Doctor Detail

Overview

• Dr. Vijay Rangachari is a renowned Otorhinologist and Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) and Head and Neck Surgery consultant, currently practising at Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore. Boasting a wealth of experience exceeding 23 years, Dr. Vijay specialises in an extensive array of conditions related to the ear, thyroid, facial nerve, skull-based surgeries, hypophysectomy, thyroid, head and neck surgery, throat and voice issues, sleep apnoea, vertigo, and dizziness, among others. He commenced his medical journey by obtaining his MBBS from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2000. Subsequently, in 2004, Dr. Vijay cleared his DNB exams in Otorhinolaryngology conducted by the National Board of Examinations. His scientific paper presentation at the Tamilnadu State ENT Conference in 2003 earned him the second prize. As a member of the 'Association of Otolaryngologists of India', 'Skull Base Surgery Society of India', and the 'Indian Society of Otology', Dr. Vijay Rangachari has a special interest in performing larynx microsurgery, nasal endoscopy, hypophysectomy, and ossiculoplasty. He has sought advanced training and knowledge from esteemed institutions worldwide, having completed courses in skull-based surgeries in Barcelona, Spain, and Anterior Skull base surgery from the IRDC Academy in Leipzig, Germany. Additionally, he holds a fellowship from the International College of Surgeons in the United States. Dr. Vijay has served as an ENT surgeon at Max Super Speciality Hospital in Dehradun, Uttarakhand; Pushpanjali Crossley Hospital; Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in Delhi NCR, Sundaram Medical Foundation; and Stanley Medical College & Hospital.

• Throughout his career, Dr. Vijay Rangachari's skills have been recognised with many awards and accolades, including winning the first prize for his video and poster session at the Delhi State ENT Conference in 2008 and receiving the Best Young ENT Surgeon award at the Uttarakhand State ENT Conference in 2013. Dr. Vijay has an impressive academic presence, with his articles published in reputable medical journals, including the Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, the Journal of Clinical Neurosciences, and the Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine. He is affiliated with various medical societies, including the National Academy of Medical Sciences, the Skull Base Surgery Society of India, the Cochlear Implant Group of India, and the Indian Association of Surgeons for Sleep Apnoea. As an expert Otorhinologist, Dr. Vijay Rangachari keeps patient care at the forefront of his treatment regime and thus is recognised as the best ENT specialist in Whitefield.

Field of Expertise

• Endoscopic skull base surgery

• Endoscopic sinus and orbital surgery

• Microscopic ear surgery

• Snoring and Sleep Apnoea

• Vertigo and dizziness

• Voice disorders

• Salivary Gland infections and tumours

• Thyroid and Head and Neck surgery

Fellowship & Membership

• FICS, Fellowship of International College of Surgeons, USA

• FESS and Anterior Skull base surgery course, IRDC Academy, Leipzig, Germany

• Advanced Skull base surgery course, Barcelona, Spain

• Life Membership of the following societies:

• All India Rhinology Society

• Indian Academy of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

• Indian Association of Surgeons for Sleep Apnoea

• Cochlear Implant Group of India

• Skull Base surgeons Society of India

• NCR East Delhi ENT Forum

• Association of Otolaryngologists of India

• National Academy of Medical Sciences

• Indian Society of Otology

• Indian Medical Association

• Publications -

• Eleven publications in International and National journals

• Reviewer in Several National and International Scientific Journals

• Guest lectures and Panel Discussion Expert in several conferences

Languages Spoken

• English

• Hindi

• Tamil

• Kannada

Awards & Achievements

• Best Young ENT Surgeon paper award at the Uttarakhand State ENT conference in April 2013

• First Prize in Video presentation at the Delhi State ENT conference in May 2008

• First Prize in Poster presentation at the Delhi State ENT conference in May 2008

• Second Prize in Paper presentation at the Tamil Nadu State ENT conference in September 2003

• Second Prize in Scientific Paper presentation at the Tamil Nadu State ENT conference in September 2001

Talks & Publications

• He has delivered multiple lectures and presentations in several meetings and conferences on a wide range of topics in ENT.

• Pituitary tuberculoma masquerading as a pituitary adenoma: Interesting case report and review of the literature. Prabha BB, Rangachari V, Subramaniam V, Gopan TV, Baliga VB. Asian J Neurosurg. 2021;16:141-3.

• Cystic lesion of the sella turcica: interesting case report and review of literature. Blessy B. Prabha, Vijay Rangachari, Priyamvadha Kovai, Abha Verma. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2021 Jun;7(6):1048-1051. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20212132

• He has been an author / co-author in several journal articles published in leading international and national journals. He is also a reviewer for publications in several scientific journals.

• His publications are enumerated below:

• Understanding Vertigo. Silicon India Healthcare magazine. Vol 6/Issue 12-1/July 2018

• Neonatal airway lesions: Our experience and a review of the literature. J Laryngol Otol 2013 Jan;127(1):80-3

• Airway management in neonates and infants with congenital airway lesions. J Anesthesiol Clin Pharmacol 2012;28:285-6

• Endoscopes: A revolution in ENT. Trendz in Medical World, Vol. 4/ Issue 4/January – March 2012

• Comparison of Epley’s maneuver with Epley’s maneuver and medications in the management of BPPV: A randomized prospective study, J Laryngol Otol 2011; 125: 572-5

• Approach to a patient with vertigo. Trendz in Medical world, Vol. 4/ Issue 2 / July- September 2011

• Cochlear Implants. Pushpanjali Medifocus 2007; 6(1):29-30

• Adult intranasal meningoencephalocoele presenting as a nasal polyp. Journal of Clinical Neurosciences 2005; 12(5):594-6

• A case of Sinonasal teratocarcinosarcoma. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery 2007; 59: 158-160

• Laryngeal sequelae following prolonged intubation: A prospective study. Indian J Crit Care Med 2006; 10:171-175

• Preauricular sinus: Operating microscope improves outcome. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery 2006; 58(1):6-8

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