Dr Sivakami RK

Brief Profile

Dr Sivakami is a proud alumnus of the prestigious Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, where she finished her undergraduate degree, and Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai, where she completed her post-graduation in Otorhinolaryngology. Her areas of expertise include Cochlear Implant Surgery, Sleep Apnoea, Endoscopic Ear Surgery, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, and Vertigo & Sinus Allergy.

She has attended several clinical workshops and CMEs, conducted / underwent various trainings, and has numerous paper / poster presentations / scientific publications to her credit. She has also had experience in teaching undergraduates (both theory and clinicals).

Educational Qualification

• MBBS – Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry (Jan 2009)
• MS (Otorhinolaryngology) – Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu (April 2017)

Paper Presentations

• “Carotid Body Tumor – A Rare Presentation” in AOIKCON 2015
• “Impact of Pulmonary Function on Sinonasal Surgery” in SCENT 2016

Poster Presentations

• “Pendred Syndrome” in CHETMEDICON 2015
• “Hamman’s Syndrome” in CHETMEDICON 2016
• “Pleomorphic Adenoma of Minor Salivary Gland – A Rare Case Report” in KMC

Publications

• “Comparison of Efficacy of Fluticasone Propionate and Mometasone Furoate in the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis” – MedPulse – International Medical Journal. February 2017; 4(2): 192-195
• “Histopathology in Chronic Tonsillitis: A Retrospective Analysis” – Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences (JEMDS) 2015. Oct 22; 4(85): 14800-5
• “Correlating the Site of Tympanic Membrane Perforation with Hearing Loss” – Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences (JEMDS). Vol. 4, Issue 83; Oct 2015, Page No.: 14451-14457

Workshops & CMEs Attended

• ISOCON 2014
• Current Perspectives in Management of Airway Allergy
• Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome
• AOIKCON 2015
• Common Issues in Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology
• Advanced Ontological Surgery
• MENTCON 2016 at Manakula Vinayagar Medical College
• SCENT 2016 at Yercaud
• “Airway Management” – An Overview
• HANOCON 2017 conducted by Global hospital
• “Sleep Surgery Workshop” 2018 at PSG Hospital

Training

• Conducting CME programs (have been a part of the organisation committee in the last two CME programs) in the department of ENT, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute
• Undergraduate teaching including theory and clinicals
• Underwent Fellowship in Cochlear Implant Surgery under Dr Anand Raju and have assisted in hundreds of surgeries
• Underwent training in the department of Cochlear Implant Surgery at PSG Hospital for one year