ENT and Head and Neck Cancer Surgeon, Ballari

Dr. Manika RaoENT and head and neck cancer care, in Ballari.

Dr. Manika Rao, MBBS, MS (ENT), MCh (Surgical Oncology), is an ENT and head and neck cancer surgeon with 10 years of experience. He consults at Sri Durga Cancer Hospital and ENT Care Centre, Ballari, Monday to Saturday.

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ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಬಹುದುConsultations in Kannada, Hindi and English

  • MChENT and Head and Neck Cancer Surgeon
  • KMCReg. No. 56397
  • 10 yearsOf experience
  • Mon to SatConsultations
Dr. Manika RaoMBBS, MS (ENT), MCh (Surgical Oncology)

Your first visit

A lump in the neck or an ulcer in the mouth is frightening. The first visit is about a careful look with the right instruments, the tests that are needed, and honest answers.

  1. He listens first

    When it started, what makes it worse, and what has been tried so far, including any drops or sprays.

  2. A close look

    Your ears, nose and throat are examined with lights and scopes, and a hearing test is advised when needed.

  3. A clear plan

    What the problem is, how to use each medicine or spray, and whether a procedure will help.

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Every first visit starts with listening, and a family member is welcome in the room.

What to bring

Bring whatever you have. If something is missing, the doctor will tell you what is needed.

  • Previous prescriptions and discharge summaries
  • Biopsy, scan or hearing test reports
  • A list of your medicines and other illnesses
  • Details of tobacco or alcohol use, which help in planning care

Ear, nose, throat and head and neck cancer

Conditions treated

Dr. Rao is an ENT surgeon and a surgical oncologist, so the same doctor looks after everyday ear, nose and throat problems and cancers of the mouth, throat and neck. These are the most common reasons people come to see him.

  • Mouth and tongue cancer

    Ulcers or white patches in the mouth that do not heal in three weeks, common in people who use tobacco, diagnosed with a biopsy and treated with surgery and reconstruction.

  • Throat and voice box cancer

    Hoarseness, trouble swallowing or a lump in the neck, investigated with a scope and scans, with treatment planned by a team.

  • Thyroid and salivary gland lumps

    Swellings in the neck, checked with ultrasound and a needle test, and removed when needed.

  • Neck lumps and lymph nodes

    Any lump in the neck that lasts more than two weeks is examined and, when needed, biopsied.

  • Ear infections and hearing loss

    Painful, blocked or discharging ears, hearing tests, and a hole in the eardrum.

  • Sinusitis and a blocked nose

    A long-standing blocked nose, sinus headaches, nasal polyps and a bent nasal septum.

  • Tonsils, snoring and voice problems

    Repeated sore throats, snoring in children and adults, and hoarseness.

This list covers the most common reasons for a visit. If your problem is not listed, send a request and ask.

Training and experience

MBBS, MS (ENT), MCh (Surgical Oncology), with 10 years of experience.

  1. MBBS

    Qualification

    Medical degree.

  2. MS (ENT)

    Qualification

    Postgraduate degree in ear, nose and throat surgery.

  3. MCh (Surgical Oncology)

    Qualification

    Super-speciality degree in cancer surgery.

  4. ENT and Head and Neck Cancer Surgeon

    Sri Durga Cancer Hospital and ENT Care Centre, Ballari

    Consults at Sri Durga Cancer Hospital and ENT Care Centre, Ballari.

  5. 10 years

    In practice

    10 years of caring for patients.

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Most ear, nose and throat problems are diagnosed right in the clinic.

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Sinus and ear scans are explained, image by image.

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Children and older adults are examined gently and patiently.

Where Dr. Rao consults

Sri Durga Cancer Hospital and ENT Care Centre, Ballari

Dr. Rao consults at Sri Durga Cancer Hospital and ENT Care Centre, Sri Hari Plaza Complex, Kappagal Road, Ballari. Near the SBM bank.

  • 10Years of experience
  • Mon to SatConsultation days
  • 3Languages: Kannada, Hindi and English
  • Consultations by appointment, Monday to Saturday
  • The clinic team calls back to confirm your time
  • Bring earlier reports and scans to your visit
  • Directions on Google Maps, one tap away

Watch and understand

Short talks on the questions patients ask most. The videos will be added as they are recorded.

  • Video coming soon

    Mouth ulcers: when to worry

    3 mins
  • Video coming soon

    A neck lump: what happens next

    4 mins
  • Video coming soon

    Life after head and neck cancer surgery

    5 mins

What patients say

Stories from patients and families, in their own words.

    Head and neck cancer is treated by a team, and surgery is one part of it.

    Many patients also need radiation or chemotherapy, and all need mouth care and good nutrition. The panel lists the medicine groups you may hear about.

    • Stopping tobacco and alcohol is the single most useful step before and after treatment.
    • Rinse the mouth with salt water after every meal during radiation.
    • Sudden breathing difficulty or heavy bleeding from the mouth or nose is an emergency.

    Questions patients ask

    At Sri Durga Cancer Hospital and ENT Care Centre, Sri Hari Plaza Complex, Kappagal Road, Ballari, Karnataka 583103. Near the SBM bank. Consultations run Monday to Saturday; send a request and the clinic team will confirm the time. He also consults at other centres, so the clinic team confirms the place and time when you book.

    No. You can book directly. If another doctor has seen you, bring their notes and prescriptions.

    Difficulty breathing or swallowing, heavy bleeding from the mouth or nose, a rapidly growing neck swelling with fever, or sudden hearing loss. Go to the nearest emergency department at once.

    No. Most ulcers heal within two weeks. An ulcer or white patch that lasts longer than three weeks, especially in a tobacco user, is examined and biopsied.

    Previous prescriptions and discharge summaries; Biopsy, scan or hearing test reports; A list of your medicines and other illnesses; Details of tobacco or alcohol use, which help in planning care.

    Kannada, Hindi and English.

    No. It is a general, AI-assisted summary to help you understand the terms you may hear. Only your doctor can prescribe.

    Consult Dr. Rao

    Send a consultation request and the clinic team will call you to confirm the day and time. He also consults at other centres, so the clinic team confirms the place and time when you book.

    OPD
    Monday to Saturday. The clinic team confirms the time when you book.At Sri Durga Cancer Hospital and ENT Care Centre, Sri Hari Plaza Complex, Kappagal Road, Ballari, Karnataka 583103
    Languages
    Kannada, Hindi, English

    Request a consultation

    Share your details and the clinic team will call you back to confirm the day and time.

    30-minute slots, Mon to Sat

    In an emergency, do not use this form. Go to the nearest emergency department.