for selected conditions causing airway obstruction, narrowing, congenital airway abnormalities or foreign-body-related airway problems.
His clinical interests include both planned and complex airway procedures across different age groups.
Foreign Body Removal
Foreign bodies involving the ear, nose, throat or aerodigestive tract can require specialist ENT removal.
Dr Basu lists foreign body removal among his areas of special interest, including airway-related procedures.
The urgency and technique depend on the location and nature of the foreign body.
Key ENT Procedures
Ear & Hearing Procedures
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Advanced Ear Surgery
- Complex Ear Surgery
- Endoscopic Ear Surgery
- Hearing Restoration Procedures
- Stapedotomy
- Tympanoplasty
- Selected Middle Ear Surgery
Nose & Sinus Procedures
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopic Septoplasty
- Nasal Polyp Surgery
- Excision of Sinonasal masses and tumors
- CSF rhinorrhoea repair
- Endoscopic DCR
- Orbital decompression
- Skull base procedures
- Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
Throat & Voice Procedures
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Voice Restoration Surgery
- Vocal Cord Procedures
- Adenoidectomy & Tonsillectomy
- Foreign Body Removal
Head & Neck Procedures
- Thyroid Surgery
- Parathyroid Surgery
- Parotid Surgery
- Salivary Gland Surgery
- Excision of Head and Neck Masses
- Head & Neck Tumour Surgery
- Neck Dissection where clinically indicated
Paediatric & Airway Procedures
- Paediatric ENT Surgery
- Paediatric Airway Surgery
- Neonatal Airway Surgery
- Adult Airway Surgery
- Adenoid and Tonsil Surgery
- Foreign Body Removal
Disease-Specific ENT Expertise
Hearing Loss
Dr Basu evaluates hearing-related conditions and provides specialist care involving advanced ear surgery, hearing restoration and cochlear implantation.
Chronic Ear Disease
Patients with chronic ear infections and structural ear problems may require detailed ENT assessment and, where indicated, advanced ear surgery.
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic sinusitis may involve persistent nasal congestion, facial pressure, nasal discharge or reduced sense of smell. Dr Basu's expertise includes endoscopic nasal and sinus surgery.
Nasal Polyps
Nasal polyps can contribute to persistent nasal obstruction and reduced smell. Endoscopic evaluation and appropriate medical or surgical management may be considered.
Deviated Nasal Septum
A deviated nasal septum can contribute to nasal obstruction and breathing difficulty. Dr Basu has both clinical and research experience related to septoplasty.
His published work evaluated quality of life following septoplasty using the NOSE and RhinoQOL questionnaires.
Voice Disorders
Dr Basu's laryngology interests include microlaryngoscopy and voice restoration for selected vocal cord and laryngeal conditions.
Thyroid & Neck Conditions
His head and neck surgical practice includes thyroid, parathyroid, salivary gland and selected tumour-related conditions.
Paediatric ENT Conditions
Children with recurrent ear infections, hearing problems, adenoid or tonsil enlargement, airway problems and other ENT concerns can be evaluated through paediatric ENT services.
ENT Diagnostics & Hearing Evaluation
Diagnosis is an important part of determining the appropriate ENT treatment.
Apollo Hospitals Lucknow's ENT department provides diagnostic services including:
- Pure Tone Audiometry
- Tympanometry
- OAE
- ASSR
- BERA
- Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
- Rigid Laryngeal Endoscopy
- Fibreoptic Laryngeal Endoscopy
- Stroboscopy
- Positional Tests for Vertigo
- FNAC
- Biopsy
- CT/MRI/PET-based evaluation where clinically indicated
These are department-level diagnostic capabilities and are used according to the patient's clinical requirements.
Technology Supporting ENT Care at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow
Apollo Hospitals Lucknow's ENT department lists specialised technologies and surgical equipment including:
- Cochlear Implantation
- Advanced Oto Microscope
- Advanced Endoscopy Unit
- Powered ENT Instruments
- Microdebrider
- Coablator
- Harmonic Scalpel
- Image guided Surgery (Surgical Navigation system)
These technologies support different areas of ENT surgery, including otology, rhinology, laryngology and head and neck procedures.
Education & Formal Training
Dr Chirayata Basu's qualifications include:
- MBBS
- MS (ENT)
- DNB (ENT)
- MNAMS
- MRCS, London, UK
He is an alumnus of Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi where he also has previous professional experience.
His MRCS qualification reflects postgraduate surgical training through the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Book an Appointment with Dr Chirayata Basu in Lucknow
Patients seeking consultation for ENT, hearing loss, cochlear implant evaluation, complex ear conditions, sinus disorders, voice problems, thyroid and head & neck conditions or paediatric ENT problems can consult Dr Chirayata Basu at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow.
Consultation Location:
Apollo Hospitals Lucknow
LDA Colony, Sector B, Bargawan
Kanpur–Lucknow Road
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226012
OPD Timing:
09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Monday to Saturday
Languages:
English and Hindi
Patient-Centred ENT Care
ENT conditions can affect hearing, breathing, balance, voice, swallowing and communication, making accurate diagnosis an important part of treatment planning.
Dr Chirayata Basu's practice combines medical evaluation with surgical ENT care, covering common ENT concerns as well as specialised areas such as cochlear implantation, complex ear surgery, head and neck surgery and paediatric airway care.
For surgical conditions, treatment is planned according to the patient's diagnosis, anatomy, age, hearing status, previous treatment and individual clinical requirements.
International Patients & Medical Care
Patients travelling to Lucknow for ENT or cochlear implant consultation can bring previous:
- Hearing test reports
- Audiometry reports
- CT or MRI scans
- Previous ENT consultation records
- Operative reports
- Medication history
- Cochlear implant or hearing-aid records
These records can assist in evaluating the patient's previous treatment and planning further investigation or management.
Dr Basu consults in English and Hindi.
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