The Department of ENT and head & neck diseases of Kanyakumari Government Medical College was established in 2004 by Government of Tamilnadu and managed by Directorate of Medical Education under Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Tamilnadu. It is one of the major tertiary care and referral centre serving the population of southern Tamilnadu. The Department is well equipped with Modern Operation theatre, OP setup, wards, Audiology unit, Speech and rehabilitation services, Temporal bone lab, Departmental library and Seminar hall to run outpatient services, inpatient care, to perform surgeries, medical education and research activities. It trains the doctors, nursing students, audiologists and health care workers.

Kanyakumari Government Medical College Hospital, is a 900 bedded tertiary care Multi Speciality Hospital. The services are free of cost for economically deprived people of the society. It also provides free services and treatment under Tamilnadu Government's Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme.

Amongst the various specialties of modern medicine, in recent times, ENT(Otorhinolaryngology) branch has evolved phenomenally. The availability of better microscopes, endoscopes, powered instruments, recording facilities and efficient anesthetic techniques have lead to unequivocal change in the dynamics of this field. 

Through collaborative innovation in medical education and research, our faculties at Department of ENT shall constantly strive for providing conceptual learning and hands on training to our undergraduate and post graduate medical students.

Projected societal needs of otorhinolaryngological conditions are ever increasing.  Our dedicated team at this prestigious institution is committed for delivering evidence based and quality health care to needy patients. 

Our subspecialties includes:

• Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology

• Otology / Neuro-otology

• Audiology 

• Rhinology 

• Laryngology

• Phonosurgery and Head Neck Surgery. 

People with conditions of ear, nose, throat, and head and neck are cared for by the specialists of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)/Head and Neck Surgery. The clinic has one of the best ear, nose and throat practices in the state of Tamilnadu,India, with six specialists committed to providing individualized medical and surgical care to people at its campus in Kanyakumari Government Medical College, Asaripallam.

Our  otorhinolaryngologists work closely with other specialists to provide coordinated, comprehensive care for thousands of people each year. Depending on your situation, your doctor may collaborate with experts in audiology, speech pathology, ophthalmology, neurosurgery, dermatology, allergy and immunology, neurology, plastic surgery, pulmonary medicine, oncology, and other areas as needed.

Key Features

• One of the busy departments at Kanyakumari Government Medical College and in existence for more than 15 years

• Round the clock emergency services

• Undergraduate training and research

• Postgraduate training and research

• Curriculum is designed to facilitate students in pursuing higher education in India and abroad

• Emphasis on building up clinical, diagnostic and surgical skills

• Skilled and experienced faculty involved in training

• Highly sophisticated and state-of-the-art infrastructure available for training purposes

• Emphasis on publications in peer-reviewed journals under the guidance of experienced faculty

• Encouragement to participate in various international and national conferences/workshops/CMEs and present papers

• The department regularly conducts live surgical workshops/CME/conferences

MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

The department imparts quality education to 150 third year MBBS students each year, the basics and primary care of otorhinolaryngology. It also trains and guides CRRI’s in OP management of cases, identification of ENT emergencies, IP care & assisting surgeries like tonsillectomies, septoplasty and mastoidectomies. Each year it accommodates 4 MS Postgraduate students for speciality training in the field of ENT, under The Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University.

Library

  The departmental library is housed with 50 books, 120 journals & CDs of all major surgeries which are available to all residents and professors during office hours and also has a lending facility.

Seminar hall

The dept is endowed with seminar hall facility with audiovisual aid for UG and PG training programmes. PG teaching seminar programmes are conducted three times a month regularly. 

Temporal bone dissection lab

The temporal bone dissection laboratory equipped to impart hands on learning in mastoid and ear surgeries for residency training and research activities. It is equipped with operating microscope, motor & drill, suction and bone holder.

OP SERVICES

OP no.24 under Department of ENT and head & neck diseases is one of the busiest op’s in the hospital is run by two units on all days of a week.

OP Timings 

                                  7:30am to 12 noon – weekdays

                                 I unit  - Monday, Wednesday & Fridays

                                  II unit – Tuesday, Thursday & Saturdays 

OPERATION THEATRE

The ENT theatre is run exclusively for ENT surgeries for 2 days a week is facilitated with two operating tables.It is well furnished with monitor and digital recording system for endoscopic sinus surgeries, operating microscopes for microlaryngeal and microear surgeries, flexible fibreoptic bronchoscopes and telebronchoscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. It performs surgeries from adenotonsillectomies, septoplasty, mastoidectomies to major surgeries like Cochlear implant surgery, laryngectomies, JNA excision, maxillectomies, septorhinoplasty and stapedectomies. 

AUDIOLOGY

Audiological evaluations provide information about structure and function of human auditory system. Based on the audiological reports, for sensorineural hearing loss patients, hearing aid trial and fitting can be done.

SERVICES AVAILABLE IN AUDIOLOGY WING

1. Pure Tone Audiometry              

2. Impedance Audiometry

3. Oto Acoustic Emissions Audiometry

4. Hearing aid Trial and Fitting

 SPEECH LANGUAGE THERAPY

Speech – Language Therapy is advised for patients with speech and hearing impairments. The following types of patients will get benefits from speech therapy:

1. Delayed speech and language

2. Hearing impaired

3. Cerebral palsy

4. Autism

5. Mentally challenged

6. Stuttering

7. Disarticulation

8. Voice problems

9. Aphasia

10. Dysarthria

The former Professors / Associate Professors, whose immense contribution in the development of Department of ENT as it is today:

Dr.R.Muthukumar

Dr.T.Balasubramanian

Dr.Ali Sulthan

Dr.K.Naga Subramanian

Dr.L.Arul Sundaresh Kumar

Dr.A.Karunakaran

Dr.Elangovan

Dr.R.Mathanagopal

Dr.G.Sundarakrishnan

Dr.M.Bharathi Mohan

Dr.J.Alagu Vadivel

Dr.L.Sivasankari

Dr.C.Balasubramanian

TEAM OF DOCTORS

Dr. M.Senthil Kanitha, MBBS, MS(ENT),    Professor&HOD 

Dr. Jude Anselm Shyras. D,  MBBS, DLO, MS(ENT)     Associate Professor 

Dr. Subramania Biju.C,  MBBS, DLO, DNB(ENT)        Assistant Professor

Dr. Suneer. R,  MBBS, MS(ENT) Senior Resident  

Dr. Mathan Raj. A,  MBBS, DLO, MS(ENT) Senior Resident

ADMINISTRATION

Dean:

Prof.Dr. PRINCE SREEKUMAR PIUS, MBBS, MD(Gen. Med)

Vice principal:

Prof.Dr.P.Leo David, MBBS, MD(Pathology)

Medical Superintendent:

Prof.Dr.Y.Arul Prakash, MBBS, MD(Psychiatry)

Resident Medical Officer(RMO):

Dr. Joseph Sen, MBBS, D.Ortho.

ARMOs:

Dr. Vijayalakshmi Mohandas, MBBS, DCH.

Dr. Renimol.N.R, MBBS.           

             Kanyakumari is a place which every Indian remembers, as it is placed at the southern tip of India and one of the important tourist spots in India.  Nagercoil is the capital town of Kanyakumari District and Asaripallam is about 3 kms from Nagercoil.  Asaripallam is an important place because it is here one of the earliest TB sanatoriums was started.  The TB sanatorium was started in the year 1937 by the then Travancore Cochin Government.  The campus had an area of 100.5 acres which has now become the Kanyakumari Government Medical College, a serene, eco friendly campus with greeneries all around.

            Health is Wealth.  To cater to the needs of people in and around Kanyakumari District, the Tamil Nadu Government decided to start a new Medical College at Kanyakumari District.  The Government T.B. Sanatorium campus at Asaripallam, Nagercoil in Kanyakumari District was selected as the site for the proposed Government Medical College.  In G.O. M.S. No.82/H&FW Department dated 11.03.2001 the Government accorded sanction for the establishment of the new Government Medical College at Kanyakumari District during the year 2001-2002 with an annual intake of 100 students in MBBS Course.  The foundation stone also was laid for the same on 12.03.2001 by the then Honourable Minister for Health and Family Welfare.  Accordingly the Government of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,  New Delhi issued permission to start a Medical College at Asaripallam in Kanyakumari District vide No. U. 12012/101/03-ME (P-II) dated 28.07.2004 and the college is now functioning with effect from 16.08.2014 onwards with an annual intake of 100 students.

            As per the Medical Council of India’s revised instruction that Medical College and Hospital should be in the same campus, it was proposed to have 500 bedded hospital worth around Rs.21.73 crores.  The estimates for the new building had been prepared and submitted to Government on 04.06.2002.  As per above G.O. No.219 of Health and Family Welfare permission had been granted for construction of 300 bedded hospital at a cost of Rs.5.00 crores.  The newly constructed 300 bedded hospital was inaugurated by Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on 08.12.2004.

            Until the permanent buildings were constructed, the college was started in the temporary buildings with all the following departments for the first phace (1st MBBS) Departments of Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry and Community Medicine and for the second phase (2nd MBBS) Department of Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology and Forensic Medicine, Medical Education Department, Lecture Hall, Central Library, Central Animal House, Administrative Block, Hostels for both Men and Women students separately and Mess, Kitchen and dining hall as per the norms prescribed by the Government of India.  The temporary building structure was constructed by modifying and renovating some of the wards already existing in the Government T.B. Hospital at a cost of 1.30 crore.

            Further, the Medical Council of India, New Delhi visited this college on 23.04.2005 for renewal of permission for 1st year MBBS., and admission of second batch of MBBS., students for 2005-2006.  Subsequently the permission was granted on 24.06.2005.  Further MCI visits during the following years granted permission for new batches and at present, fifth batch has entered in the year 2008-2009.  To add feather to the cap (Kanyakumari Government Medical College) School of Nursing was started on 3rd February 2004 with an annual in take of 50 students per batch. 

        At present the following Departments are functioning in this Medical College and Hospital with full faculty members.

1.      Anatomy

2.      Physiology

3.      Bio-Chemistry

4.      Community Medicine

5.      Pathology

6.      Pharmacology

7.      Microbiology

8.      Forensic Medicine

9.      Medicine and Allied Departments

10.  Surgery and Allied Departments

11.  Obstetrics & Gynaecology Departments

12.  Paediatrics

13.  Orthopaedics

14.  Otorhino Laryngology

15.  Ophthalmology

16.  Dermatology

17.  Psychiatry

18.  Dental Surgery

There is a Central Library with 11000 books and 72 Indian & 30 Foreign Journals. 

The following Primary Health Centres and Urban Health Centre are being attached to this Medical College, for the training of Students/CRRIs studying in this Medical College.

1.      P.H.C. Rajakkamangalam

2.      P.H.C. Chenbagaramanputhur

3.      P.H.C. Kothanallur

4.      Urban Health Centre, Vadiveeswaram.

Dear all,

Warm welcome to Department of ENT, Kanyakumari Govt. Medical College Website.

Greetings and Best wishes to you.

                Kanyakumari Govt. Medical College is situated in the southern tip of Tamilnadu, started in the year of 2004.   The first batch of students started realizing their dream to become, "Good Doctors" on August 2004.

    Our Vision is Clear, to provide the state of the art, scientifically proven, quality Medical Services to all the needy people including economically weaker section of the society in a Medical College & Hospital par Excellence, Teach our students not only science of Medicine but transform them into true human being who understands the pain and agony of  a suffering fellow human and to practice the Art of Medicine to achieve a goal to create a Healthy Society, and in turn a Healthy Nation.

            I extend a very warm welcome to all the students aspiring to join our prestigious Institution for their Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies.   We are having state of the art facilities for teaching with exclusive Departmental Library. The attached tertiary care Hospital, with excellent patient care facilities, provides the students with lot of clinical materials and good opportunities to learn bedside manners, clinical and surgical skills.

            For the Past 15 years, Department of ENT, Kanyakumari Govt. Medical College Hospital (KGMCH) has been serving people from all walks of life with exceptional healthcare, serving the people not only from the Kanyakumari District but also across the state.

            With eminent doctors from our Department of ENT, we are committed to deliver world class healthcare to an increasing number of people who consider KGMCH, as their preferred choice of hospital for their health needs. We are enthusiastic about our vision in maintaining our hospital as a trusted leader in providing high quality healthcare with a reputation for patient care, performance and sustained growth.

            We invite you to explore our website and learn more about us. We will be happy to receive your inputs which will help us provide sustained improvements in healthcare for years to come.

 With warm regards, 

          Dr. Senthil Kanitha. M    

Head of the Department,

Department of ENT, KGMCH.

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»  To create infrastructure to start  Robotic surgery.

  » To strengthen audiological services and to start BASLP course in Audiology & Speech Pathology.

  » To strengthen the research activities in various sub specialities of ENT.

  » To develop a dedicated centre for head and neck cancer

PATIENTS’ RIGHTS

1. Care:

• Patients have a right to receive treatment irrespective of their type of primary and associated illnesses, socio-economic status, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, caste, cultural preferences, linguistic and geographical origins or political affiliations,

• Right to be heard to his/her satisfaction without the doctor interrupting before completion of narrating their entire problem and concerns. 

• Expectation from the doctor to write the prescription legibly and explain to the patient on the details on dosage, dos & don’ts & generic options for the medicines. 

• They have to be provided with information and access on whom to contact in case of an emergency. 

2. Confidentiality and Dignity:

•  Right to personal dignity and to receive care without any form of stigma and discrimination.

•  Privacy during examination and treatment

•  Protection from physical abuse and neglect

•  Accommodating and respecting their special needs such as spiritual and cultural preferences.

•  Right to confidentiality about their medical condition

3. Information:

The information to be provided to patients are meant to be & in a language of the patient’s preference and in a manner that is effortless to understand.

• Patients and/ or their family members have the right to receive complete information on the medical problem, prescription, treatment & procedure details.

• A documented procedure for obtaining patient’s and / or their family’s informed consent exists to enable them to make an informed decision about their care. This process is an important patient right and needs to practiced with utmost diligence and transparency.

• Patients have to be educated on risks, benefits, expected treatment outcomes and possible complications to enable them to make informed decisions, and involve them in the care planning and delivery process.

• Patients have the right to request information on the names, dosages and adverse effects of the medication that they are treated with.

• Patients or their authorized individuals have the right to request access and receive a copy of their clinical records.

• Patients have the right to complete information on the expected cost of treatment. The information should be presented as an itemized structure of the various expenses and charges.

• Patients have the right to information on hospital rules andregulations.

• Information on organ donation 

4. Preferences:

• Patient has the right to a seek a second opinion on his/her medical condition.

• Right to information from the doctor to provide the patient with treatment options, so that the patient can select what works best for him/her.

5. Right to redress:

•  Patient has the right to justice by lodging a complaint through an authority dedicated for this purpose by the healthcare provider

• organisation or with government health authorities.

• The patient has the right to a fair and prompt hearing of his/her concern.

• The patient in addition has the right to appeal to a higher authority in the healthcare provider organisation and insist in writing on the outcome of the complaint.

PATIENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Honesty in Disclosure:

•  I will be honest with my doctor & disclose my family/ medical history.

2. Treatment Compliance:

• I will be punctual for my appointments

• I will do my best to comply with my doctor’s treatment plan

• I will have realistic expectations from my doctor and his treatment

• Inform and bring to the doctor’s notice if it has been difficult to understand any part of the treatment or of the existences of challenges in complying with the treatment.

• I will display intent to participate intelligently in my medical care by actively involving myself in theprescribed do-at-home activities.

3. Intent for Health Promotion

•  I will do everything in my capacity to maintain healthy habits & routines that contribute to good health, and take responsbility for my health.

4. Transparency and Honesty

•  I will make a sincere effort to understand my therapies which include the medicines prescribed and their associated adverse effects and other compliances for effective treatment outcomes.

•  I will not ask for surreptitious bills and false certificates, and/or advocate forcefully by unlawful means to provide me with one.

•  If I am not happy, I will inform and discuss with my doctor.

•  I will report fraud and wrong-doing

5. Conduct:

•  I will be respecting the doctors and medical  staff caring and treating me.

•  I will abide by the hospital / facility rules 

DOCTORS’ CODE OF PRACTICE

1. Transparency and Honesty:

•  I will inform you of my qualifications to perform the proposed diagnostic measures or treatments.

2. Patient Friendly:

• I will schedule appointments in such a manner that it will allow me the necessary time to interact and examine you with minimal waiting times & listen to your problems and concerns without interruptions or distractions.

• I will encourage you to bring a friend or relative into the examining room with you

3. Effective Communication for Patient Education

•  I will explain your prognosis, further diagnostic activity and treatment in simple terms such that it facilitates easy understanding to you. 

• I will prescribe an Information Therapy, and discuss your diagnostic, treatment and medication options, to enable you to make well-informed decisions. 

• I will not proceed until you are satisfied and convinced that you understand the benefits and risks of each alternative, and I have your agreement on a particular course of action.

4. Implement the patient charter

•  I will publish the patient charter in English, hindi and the local languages.

• I will display the patient charter prominently and at multiple locations in the healthcare provider setting.

•  I will implement the patient charter in its true spirit