MS - ENT, MBBS, DNB - Otorhinolaryngology, Fellow of American College of Surgeons(FACS)
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Dr. Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao had done MS. DNB, FACS, FEB-ORLHNS, FEAONO .Consultant Skull Base, Hearing implantology , Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Onco Surgeon ,Sr. Consultant ,Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, Visiting Professor, Shanghai Jiao tong Univ ,China.Member of the COVID - 19 Clinical Expert Advisory Committee, Government of KarnatakaDr. Rao did his Masters at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (Manipal University) bagging the best outgoing student in the process. He is the Fellow of European Board of Examinations and the European Academy of Otology & Neurotology. He was awarded the British Annual Congress in Otolaryngology (BACO) fellowship twice, Birla Smarak Kosh Fellowship & the GSE fellowship of Rotary International and the Ten Outstanding Indians Award from Junior Chamber International (JCI).He completed his 2-year fellowship in Skull Base Surgeries, Hearing Implantology and Advanced Otology at the Skull Base unit of Casa Di Cura Piacenza (Italy) & was awarded Fellowship of the European Academy of Neurotology (EAONO). He continued to work in Italy with Mario Sanna, Jacques Magnan and Paolo Castelnuovo for a total of six and a half years accumulating vast experience in Skull Base Surgery.Dr. Rao has over 100 peer reviewed scientific publications (h index of 19), 15 chapters in various textbooks & one text book on Cochlear & other Auditory Implants by Thieme International. He is the recipient of the Best paper award at the Politzer Society Meeting in 2013.Dr. Rao was awarded with an honorary Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) in 2019, and a visiting Professorship to the Shanghai Jiao Tong University, one of Asia's largest Universities. He is an invited faculty at the World Federation of Skull Base Societies and European Skull Base Congresses. He was also honored with the Dr. GS Grewal Oration at the 71st Annual Congress of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India AOICON in 2018, the Prof. Allaudin Memorial Oration at the 17th National Conference of ORLHNS 2019 of the Society of Otolaryngologists & Head Neck Surgeons of Bangladesh, the Karnataka ENT Oration at the 37th Karnataka State ENT Conference AOIKCON 2019 and the Prof. SR Singh Oration at the UP State ENT Conference 37th UPAOICON 2019. He has been invited to the Skull Base Courses organized by the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) and has been an invited speaker at the National Conferences of the Italian, Egyptian, Turkish, Saudi, Bangladeshi, UAE and Indian societies. He has pioneered many new concepts in skull base surgery in India. He is the Founder of World Skull Base, an international organization and an NGO. The WSB Fellowship Diplomas in Skull Base Surgery offered by World Skull Base in Bangalore, are the 1st curriculum based skull base courses in India that are awarded a University Diploma.
Visited For MastoidectomyTympanoplastyReconstructive Middle Ear SurgeryRevision Ear Surgery
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My name is Sagar, 26 years old from Mangalore. I had undergone both tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy surgery twice in 2016 and 2018 from other reputed doctors. Even after surgeries and taking medicines for a long time, I used to get frequently infected in the same ear and there was a hole in my eardrum again. In August last year, the infection got more severe and it continuously started discharging even after taking antibiotics.
One of my office colleagues recommended me to consult Dr. Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao for an expert opinion. First, I got in touch with Dr. Rakshitha Kamath, one of the team members and a consultant at BHNS. She initially examined my ear completely by listening to the entire story for more than an hour at her OPD and suggested to get an expert opinion and arranged an appointment with Dr. Sampath sir within 2 days. Before meeting sir, a complete audiometry tests were conducted to confirm my natural hearing ability. My parents and myself were very much worried as I had already been through surgery twice. Dr. Sampath sir ensured and made us feel comfortable before anything. We were happy that both of us were from the same place 😊. Sir patiently listened to entire medical history and briefly examined. He explained the ear structure, the issues I had and the loopholes in the previous surgeries. He assured that we are in the right hands and my infection would be completely removed and cleared by him & his team at BHNS as he is trained to perform skull base surgeries for years at Italy. At the beginning, it was decided to do a canal wall down approach of mastoidectomy without any delay. I thank Dr. Sampath sir for all his help, support and guidance throughout this phase.
I thank Dr. Rakshitha Kamath, as she took utmost care in my pre-surgery period. She was very helpful and always available to discuss and sort out any doubts regarding the surgery and procedures during her busy schedule. She spent hours over phone providing me with the mental support and assurance.
Dr. Sampath sir performed an 8 hrs long surgery at Apollo Spectra Hospital and was successful in removing all the infection & restructuring my ear drum. Purely because of his expertise, he did a canal wall up procedure without altering my ear canal as against the canal wall down decided earlier. I’m really grateful to the entire team of Dr. Sampath sir, which includes Dr. Niveditha, Dr. Rakshitha, Dr. Lavanya, who were part of the surgery.
From the bottom of my heart, I’m very much happy with Dr. Niveditha who took care post-surgery. She took the time to listen to all the queries, doubts post-surgery and made me feel confident of early recovery. She is approachable and is always available over messages and calls. I truly admire her attitude of replying to all my messages within minutes and providing necessary advice.
I fell ill during the recovery and was in constant touch with both Dr. Niveditha and Dr. Rakshitha. I recall that Dr. Niveditha replied immediately to one of my messages at night 1:30 AM. This shows the commitment of the team towards the patients.
I would take this opportunity to thank Dr. Lavanya for all her help during the post-surgery follow up. Dr. Saud as well for his help. I appreciate Ramya for all her co-ordination and support. I acknowledge the help of sister Suma and front office staff Deepa.
Overall, my experience with Dr. Sampath sir and his team is exceptional. The team’s care, expertise, and genuine concern for their patients make them standout. I highly recommend BHNS and all the team members for any issues related to ENT and Skull base surgeries. Thank You everyone 😊
Visited For CSF Leak Treatment
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I was recently diagnosed with a congenital defect in the skull base causing Cerebro Spinal Fluid(CSF) leak through my nose. This condition was persisting from 6 months and I was told that it could be treated through an endoscopic surgery.
We were looking for a skull base surgeon who had performed CFS leak repairs very frequently. We were told that ENT surgeons in India normally get to handle 3-4 such cases in a year and to look for a surgeon who has performed this procedure day in and day out. Our quest ended with DR. SAMPATH CHANDRA PRASAD RAO.
We came to know about him through my cousin who also happens to be an ENT surgeon. On our consultation, Dr.Sampath explained me and my family in simple terms about the condition and the findings of my CT scan. He also explained in detail the surgery procedure and the different techniques he might use to seal my defect. He patiently answered all our queries and also guided us on the post operative care and precautions required. He seemed very confident with the procedure and also mentioned that he has handled these cases multiple times before. We were totally convinced to get the surgery done through him on our first consultation itself. We are based out in Bangalore. Since the procedure needed a lot of post operative rest and follow ups, we were reluctant to travel out of state and was extremely relieved after meeting Dr.Sampath.
The surgery has gone well and the CSF leak has stopped now. I am on my path to recovery. We opted for Apollo Spectra Hospital. Dr.Sampath is still following up with my healing. In every follow up session, he has explained the healing process in detail with a video of my endoscopy and also answered all our questions with patience.
Would also like to mention Dr. Kavitha from Dr.Sampath's team who assisted and over looked the surgery. She constantly followed me up and was always available to guide on post operative do's and dont's. She has been very comforting and cleared all our doubts during pre as well as post surgery.
Visited For ENT Problems
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I was recently diagnosed with Jugular Paraganglioma - a benign tumour in the ear in Nov 2019.
Our quest for a surgeon for skull based, middle ear surgeries ended with Dr. Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao.
The morbidity associated with the disease was extremely high due to the location of the tumour and involved various nerves. On our very first meeting we spent nearly 2.5 hours with the Doctor. He explained to us all the procedures involved and the associated complications with pictures. It took us only 2 meetings in order to go ahead with the surgery.
Dr. Sampath took us through a detailed, step by step information after which we had no queries to seek further clarification. Our second meeting therefore was scheduled only to finalise the dates and the place of surgery. We were totally convinced that if I had to undergo a surgery, it had to be through him. His detailed explanation during consultation helped us prepare ourselves mentally in order to go through this complicated procedure.
Dr. Sampath was so precise and meticulous in his diagnosis and the associated morbidity. It happened to be an 18 hour long surgery and we are extremely thankful for the Doctor and his team for the way they have handled such complicated surgery with utmost care. I was told that post surgery, (18 long hours) Dr. Sampath had the patience to explain the entire surgical procedure to my spouse.
Dr. Sampath ensured no nerve was compromised during the surgery which gives me so much hope to recover from the morbidity. We went through the surgery at Manipal Hospital and needless to say, we were extremely happy with the pre and post operative care extended by Manipal hospital under the able guidance of Dr. Sampath. All the Doctors, nurses and the support staff are extremely empathetic and took really good care. Would also like to mention Dr. Anupama for all the comforting before the surgery, Dr. Paritsoh Pandey & his team who did the Embolization. Dr. Rhea and Dr. Anoopa from Dr. Sampath’s team who took utmost care during my stay at the hospital. I am on my path to recovery and continue to visit Dr. Sampath.
In today’s commercially driven world, its people like Dr. Sampath who restore faith in mankind.
Thank you Dr. Sampath, we are ever grateful to you!
Visited For Salivary Gland Surgery
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I had a small lump near jaw under earlobe which started growing faster in months.I had booked Dr.Sampath as he was available nearby.Firstly,he explained the health issue clearly.He told it is a parotid lesion and suggested for US Guided FNAC and UT scan.The results showed up to be pleumorphic adenoma.The lump was from deep lobe of gland.I could not meet doctor in person but he recommended surgery (parotidectomy).Trust me ,I met the doctor after the surgery.
We had lot of confidence on Dr.Sampath who is expertise in skull base surgeries.It was explained to us about preserving the facial nerves as part of parotidectomy.I would like to thank Dr.Sampath chandra prasad Rao for doing surgery successfully.
I would also thank his assistant Dr.Sohini and his team members Kiran in making this journey peaceful.
I would strongly suggest to go with Dr.Sampath chandra prasad Rao for ENT who is expertise in skull base surgeries.I also suggest patient and their family to have patience of waiting to meet the expertise doctors (they do have lot of commitments and will not make any one wait unnecessarily).
Thanks &Regards
Shilpa yaswanth
Visited For Tonsillectomy
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I had a tonsillitis since 6years, I used to get frequent infection and cold also suffered a lot due to that and also severe pain and couldn't able to eat foods properly. I have been to many doctors for my infection but it was very recurrent finally I met Dr.Sampath and his team doctors everyone was very friendly and explained in detail about my issues and told the option was surgery. First I was not ready for the surgery finally after Dr.Sampath's detailed explanation convinced me and got the surgery done. Now I could eat my favourite foods no restrictions and my frequent infection is been come down. So I suggest those who all have Tonsillitis please get the surgery done and get relieved from that permanently. Very thanks to the Doctor and his team 🙏
Visited For Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery - FESSSeptoplasty
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Dr Sampath Chandra Prasad and his team at BHNS are fantastic professionals! Had a great experience with them when I visited them for sinus related issues. I was suffering from headache and nasal obstruction for several years. Scans were taken and surgery was scheduled. I underwent a Septoplasty with FESS and turbinate reduction. After a first of what is called FESS cleaning, the nose started becoming free and my headache disappeared all together! I even regained my sense of smell which I thought I had lost forever!
All in all, great professional team and Kudos to Dr Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao for creating such a wonderful patient experience!
Visited For Surgery for SnoringDeviated Septum
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Visited Dr.Sampath for snoring and sleep apnea. I had good experience and would like to share it here.
Dr. Sampath is an accomplished sleep apnea surgeon and a very professional way of approaching his patients.
He spends time explaining the issues in detail and took me through all treatment various options and let us decide ourselves. I opted for sleep apnea surgery as I was suffering from a long time from disturbed sleep and day time anxiety and drowsiness
Almost days after the surgery I stopped snoring my wife noticed it almost within a week after surgery. There was no major problems except little pain in the throat after surgery for a few days which subsides eventually. I should have been done the surgery long back but now it's not very late. I'm very thankful to Dr. Sampath Chandra Prasad and his team for giving me much needed relief from sleep apnea
I recommend that everyone diagnosed with sleep apnea get it treated.
Visited For Mastoidectomy
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Hi all,
My mother was facing with ear infection from past six months which had spread across her lateral skull. After getting surgery and granulations removed at another hospital but her condition worsened.
We came across Dr. Sampath Chandra prasad Rao sir after one of the treating doctor suggested about him, as her disease is common but treating good doctors are very less.After contacting sir, sir being so soft spoken, caring with a wide happy smile reassured my mother of getting well.She was operated which was very time consuming and lengthy procedure.
She is doing very well and relieved from the pain and suffering which she had faced so long(i.e. 7 months)
Thank you Dr. Sampath for all the care and knowledge you have showered to treat her.
We will always be great full for saving my mother.
Wish you all the sucess and strength to treat the needed.
Regards,
Vibhav
Visited For Head and Neck Tumor / Cancer Surgery
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Thank you for We feel blessed to be with one of the ****** ***** ** ***** **** surgery in India . Thank you for explaining me the complete disease, also about the operation & gives the least medicines. Thank you for your excellent work while performing surgery on me. Now I am back to normal life without tumor. Really grateful for that for being down to earth and Good Human being . Asked us to message him in his number for any emergency. Felt very relieved after his consultation.
I would recommend him for all the patients.
I SRI BABU LAL DAS, AN INHABITANT OF WEST BENGAL WENT TO MANIPAL HOSPITALS AND WAS UNDER THE TREATMENT OF DR . SAMPATH CHANDRA PRAKASH RAO.
UNDET HIS SUPERVISION, MY RT.EAR OPERATION WAS DONE ON 16/08/2019
*** *** ** *** ** *** **** ******* ** ** ****** GENTLE AND HAVE A LAUGHING FACE. HE HAS ALWAYS ADIVISED AND SUPPORTED WITH SMILING FACE. NOT ONLY THAT, AS AND REQUIRED HE HAS DISCHARGED HIS VALUABLE SUGGESTIONS AS PER OUR QUERY BY WHAT'S APP AND PHONE CALL ALSO
IN THIS CSE HE IS NOT ANNOYED AT ALL . BUT HE IS PROMPT. MY OPERATION WAS A COMPLEX ONE. PERHAPS I SHALL GO TO HIM FOR ANOTHER APPOINTMENT, IF REQUIRED AS PER HIS SUGGESTION.
WE ARE REALLY YHANKFUL TO HIM AND WE SHALL RECOMMEND HIS NAME IN NEIGHBOURING PEOPLE OF MY AREA.