Dr. Shantanu Panja
Senior Consultant Specialist · Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals
Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata• View Hospital★ Sleep Apnoea Surgery23+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMS (ENT/Otolaryngology & HeadInternational Fellowship, Head & Neck & Skull Base Surgery
Quick Facts
- Department
- Sleep Apnoea Surgery
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MS (ENT/Otolaryngology & Head, International Fellowship, Head & Neck & Skull Base Surgery
- Experience
- 23+ Years
- Hospital
- Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Shantanu Panja
Dr. Shantanu Panja is a Consultant in ENT and Head & Neck Onco-Surgery at Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata, with over 23 years of experience, notably as the first ENT surgeon from India trained overseas in Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS). His core specialities include skull base surgery, head & neck cancer surgery, and phonosurgery, and he started the first minimally invasive skull base and laser surgery programme at Apollo Hospitals, Kolkata. He treats sleep apnoea, middle ear conditions, head and neck tumours, and voice disorders, and is the only ENT consultant on the Surgical Oncology team at Apollo Gleneagles Cancer Hospital. Dr. Panja completed his MBBS from the University of Calcutta in 2002 and his MS in ENT from PGIMER, Chandigarh, in 2006, followed by an International Fellowship in Head & Neck & Skull Base Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, USA. He won the Bronze Medal at AOICON 2008.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS — University of Calcutta (2002)
MS (ENT/Otolaryngology & Head-Neck Surgery) — PGIMER, Chandigarh (2006)
International Fellowship, Head & Neck & Skull Base Surgery — University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
Clinical Career Timeline
Consultant, ENT & Head-Neck Onco-Surgery — Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata
Ex-Senior Registrar, ENT — JIPMER, Pondicherry
Ex-Resident Surgeon, Head & Neck Oncology — Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore
Ex-Consultant Head & Neck Oncosurgeon — CCWHRI, Kolkata
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
Bronze Medal, Junior Consultant Award Paper Session, AOICON 2008
First consultant from Eastern India to present original research at the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Society Annual Conference, Boston, 2010
First ENT & Head & Neck Surgeon from India trained overseas in Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS)
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Sleep Apnoea Surgery
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Core Speciality
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
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Core Speciality
Phonosurgery (Voice Disorders)
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Core Speciality
Skull Base Surgery
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Core Speciality
ENT & Head-Neck Onco-Surgery
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Skull base surgeryHead and neck tumour/cancer surgerySleep apnoea/snoring surgery
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries3 Procedures
Reconstructive middle ear surgeryPhonosurgery (voice disorders)Cochlear implants and endoscopic sinus surgery
Practices At
Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata
Kadapara, Phool Bagan, Kankurgachi, West Bengal, Kolkata in 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. Shantanu Panja 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 Gleneagles Hospitals. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: What does Dr. Shantanu Panja specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in ENT and head & neck onco-surgery, including skull base surgery, phonosurgery, and sleep apnoea treatment.
2Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Panja have?
Ans: He has over 23 years of experience in ENT and head & neck surgery.
3Q: What makes Dr. Panja's training distinctive?
Ans: He is the first ENT & Head & Neck surgeon from India trained overseas in Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS), and trained at the University of Pennsylvania, USA.
4Q: Does Dr. Panja treat head and neck cancers?
Ans: Yes, he is the only ENT consultant on the Surgical Oncology team at Apollo Gleneagles Cancer Hospital, Kolkata.