CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Is involved in research and administrative activities.
- Is involved in clinical and surgical practice in the hospital.
- Participates in various CMEs, workshops and conferences as faculty/ delegate.
Dr Balakrishnan R is a Professor and ex HOD in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology. He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate students. He:
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Otorhinolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery | MBBS - PY II and PY III (3rd to 6th semesters) |
| Otorhinolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery | MS (Otorhinolaryngology) |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNAMS | Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery | National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi | 2007 |
| DNB | Otorhinolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery | National Board of Examinations, New Delhi | 1993 |
| MS | Otorhinolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery | Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore University | 1992 |
| MBBS | Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore University | 1987 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMC, Manipal | Professor and Head of Unit | 2018 till date | |
| KMC, Manipal | Professor and Head of Department | 2011 till 2018 | |
| KMC, Manipal | Professor | 2007 to 2011 | |
| SMIMS, Tadong, Sikkim | Professor | 2006 to 2007 | |
| KMC, Manipal | Professor | 2005 to 2006 | |
| KMC, Manipal | Associate Professor | 2004 to 2005 | |
| KMC, Manipal | Associate Professor | 2000 to 2004 | |
| KMC, Manipal | Assistant Professor | 1992 to 2000 | |
| KMC, Manipal | Junior Resident | 1989 to 1992 |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Otology, Rhinology, Head and Neck Surgery
Area of Expertise
Otology, Rhinology, Head and Neck Surgery
Area of Research
Otology, Rhinology, Head and Neck Surgery
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Member of the Indian Medical Association, Manipal branch.
- Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI).
- Member of Association of Otolaryngologists of India, Manipal branch.
- Gold medal for Best paper presentation by teaching faculty at Karnataka state conference of Association of Otolaryngologists of India held at Gulbarga in 2009.
- Gold medal for Best Innovation by teaching faculty at Karnataka state conference of Association of Otolaryngologists of India held at Mysore in 2010.
- Outstanding paper award for Scientific paper presentation on “Prevention and management of synechia in pediatric endoscopic sinus surgery”, Annual conference of International college of surgeons-Indian section, held at Mysore during September, 1999.
Books Published
- Author of the chapter " Tracheo-esophageal puncture" in the Manual of temporal bone dissection and TEP. Published by the department of ENT, KMC, Manipal.
- Author of the chapter “Radiology for endoscopic sinus surgery" in the Manual on Functional endoscopic sinus surgery, published by the department of ENT, KMC, Manipal.
- Author of the chapters- ‘Oropharynx’ and ‘Carcinoma larynx’ in the Manipal Manual of Surgery for Dental students, edited by Dr.Rajagopal Shenoy, published by CBS publishers, India.
- Co-author of ‘Text book of ENT-Head and Neck Surgery’ published by CBS publishers, New Delhi in 2006
Click here https://researcher.manipal.edu/en/persons/balakrishnan-r-2
Mobile phones: its impact on hearing
2010-01-01 Dr Anju EM
2010.
Pre-operative and post-operative evaluation of small fenestra stapedotomy in stapedial otosclerosis
2011-01-01 Dr Ahamed Nauphal Pullarat
2011.
Comparative study of ultrasound, per-operative and histopathological findings of cervical metastases in malignancy of hypo pharynx and larynx
2012-01-01 Dr Harshita V Sabhahit
2012.
Comparison of quality of life in advanced laryngeal cancer patients after total laryngectomy and postoperative radiotherapy vs concurrent chemo radiotherapy
2013-01-01 Dr Manusrut
2013.
Evaluation of PFT pre and post operatively in patients with ethmoidal polyposis
2014-01-01 Dr Gudiseva Amrutha
2014.
A comparative study between coblator turbinoplasty and microdebrider turbinoplasty in patients which bilateral inferior turbinate hypertrophy
2015-01-01 Dr Nair Suraj Surendran
2015.