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.
Visited For Mastoidectomy
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When I was looking for a good ENT surgeon, a divine hand led me to Dr. Vijay Rangachari of Manipal Hospital, Whitefield. From my first consultation with him, I knew he was the right choice to perform my surgery (Mastoidectomy with Tympanoplasty). He listened patiently, did a thorough examination and showed a lot respect for my personal beliefs, which are all qualities to be greatly admired. His experience and expertise showed in his consultation and in the surgery. Now that my surgery is done and I'm on the road to recovery, I wish to express my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to him and my blessings and best wishes for a great career and success in all his endeavors.
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 Deviated Septum
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Am in early 40s, and had been having frequent ent problems for last many years. Despite being recommended surgery for nose (deviated septum) for many years, I have been suffering yet sceptical of surgery.
Finally bit the bullet on recommendation of Dr. Vijay. And today, weeks after surgery, with God's grace and thanks to expert Team of Dr. Vijay, what a relief and one of the best decision of my life.
Should have done it sooner! In summary, am having better personal, work, and family life post surgery.
Visited For Nosebleed (Epistaxis) Treatment
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I went with a nose bleed. He just wrote prescription without checking anything. Less than a minute he spent.. I do not recommend. For him may be count of patients is important. But as a patient proper diagnosis is expected by us.
Visited For Nasal Polypectomy
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He is very good doctor. I have taken surgery of nasal polyp in Aug-23. After almost one year of surgery I don't have any issue. Taking my breath with no obstruction. Doctors nature is very friendliness and have very good human being. I always recommend everyone to treat with such type of doctor, who carefully hear all patients words.
Visited For Adenotonsillectomy
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My daughter is 5 years old and she was not able to breathe freely while sleeping. She is used to breathe through her mouth and frequently she used to suffer with throat infection and difficulty in breathing and swallowing.
Visited Dr. Vijay Rangachari and doctor identified the problem which was due to Adenoids and Tonsils. Doctor suggested for Adenoidectomy with Tonsillectomy under GA and explained very well on the surgery which gave us the confident to go with the surgery for the little one.
Doctor gave pre-medication to my daughter and planned for surgery on 15th April 2023.
She was taken care very-well during the surgery and post-surgery by Doctor, Doctor’s assistance, duty doctors and all other staff. Discharged with in 24hr without any complications. By Doctor’s effort and God grace little one was back to normal within 1 week 😊
We want to thank Dr. Vijay Rangachari for all his kindness and dedication 😊
Visited For MastoidectomyTympanoplasty
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Second week of December 2020, I have undergone the Mastoid with Tympanoplasty surgery for my Right ear by Dr Vijaya Rangachari at Manipal Hospital Whitefield.
Thanks to Dr Vijay Sir for taking care personally for pre and post-surgery very well. Just to give the back ground of the issue, I had severe ear pain in the month of July/August time frame & felt like some hearing loss too, being afraid of Covid19, visited nearby clinic used ear drops and antibiotics but somehow I was not comfortable myself I am not sure why.
So I visited Dr Vijay sir in Manipal Hospital Whitefield end of September 2019. He clearly identified explained the problem of hole in ear drum & infection and clearly informed what precautions I need to take care of…He tried treating the whole (closing) with ear drops and antibiotics. But hole is big(shown to me in the monitor) could not close with medicine so required to go for surgery. Right now my wound is very healthy , graft is healthy, feeling like hearing is improved no pain at all ….required to re-visit in the month April as a follow-up.
Visited For Sinus / Sinusitis Treatment
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I had recently undergone nose(left sinus) surgery. I had difficulty breathing through nose due to deviated septum, left sinus filled with mucus and overgrowth of polyp. Since, it was surgery related to nose, we had to be extremely cautious in getting it done ******* *** **** **** *** *******. We consulted different ENT Specialists. Finally, after lot of research, we got the online reference of Dr. Vijay Rangachari, Whitefield Manipal hospital.
Dr Rangachari assessment about my nose/sinus problem was to the point. He explained us in a very detailed manner about the whole treatment including surgery. He told us that he will completely target the underlying issue so that treatment and surgery is highly effective. I was initially put on medication for one month and post that, I underwent FESS(Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery) septoplasty under GA, surgery.
Dr. Rangachari had been extremely supportive during and post treatment. Post surgery, I remained in Hospital for 3 days. He was very kind, supported me very gently, consoled me when I was in pain. After surgery, he was particular about the underlying conditions so that it does not come back. He has carefully planned the follow ups and the medications that needs to be taken.
Besides being a highly knowledgeable person and one of the best ENT surgeons we have in Bangalore, Dr. Rangachari is a very polite, kind person who will listen to your problem very patiently and then come up with a treatment plan which would treat you completely..
I am extremely happy that now, I can breathe and sleep peacefully at night. If anyone has an ENT problem or planning any ENT surgery, please don't look anywhere else. I highly recommend Dr. Rangachari, trust me, you will be in the SAFEST hands.
Visited For Hearing Loss
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I suffered profound hearing loss and consulted Dr Vijay after a week of realizing that my hearing has gone. I was advised by the doctor about variable chances of recovery. I was put on steroids and within a span of 3 days my condition started showing signs of improvement. During the last 3 weeks of treatment, Dr Vijay was always extremely positive and confident about his diagnosis and treatment. He has a very good attitude towards his patients and has a smiling face. I have recovered and regained my hearing with medication. I highly recommend Dr Vijay Rangachari to anyone who faces similar issues.
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3 weeks agoI would highly recommend Dr. Vijay Rangachari to all those people who are facing any ENT issues. I was suffering from Deviated Septum since 26years, I never opted for surgery as it was the radical way earlier and ofcourse I was scared. But after 26 years my nose has become fully blocked. Doc has explained me in details that the procedure is quite simple i.e.Endoscopic Septoplasty with FESS and I will get healed soon with very minimal pain. I trusted Dr. Vijay Rangachari, and trust me, I am so glad to take up a decision to get operated by him. After 26years I can breathe now with both my nostrils, that too within 2/3 weeks. No pain, nothing. For me he is the Angel of God. Thank you so much Doctor Vijay. You are the best. 😊