Dr. Sanjiv Badhwar is a highly experienced ENT and Head & Neck surgeon with over 34 years of expertise across cochlear implants, robotic ENT surgery, skull base surgery, and complex laryngology procedures. He has served in leadership roles in both military and civilian healthcare systems and has trained extensively across leading global institutions in Europe, the USA, Australia, and Asia. With deep expertise in advanced surgical technologies—including robotics, laser surgery, sialoendoscopy, and auditory implant systems—he is recognized as a national leader in comprehensive ENT care.

Educational Qualifications:

• Training (Auditory Brainstem Implants) – PGIMER Chandigarh (2025)
• Cochlear Implant Training – Innsbruck (2015), Munich (2015), Bratislava (2019), Sydney (2024)
• Robotic Head & Neck Surgery – Severance Hospital, South Korea (2016)
• Sialoendoscopy – European Sialendoscopy Center, Geneva, Switzerland (2015)
• Balloon Sinuplasty – Ocean Springs Sinus Centre, USA (2014)
• Robotic Head & Neck Surgery – University of Pennsylvania, USA (2013)
• Observership – Head & Neck Surgery, EEC Paris (2012)
• Fellowship – Laryngology & Swallowing Disorders, Dr James Thomas Voice Institute, Portland, USA (2007)
• Observership – Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital (2000)
• MS (ENT) – University of Mumbai (1991)
• MBBS – Armed Forces Medical College, Pune (1983)

Professional Experience:

• Senior Director – ENT, Nanavati Max Hospital, Mumbai (2025–Present)
• Professor & Head – ENT, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai (2009–2025)
• Professor & Head – ENT & Head & Neck Surgery, Army Hospital R&R, New Delhi (2007–2009)
• Professor & Head – ENT & Head & Neck Surgery, INHS Asvini, Mumbai (2005–2007)
• Associate Professor – ENT, INHS Asvini, Mumbai (2001–2005)
• Assistant Professor – ENT, INHS Asvini, Mumbai (1993–1999)
• Head – ENT, INHS Sanjivani, Kochi (1991–1993)

Professional Memberships:

• Laryngology & Voice Association of India
• The Association of Otolaryngologists of India
• Marine Medical Society
• Bombay Medical Congress
• Former Member – Board of the College of Pharmacy, Narsee Monjee College

Awards:

• Commendation by Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, INHS Asvini (2005)
• President, Laryngology & Voice Association of India

Research Papers & Publications:

• “Intraoperative Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Monitoring in Head & Neck Surgeries – An Indian Perspective,” Surgical Research Updates
• “Hypoglossal Nerve Palsy Following the Use of Laryngeal Mask Airway,” Trends in Anaesthesia & Critical Care
• “Supraglottoplasty in a Two-Month-Old Child with Laryngomalacia – Case Report,” Nigerian Journal of Medical Sciences
• “Successful Anaesthetic Management of a Large Supraglottic Cyst,” Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
• “Human Fibrin Sealant – Effective Haemostasis in ENT Surgery,” The Journal of Laryngology & Otology (India)
• “Anaesthetic Considerations in Rhino-Orbito-Cerebral Mucormycosis,” Airway