
ENT
Contact & Location
Location -
Administration: New College Building, 5th Floor
Wards: 6 A Male Ward, 6 B Female Ward
OT: 3rd Floor, E Wing : Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
OPD: 1st Floor, E Wing, OPD No.22 : Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Email ID - [email protected]
Teaching Faculty
| Sr. No | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Ninad Gaikwad | Prof & HOD |
| 2 | Dr Shashikant Mhashal | Prof (Addl) |
| 3 | Dr Vinod Gite | Prof (Addl) |
| 4 | Dr Roshni Mohanty | Asst Prof |
| 5 | Dr Dhanashree Brahmanandan | Asst Prof |
| 6 | Dr Yash Kadao | Senior Resident |
| 7 | Dr Kaushik Pedamkar | Bonded Senior Resident |
| 8 | Dr Diksha P Bajaj | Bonded Senior Resident |
| 9 | Dr Somya Chawla | Bonded Senior Resident |
| 10 | Dr.Amruta Anarse | JR 3 |
| 11 | Dr Ashwini Gadade | JR 3 |
| 12 | Dr Bishara V S | JR 3 |
| 13 | Dr Mahima Bhade | JR 2 |
| 14 | Dr Varun Malpani | JR 2 |
| 15 | Dr Akansha Kachane | JR 2 |
| 16 | Dr Nidhi Shinde | JR 1 |
| 17 | Dr Mohit Gosavi | JR 1 |
| 18 | Dr Shubham Chavan | JR 1 |
Non Teaching Staff
| Sr. No | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Trushit Solanki | Honorary Audiologist |
| 2 | Mr. Abhijit Shinde | Audiologist |
| 3 | Mr. Sangam Padwal | Clerk Cum Typist |
Activities of the Department
UG:
Intake capacity of UG : 200 seats per batch
PG:
Intake capacity of PG : 03 seats per year of MS ENT PG
Senior Residents:
3 Bonded SR and 1 Contract SR (Registrar Post)
Research publications through the department in 2025-26(mandatory) and since inception (desirable) in Vancouver style of referencing.
Awards and Achievements received by students and faculty since inception.
PUBLICATIONS
1. Mohanty R, Mane R, Mohite A, Patil B, Harkut R. Intraoperative assessment of ossicular chain pathology in chronic otitis media and its surgical implications. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg [Internet]. 2026; Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12070-026-06709-z
2. Brahmanandan D, Shetty N, Gaikwad N. CASE REPORT OF INTRAPAROTID FACIAL NERVE SCHWANNOMA. Int J Adv Res (Indore) [Internet]. 2024 [cited 2026 Aug 17];12(03):661–5. Available from: https://www.journalijar.com/article/47994/case-report-of-intraparotid-facial-nerve-schwannoma/
3. Mohanty R, Harkut R, Mhashal S, Kadao Y. Advancement in tympanic membrane repair: Exploring the potential of platelet rich fibrin. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg [Internet]. 2024;76(4):2962–7. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12070-024-04648-1
4. A prospective study of the role of functional MRI in suspected OSA, Dr. Vinod Gite, DrShashikant Mhashal, Dr Roshani Mohanty, Dr Rushikesh Harkut. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. 2024;2:1–9.
5. Temporal bone osteoma- A are benign tumors - a case series. Dr Ninad Gaikwad, DrRoshni Mohanty, Dr Rushikesh Harkut, Dr Amruta Tantak, Indian Journal Of Applied Research. 2024;14.
6. Brahmanandan D, Gite V, Gaikwad N. Facial palsy in Asom : An uncommon presentation. Int J Adv Res (Indore) [Internet]. 2025;13(09):623–7. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/ijar01/21745
7. Kulkarni R, Kale M, Tantak A, Gaikwad N, Brahmanandan D. The Interplay Between Vertigo And Hearing Loss: A Comprehensive Study. Indian J Appl Res [Internet]. 2025 [cited 2026 Aug 17];14 Issue 7. Available from: https://www.worldwidejournals.com/international-journal-of-scientific-research-(IJSR)/article/the-interplay-between-vertigo-and-hearing-loss-a-comprehensive-study/NjQ2MjA=/
8. Brahmanandan D, Tantak A, Mhashal S, Gaikwad N, Gite V. Beyond the eye: Managing A Case Of Pediatric Orbital Cellulitis. Indian J Appl Res [Internet]. 2025 [cited 2026 Aug 17];14 Issue 10. Available from: https://www.worldwidejournals.com/international-journal-of-scientific-research-(IJSR)/article/beyond-the-eye-managing-a-case-of-pediatric-orbital-cellulitis/NjY3Mjl=/?is=1
9. Mohanty R, Mhashal S, Tantak A, Mariya Soby R, Harkut R, Dhanashree. A tale of migrating foreign body. Int J Adv Res (Indore) [Internet]. 2025 [cited 2026 Aug 17];13(08):903–5. Available from: https://www.journalijar.com/article/55758/a-tale-of-migrating-foreign-body/
10. Brahmanandan D, Shetty N, Gaikwad N. A silent expander: Rare Ossifying Fibroma Of Maxilla, A Case Series. Indian J Appl Res [Internet]. 2026 [cited 2026 Aug 17];15 Issue 5. Available from: https://www.worldwidejournals.com/international-journal-of-scientific-research-(IJSR)/article/a-silent-expander-rare-ossifying-fibroma-of-maxilla-a-case-series/Njk2MjE=/
11. Brahmanandan D, Mhashal S, Shetty N, Khandare A, Kadao Y. The Tense Ticking Time Bomb: Pseudoaneurysm Rupture In Nasopharyngeal Cancer. Indian J Appl Res [Internet]. 2026 [cited 2026 Aug 17];16 Issue 5. Available from: https://www.worldwidejournals.com/indian-journal-of-applied-research-(IJAR)/article/the-tense-ticking-time-bomb-pseudoaneurysm-rupture-in-nasopharyngeal-cancer/NDU4MjM=/
12. Brahmanandan D, Vaheed B, Shetty N. Non-hodgkin’s Lymphoma Presenting As A Nasion Mass With Extensive Bony Involvement: A Rare Case Report. Indian J Appl Res [Internet]. 2026 [cited 2026 Aug 17];16 Issue 5. Available from: https://www.worldwidejournals.com/indian-journal-of-applied-research-(IJAR)/article/non-hodgkins-lymphoma-presenting-as-a-nasion-mass-with-extensive-bony-involvement-a-rare-case-report/NDU4MjQ=/?is=1
13. Brahmanandan D, Gosavi M, Shetty N, Gaikwad N. Tuberculosis Verrucosa Cutis Of The Pinna: An Unusual Site And Diagnostic Challenge. Indian J Appl Res [Internet]. 2026 [cited 2026 Aug 17];16 Issue 5. Available from: https://www.worldwidejournals.com/indian-journal-of-applied-research-(IJAR)/article/tuberculosis-verrucosa-cutis-of-the-pinna-an-unusual-site-and-diagnostic-challenge/NDU4MjI=/?is=1
14. Garg A, Gite V, Mhashal S, Mohanty R, Harkut RG. A prospective study of role of functional MRI in suspects of obstructive sleep apnea. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg [Internet]. 2024;76(4):3212–20. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12070-024-04647-2
15. Harkut R, Mhashal S, Mohanty R. Efficacy of Endoscopic Posterior Nasal Nerve Neurectomy in Intractable Allergic Rhinitis Patients: A Prospective Interventional Study. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. 2026 Feb;78(2):693-701
16. A case report of facial nerve schwannoma, Dr. Ninad Gaikwad, Dr. Neeraj Shetty, Dr. Dhanashree Brahmanandan, International Journal Of Advance Research 12(03), 661-665
17. 2.Temporal bone osteoma- A are benign tumors - a case series, Dr. Ninad Gaikwad, Dr. Roshni Mohanty, Dr. Rushikesh Harkut, Dr. Amruta Tantak, Indian Journal Of Applied Research vol 14:issue-05;May 2024
18. 3.A prospective study of the role of functional MRI in suspected OSA, Dr. Vinod Gite, Dr. Shashikant Mhashal, Dr. Roshani Mohanty, Dr. Rushikesh Harkut. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. 2024 Apr 2:1-9.
19. 4.Advancement in Tympanic Membrane Repair Exploring the Potential of Platelet Rich Fibrin, Dr. Shashikant Mhashal, Dr. Roshni Mohanty, Dr. Rushikesh Harkut, Dr. Yash Kadao. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. 2024 Apr 8:1-6.
20. Panjiyar, Megha & Bhargava, Samir & Gite, Vinod & Shetty, Neeraj & Mhashal, Shashikant. (2019). Risk Indicators for Hearing Impairment in Neonates. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. 10.1007/s12070-019-01735-6
21. Mhashal, Shashikant & Shetty, Neeraj & Rathi, Amit & Gite, Vinod. (2017). Assessment of short term hearing improvement in patients of cartilage interposition ossiculoplasty for lenticular process of incus necrosis in cases of chronic suppurative otitis media: mucosal disease. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. 10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20173202
22. Mhashal, Shashikant & Gharat, Chetan & Bhatt, Mitul & Yadav, Rajesh & Kakade, Dipti. (2016). REVIEW OF 40 CASES OF ISOLATED FRACTURE MANDIBLE. Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare. 3. 4426-4429. 10.18410/jebmh/2016/942
23. Shoeb, Mohammed & Mhashal, Shashikant & Gite, Vinod & Bhargava, Samir. (2016). Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhoea: an overview of endoscopic multilayer repair. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. 2. 180. 10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20163118.
24. Shoeb, Mohammed & Gite, Vinod & Bhargava, Samir & Mhashal, Shashikant. (2016). Comparison of surgical outcomes of tympanoplasty assisted by conventional microscopic method and endoscopic method. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. 10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20163166.
25. Rathi, Amitkumar & Gite, Vinod & Bhargava, Sameer & Shetty, Neeraj. (2018). A comparative study of superiorly based circumferential tympanomeatal flap tympanoplasty with anteriorly anchoring flap tympanoplasty in large, subtotal, and anterior tympanic membrane central perforations in chronic suppurative otitis media of mucosal type. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. 4. 432. 10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20180703.
26. Dr. Ninad S Gaikwad: Oral submucous fibrosis: a study of qualitative and analytical treatment using intralesional injections: placental extract versus combination of steroid with hyaluronidase. IJORL & HEAD AND NECK SURGERY (MARCH 2020) ORIGINAL RESEARCH. Issn.2454-5929.
27. Dr. Ninad S Gaikwad: A Descriptive Study of Benign Vocal Cord Lesions with Speech Parameters Operated with Microlaryngoscopy. GLOBAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (MAY 2020) ISSN 2249-4618.
28. Dr. Ninad S Gaikwad: Ectopic Deciduous Maxillary Tooth in the Nasal Cavity Following Trauma. CUREUS (March 2021).
29. Dr. Vivek Dokania, Dr. Ninad S Gaikwad, Dr. Shashikant Mhashal, Dr. Vinod Gite, Dr. Neeraj Shetty: Emergence of invasive fungal rhino sinusitis in post covid-19. Annals of Otology Rhinology Laryngology (JULY 2021).
AWARDS
1. Dr. R C Deka GOLD MEDAL in MUHS MS ENT Exam 2025 : Dr. Dhanashree Brahmanandan
2. FMSB Fellowship in Rhinoplasty 2025: Dr. Dhanashree Brahmanandan
3. FMSB Fellowship in Rhinology and Maxillofacial Trauma 2025: Dr. Rahul Shenoy
4. MAHAMANA Thyroid Cancer Paper Presentation 2025 : Dr. Dhanashree Brahmanandan
5. MENTCON 2025 Consultant Poster Presentation : Dr. Rahul Shenoy
6. MENTCON PG Quiz 1st PRIZE 2024 : Dr. Amruta Tantak, Dr. Ashwini Gadade
7. MENTCON PG Quiz 2nd PRIZE 2024: Dr. Abhijit Khandare
8. FMSB Fellowship in Endoscopic Ear Surgery 2024: Dr. Roshni Mohanty
9. SEOCON PG Quiz 2nd Prize 2024: Dr. Rushikesh Harkut, Dr. Yash Kadao
10. MENTCON Video Presentation 2nd PRIZE 2023: Dr. Riya Soby
11. MENTCON Paper Presentation 1st PRIZE 2023: Dr. Rushikesh Harkut
12. Temporal Bone Dissection Workshop 1st PRIZE 2023: Dr. Roshni Mohanty
13. Temporal Bone Dissection Workshop Best Dissector 2023: Dr. Rushikesh Harkut, Dr. Amruta Tantak
14. MENTCON PG Quiz 1st PRIZE 2022 : Dr. Anju Balakrishnan, Dr. Dhanashree Brahmanandan
15. Second prize award paper MENTCON 2014 Dr. Mohd Shoeb
16. First prize award poster MENTCON 2015 Dr. Mohd Shoeb
17. Second prize award poster MENTCON 2016 Dr. Neeraj Shetty
18. First prize award paper MENTCON 2017 Dr. Labdhy Nirmal
19. Second prize award poster MENTCON 2017 Dr. Labdhy Nirmal
20. First Prize Video presentation MENTCON 2017 Dr. Jaskeerti Singhal
21. Second prize Video presentation Mumbai con 2017 Dr. Vinod Gite
| DEGREE /DIPLO MA |
YEAR | NO OF STUDENTS APPEARED |
NO OF STUDENTS PASSED |
PASSING PERCENTAGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNB (NBE) |
2017- 2023 |
14 | 14 | 100 |
| MS (MUHS) |
2025 | 03 | 03 | 100 |
| MS (MUHS) |
2026 | 03 | 03 | 100 |
CME
| SR NO |
CME | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | First ENT live surgical workshop |
2016 |
| 2 | First FESS Live surgical and cadaver Dissection workshop |
2016 |
| 3 | Second FESS Live surgical and cadaver Dissection workshop |
2017 |
| 4 | Mumbai con live surgical session |
2017 |
| 5 | International Endoscopic ear and sinus surgery workshop |
2018 |
| 6 | Third FESS Live surgical and cadaver Dissection workshop |
2018 |
| 7 | Fourth FESS Live surgical and cadaver Dissection workshop |
2019 |
| 8 | Dysphagia workshop | 2019 |
| 9 | PG Webinar Thyroid | NOV 2021 |
| 10 | PG Webinar Obstructive Sleep Apnoea |
NOV 2021 |
| 11 | PG Webinar Otosclerosis & Stapedotomy |
NOV- DEC 2021 |
| 12 | PG Webinar Mucormycosis | NOV- DEC 2021 |
| 13 | PG Webinar Implantology | NOV- DEC 2021 |
| 14 | PG Webinar Laryngology | NOV- DEC 2021 |
| 15 | ISFAROCON | 2022 |
| 16 | 5TH FESS WORKSHOP | 2022 |
| 17 | MENTCON Live Surgeries | 2023 |
| 18 | 6th FESS WORKSHOP | 2023 |
| 19 | TEMPORAL BONE WORKSHOP |
2023 |
| 20 | TRAUMACON (Maxillofacial trauma) |
2023 |
| 21 | THYROQUEST (Minimally invasive Approaches to Thyroid) |
2024 |
| 22 | 7th FESS WORKSHOP | 2024 |
| 23 | 1st Advanced Otology TEMPORAL BONE WORKSHOP |
2024 |
| 24 | RHINOCON | 2024 |
| 25 | EMERG ENT | 2025 |
| 26 | Allergy Conference | 2025 |
| 27 | Anti Tobacco Day | 2025 |
| 28 | Vertigo Conference | 2025 |
| 29 | AOI Curtain Raiser | 2025 |
| 30 | 2nd Advanced Otology TEMPORAL BONE WORKSHOP |
2025 |
| 31 | 8th FESS WORKSHOP | 2025 |
| 32 | Advanced FESS Workshop | 2026 |
| 33 | 9th FESS Workshop | 2026 |
| 34 | RHINOFORM Rhinoplasty conference |
2026 |
Vision of Department
To implement UG and PG Teaching programme as per new NMC Guidelines To provide world class care in ENT and start dedicated head and neck oncology services and Cochlear implant programme. To implement protocols for neonatal screening for congenital hearing loss and its early management.
Other information
- Sections/Units of the department: one unit under DR. NINAD S GAIKWAD
- Services provided (new and old)
Consultation and treatment of all ear nose and throat related diseases. Surgical treatment for ear nose and throat related diseases and skull base surgeries. Diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancers Diagnosis and treatment of sleep related diseases like sleep apnea. Fully equipped audiology department with facility of audiometry, BERA/OAE Fully functional operation theatres with AC and laminar low all advanced machines like coblator, laser, Endoscopy, Otomicroscopes. Guidelines/ instructions for patients for OPD’s / Investigations etc.
For Hearing and Speech Disability:
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OPD 6: registration and verification
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OPD 22 (1st floor E wing) for evaluation/ assessment
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Basement C3: Hearing (Audiometry/PTA) and Speech assessment

