Dr. Sohini Chakrabarti

Dr. Sohini Chakrabarti is an experienced ENT surgeon in Bangalore. She is currently practising as a Consultant – ENT at Manipal Hospital Varthur Road, Bangalore. With over six years of post-MS clinical experience, Dr. Chakrabarti has developed a focused expertise in otology and cochlear implant surgery. Her approach to ENT care combines a deep understanding of medical and surgical otology with a strong emphasis on restoring hearing through advanced technologies. During her six-month Fellowship in Cochlear Implant Surgery, she independently performed 35 cochlear implant procedures, equipping her with the surgical finesse and clinical judgement essential for comprehensive auditory rehabilitation. She remains dedicated to helping individuals with hearing loss reintegrate into mainstream life with confidence and dignity. She is an experienced ENT surgeon in Varthur Road.

Dr. Chakrabarti graduated with an MBBS (Hons.) from Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, earning honours in Pharmacology, Ophthalmology, and Community Medicine. She then pursued an MS in ENT from Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, where she topped the university and was recognised as the Best Outgoing Postgraduate Student in ENT. Her academic excellence continued with internationally recognised credentials, including MRCS ENT (London) and DOHNS (UK) from the Royal College of Surgeons, England. She has a fellowship in cochlear implant surgery at a high-volume government hospital serving patients from across the state.

Dr. Chakrabarti’s surgical skillset spans a wide range of ENT subspecialties. In otology, she routinely performs cochlear implants, tympanoplasties (microscopic and endoscopic), ossiculoplasties, mastoidectomies, and stapedotomies. She is also trained in lateral skull base procedures and diagnostic otoendoscopy. In rhinology, she is experienced in functional endoscopic sinus surgeries (FESS), medial maxillectomies, endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomies, septoplasties, and adenoidectomies. Her head and neck surgery repertoire includes thyroidectomies, parotidectomies, and microlaryngeal surgeries. Dr. Chakrabarti is also adept at flexible and rigid endoscopic diagnostics, enhancing her comprehensive clinical care delivery.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Chakrabarti is a committed researcher and educator. Her MS thesis focused on facial nerve palsy, and she has multiple publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals. Her academic contributions include original research on sudden sensorineural hearing loss, non-recurrent laryngeal nerves, and paediatric cochlear implants. She has presented papers and posters at leading ENT conferences, including the Cochlear Implant Group of India and AOICON. She is also certified in allergy management and immunotherapy, further broadening her scope of patient care.

Dr. Chakrabarti has participated in numerous hands-on cadaveric workshops in temporal bone dissection, endoscopic otology, sinus surgery, and head-neck anatomy at leading institutions across India. Her continual pursuit of knowledge is matched by her dedication to mentorship, public health initiatives, and patient advocacy. Fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali, she provides clear and empathetic communication to patients and their families across linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Field of Expertise
Microscopic and Endoscopic Ear Surgery
Cochlear Implant Surgery
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Coblation-Assisted Adenoid and Tonsil Surgery
Management of Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Vertigo Management
Allergy Management and Immunotherapy
Head and Neck Surgery
Fellowship & Membership
Member of Royal College of Surgeons of England
Fellowship in Cochlear Implant Surgery
Certified Specialist in Allergy Management and Immunotherapy
Member of Cochlear Implant Group of India
Languages Spoken
English
Hindi
Bengali
Kannada
Assamese
Awards & Achievements
University Topper in Final MS ENT Exam
Best Outgoing ENT Postgraduate Student in Gauhati Medical College
Second Position in State-Level Temporal Bone Dissection Competition in Senior Category
Talks & Publications
Journal Publications: Prospective Study on Prognostic Factors of Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss using Multi-variate Logistic Regression Analysis in a Tertiary Care Centre in Kolkata
Indian Journal of Applied Research, Volume 10, Issue 8 (August 2020)
Identification of Non-Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve – A Case Report
International Organization of Scientific Research Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), Volume 17, Issue 2 (2018), Ver. 14, PP 80-84
Paper Presentations in National and State-Level Conferences
Cochlear Implantation in children with Mondini Dysplasia – Our experience, Poster Presentation at 19th National Conference of The Cochlear Implant Group of India, November 2022
Wide Cochlear Aperture: Warning Bell for CSF Gusher? Poster Presentation at 5th International Otology Workshop – Shravya International Cochlear Implant Workshop at Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, July 2022
Skull Base Osteomyelitis of the Temporal Bone – A Rising Challenge Practising ENT Surgeon Award Paper in AOIKCON 2021, Devangere
Prospective Study on Prognostic Factors of Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss using Multi-variate Logistic Regression Analysis in a Tertiary Care Centre in Kolkata
Consultant Award Paper Presentation in AOIWBCON 2020, Burdwan
Clinicopathological Study of Facial Nerve Palsy And Its Management PG Award Paper in 70th AOICON 2018, Indore
Dentigerous Cyst with Supernumerary Tooth – A Case Report E-Poster Presentation in 70th AOICON 2018, Indore
Identification of Non-Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve – A Case Report E-Poster Presentation in 69th AOICON 2017, Kolkata

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