
MBBS, DNB - Otorhinolaryngology
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Dr. Vijay Rangachari is a Senior Consultant ENT Surgeon and Endoscopic Skull base surgeon at Manipal Hospitals, Whitefield, Bangalore and has an experience of 18 years in this field. He completed MBBS from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai in 2000, MNAMS (Membership of the National Academy) from National Academy of Medical Sciences (India) in 2004 and DNB - Otorhinolaryngology from National Board Of Examination in 2004. He has also trained in FESS and Endoscopic Anterior Skull base surgery at IRDC Academy, Leipzig, Germany in 2016. He has also been awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the International College of Surgeons, Chicago, USA in 2017. He is a member of Indian Medical Association (IMA), Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI), National Academy of Medical Sciences, Indian Society of Otology, Skull Base Surgery Society of India (SBSSI), Cochlear Implant Group of India, Indian Association of Surgeons for Sleep Apnoea, Rhinology Society of India, Indian Academy of Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, NCR East Delhi ENT Forum. He has attended courses and workshops in India and abroad during the last 18 years. He has authored several articles in International and National peer reviewed ENT Journals. He is a reviewer in several national and international ENT journals. His special interests and expertise include Endoscopic sinus surgery, Endoscopic skull base and orbital surgery, Snoring and Sleep Apnoea, Vertigo and Dizziness, Microscopic Ear Surgery, Microlaryngeal Voice surgery, Head and Neck Surgery and Thyroid surgery.
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I had been suffering from severe mouth dryness and nerve damage in my tongue for almost one and a half years. Because of this condition, I was not even able to speak properly. During this period, I consulted more than 15 doctors but unfortunately none of them could identify the root cause of my problem.
When I visited Dr. Vijay, he was able to diagnose the problem in the very first consultation and immediately started the right treatment. Within just three months, my condition improved tremendously and now my problem is almost completely cured.
I am truly grateful to Dr. Vijay for his expertise, accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. His approach gave me hope when I had almost lost it after struggling for so long.
I highly recommend Dr. Vijay to anyone in Bangalore facing ENT-related issues. If you are looking for the right diagnosis and treatment, please consult him without a second thought.
Visited For Ear Infection Treatment
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**** ************** professional, friendly and helpful. He is thorough in diagnostic and prescribes only required medicines. The patient is at ease with him. He is an asset for any hospital
Visited For Office based procedures for Vocal Cords
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It started exactly 6 months ago when I found out that my voice was getting weaker. After a few days, I started to notice that my voice became fragile, hoarse, and fatigued. So, I consulted a nearby ENT doctor, after doing all the tests, he said its Spasmodic Dysphonia (yeah, I too didn't know it then) and he told me that I may not be going to get my voice back permanently. I was so shocked to hear that because I was expecting a normal throat infection which could be resolved in a month. I wasn't convinced by that so I visited so many hospitals in Chennai and Hyderabad. Since there is no swelling, pain, or anything, all the doctors are not taking it seriously and they are just giving medicine for GERD and Cold.
It's been 2 months and still, my voice is like that only, so I started panicking and became so depressed. Every day waking to see whether my voice improved or not and finding out it didn't was making me so sad day by day. One day, I came across a doctor who specialized in these voice problems and after diagnosis, he said that it was Sulcus Vocalis (yeah, yeah, I didn't know this one too) and there is no medicine for it and surgery is the only option for that problem. I was happy because now I found a way but my father asked what happens if it fails, he said that we can't say anything now. So we consulted other doctors about the surgery and they too said it was Sulcus Vocalis and surgery is the only option for it and there is no medicine but bear the consequences in mind that you may not get your original voice and even if it succeeds now you may get respiratory problems in future. Now, all my hopes of getting my voice back died right there, this time it hit me so hard that I don't even want to consult other doctors anymore.
A month passed, it's been 3 months now and still, my voice is like that only. This time my father made me visit this Manipal Hospital Whitefield in Bangalore where I consulted Dr. Vijay Rangachari, after diagnosis he said it was neither Spasmodic Dysphonia nor Sulcus Vocalis, it was just a nerve strain and it may take some 3-6 months to resolve your problem and I assure you, you will get your voice back. I didn't believe it at first because I consulted 12 doctors so far and used their medicine still, I am here. So, I used his medicine for a month and still no improvement, now I am getting second thoughts about him and my father convinced me to give him another month and this time to my surprise, it worked and I started to notice an improvement in my voice and after next visit, my voice is becoming so close to normal.
After getting treated by him for 3 months, I got my voice back, now If I reflect on what happened is that Dr. Vijay Rangachari diagnosed my problem correctly because he has seen it from another perspective and treated it the right way with care. Other doctors just hadn't diagnosed my problem correctly wanted to do surgery only, they didn't think about what happens to me if it fails.
Now, after 6 months of agony, my voice is normal and my life is normal, thanks to Dr.Vijay Rangachari and I am genuinely so glad I consulted him and got treated by him.
Voice problems are so under-looked in our country and if you have any such problems, just give him a try as I did and I bet with my life, that you'll never regret it.
Thanks to Dr.Vijay Rangachari.
Visited For General Ent Check UpThroat infections
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This was a very disappointing experience. He was rude and dismissive, especially towards elderly patients, and barely spent 3 minutes on the consultation ******* ******* ** ******* *** ******** *** ***** *** ******** ******** ****** *********** ****** *** **** **** ***************
Doctor Vijay Rangachari explained my condition very clearly and provided good treatment. Overall, I had a good experience with him.
Dr. Vijay Rangachari ** **** ************* *** investigates thoroughly before prescribing medication. Overall, I had a good experience with him.
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I underwent Septoplasty and FESS for a deviated nasal septum and nasal polyps on April 14th, and I’m truly grateful to Dr. Vijay Rangachari for his exceptional care throughout the entire journey.
From the initial consultation to post-operative follow-ups, Dr. Vijay Rangachari demonstrated outstanding professionalism, deep expertise, and sincere empathy. Before the surgery, I was struggling daily with chronic sinus issues, severe nasal congestion, and a loss of smell — all of which were significantly affecting my quality of life. Dr. Rangachari took the time to thoroughly explain the procedure, patiently answered all of my questions, and made sure I felt informed and comfortable every step of the way.
The surgery was a success, and to my surprise, the recovery was much smoother than I had anticipated. With the detailed guidance and support provided, I was able to heal well and quickly noticed a major difference — I can finally breathe freely again, my sense of smell has returned, and I genuinely feel rejuvenated. The results have far exceeded my expectations.
Dr. Vijay Rangachari’s precision, dedication, and compassionate approach truly make him an outstanding surgeon. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone dealing with nasal or sinus issues * ********** **** ******* *** *** ** *** **** ********* **** **** ******
I’d also like to extend my sincere thanks to Mr. Bharat and Dr. Naveen for their consistent support and care throughout the process.
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I am truly grateful to Dr. Vijaya Rangachari for successfully treating my Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL) and helping me regain normal hearing. His ***** ** ********** calm approach, and the patience with which he handles every concern gave me immense confidence throughout the treatment.
Dr. Rangachari is transparent in his explanations and ensures that patients clearly understand their condition and the treatment plan. His professionalism and character are rare to find, and I feel fortunate to have been under his care. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Vijaya Rangachari to anyone seeking expert and compassionate ENT treatment.
Visited For Sore ThroatTonsillectomy
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I have been suffering from this issue since very long time but Dr Vijay Rangachari's treatment made my life much better. I had very seamless surgery experience with him. i would highly recommend him for consultation