Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

About the Department

Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) — also known as Ear, Nose, and Throat — is a branch of medicine and surgery that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck.

The Department of ENT plays a vital role in providing healthcare to the community, especially for populations in rural areas and urban slums, where access to specialized ENT care remains limited.

Our Vision

Pursuit of Excellence

To promote excellence and competence in the field of ENT through continuous learning, advancement of knowledge, and innovation in medical science.

Our Mission

Academic Exposure

To provide UG and PG students with hands-on experience in modern ENT procedures and treatments, including emergency and trauma care with advanced facilities.

Community Outreach

To organize health camps and participate in national initiatives like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, extending medical support and awareness to underserved communities.

Safety and Quality Care

To ensure safe and high-quality ENT care for every patient with a focus on vigilance, safety, and compassion.

Our Objectives

Educational Advancement

To guide students and faculty in effectively using modern teaching tools, research methods, and biostatistics to enhance medical learning and innovation.

Research Promotion

To increase quality publications in reputed indexed journals by faculty and students, fostering academic excellence and institutional recognition.

Research Development

To strengthen the research base and attract externally funded projects that advance clinical practice, innovation, and scientific progress.

Collaborative Growth

To build partnerships with national and international institutes for faculty and student exchange, research collaboration, and skill enhancement.

HOD & Professor

Dr. Abhay Dhanpal Havle

Dr. Abhay Dhananjay Havle is Professor and Head of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad. He completed his M.B.B.S. from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, and his M.S. (Otorhinolaryngology) from Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga. Dr. Havle has been teaching since 1989 and is a recognized guide for MS students. He has over thirty national and international publications to his credit.

Advancing Knowledge through Excellence & Innovation in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

Important Infrastructure .

The Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) features advanced laboratories and clinical facilities that support comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate training, research, and patient care.

Equipment

- Operating Microscope with teaching aid

- OAE

- High speed drill in operation theatre

- BERA

- Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope / nasopharyngolaryngoscopy

- Impedance Audiometer

- Rigid Pediatric Bronchoscopy set

- Pure tone audiometer

- Rigid Esophagoscopy set

- Sleep Lab (in the Institute)

- Microlaryngoscopy set

- Simulators for ear, nose surgeries

- Sinus endoscopy set

- CO2 Laser

- Microdebrider for sinus surgeries

- Diode Laser

- Digital mono & bipolar cautery

- Harmonic scalpel

- Nerve stimulator/ monitor

- Stroboscope / High Speed camera

- HD digital camera with recording system

- Dr Speech Voice analysis software

Teaching Learning Method .

Teaching Method

- Total teaching hours: 70

- OSCE Tests

- First in 4th semester and second in 6th semester

- Online webinars

- Bedside clinics – 8 weeks of three hours per day (144 hours)

- PowerPoint Presentations

- End exams for PGs

- Journal Club

- Bedside Teaching

- Seminars and Webinars

- Communication Skills

- Case Presentation

Publications

Sr. No

Title of the paper

Name of the Author(s)

Name of the Journal

Month Of Publication

1. Sensorineural Hearing Loss as a Sequelae of Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer - An Observational Study from Maharashtra, India

Sanket Chandrashekhar Prabhune, Dr. Abhay D. Havle, Swapna Ajay Shedge, Khaleel Basha Mannuru, Lakshmi Sravya Yarlagadda, Kaenat Ahmed

J Evolution Med Dent Aug. 09, 2021 Sci / eISSN - 2278-4802, pISSN - 2278-4748 / Vol. 10 / Issue 32/ Aug. 09, 2021

2021

2. Evaluation of Anatomical Variations in Maxillary Sinus and Management of Chronic Sinonasal Disease

Ganesh Manohar Vihapure, Akshay Sorade, Kaenat Ahmed, Lakshmi Sravya Yarlagadda, Khaleel Basha Munnuru

Evolution Med Dent Sci / Sept. 20, 2021 eISSN - 2278-4802, pISSN - 2278-4748 / Vol. 10 / Issue 38

2021

3. Anatomical Variations Of Frontal Sinuses On Computed Tomography And Their Surgical Importance

Ganesh Vihapure, Maya Kamlakar, Kaenat Ahmed, Y. L. Sravya, and Samiksha Karna

International Journal of Recent Scientific Research Vol. 13, Issue, 01 (A), pp. 1-4, January, 2022

2022

4. Retrospective study to find out the etiology of nasal septal perforation

Angha Rajguru, Y. Lakshmi Sravya, and Kaenat Ahmed

International Journal of Recent Scientific Research Jan -2022

2022

5. Assessment of hearing in newborns with hyperbilirubinemia using otoacoustic emissions and brainstem evoked response audiometry

K. Ahmed, A. Havle, Y. L. Sravya, and S. Ahmeds

International Journal of Health Sciences 2022 6(S3), 3564–3573

2022

6. Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy Without And With Silicone Stenting: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study

Dr. Ganesh Khairmode, Dr. Samiksha Karna, Dr. A. D. Havle, Dr. Sanket Prabhune

Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology, Head, and Neck Surgery Vol.: 27 Issue: 1, 2023, Page no. 3138 to 3146

2023

7. The Clinical Profile And The Outcome Of Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis In A Tertiary Care Facility

Dr. A. D. Havle, Dr. Ganesh Vihapure, Mr. Mahendra Alate

Eur. Chem. Bull. 12(Special Issue 4), 7473-7489 13.05.2023

2023

8. Validation Of Clinico-Radiological Findings With Histopathology And Surgical Exploration In Cholesteatoma Cases

Dr. Devanand K, Dr. Vikas S. Kulkarni, Dr. Abhay D. Havle, Dr. Samiksha Karna

Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology, Head, and Neck Surgery Vol.: 27 Issue: 1, 2023 ISSN : 1001-1781 Page No.4725 to 4741

2023

9. Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy Without And With Silicone Stenting: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study

Dr. Ganesh Khairmode, Dr. Samiksha Karna, Dr. A. D. Havle, Dr. Sanket Prabhune

Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology, Head, and Neck Surgery Vol.: 27 Issue: 1, 2023 ISSN : 1001-1781 Page No. 3138 to 3146

2023

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About the Department

Our Vision

Pursuit of Excellence

Our Mission

Academic Exposure

Community Outreach

Safety and Quality Care

Our Objectives

Educational Advancement

Research Promotion

Research Development

Collaborative Growth

HOD & Professor

Dr. Abhay Dhanpal Havle

Advancing Knowledge through Excellence & Innovation in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

Important Infrastructure .

Equipment

- Operating Microscope with teaching aid

- OAE

- High speed drill in operation theatre

- BERA

- Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope / nasopharyngolaryngoscopy

- Impedance Audiometer

- Rigid Pediatric Bronchoscopy set

- Pure tone audiometer

- Rigid Esophagoscopy set

- Sleep Lab (in the Institute)

- Microlaryngoscopy set

- Simulators for ear, nose surgeries

- Sinus endoscopy set

- CO2 Laser

- Microdebrider for sinus surgeries

- Diode Laser

- Digital mono & bipolar cautery

- Harmonic scalpel

- Nerve stimulator/ monitor

- Stroboscope / High Speed camera

- HD digital camera with recording system

- Dr Speech Voice analysis software

Teaching Learning Method .

Teaching Method

- Total teaching hours: 70

- OSCE Tests

- First in 4th semester and second in 6th semester

- Online webinars

- Bedside clinics – 8 weeks of three hours per day (144 hours)

- PowerPoint Presentations

- End exams for PGs

- Journal Club

- Bedside Teaching

- Seminars and Webinars

- Communication Skills

- Case Presentation

Publications

Sr. No

Title of the paper

Name of the Author(s)

Name of the Journal

Month Of Publication

1.

Sensorineural Hearing Loss as a Sequelae of Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer - An Observational Study from Maharashtra, India

Sanket Chandrashekhar Prabhune, Dr. Abhay D. Havle, Swapna Ajay Shedge, Khaleel Basha Mannuru, Lakshmi Sravya Yarlagadda, Kaenat Ahmed

J Evolution Med Dent Aug. 09, 2021 Sci / eISSN - 2278-4802, pISSN - 2278-4748 / Vol. 10 / Issue 32/ Aug. 09, 2021

2021

2.

Evaluation of Anatomical Variations in Maxillary Sinus and Management of Chronic Sinonasal Disease

Ganesh Manohar Vihapure, Akshay Sorade, Kaenat Ahmed, Lakshmi Sravya Yarlagadda, Khaleel Basha Munnuru

Evolution Med Dent Sci / Sept. 20, 2021 eISSN - 2278-4802, pISSN - 2278-4748 / Vol. 10 / Issue 38

2021

3.

Anatomical Variations Of Frontal Sinuses On Computed Tomography And Their Surgical Importance

Ganesh Vihapure, Maya Kamlakar, Kaenat Ahmed, Y. L. Sravya, and Samiksha Karna

International Journal of Recent Scientific Research Vol. 13, Issue, 01 (A), pp. 1-4, January, 2022

2022

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