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Consultant ENT and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgeon13+ Years of Experience
S. L. Raheja Hospital
Mumbai
Dr. Neepa Vellimuttam is a Consultant ENT and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgeon at S.L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai, with over 13 years of experience in diagnosing and treating ear, nose and throat conditions. She specialises in advanced endoscopic procedures, sinus surgery, skull base surgery and cochlear implantation.
She completed her MBBS and DNB in ENT, followed by a fellowship in Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery. She is also a certified Cochlear Implant Surgeon, with expertise in managing complex ENT conditions through specialised medical and surgical approaches.
Her surgical expertise includes tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy, myringotomy, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), septoplasty and rhinoplasty. She also performs benign head and neck procedures, including thyroidectomy, parotidectomy and excision of submandibular glands and thyroglossal cysts.
Dr. Vellimuttam has a special interest in laryngology and voice disorders. Her expertise includes microlaryngoscopy and excision of vocal cord lesions. She also manages skull base conditions through procedures such as endoscopic repair of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea, endoscopic access for pituitary tumours and excision of mucoceles.
Her clinical experience also includes paediatric ENT conditions such as subglottic stenosis, laryngomalacia and congenital choanal atresia. She has presented research papers at national and international conferences, received multiple awards and contributed to medical literature through journal publications.
FESS is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat chronic sinus conditions by opening blocked sinus passages and improving sinus drainage.
Endoscopic skull base surgery uses specialised instruments and an endoscope to access and treat selected conditions affecting the base of the skull.
Cochlear implant surgery involves placing an electronic device that helps provide a sense of sound for individuals with certain types of severe hearing loss.
Tympanoplasty is a surgical procedure performed to repair a damaged or perforated eardrum and, when required, address problems involving the middle ear.
Mastoidectomy involves removing diseased tissue or infected air cells from the mastoid bone behind the ear, commonly in selected cases of chronic ear disease.
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy are procedures to remove enlarged or repeatedly infected tonsils and adenoids when medically indicated.
Septoplasty is performed to correct a deviated nasal septum and improve airflow through the nasal passages.
Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure used to address the structure and appearance of the nose, including selected functional concerns.
Microlaryngoscopy allows detailed examination of the voice box and treatment of selected vocal cord conditions, including the removal of vocal cord lesions.
Endoscopic CSF rhinorrhea repair is performed to close an abnormal opening that allows cerebrospinal fluid to leak into the nasal cavity.
Thyroidectomy involves surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland, while parotidectomy involves removal of part or all of the parotid salivary gland when required.
Paediatric ENT surgery addresses selected ear, nose and throat conditions in children, including laryngomalacia, subglottic stenosis and congenital choanal atresia.
MBBS, DNB (ENT), Fellowship in Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery, Certified Cochlear Implant Surgeon
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, Cochlear Implant Surgery, Tympanoplasty, Mastoidectomy, Myringotomy, Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy, Septoplasty, Rhinoplasty, Microlaryngoscopy, Vocal Cord Lesion Excision, Voice Disorder Treatment, CSF Rhinorrhea Repair, Pituitary Tumour Access Surgery, Mucoceles Excision, Thyroidectomy, Parotidectomy, Submandibular Gland Excision, Thyroglossal Cyst Excision, Paediatric ENT Surgery, Subglottic Stenosis Management, Laryngomalacia Treatment, Congenital Choanal Atresia Treatment
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Neepa Vellimuttam
Dr. Neepa Vellimuttam is a Consultant ENT and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgeon at S.L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai.
Dr. Neepa Vellimuttam has over 13 years of experience in ENT surgery and endoscopic skull base procedures.
She holds an MBBS, DNB in ENT and a Fellowship in Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery. She is also a certified Cochlear Implant Surgeon.
Her areas of expertise include sinus disorders, hearing conditions, voice disorders, skull base conditions, nasal problems, throat conditions and paediatric ENT disorders.
Yes. She is a certified Cochlear Implant Surgeon and provides specialised surgical care for eligible patients with certain types of hearing loss.
Yes. Her surgical expertise includes Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, endoscopic skull base procedures and endoscopic repair of CSF rhinorrhea.
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