Dr. Shashidhar TB

Dr. Shashidhar TB is a highly regarded ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon and currently serves as Head – Surgery (ENT) at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram. With over two decades of clinical experience, he is widely recognized for managing complex ENT and airway cases, particularly in infants and children.

He has performed thousands of successful ENT surgeries, including high-risk pediatric airway reconstructions that were considered challenging or declined elsewhere. Known for his calm, meticulous, and ethical approach, he combines advanced surgical precision with clear patient communication — a key factor valued by international families seeking treatment in India.

At Artemis Hospital, he leads a high-volume ENT department catering to domestic and overseas patients. Through VRH Healthcare, international patients receive structured coordination for consultations, diagnostic work-up, surgical planning, hospital admission, and post-operative follow-up support.

Pediatric ENT & Airway Disorders

• Laryngotracheal stenosis
• Congenital airway anomalies
• Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea
• Recurrent respiratory obstruction
• Swallowing disorders

Sleep & Airway Disorders (Adults & Children)

• Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
• Snoring and airway collapse
• Sleep-related breathing disorders

Hearing & Ear Conditions

• Sensorineural hearing loss
• Chronic otitis media
• Eardrum perforation
• Hearing impairment requiring cochlear implant

Sinus & Nasal Disorders

• Chronic sinusitis
• Nasal polyps
• Deviated nasal septum
• Allergic rhinitis

Head & Neck Conditions

• Thyroid nodules and masses
• Benign and malignant head & neck tumors
• Voice disorders
• Laryngeal lesions

Pediatric Airway Reconstruction

• Laryngotracheal reconstruction (LTR)
• Pediatric balloon laryngoplasty
• Airway framework surgeries
• Advanced reconstructive airway procedures

He is credited with performing India’s first pediatric balloon laryngoplasty and LTR with alar grafting.

Sleep Apnea Surgery

• Soft tissue airway surgery
• Airway expansion procedures
• Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) guided surgery

Cochlear Implant Surgery

• Pediatric cochlear implantation
• Evaluation and surgical management of severe hearing loss

Endoscopic & Minimally Invasive ENT Surgery

• Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
• Endoscopic skull-base procedures
• Endoscopic ear surgery
• Microlaryngeal surgery

Routine ENT & Head-Neck Surgery

• Tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy
• Septoplasty
• Thyroid surgery
• Head & neck tumor excision

Dr. Shashidhar TB completed his MBBS from Madras Medical College and MS (ENT) from Lady Hardinge Medical College. He is certified by ECFMG and USMLE in the USA. He holds active professional memberships with the Association of Otolaryngologists of India (Delhi & Haryana), Indian Sleep Surgeons Association, Laryngology & Voice Association, and the Association of Pediatric Otolaryngologists of India.

• International Training: Completed a Clinical Visiting Fellowship & Pediatric ENT Program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (USA), and a Robotic Surgery Familiarization Course at Ecole Européenne de Chirurgie (Paris, France).
• Professional Experience: Serves as Head – ENT Surgery at Artemis Hospital. Previously worked as Attending Consultant at Medanta – The Medicity and Senior Research Associate at Lady Hardinge Medical College.
• Awards & Recognitions: Recipient of the Medical Excellence Award (IMA President & AIIMS Director – 2014), Times of India “Rising Star in ENT” Award (NCR – 2019), and the Asian Achievers Award (2020). He was also the Runner-up for the Best Paper at the International Pediatric Otolaryngology Conference.

• Super-specialization in pediatric airway and ENT surgery
• Pioneer in pediatric balloon laryngoplasty in India
• International fellowship training (USA & Europe)
• High-volume surgical experience at a JCI-accredited hospital
• Expertise in both pediatric and adult ENT
• Strong communication and structured counselling approach

Coordinated international care through VRH Healthcare. International patients benefit from pre-arrival case review, medical visa documentation support, hospital coordination and cost transparency, ICU and pediatric airway planning, and structured post-operative follow-up.