Question 1

What is Dr. Shilpa's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shilpa has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - ENT.

Question 2

What does Dr. Shilpa specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shilpa specialises as ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist.

Question 3

How many years of experience does Dr. Shilpa have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shilpa has an overall experience of 17 years. View where has Dr. Shilpa practiced in the past.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Shilpa?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Shilpa is a ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist and has an experience of 17 years in this field. She completed MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences, Bangalore. in 2006 and MS - ENT from Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College Kolar in 2013.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 5

Who is Ear-nose-throat (ent) Specialist?

Accepted Answer

An ear-nose-throat (ENT) doctor specializes in the treatment of conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat. Otorhinolaryngologist is another name by which an ENT doctor is referred to. ENT is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and conditions of the ear, nose, throat, and related areas of the head and neck.

Question 6

Is an Ear-nose-throat (ent) Specialist and an Otorhinolaryngologist different?

Accepted Answer

Otorhinolaryngologist is a doctor who treats conditions related to the ear, nose and throat. The more commonly used name to refer to an otorhinolaryngologist is an ENT specialist. Any health conditions that involves the ear, nose and throat are treated by an ENT doctor.ENT doctors administer medication or do surgical procedures to correct any physical defects in these organs.

Question 7

Does one need a referral to consult an Ear-nose-throat (ent) Specialist?

Accepted Answer

Generally, a person can consult an ENT specialist by taking a prior appointment. Those who have not booked an appointment can walk into the doctor’s clinic and wait in a queue for a consultation. In some cases, a patient may be referred to by another doctor or general physician to an ENT specialist. Such people may consult with a referral

Question 8

Should one consult an Ear-nose-throat (ent) Specialist in case of sinusitis?

Accepted Answer

An ENT specialist deals with problems related to ear, nose, and throat. A chronic infection of the sinuses causes sinusitis. You may visit a primary care doctor for sinusitis problem, but an ENT is the final authority to treat the condition. The sinuses are interconnected parts to the ear and nose, so an ENT is the best for treating sinusitis.

Question 9

Should one consult an Ear-nose-throat (ent) Specialist in case of injury to head and neck?

Accepted Answer

When a person gets injured in the head and neck, the first doctor that handles the case may be a trauma specialist or a neurologist. An ENT specialist deals with ear, nose, and throat, and related areas of head and neck. For better clarity of the impact of the injury, diagnosis and treatment consultation with an ENT is required

Question 10

Is hearing loss treated by Ear-nose-throat (ent) Specialist?

Accepted Answer

Yes, hearing loss diagnosis and treatment are the areas of specialization of an ENT doctor. Treatment of reversible hearing loss and permanent hearing loss are taken care of by an ENT specialist. Reversible hearing loss is a temporary condition that can be treated with medication and therapy Permanent hearing loss may require hearing aids for dealing with loss of hearing.