Mr Vikranth Visvanathan
Qualifications
MRCS, MSc, FRCS ( ORL-HNS) , MBBS
GMC number: 6065655
Practising since: 2003
Specialties
ENT (Otolaryngology)
Consultation times
- Thursday AM
- Saturday AM
- Overview
About
Mr Visvanathan is an experienced Consultant ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) Surgeon who provides expert assessment and treatment for a full range of ENT conditions, with particular specialist interest in ear disorders, hearing loss, balance problems, endoscopic ear surgery, and paediatric ENT.
In addition to ear disorders, he manages disorders of the nose, sinuses and treats children with snoring and sleep disorders.
Mr Visvanathan is committed to offering thorough, clear, and unbiased clinical assessment. He takes time to explain all available treatment options—from conservative management to minimally invasive surgery—so patients can make informed and confident decisions about their care.
Training & specialist qualifications
Mr Visvanathan graduated in 2003 and completed his higher specialist ENT training in Glasgow, gaining comprehensive experience in head and neck diagnostics, otology, rhinology, and paediatric ENT.
To further refine his expertise, he completed an advanced
fellowship in Otology/Neurotology in Auckland, New Zealand, where he trained in
complex ear surgery, hearing restoration, and the management of inner‑ear
conditions affecting balance.
Special interests
- Otology
- Hearing disorders
- Balance disorders
- Endoscopic ear surgery
- Paediatric ENT & sleep disorders
- Nose and sinus disorders
Personal interests
Playing the Violin and Running and cycling.
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Vikranth Visvanathan at Nuffield Health
- Turbinectomy
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
- Deviated septum (Septoplasty)
- Mastoid surgery
- Tonsillectomy
- Grommet insertion
- Middle ear surgery
Locations Mr Vikranth Visvanathan works with
Related experience
Research
Visvanathan V. Endoscopic excision of cholesteatoma. How do we do it? ENT and audiology news. November 2019
Visvanathan V et al. What effect does smoking have on the surgical closure of tympanic membrane perforations? A Rewview . Otolo Neurotol. 2018 Dec;39 (10) : 1217-1221
Visvanathan V et al. Achieving a successful closure of an anterior tympanic membrane perforation. Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2018
Visvanathan V et al. Anatomical variations of the temporal bone on High Resolution CT imagining. How common are they? J Laryngol Otol 2015; Jun 15: 1-4
Memberships
- ENT UK
- British Society of Otology
- International Working Group of Endoscopic Ear Surgery
Other posts held
- University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Declaration
Mr Vikranth Visvanathan does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Vikranth Visvanathan does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Vikranth Visvanathan does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.