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Dr. Babu Manohar
Senior Consultant Specialist · Apollo Hospital
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai• View Hospital★ Head & Neck Surgery38+ Yrs. Experience
MBBS (1983)Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO)FRCS (General Surgery)
Quick Facts
- Department
- Head & Neck Surgery
- Qualifications
- MBBS (1983), Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO), FRCS (General Surgery)
- Experience
- 38+ Years
- Hospital
- Apollo Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Babu Manohar
Dr. Babu Manohar is Senior Consultant ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai, with 31-39 years of experience since joining in 1999. His core specialities include thyroid surgery, reconstructive middle ear surgery, and robotic surgery, having performed over 1,000 thyroid cancer surgeries and pioneered Robotic Thyroidectomy in Chennai in 2013 with Dr. Chung from South Korea. He treats tonsillitis, sinusitis, and ear infections, performing FESS and vertigo management, and trained in TransOral Robotic Surgery (TORS) at Temple University Hospital, USA, under Dr. Weinstein in 2014. Dr. Manohar completed his MBBS in 1983, a Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology from Madras Medical College in 1986, and an FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK, in 1992. He worked nine years across UK hospitals and served as Secretary of the Indian Society of Otology from 1999 to 2005.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS (1983)
Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO) — Madras Medical College, Chennai (1986)
FRCS (General Surgery) — Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK (1992)
Clinical Career Timeline
Senior Consultant, ENT & Head-Neck Surgeon — Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai (since 1999)
Senior House Officer, Registrar, Senior Registrar and Consultant — UK teaching hospitals, Birmingham and Bristol (9 years)
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
Secretary, Indian Society of Otology (ISO), 1999-2005
Pioneer of Robotic Thyroidectomy in Chennai (2013) and TORS training at Temple University Hospital, USA (2014)
1,000+ thyroid cancer surgeries performed
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Head & Neck Surgery
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Core Speciality
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
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Core Speciality
Reconstructive Middle Ear Surgery
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Core Speciality
Thyroid Surgery (incl. Robotic)
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Reconstructive middle ear surgeryThyroid surgery (incl. robotic thyroidectomy)Surgery for snoring
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries3 Procedures
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)Tonsillitis and sinusitis treatmentVertigo and dizziness management
Practices At
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai
21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road Chennai Tamil Nadu 600006 India
JCI AccreditedNABH CertifiedMarlin Verified Partner
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What to Expect: Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT)
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cochlear Implant Surgery (Including Implant Device) | $55,000 US/UK | $11,000 – $15,500 in India | 75% Less |
| Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) | $18,000 US/UK | $2,500 – $3,800 in India | 81% Less |
| Tympanoplasty / Mastoidectomy | $16,000 US/UK | $2,200 – $3,500 in India | 80% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Reviews
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Babu Manohar provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Apollo Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: What does Dr. Babu Manohar specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in ENT and head & neck surgery, with particular expertise in thyroid surgery and robotic surgical techniques.
2Q: How many thyroid surgeries has Dr. Manohar performed?
Ans: He has performed over 1,000 surgeries for thyroid cancer, including robotic thyroidectomy.
3Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Manohar have?
Ans: He has 31-39 years of experience in ENT and head & neck surgery.
4Q: Where did Dr. Manohar train in robotic surgery?
Ans: He trained in TransOral Robotic Surgery (TORS) at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, USA, under Dr. Weinstein.