Dr. Girish Rai

Dr. Girish Rai is Consultant - Ear Nose & Throat at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru, with more than 33 years of ENT experience listed by Manipal. He completed MBBS and MS in Otolaryngology at AIIMS, New Delhi, and later undertook focused international training in endoscopic sinus and transoral robotic surgery.

His current practice covers head-and-neck surgery, microscopic ear surgery and endoscopic nasal surgery. Manipal also lists laser surgery, cochlear implantation and treatment of complex voice or laryngeal disorders. These areas can involve detailed hearing, endoscopic and imaging assessment before choosing a medical, endoscopic, microscopic or open surgical approach.

Dr. Rai has advanced training in endoscopic sinus surgery from Austria and in Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) in Philadelphia, United States. His profile includes management of head-and-neck tumours, chronic ear disease, hearing problems and sinonasal conditions, with robotic or laser techniques considered for selected lesions when anatomy and diagnosis make them appropriate.

For patients seeking specialist review, useful records may include audiometry, CT or MRI, nasal or laryngeal endoscopy, pathology and previous operative reports. Treatment planning also considers hearing, voice, swallowing and airway function alongside disease control. The choice between cochlear implantation, endoscopic surgery, laser treatment, TORS or conventional surgery depends on the individual diagnosis and anatomy. Functional rehabilitation may also involve audiology, speech or swallowing specialists when the underlying condition affects communication or airway protection.