Dr. Krishna Ramanathan

Overview

Dr. Krishna Ramanathan is a renowned ENT specialist with over a decade of experience, serving patients at Apollo Speciality Hospital, Jayanagar in Bangalore. She is well known for her ability to precisely diagnose and effectively treat a variety of medical conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck. She focuses on treating adenoids, sinusitis, tonsillitis, snoring, sleep apnea, ear infections, hearing loss, and voice abnormalities. Her proficiency in surgery, along with the use of cutting-edge methods and tools, ensures accurate and successful treatments.

Dr. Krishna has received recognition for her efforts in the area through academic articles, national and international conferences, and clinical workshops. She is publishing research papers and presentations that enhance her clinical acumen. She was awarded the renowned Professor S. Kameswaran Gold Medal in DNB Otorhinolaryngology (June 2019 session). She is a reputable name in ENT treatment because of her patient-centred approach, straightforward communication, and commitment to lifelong learning. Every patient under the care of Dr. Ramanathan receives thorough and empathetic treatment because of her dedication to excellence.

Work Experience

• Visiting Consultant – Apollo Clinic – from June 2022 till Present
• Registrar – Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road – March 2020 to September 2021
• Resident – Chennai – October 2016 to October 2019
• ENT Registrar – Apollo Hospitals – March 2020 to September 2021
• Post MBBS Stint – April 2014 to September 2016

Publications

• Published three articles in Indexed journals during the stint as a registrar.
• Research bias: A review for medical students (Review) Krishna R., Maithreyi R. Surapaneni K.M., JCDR 2010. Serum Copper, Oxidant Antioxidant status in patients with Carcinoma Prostate, R. Krishna, R. Maithreyi, A. Shweta, A V Janani, Rufus Ranjitsingh Edwin, Surapaneni Krishna Mohan. International Journal of Biotechnology and Bioengineering Research. 2010; 1 (2): 139 – 146.
• Erythrocyte Lipid Peroxidation & Antioxidants in chronic alcoholics with alcoholic liver disease (ALD) – Maithreyi R., Janani A.V., Krishna R., Shweta A., Rufus R.E., Surapaneni K.M, Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research
• IgG4 Related Disease of Skull Base—A Diagnostic Challenge. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Ramanathan K., Nair S., Pavithra V., Kumar S., Adoor G., Karjigi U. and Shivakumar S., 2020. Imaging and Intervention in Internal Carotid Artery Pseudoaneurysm Secondary to Retropharyngeal Abscess. Ramanathan K., Patil A., Narasimhan S. and Nair S., 2020.
• Endoscopic ear surgery in middle ear cholesteatoma Nair S., Aishwarya J., Warrier N., Pavithra V., Jain A., Shamim M., Ramanathan K. and Vasu P., 2021. Laparoscopic, Endoscopic and Robotic Surgery, 4(1), pp.24-29.

Education

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery – Saveetha Medical College – September 2008- March 2014
• DNB in Otorhinolaryngology – Sundaram Medical Foundation – October 2016- October 2019

Area of Expertise

• General ENT Evaluations
• Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
• Management of allergies
• Hearing-loss assessment
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Adenoidectomy
• Nasal Endoscopy
• Tonsillectomy

Professional Memberships

• Association of Otolaryngologists of India
• Indian Society of Otology