Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

• MBBS: Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences
• MS: Rajarajeswari Medical College
• Fellowship in Micro-ear Surgery: KLE University, Belgaum
• World Skull Base Fellowship Diploma in Lateral Skull Base Surgery: Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore

• Senior Resident: Venkateshwara ENT Hospital, Bangalore Medical College, 
• Resident: Under guidance of Dr. Satish Jain, Jaipur
• Consultant: Vijaya ENT Care Centre
• Clinical Fellow: Skull Base Surgery Program, Bangalore Skull Base Institute

• Cholesteatoma
• Middle ear surgeries
• Facial nerve surgeries
• Surgery for otosclerosis
• Tympanosclerosis

• Known for exceptional patient care and dedication to improving the quality of life for individuals suffering from ENT disorders.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach towards patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout treatment.
• Committed to staying updated with the latest advancements in ENT medicine and incorporating innovative techniques into practice to deliver optimal outcomes for patients.
• A strong advocate for medical education and mentorship, actively involved in training the next generation of ENT specialists.
• Recognized for contributions to the field of ENT through research, publications, and participation in academic conferences and workshops.

• Karnataka Medical Council 

• Attended the First International Microsurgery Workshop and Lateral Skull Base Surgery Training at Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital, Fudan University in Shanghai, China.
• Observership at Jean Causse Ear Clinic in Colombiers, France, and attended the 21st International Otology Course at Causse Ear Clinic.

• Delivered guest lectures and presentations at various international conferences and workshops in countries like Bulgaria, Poland, Nepal, Ethiopia, the USA, and Dubai.

• Conducted live surgical demonstrations and workshops on various ENT procedures, including facial nerve decompression, stapedotomy, and temporal bone dissection, at several national and international events.

• Invited speaker at numerous national and state-level conferences on topics ranging from facial nerve paralysis to tympanosclerosis surgery.

• Presented papers and posters on various ENT topics at national and state conferences, showcasing research and clinical expertise.

• Part of the organizing committee for several ENT conferences, including Otology 25, Cholesteatoma 2018, and Facial Nerve and Tympanosclerosis conferences.

• Editor of the Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, demonstrating commitment to scholarly publishing and dissemination of knowledge in the field of ENT.

Vijayendra, H. & Dash, Anil & Ramdass, Sangeetha & Kumar, V. & Mahajan, Nilesh. (2017). “Role of Facial N Decompression in Unresolved Bells Palsy: Surgical Outcome”. Journal of Rhinolaryngo-Otologies. 5. 22-26. 10.12970/2308- 7978.2017.05.05.

Vijayendra, H., Dash, A K., Ramdass, S., Kumar, V.V., & Mahajan, N.C. (2017). 

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome with Residual Facial Palsy: Facial Nerve Decompression 

is an Innovative Option. 

Vijayendra, Honnurappa & Mahajan, Nilesh & Vijayendra, Vinay. (2018). 

Bilateral Tuberculous Otitis Media: A Rare Presentation. Annals of Otology and 

Neurotology. 01. 043-048. 10.1055/s-0037-1612641.

Honnurappa V, Ramdass S, Mahajan N, Vijayendra VK, Redleaf M. Effective 

Inexpensive Management of Necrotizing Otitis Externa Is Possible in ResourcePoor Settings. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2019 Sep;128(9):848-854. doi: 

10.1177/0003489419846143. Epub 2019 May 1. PMID: 31043072.

Honnurappa V, Vijayendra VK, Mahajan N, Redleaf M. Facial Nerve 

Decompression After Temporal Bone Fracture-The Bangalore Protocol. Front 

Neurol. 2019 Oct 4;10:1067. 

Vijayendra H, Mahajan NH, Vijayendra V, Ramdass S. Attic retraction pockets: 

Classification system. Laryngoscope. 2020 Aug;130(8):2034-2039. 

K., Srirangaprasad; KUMAR V., Vinay; RAJ S., Pruthvi. A study on efficacy of 

injection of intratympanic dexamethasone in treatment of sudden sensorineural 

hearing loss. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck 

Surgery, [S.L], v. 6, n. 3, p. 506-509, feb. 2020. 

Vijayendra, H., Abhilasha, S., Vijayendra, V., & Mahajan, N. (2020). Isolated 

middle ear anomalies: unfamiliar causes of conductive hearing loss: a case 

series. International Journal Of Otorhinolaryngology And Head And Neck 

Surgery, 7(1), 130-136 

Vijayendra VK, Honnurappa V, Mahajan N, Redleaf M. The Thickness of the 

facial Nerve Sheath Consistently Varies by Region in Its Intra-Tympanic Course 

on Cadaveric Study. Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. April 2021. 

doi:10.1177/00034894211007241

Honnurappa V, Mahajan N, Kumar Vijayendra V, Redleaf M. A Unified Classification of Middle Ear and Petrous Bone Congenital Cholesteatomas. J Ins Adv Orol. 2022 Jul;1 8(4):315-319. doi: 10.51 52/ia0.2022.21498. 

Honnurappa, V & Mahajan, Nilesh & Vijayendra, Vinay & Redleaf, Miriam. (2021). Unmitigated negative nasopharyngeal pressure is associated with attic retraction pocket formation: LaPlace’s law in action. The Journal of laryngology and otology. 135. 1-11. 10.1017/80022215121002838. 

Mahajan, Nilesh & M., Asha & Vijayendra, Vinay & Honnurappa, Vijayendra. (2021). Middle ear squamous cell carcinoma: a case report. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. 7. 1358. 10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ij0hns20212905. 

Lee, Kevin & Vijayendra, Vinay & Bedti, Es-hak & Honnurappa, Vijayendra & Redleaf, Miriam. (2020). Concerns of Patients With Meéniére Disease in Ethiopia, India, and the United States. JAMA Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. 146. 10.1001/jamaoto.2019.2663