Dr. Ashish Vashishth is a globally trained ENT, Head & Neck and Skull Base surgeon with exceptional expertise in complex ear and cranial base procedures. Known for his precision-driven, evidence-based, and patient-focused approach, he combines cutting-edge technology with compassionate care. Fluent in English and Hindi, he is widely respected for handling some of the most challenging ENT and neurotology cases with outstanding outcomes.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS
• MS (ENT)
• DNB (ENT)
• Fellow – European Board of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery
• Joint European Diploma – Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery

Professional Experience:

• HOD & Consultant – ENT, Manipal Hospital, Dwarka
• Extensive experience in cochlear implants, skull base and neurotology surgeries
• Management of complex head & neck oncology cases
• Active involvement in teaching, research, and international surgical training programs

Fellowships & Advanced Training:

• Fellowship in Neurotology, Lateral Cranial Base Surgery & Advanced Auditory Implants – Gruppo Otologico, Italy
• European University Diploma in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery – Paris, France
• Advanced skull base, cochlear implant, and otology training across Italy, France, Germany, Belgium, Austria & Singapore

Professional Memberships:

• European Academy of Otology & Neurotology
• European Rhinologic Society
• Politzer Society
• Association of Otolaryngologists of India
• Indian Academy of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery

Publications (Journals & Research Papers):

• Facial nerve outcomes following total excision of vestibular schwannoma by the enlarged translabyrinthine approach. Otol Neurotol, 2019;40(2):226–235.
• Update in the classification and the role of intra-arterial stenting in the management of carotid body paragangliomas. Head & Neck, 2019;41(5):1379–1386.
• Incomplete and false tract insertions in cochlear implantation: retrospective review of surgical and auditory outcomes. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol, 2018;275:1059–1068.
• Cochlear implantation in chronic otitis media with cholesteatoma and open cavities: long-term surgical outcomes. Otol Neurotol, 2018;39:45–53.
• Cochlear implantation in cochlear ossification: etiologies, surgical considerations, and auditory outcomes. Otol Neurotol, 2018;39:17–28.
• Petrous apex cholesterol granulomas: outcomes, complications, and hearing results. Otol Neurotol, 2017;38:e476–e485.
• Cochlear implantation in otosclerosis: surgical and auditory outcomes. Otol Neurotol, 2017;38(9):e345–e353.
• Extensive allergic fungal rhinosinusitis: ophthalmic and skull base complications. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 2015;67:227–233.
• Extensive intratemporal cholesteatomas: presentation, complications, and surgical outcomes. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol, 2015;272:289–295.
• Cartilage palisades in type 3 tympanoplasty: functional and hearing results. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 2014;66:309–313.
• Clinical advantages of cartilage palisades over temporalis fascia in type I tympanoplasty. Auris Nasus Larynx, 2014;41:422–427.
• Endoscopic vs microscopic myringoplasty: a different perspective. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol, 2014;271:1897–1902.
• Effect of mastoid drilling on hearing of contralateral ear. J Laryngol Otol, 2013;127:952–956.
• Extensive nasopharyngeal angiofibromas: the maxillary swing approach. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol, 2014;271:3035–3040.
• Giant vascular hamartoma of tongue. Malays J Med Sci, 2014;21(2):74–77.

International & National Conference Presentations:

• Subtotal petrosectomy: Interface between Otology and Skull Base Surgery – Oral presentation, IFOS World ENT Congress, Paris, 2017.
• Facial nerve tumors: Contemporary surgical management – E-poster, IFOS World ENT Congress, Paris, 2017.
• Surgical management of temporal bone squamous cell carcinoma – E-poster, IFOS World ENT Congress, Paris, 2017.
• Posterior mesotympanic retractions – Oral presentation, Otology Jubilee, Halle, Germany, 2014.
• Abducens nerve palsy in petrositis – Poster presentation, Otology Jubilee, Halle, Germany, 2014.
• Cartilage palisades in type 3 tympanoplasty – Poster presentation, AAO-HNS Annual Meeting, Vancouver, 2013.
• Cartilage palisades vs temporalis fascia in type I tympanoplasty – Oral e-poster, European Academy of ORL-HNS, Nice, France, 2013.

Advanced Surgical Training & Courses (International):

• European University Diploma in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery – Paris, France (2017–2019).
• Pituitary to Skull Base Course – Bologna, Italy, 2018.
• Otology, Skull Base & Auditory Implants Dissection Course – Paris, France, 2017.
• Advanced Middle Ear Surgical Course – Gruppo Otologico, Italy (Instructor/Dissector).
• Advanced Cochlear Implant Surgical Courses – Belgium & Italy.
• Advanced Lateral Skull Base Surgical Courses – Gruppo Otologico, Italy.
• Endoscopic Transnasal Skull Base Surgery Course – University of Insubria, Italy.
• Multi-portal Skull Base Hands-on Course – University of Vienna, Austria.
• Tympanoplasty Hands-on Instructional Course – Dresden, Germany.

Media & Public Awareness Contributions:

• Panel discussion on Delhi’s preparedness for the third COVID wave – TV9 Bharatvarsh.
• Expert commentary on black fungus myths during COVID-19 – The Times of India.
• Exclusive article on active bone-anchored hearing implants – Express Healthcare.
• Case study: successful treatment of Iraqi boy with rare vascular tumour.
• Featured in complex case management involving foreign body ingestion – Manipal Hospital Delhi.