Dr. Shalina Ray
DLO, MS (ENT), MRCS (UK), DOHNS (UK).
Field of Expertise:
- Endoscopic Advanced Sinus Surgery
- Orbital and Skull Base Lesions
- Coblation Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
- Microscopic Reconstructive Ear Surgery
- Laser-Assisted Laryngeal Surgery for Voice Disorders
- Surgeries for Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Coblation and Radiofrequency assisted
- Thyroid and Head and Neck Surgeries
- Paediatric ENT Surgeries
- Evaluation and Management of Vertigo, Tinnitus, Hearing Loss and Nasal Allergies
- ENT Emergencies: Removal of Foreign Bodies In ENT, Nasal Bleed Management, Airway Obstruction Management
My journey as a doctor started in 1997 when I joined as an ENT trainee at BJ Medical College Ahmedabad. From then on it has been an exciting path from the dissection laboratories to the operating theatre, with every centre I trained in providing me with the experience and training in the different branches of otolaryngology.
After qualifying as an ENT surgeon in the year 2000, I joined as a Head and Neck Clinical Fellow at Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai. I then further consolidated my training by working for the NHS in England, where I did my surgical training at Luton &Dunstable University Hospitals from 2002 to 2008 and completing my MRCS and DOHNS degrees.
Often there are multiple ways of treating a problem, I personalise the treatment plan for the patient and lay out the options and let the patients and relatives decide whats best for them. It is very gratifying to change peoples lives and impact their world in some way.
I am available for OPD consultations and surgeries at Manipal Hospital Bangalore Airport Road and Manipal Hospital Whitefield Branch. All of these centres have audiology services and speech therapy, endoscopy facilities and radiological scanning facilities available on-site. I conduct OPDs on all days of the week. To find out my availability, please check the appointment section below.
I look forward to seeing you and helping you.
- I am working as a senior consultant Otolaryngologist and Head & Neck Surgeon with Manipal Hospitals Bangalore, the second largest hospital group in India for the past 14 years.
- I have had extensive training and experience in ENT, Head & Neck Surgery and allied specialties in both India and UK spanning 20 years.
- I have always worked at university and teaching hospitals and have a keen interest in teaching and academics.
EDUCATION
- MS Otolaryngology - BJ Medical College Ahmedabad Gujarat University 2000
- DLO - BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat University 1999
- MRCS - Royal College of Surgeons, England 2005
- DOHNS - Royal College of Surgeons, England 2005
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AND POSTS
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2026 - Opened Speciality ENT & Hearing Aid Clinic
Established a dedicated Speciality ENT & Hearing Aid Clinic at Purva Riviera Commercial Complex, Marathahalli, Bengaluru, focusing on comprehensive ENT care, advanced diagnostics, and hearing rehabilitation services. -
CURRENT APPOINTMENT
2008 - Present
ENT and Head & Neck Consultant at Manipal hospital Bangalore, a tertiary referral center with 650 beds at one center and 250 beds at the second branch. I do 7 ENT clinics per week, perform 20-30 surgeries per month and do 3 on calls per week.
Conduct regular teaching programmes and am a thesis guide for DNB ENT Residents -
2004 - 2008
Clinical Fellow in Department of ENT at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, Luton, London. -
2002 - 2004
Basic Surgical Training for MRCS, Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, Luton, London. -
2000
Clinical Fellowship in Head and Neck surgery, Tata Memorial Hospital and Cancer Research Centre Mumbai -
1997 - 2000
Residency in ENT, BJ Medical College Ahmedabad
COURSES
Part of faculty and help organize Manipal hospital annual international conference on pediatric upper airway
- Temporal bone and FESS workshop, Singapore General hospital, July 2011
- Temporal Bone Workshop House Ear Institute, California , September 2010
- FESS Course, Hinduja and KEM Hospital Mumbai, September 2009
- 60th Microsurgery and Temporal Bone Dissection Course, Paris, July 2006
- Basic Surgical Skills Course, Dec 2002
- Acute Trauma and Life Support, Oct 2003
- First National Cochlear Implant Workshop: Dr. William F House, 1997
- Middle Ear Workshop: Dr. Bhansali, 1998
- Head and Neck Laser Workshop: Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai, 1999
- Middle Ear and Parotid, Head and Neck Surgery: Mumbai ENT Hospital, 1999
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
Publications
- A randomised controlled trial comparing Triadcortyl with 10% glycerine-ichthammol in the initial treatment of severe acute otitis externa Ajmal Masood, Ionnis Moumoulidis, Shalina Ray, Om Chawla, Jan Panesar. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2008 Aug;265(8):881-5
- The `parents kiss`: an effective way to remove paediatric nasal foreign bodies. Neeraj Purohit, Shalina Ray, Tom Wilson, OP Chawla, Ann R Coll Eng 2008 Jul; 90(5): 420-2
- The relative sensitivity of barium swallow examination. Vikas Sinha, Shalina Ray. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2002 Oct;54(4):313-4
- Intranasal myopericytoma: A tumour with perivascular myoid differentiation; the changing nomenclature for haemangiopericytoma. Wilson T, Hellquist H.B, Ray S, Pickles J. JLO 2007 Aug:121(8):768-9
- Severe laryngitis following chronic anabolic steroid abuse. Ray S, Masood A, Moumoulidis I, Pickles J. JLO 2008 March.;122(3):230-2
- Case Report of Chylous Cyst: Presenting as Supraclavicular Mass. Indian Journal of Anatomy and Surgery of Head, Neck and Brain. 2019
- A case series of invasive mucormycosis in patients with Covid-19 infection. Neha Mishra et all, Shalina Ray, International Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery May 2021 7(5):867-870
- Outcome of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Post-Covid Invasive Mucormycosis. Neha Mishra et all, Shalina Ray. International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research Dec 2021Vol 4, Issue 6, Pg 753-756
- Abstract Presentation: An unusual case of epistaxis. Masood A, Ray S, Chawla O.P.JLO
- Hyperglycemia and steroid use increase risk of rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis regardless of Covid 19 hospitalization: Case controlled study India . PLoS One. 2022 Aug 8;17(8):e0272042. doi: 10. 1371.journal/pone.0272042. ecollection2022
- Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica: a rare case of misdiagnosis and difficult intubation. Sheetal Chaurasia, Shalina Ray, Saurav Chowdhury, Blessy Prabha. J R Coll Physicians Edinb.2022 March;52(1):54-56
- A Long standing undiagnosed foreign body aspiration with concomitant pulmonary tuberculosis in an immunocompetent man. Chaurasia Sheetal, Prabha Blessy, Ray Shalina, Chowdhury Saurav has been accepted for publication as image of the quarter in Journal of Royal College of Physicians. Feb 2023.
Research
- The “parents kiss”: an effective way to remove pediatric nasal foreign bodies. All children with nasal foreign bodies were recruited into the study. I was responsible in setting up the study and data collection.
- “The Study of Co-Relation of Oesophagoscopy with Clinical Manifestations and Radiological Findings” completed and presented Dec 1999 as my thesis project.
Presentations (National)
- “Does ‘Parents Kiss’ reduce the percentage of children less than five years, requiring general anesthesia for removal of nasal foreign bodies?” presented at the Royal Society of Medicine, London on 3rd Feb 2006
- “An unusual case of epistaxis” presented at Semons club in May 2006
- "Relative Sensitivity of Barium Swallow" at Gujarat State Conference 1999 Ahmedabad.
Poster Presentation
- “Does ‘Parents Kiss’ reduce the percentage of children less than five years, requiring general anesthesia for removal of nasal foreign bodies?” Poster Presentation at BACO 2006.
Audits
- Clinical Records Review at Royal Berkshire Hospital
- Performance and Standards of Head & Neck Cancer Care presented at Luton and Dunstable Audit Meeting ENT
- Post Tonsillectomy Bleeding presented at Luton and Dunstable Audit Meeting ENT
- Complications of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy presented at Luton and Dunstable Audit Meeting Surgery
- Long Term Complications of Grommet Insertions
FIELD OF EXPERTISE
- Endoscopic Advanced Sinus Surgery including treatment of Orbital and Skull Base Lesions
- Coblation Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
- Microscopic Reconstructive Ear Surgery
- Laser Assisted Laryngeal Surgery for Voice Disorders
- Thyroid and Head and Neck Surgeries
- Special Interest in Pediatric ENT Surgeries
- Evaluation and Management of Vertigo, Tinnitis, Hearing Loss and Nasal Allergies
- ENT Emergencies: Removal of Foreign Bodies In ENT, Nasal Bleed Management, Airway Obstruction Management
- Languages known Hindi, English, Gujarati, Bengali
- Avid Runner(participated in half Marathons), reader, traveler and cook.
- My interests outside of medicine include, trekking, running and reading.
FAQs
An otolaryngologist is a specialist who diagnoses and treats disorders affecting the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck through both medical and surgical approaches.
Look for a specialist with relevant experience, advanced surgical training, expertise in treating your specific condition, and a patient-focused approach to diagnosis and treatment.
Yes. Otolaryngologists manage a wide spectrum of ENT conditions, ranging from common infections to complex disorders involving the head, neck, airway, hearing, and balance.
A comprehensive evaluation includes a detailed discussion of your symptoms, medical history, physical examination, and, if required, specialized ENT assessment to identify the underlying cause of your condition.
Yes. Depending on your symptoms, the specialist may use modern diagnostic techniques such as nasal endoscopy, laryngoscopy, microscopic ear examination, hearing assessments, or imaging studies to support an accurate diagnosis.
Yes. If your condition involves multiple medical specialties, your ENT specialist may work closely with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive and coordinated treatment.
No. Some ENT conditions resolve with short-term medical management, while others may require ongoing monitoring or specialized treatment depending on the diagnosis.
Yes. If your symptoms continue to recur despite previous treatment, consulting an experienced otolaryngologist can help identify underlying causes and explore appropriate management options.
The treatment plan is based on your symptoms, clinical findings, diagnostic results, medical history, age, and overall health to ensure care is tailored to your individual needs.
An experienced otolaryngologist can accurately diagnose ENT disorders, recommend evidence-based treatment options, and provide appropriate medical or surgical care aimed at achieving the best possible outcomes.
