A Senior ENT surgeon with over 38 years of experience. Formerly of the Armed Forces Medical Services having served as an ENT Surgeon in all major institutions of the Army, Navy and Air Force. Has been a post graduate teacher for over 20 years and has held the post of Professor and Head Department of ENT, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. Appointed Senior Consultant and Advisor (ENT), Armed Forces Medical Services. Skilled in all contemporary major surgical procedures of the Ear,Nose, Throat and the Head & Neck. Has had the distinction of specializing in Cochlear Implant Surgery and has been actively involved in setting up Cochlear Implant Centers and training ENT surgeons in this specialized procedure. Presently holding the post of Lead Consultant and Head of the Dept. of ENT at St. Marthas Hospital, Bangalore. Has an evening consultancy at J.T. ENT Clinic, Bhoopasandra, Bangalore.