Voice. Airway.
Safe swallow.
Specialised care for the voice box — phonosurgery, advanced laryngeal procedures and rehabilitation under expert leadership.
Overview
The Laryngology Clinic at SMIMS is a specialised unit dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and comprehensive care of conditions affecting the larynx — the voice box that allows you to speak, breathe and swallow.
Our laryngologists are trained to identify and manage disorders of the larynx that affect voice, breathing and swallowing — combining endoscopic, laser and open surgical techniques with rehabilitation for complete care.
Dr. Sabari Nath H.S.
Over a decade of experience in voice, airway and swallowing disorders, with special expertise in Laryngology and Phonosurgery. Trained in thyroplasty, injection laryngoplasty, reinnervation surgeries for voice and airway, and the management of spasmodic dysphonia.
When to See a Laryngologist
Consider an evaluation if you experience any of the following persistent symptoms.
Hoarseness lasting more than 2–4 weeks without a clear cause.
Difficulty breathing that seems to originate from the voice box.
Pain or difficulty when swallowing food or liquids.
Singers, teachers and public speakers with vocal cord problems.
Weak, lost, strained or suddenly changed voice quality.
Singers, teachers and preachers struggling with pitch or performance.
Cough lasting more than 6 weeks unresolved with treatment.
Voice change or breathlessness after thyroid or cardiac surgery.
Assessment for safe decannulation after neuro / oncology surgery.
Conditions We Manage
Disorders affecting the larynx, vocal cords and throat — impacting breathing, swallowing and voice quality.
Diagnostic Services
Modern diagnostic facilities for accurate evaluation of voice, airway and swallowing function.
Minimally invasive examination of the larynx and vocal cords.
Analyses vocal cord vibrations to diagnose subtle voice disorders.
Detailed assessment of pitch, loudness and vocal parameters.
FEES and Video Fluoroscopic studies for dysphagia.
OPD-based detection of early glottic cancers.
Coordinated imaging with the Radiology department.
Procedures We Handle
Advanced diagnostic and surgical care using modern endoscopic, laser and open surgical techniques.
Airway-Related Procedures
- Airway surgeries for obstruction or narrowing
- Coblation-assisted & endoscopic airway dilatation
- Kashima Procedure for airway widening
- Commissuroplasty — vocal cord commissure reconstruction
Voice Disorders & Phonosurgery
- Surgery for vocal cord lesions & structural abnormalities
- Gender-affirming voice surgeries
- Injection Laryngoplasty & Thyroplasty
- Botulinum Toxin (Botox) therapy
- Endoscopic treatment for Spasmodic Dysphonia
- Laryngeal Reinnervation procedures
Swallowing Disorders
- Cricopharyngeal Myotomy / Myectomy
- Surgery for Zenker's Diverticulum
- Procedures for excessive drooling
Neck & Thyroid Surgery
- Biopsy & neck exploration procedures
- Thyroidectomy (Total or Hemi)
Throat & Intraoral Procedures
- Adenoidectomy & Tonsillectomy
- Laser / Coblator-assisted tongue biopsies
- Surgical treatment of intraoral swellings
Laryngeal Cancer Surgery
- Early glottic cancer — CO2 Laser Cordectomy
- Total Laryngectomy for advanced disease
Voice, Airway & Safe Swallow
The Laryngology Clinic at SMIMS is dedicated to restoring healthy voice, safe swallowing and optimal airway function — through early diagnosis, specialised treatment and coordinated multidisciplinary care.
With modern diagnostic technology and experienced specialists, the clinic serves as a referral centre for voice and laryngeal disorders in the region.