Dr. Venkata Karthikeyan C is a renowned ENT-Head & Neck Surgeon with over 18 years of experience, specializing in neurotology, cochlear implantation, and skull base surgery. He is proficient in advanced procedures like transoral laser and robotic surgeries and is affiliated with Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.

Educational Qualifications:

• MS in Otorhinolaryngology from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
• DNB (Diplomate of National Board) in Otorhinolaryngology.

Professional Experience:

• Former Associate Professor of ENT-Head & Neck at AIIMS, New Delhi.
• Completed a Fellowship in Neurotology (Cochlear Implant) and Skull Base Surgery in the USA.
• Received training in Trans Oral Laser Surgery in the UK.
• Received training in Trans Oral Robotic Surgery in the USA.
• Currently practicing at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai.

Notable Achievements:

• Recipient of the Kamani Charity Trust Prize for Best Postgraduate Student in Otorhinolaryngology at AIIMS, New Delhi (2001)
• First ENT surgeon from India to receive an Advanced Fellowship in Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery under the International Fellowship Program at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA (2012-2014)
• Organizing Secretary and Surgical Demonstrator for multiple live surgical workshops and Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs, including "RHINOFESS" focusing on Rhinoplasty and Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) in 2007
• Authored 21 articles, contributed to 4 book chapters, and presented 12 abstracts in esteemed medical forums

Certifications:

• Diplomate of the National Board (DNB) in Otorhinolaryngology (2003).

Professional Memberships:

• Member of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI).
• Member of the American Association of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
• Member of the North American Skull Base Society.
• Member of the American Medical Association (AMA).
• Member of the American Neurotology Society.

Fellowships:

• Advanced Fellowship in Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA (2012-2014).