Dr. Leena Balachandar is a highly experienced ENT Specialist and Head & Neck Surgeon with 22 years of overall medical experience, including 13 years as an ENT specialist. She is currently working as Senior Consultant and Head of Department – ENT at Medicover Hospitals, Whitefield, Bangalore.She specialises in the comprehensive management of ear, nose, throat, airway, voice, hearing and head & neck conditions, with expertise in both routine and complex ENT procedures.Areas of Expertise:~Advanced Ear & Hearing Surgery: Mastoidectomy, Tympanoplasty, Stapedotomy, Cochlear Implantation and BAHA~Nose & Sinus Surgery: Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), Septoplasty, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and Skull Base Surgery~Airway & Voice Surgery: Airway Reconstruction, Microlaryngeal Surgery, Phonosurgery, Voice and Airway Surgeries and Diagnostic Laryngoscopy~Head & Neck Surgery: Management of complex head & neck conditions and surgical procedures~Paediatric ENT: Adenotonsillectomy, Ventilation Tube Insertion and comprehensive ENT care for children~Hearing & Cochlear Implant Services: Expertise in hearing restoration and cochlear implant proceduresProfessional ExperienceDr. Leena has previously been associated with several reputed medical institutions, including:~Manipal Hospitals, Varthur Road~Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Marathahalli~Vydehi Medical College~SRM Medical College, Chennai~Sir Ivan Stedford Hospitals, ChennaiDuring her association with Rainbow Children’s Hospital, she established the Airway Reconstruction Unit and Dhwani Cochlear Implant Unit, reflecting her experience in specialised paediatric airway and hearing-related care.Education & Professional MembershipsDr. Leena completed her MBBS from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and MS in ENT from Stanley Medical College & Hospital, Chennai.She is a member of:~Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI)~Association of Phonosurgeons of India (APSI)~Indian Academy of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (IAOHNS)~Indian Medical Association (IMA)~Publications & Academic ContributionsDr. Leena has contributed to medical literature through publications in the fields of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, including research and case reports on:Bicornual flap approaches in head and neck surgerySecond primary cancer of the larynx following radiotherapyKimura’s disease of the noseParotid gland arteriovenous malformation and its surgical managementHer publications have appeared in journals including the Otolaryngology Online Journal, Global Journal of Otolaryngology, and Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery.Dr. Leena follows an evidence-based and patient-centred approach to ENT care, with a focus on accurate diagnosis, clear communication and personalised treatment planning. Her extensive experience in advanced ENT surgery, paediatric ENT, airway reconstruction, cochlear implantation and head & neck surgery enables her to provide comprehensive care for patients across different age groups.