Dr. Ananth Chintapalli

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About:

Renowned for his expertise in ear, nose, throat, and intricate Skull Base procedures, Dr Ananth Chintapalli combines global surgical standards with patient-first care at KIMS - Arete Hospital.

Specialised in providing advanced solutions to complex cases, Dr Ananth treats everything from daily throat and sinus complaints to highly intricate life-restoring hearing implants and deep skull base procedures. He ensures that the precision & seriousness of the Skull Base surgical expertise & acumen to reflect & transcend even to the routine ENT cases.

Dr Ananth believes that great medical care requires clear communication. He takes pride in breaking down complex anatomical details into simple, easy-to-understand terms. By mapping out a clear treatment pathway and involving families in key decisions, he creates a comforting environment that reduces stress and encourages long-term health.

An active advocate for patient safety, Dr Ananth regularly indulges in research institutions and had penned down various academic textbooks and papers.

Qualifications:

• World Skull Base Fellowship Diploma (Lateral Skull Base Surgery), Ramaiah University, Advanced Learning Centre, Bangalore (2019)
• Master of Surgery (M.S.) in ENT & Head and Neck Surgery, GSL Medical College, Rajahmundry, AP (2017)
• Internship Program, Gandhi General Hospital, Secunderabad (2010)
• MBBS, Maharajah’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Vizianagaram, AP  (2009)

Experience:

• Sr Consultant, Advanced ENT, Head & Neck Surgery & Skull Base Surgery, Arete Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad (2026 – Present)
• Consultant ENT Surgeon, Star Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad (2022 -2026)
• Consultant Pediatric ENT surgeon, Ankura Hospitals, Khammam (2024-2026)
• Consultant ENT Surgeon, Bangalore ENT Institute and Research Institute, Bangalore (2021-2022)
• Associate consultant ENT Surgeon, Manipal Hospital, HAL old airport road, Bengaluru (2021-2022)
• Associate consultant ENT Surgeon, Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur road, Bengaluru (2021-2022)
• Associate consultant ENT Surgeon, Apollo Spectra Hospital, Koramangala, Bengaluru (2021-2022)
• Consultant ENT Surgeon, Medicover Hospitals, Secretariat, Hyderabad (2020-2021)
• Consultant ENT Surgeon, MagnasV ENT Super speciality Hospital, Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad (2019 -2021)
• Senior Resident, Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar, Hyderabad (2018-2019)
• Senior Resident, Govt ENT Hospital, King George Hospital, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam AP (2017-2018)

Professional Memberships :

• Life Member - Association of Otolaryngologists of India
• Life Member - Association of Otolaryngologists of Telangana
• Life Member - Association of Otolaryngologists of Hyderabad
• Member – World Skull Base
• Member – Young Otolaryngologists- International Federation of Otolaryngological Societies (YO-IFOS)

Awards and Honors:

• Invited Speaker for the talk on ‘Challenging cases in Lateral Skull Base Surgery’ at SPACE-ENT congregation in March 2022 held in Sri Lanka
• Invited faculty at World Skull Base training program, Advanced Skill Lab, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Ramaiah University, Bangalore
• Gold Medal in state conference at AOIAPCON 2015 and 2016 for the award of ‘Best Temporal Bone Dissection’

Focus and Treatment :

• Advanced Endoscopic and Microscopic Ear Surgery
• Advanced Navigation Guided Minimal Invasive Sinus Surgery
• Endoscopic Navigation Guided Skullbase Surgery
• Conservative Sleep Surgery
• Chronic and recalcitrant Sinusitis 
• Chronic ear disease (CSOM)
• Skull Base Osteomyelitis
• Tinnitus and Vertigo
• Adult and Paediatric airway disorders 
• Adenoiditis and Tonsillitis 
• Laryngopharyngeal Reflux disease 
• Swallowing disorders 
• Voice disorders/Phonosurgery
• Skull Base Surgery
• Adult and Paediatric hearing disorders 
• Hearing implants 
• Sleep/snoring disorders 
• Thyroid and salivary gland disorders

Special interest :

Dr Ananth is highly skilled in performing surgical interventions for various ENT conditions. His key expertise includes: 

Skull Base Care & Tumours: 

• Deep nerve tumors
• Facial nerve paralysis
• Brain fluid leaks (CSF leaks)
• Lateral skull base surgeries
• Subtotal petrosectomy with transapical entries
• Transotic/transcochlear approaches
• Retro/trans/infralabyrinthine approaches

Sinus & Allergy Care: Advanced Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) for chronic nasal blockages, polyps, and breathing difficulties

• SPACE- ENT conference- Sri Lanka 12th March 2022; Speaker on topic “Challenging cases in Lateral Skull Base Surgery”
• Panel Member- Discussion “Challenges in Lateral Skull Base Surgery” along with Prof Dr Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao
• Expert Panellist- advances in Skull Base Osteomyelitis- ISOCON2025

Journal publications:

1. Study of intraoperative complications in cases undergoing mastoidectomy, Dr. Ananth Chintapalli. Indian Journal of Basic and Applied Medical Research; Otorhinolaryngology Special Issue-March 2020, Vol-9.
2. Study of correlation of pre-operative CT imaging of the temporal bone with the intraoperative findings in cases undergoing mastoidectomy, Dr. Ananth Chintapalli. Indian Journal of Basic and Applied Medical Research; Otorhinolaryngology Special Issue-March 2020, Vol-9.
3. Extranasopharyngeal angiofibroma of maxillary sinus: A rare entity. J Pharm Biomed Sci. 2015;05(09):712-718. 

Textbook Contributions:

• Mucormycosis in Pre-COVID-19 Era- Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao, Ananth Chintapalli- Text Book- Invasive skull base mucormycosis: new perspectives. Georg Thieme Verlag, 2023.
• COVID-19 and Its Aftermath-Mucormycosis- Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao and Ananth Chintapalli- Text Book-Invasive skull base mucormycosis: new perspectives. Georg Thieme Verlag, 2023.
• Exploring the Future- Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao and Ananth Chintapalli- Textbook-Invasive skull base mucormycosis: new perspectives. Georg Thieme Verlag, 2023.
• Extracranial Lateral Cranial Base Vascular Tumour Surgery- Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao, Ananth Chintapalli- Text Book- Vascular Challenges in Skull Base Surgery- 2021- University of Pittsburg- Thieme Publications.
• Middle Cranial Fossa Approaches- Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao, Ananth Chintapalli- textbook- The Operative Atlas of Neurosurgery Volume II; A compendium of 120 Neuro-oncological, case-based, Surgical approaches, SGPI neurosurgery- Thieme Publications 2021.
• Subtotal petrosectomy for cochlear implantation- Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao, Ananth Chintapalli- textbook – Atlas of 360 Degree Skull Base Surgery- 2021- Thieme publications.