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The best ENT specialists for Manikonda, Hyderabad include Dr. Anne Kishore Kumar, Dr. Dushyanth Ganesuni, Dr. Reshmi Anna Alex, Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Jonnalagadda and Dr. Chetan Bavini. Two practise at Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda, about 5 km away and three at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 6 km away. Last updated: November 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Five ENT specialists for Manikonda residents: Dr. Anne Kishore Kumar and Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Jonnalagadda (Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda, about 5 km) and Dr. Dushyanth Ganesuni, Dr. Reshmi Anna Alex and Dr. Chetan Bavini (Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 6 km).
- About 63 million people in India, around 6.3%, have significant hearing loss, according to WHO estimates cited by India’s national deafness programme.
- Sudden hearing loss in one ear needs an ENT specialist within 24 to 72 hours.
- Dust, pollution and allergies make sinus and allergy problems common in Hyderabad.
Manikonda is a large residential area in west Hyderabad between Gachibowli, Tolichowki, Narsingi and the Financial District, with neighbourhoods such as Puppalaguda, Alkapur Township and Neknampur. For specialist care, large hospitals in Gachibowli, Nanakramguda and the Financial District are about 5 to 6 km away.
This guide lists five ENT specialists for patients in and around Manikonda. Qualifications and experience come from the hospitals’ own doctor profiles and the Apollo 24|7 directory, with patient recommendation figures from Apollo 24|7 and HexaHealth where available. Doctors based outside Manikonda are marked as nearby with an approximate road distance. Please confirm current availability, timings and fees before you visit.
Top 5 ENT Specialists in Manikonda at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Focus | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Anne Kishore Kumar | Sinus, paediatric ENT, laser | 27+ years |
| 2 | Dr. Dushyanth Ganesuni | Voice, sinus, ear surgery | 11 years |
| 3 | Dr. Reshmi Anna Alex | Voice, sinus, hearing | 10+ years |
| 4 | Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Jonnalagadda | Skull base, cochlear implants | 10 years |
| 5 | Dr. Chetan Bavini | Sinus, ear and thyroid surgery | 6 years |
1. Dr. Anne Kishore Kumar — Senior Consultant ENT, Star Hospitals Nanakramguda
| Qualifications | MBBS, DLO, FAGE |
| Experience | 27+ years |
| Hospital | Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda, Hyderabad (nearby, about 5 km) |
| Patient feedback | 98% recommend (98 ratings) on HexaHealth |
Dr. Anne Kishore Kumar is a senior consultant ENT at Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda, about 5 km from Manikonda, with 27+ years of experience.
His work includes endoscopic sinus surgery, children’s ENT problems, laser surgery and endoscopic ear surgery. 98% of ratings on HexaHealth recommend him.
Why choose Dr. Kishore Kumar: More than 25 years of ENT experience close to Manikonda.
2. Dr. Dushyanth Ganesuni — Consultant ENT Surgeon and Laryngologist, Continental Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS, DLO, DNB (ENT), Senior Clinical Fellowship in Laryngology (UK) |
| Experience | 11 years |
| Hospital | Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad (nearby, about 6 km) |
Dr. Dushyanth Ganesuni is a consultant ENT surgeon and laryngologist at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 6 km from Manikonda, with 11 years of experience.
He completed a senior clinical fellowship in laryngology in the UK and performs endoscopic nose surgery, micro ear surgery and voice box surgery.
Why choose Dr. Ganesuni: UK training for voice and throat problems.
3. Dr. Reshmi Anna Alex — Consultant ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon and Phonosurgeon, Continental Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS (Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences), MS ENT (Kasturba Medical College, Manipal), Fellowship in Phonosurgery (CMC Vellore) |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hospital | Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad (nearby, about 6 km) |
Dr. Reshmi Anna Alex is a consultant ENT, head and neck surgeon and phonosurgeon at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 6 km from Manikonda, with 10+ years of experience.
She trained in voice surgery at CMC Vellore and treats voice and swallowing disorders, sinus and allergy problems and hearing loss.
Why choose Dr. Reshmi: Voice surgery training from CMC Vellore.
4. Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Jonnalagadda — Senior Consultant ENT and Head and Neck Oncology, Star Hospitals Nanakramguda
| Qualifications | MBBS (Kurnool Medical College), MS ENT (JJM Medical College), Fellowship in Micro Ear Surgery, Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery (Jain ENT Hospital, Jaipur) |
| Experience | 10 years |
| Hospital | Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda, Hyderabad (nearby, about 5 km) |
Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Jonnalagadda is a senior consultant ENT and head and neck oncology at Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda, about 5 km from Manikonda, with 10 years of experience.
His work includes endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery, micro ear surgery, cochlear implants and head and neck cancer surgery.
Why choose Dr. Dheeraj: Ear, skull base and cochlear implant surgery.
5. Dr. Chetan Bavini — Consultant ENT Specialist, Continental Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS, MS (ENT), Senior Residency in ENT (PGIMER, Chandigarh) |
| Experience | 6 years |
| Hospital | Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad (nearby, about 6 km) |
Dr. Chetan Bavini is a consultant ENT specialist at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 6 km from Manikonda, with 6 years of experience.
He completed senior residency at PGIMER, Chandigarh and performs endoscopic sinus surgery, ear microsurgery and thyroid surgery.
Why choose Dr. Bavini: PGIMER-trained ENT surgeon.
Ear, Nose and Throat Problems: Key Numbers
Hearing loss is common and often goes unnoticed. India’s National Programme for Prevention and Control of Deafness cites WHO estimates that about 63 million people in India, around 6.3% of the population, have significant hearing impairment. Early hearing tests, especially for children and older adults, allow hearing aids or implants to help.
Sinus and allergy problems are also common in fast-growing areas such as Manikonda and Puppalaguda, where construction dust and vehicle pollution are frequent. Most improve with medicines and nasal sprays; surgery is needed only when symptoms persist.
Common ENT Tests
| Test | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Pure-tone audiometry | Type and degree of hearing loss |
| Tympanometry | Middle ear fluid and eardrum movement |
| Nasal endoscopy | Inside of the nose and sinuses |
| CT sinuses | Sinus blockage and anatomy before surgery |
| Laryngoscopy | Voice box and vocal cords |
What to Expect at Your First Visit
- History: symptoms, how long they have lasted, allergies, noise exposure and earlier treatment.
- Examination: ears, nose and throat, often with an endoscope.
- Tests: hearing tests, endoscopy or scans as needed.
- Plan: medicines, sprays, hearing aids or surgery options explained.
- Follow-up: review after treatment, with repeat hearing tests if needed.
How to Choose the Right ENT Specialist in Manikonda
- Check the qualification: look for an MS, DNB or DLO in ENT. Fellowships in endoscopic sinus surgery, ear surgery, voice, skull base or head and neck oncology add focused training.
- Match the problem: sinus and allergy, ear infections and hearing loss, voice problems, snoring, tonsils and head and neck lumps are often handled by surgeons with different interests.
- Look at the set-up: in-house audiometry, nasal endoscopy and a microscope for ear surgery make diagnosis faster.
- Bring your records: hearing tests, CT scans of the sinuses and a list of medicines and nasal sprays used help the first visit.
- Ask about non-surgical options: many sinus, ear and tonsil problems improve with medicines, so ask whether surgery is really needed.
Symptoms That Should Not Wait
Red-Flag Alert
Go to the emergency department at once for difficulty breathing or noisy breathing, inability to swallow saliva, a heavy nosebleed that does not stop after 20 minutes of pressure, sudden hearing loss in one ear, or a severe sore throat with a muffled voice and swelling in the neck.
When to See a Doctor in Hyderabad
For a sore throat, blocked nose or mild ear pain, a first assessment with a general physician is a sensible start. At Suguna Clinic, Dr. Ram Kumar can examine you, start treatment and refer you to an ENT specialist if needed. See also our guides on sore throat treatment and allergy treatment. Sudden hearing loss should be seen by an ENT specialist within a day or two.
Areas Near Manikonda Served by These ENT Specialists
Manikonda is a residential area in west Hyderabad between Tolichowki and Gachibowli. The ENT specialists in this guide are also a practical choice for patients living in nearby localities such as Puppalaguda, Alkapur Township, Neknampur, Lanco Hills, Narsingi, Khajaguda, Shaikpet, Tolichowki and Gachibowli. If you live in one of these neighbourhoods, the hospitals listed above are usually among the closest options for specialist care. Travel time varies with traffic, so check the route before your appointment.
Looking in a different part of the city? See our guides to the best ENT specialists in Narsingi.
How We Chose These ENT Specialists
We looked for ENT specialists with an MS, DNB or DLO in ENT, practising inside Manikonda or at hospitals within a short drive of it.
We checked each doctor’s qualifications and experience against the hospital’s own doctor profile or the Apollo 24|7 and HexaHealth directories, and used patient feedback figures only where a directory published them. The doctors in this guide practise at Star Hospitals, Nanakramguda and Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli.
We aimed for a mix of experience and sub-specialty interests so readers can choose by need. The list is not a ranking and no doctor or hospital paid to be included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Reading
You may also find these guides useful: best doctors in Manikonda, best ENT specialists in Narsingi, best pulmonologists in Manikonda, sore throat treatment, and allergy treatment.
Sources
- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. National Programme for Prevention and Control of Deafness (NPPCD), citing World Health Organization estimates.
- Hospital doctor profiles, the Apollo 24|7 directory and HexaHealth, checked for this guide.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not medical advice or a ranking endorsed by any hospital. Doctor profiles are compiled from publicly available hospital directory listings and may change; confirm details with the hospital. Consult a qualified ENT specialist for diagnosis and treatment.
