🧑⚕️ Dr. (Brig.) W. V. B. S. Ramalingam
Senior Director & Head – ENT and Cochlear Implant Surgery
BLK‑Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
Dr. W. V. B. S. Ramalingam is a distinguished ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) surgeon and cochlear implant expert with more than 45 years of experience in clinical practice. A veteran of the Armed Forces Medical Services, he has significantly contributed to the advancement of ENT surgery in India, particularly in phonosurgery, head and neck oncology, and minimally invasive ENT techniques such as robotic and CO₂ laser surgery.
He currently heads the Department of ENT and Cochlear Implant Surgery at BLK‑Max Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi, where he leads a team of specialists delivering cutting-edge care in ENT and voice disorders.
🩺 Areas of Expertise
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Cochlear Implantation & Hearing Restoration Surgery
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Voice Surgery (Phonosurgery) & Laryngology
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Head and Neck Cancer Surgery & Skull Base Procedures
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Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS)
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Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
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Snoring and Sleep Apnea Surgery
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CO₂ Laser Surgery for ENT Conditions
🎓 Academic Qualifications
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MBBS – MKCG Medical College, Berhampur
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MS in Otolaryngology (ENT) – Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
He has further honed his expertise through specialized training at world-renowned institutions:
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Head & Neck Oncology – Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
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Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA
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CO₂ Laser Surgery – University of Göttingen, Germany
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Phoniatrics (Voice & Speech Disorders) – University of Freiburg, Germany
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Skull Base Surgery – University of Pittsburgh, USA
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Advanced Head & Neck Surgery – Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam
👨⚕️ Professional Experience
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Over 45 years of clinical ENT practice, including 30+ years of service in the Armed Forces Medical Corps
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Former Associate Professor at Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
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Former Professor & Head of Department at Army College of Medical Sciences and Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantonment
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Presently serves as Senior Director & Head of ENT and Cochlear Implant Surgery at BLK‑Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi
🏅 Memberships & Leadership Roles
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Life Member, Association of Otolaryngologists of India
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Founding Member, Foundation for Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
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Life Member, Association of Phonosurgeons of India
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President, Laryngology and Voice Association
🏆 Awards & Recognition
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Honored for his pioneering role in ENT education and surgical training in India
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Regularly invited as faculty and live surgical demonstrator at major national and international ENT conferences and workshops
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Recognized for leading one of the top ENT and Cochlear Implant Surgery departments in the Delhi-NCR region
