Dr. Ameet Kishore – Expert in Cochlear Implants, Neurotology & Advanced ENT Surgery

Dr. Ameet Kishore is a senior ENT, neurotology and cochlear-implant surgeon at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, with more than 25 years of experience in the management of adult and paediatric ear, nose, throat and head-neck disorders. His principal areas of expertise include diseases of the ear, hearing loss, dizziness and balance disorders, cochlear implantation, microscopic ear surgery, complex hearing implants and endoscopic sinus surgery.

He received extensive higher surgical training in the United Kingdom and has trained at several specialist centres in Europe and the United States. His focused training includes cochlear implantation, neuro-otology, skull-base surgery, paediatric ENT, microscopic ear surgery and advanced sinus surgery.

A major part of his clinical work is dedicated to hearing restoration and implantable hearing technology. His professional profile states that he established and leads the cochlear and hearing-implant programme at Apollo Hospitals for both adults and children, with the programme reporting more than 1,800 cochlear-implant recipients.

Hearing Loss & Ear Disorders

• Sensorineural, Conductive and Mixed hearing loss
• Severe to profound deafness & Congenital hearing loss
• Chronic middle-ear disease, recurrent ear infections, and ear discharge
• Tympanic membrane problems, Glue ear, and serous otitis media
• Otosclerosis, Eustachian tube dysfunction, and Tinnitus
• Congenital ear abnormalities

Dizziness, Vertigo & Neurotology

• Vertigo and dizziness
• Labyrinth and inner-ear disorders, Balance disorders
• Tinnitus associated with inner-ear disease
• Vestibular schwannoma and selected neuro-otological disorders
• Facial nerve-related problems associated with ear and skull-base disease

Nose & Sinus Disorders

• Chronic sinusitis and recurrent sinus infections
• Nasal polyps, Allergic rhinitis, and Deviated nasal septum
• Nasal obstruction, recurrent nosebleeds, and loss or disturbance of smell
• Sinonasal disease, selected tumours, and Angiofibroma

Paediatric ENT Conditions

• Childhood hearing loss and congenital ear disorders
• Recurrent middle-ear infections and Glue ear
• Tonsil and adenoid problems
• Paediatric airway and stridor disorders
• Childhood sinus and nasal problems
• Children requiring cochlear or other hearing implants

Voice, Throat, Laryngeal, Head, Neck & Skull-Base Disorders

• Hoarseness, Dysphonia, Vocal-cord nodules, cysts, and paralysis
• Chronic laryngitis, Laryngopharyngeal reflux, and Throat disorders
• Acoustic nerve tumours, vestibular schwannomas, glomus tumours, and selected lateral skull-base lesions

Cochlear Implant Surgery & Auditory Brainstem Implantation

• Adult and Paediatric cochlear implantation (including bilateral implants)
• Cochlear implantation in complex inner-ear anatomy and difficult cochlear cases
• Post-implant multidisciplinary hearing rehabilitation
• Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI) surgery for severe cochlear or auditory-nerve abnormalities

Implantable Hearing Devices

• Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA)
• Vibrant Soundbridge middle-ear implant
• Other implantable hearing-device procedures in appropriately selected patients

Microscopic Ear Surgery

• Tympanoplasty, Mastoid surgery, and Stapes surgery for otosclerosis
• Middle-ear reconstruction and surgery for chronic ear disease
• Selected neuro-otological and lateral skull-base procedures

Endoscopic Nose & Sinus Surgery

• Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) and Endoscopic surgery for chronic sinusitis
• Nasal polyp surgery, Septal and nasal airway surgery
• Endoscopic treatment of selected sinonasal conditions

Voice, Microlaryngeal & Paediatric ENT Surgery

• Microlaryngeal surgery, surgical treatment of vocal-fold lesions, and selected phonosurgical procedures
• Laser-assisted and Radiofrequency-assisted ENT procedures
• Surgical management of common and complex childhood ear, nose, throat and hearing disorders

Dr. Ameet Kishore graduated from the prestigious Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, earning an award in Otorhinolaryngology. He underwent extensive higher surgical training in the United Kingdom, achieving FRCS qualifications from both Glasgow and Edinburgh before successfully completing the Intercollegiate FRCS in Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (UK). His advanced sub-specialty fellowships span top global institutions including the National Centre for Cochlear Implants (UK), Institute of Neurological Sciences (Glasgow), Royal Hospital for Sick Children (Glasgow), University of Würzburg (Germany), Causse Clinic (France), Gruppo Otologico (Italy), New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (USA), and University of Zurich (Switzerland).

• Professional Experience: Dr. Kishore serves as Senior Consultant in Otolaryngology & Neurotology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi. Before returning to India, he spent many years in the UK system, serving as Specialist Registrar in Otolaryngology in the West of Scotland Hospitals and as Consultant Otolaryngologist & Honorary Senior Lecturer at Glasgow Royal Infirmary University Hospital.
• Hearing Implant Programme: He established and leads the renowned cochlear and hearing-implant programme for children and adults at Apollo Hospitals, which has reported over 1,800 cochlear-implant recipients. His groundbreaking work includes interventions for complex cochlear abnormalities and auditory brainstem implantations.
• Awards & Research: Awarded the AOI Gold Medal for Best Consultant Paper, TWJ Fellowship to Causse Clinic (France), and Travelling Fellowships from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and the Royal Society of Medicine. He has contributed over 30 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters focusing on cochlear implants, vestibular schwannomas, and neuro-otology.

• Dr. Kishore's practice is particularly relevant for international patients seeking advanced treatment for severe hearing loss, complex ear disease, cochlear implantation, auditory brainstem implantation and difficult paediatric ENT conditions.
• His extensive UK training and exposure to specialist centres in Europe and the United States provide a strong background in modern otology and hearing-implant techniques.
• Ability to manage both routine ENT problems and technically complex hearing-restoration cases allows international patients to receive evaluation, surgery and postoperative rehabilitation through a multidisciplinary programme.
• For overseas patients, VRH Healthcare can assist with medical-record review, coordination with Dr. Kishore and Apollo Hospitals, treatment estimates, appointment scheduling, visa-related hospital documentation, airport assistance, accommodation, interpreters and post-treatment follow-up.