Dr. Minutha R is a distinguished ENT specialist and head and neck surgeon with 20 years of clinical, surgical, and academic experience. Trained at reputed institutions like Vydehi Medical College and Ambedkar Medical College in Bengaluru, Dr. Minutha combines expertise in nasal, oral, laryngeal surgeries. Her extensive work includes guiding postgraduate students, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and managing complex cases, including COVID-related mucor sinusitis.
Dr. Minutha R
Academic Details:
- MBBS: Ambedkar Medical College, Bengaluru
- MS (ENT): Bangalore Medical College
Academic Contributions:
- Published several articles on ENT-related topics in reputed journals
- Guided postgraduate theses and examinations
- Organized and conducted theory and practical classes for undergraduate and postgraduate students
Areas of Excellence
Dr. Minutha has independently performed over:
- 500 cases each of tonsillectomy, septoplasty, and FESS
- 500 middle ear surgeries including tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy
- Numerous emergency procedures, including tracheostomy and nasal packing
- She has also assisted in complex oncological head and neck surgeries and managed severe mucormycosis cases during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Minutha R, a highly experienced ENT specialist and head and neck surgeon, boasts over 20 years of expertise in clinical practice, surgery, and academics. With an MBBS from Ambedkar Medical College and an MS (ENT) from Bangalore Medical College, she excels in managing complex ENT cases, including nasal, oral, and laryngeal surgeries. Currently serving as an ENT specialist at MedX Medical Care, Kuwait, Dr. Minutha has played a pivotal role in treating severe cases, such as COVID-related mucormycosis.
In her career, Dr. Minutha has performed over 500 successful procedures in tonsillectomy, septoplasty, FESS, and middle ear surgeries, including tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy. She has also handled emergency ENT procedures like tracheostomy and nasal packing. Her surgical expertise extends to assisting in intricate head and neck oncology surgeries, showcasing her proficiency in advanced medical interventions.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Minutha has made significant academic contributions, serving as a professor and guiding postgraduate theses. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and conducted practical and theoretical training for medical students. Her dedication to research, education, and patient care underscores her commitment to advancing ENT medicine.
Level of Experience: 18+ Years
- ENT Specialist, Present – Medx Medical Care, Kuwait
- Professor in ENT (6 years) – Associate Professor in ENT, MVJ Medical College, Bengaluru
- Assistant Professor in ENT (3 years, 2 months) – Madha Medical College, Chennai
- Assistant Professor in ENT (1 year, 8 months) – Sri Muthukumaran Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai
- Assistant Professor in ENT (1 year) – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College, Bengaluru
- Lecturer in ENT (2 years) – Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru
- Resident (3 years) – Dr. Minutha has also served as a guide and examiner for postgraduate and undergraduate medical examinations and has contributed significantly to academic and research activities.