Govt. Medical College Handwara

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY ENT HANDWARA

LIST OF FULLTIME FACULTIES WORKING IN DEPARTMENT

S.no	Faculty Name	AEBAS ID	Reg. No	Qualification	Dept.	Designation	Nature of Employment	Teaching Exp. (yrs)
1	Dr Raj Tajamul Hussain	25278528	4837	MBBS, MS	ENT	Assistant Professor	Permanent	6
2	Dr Shahid Rasool	80926422	72739	MBBS, MS	ENT	Associate Professor	Contractual	10
3	Dr Ghulam Mohd	11546752	3266	MBBS, MS	ENT	Senior Resident	Contractual	2
4	Dr Haris Bashir	86868790	6833	MBBS, MS	ENT	Senior Resident	Contractual	2

Our mission :

To deepen the understanding of ENT and Head & Neck diseases and improve outcomes through compassionate care, high-quality education, and state-of-the-art surgical training..

Our vision :

To evolve into a regional center of excellence for otorhinolaryngology by expanding subspecialty services, promoting surgical innovation, and producing future-ready ENT professionals.

Scope of Clinical Services

Ear Disorders:

Management of hearing loss, ear infections, balance disorders, tinnitus, facial nerve palsy, and congenital ear deformities.

Nasal Conditions:

Treatment of sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, nasal obstruction, smell disturbances, and cosmetic nasal issues.

Throat Ailments:

Care for voice disorders, swallowing problems, infections, GERD-related throat complaints, and tumors of the pharynx and larynx.

Head and Neck:

Treatment of thyroid diseases, neck swellings, facial trauma, salivary gland disorders, and cancers involving head and neck structures.

Highlights of Our Department:

Advanced Equipment for Patient Benefit:
Coblation system for minimally invasive surgeries
Karl Storz Endoscopy Unit with HD Camera
Stryker Microdebrider/Shaver system for sinus and airway surgeries
Operating Microscope (Zeiss) for precise ear surgeries
Audiology Unit with Impedance Audiometry and OAE
Cold Steel & Endoscopic Instruments for all major ENT procedures
Clinical Services:
Comprehensive OPD, IPD, and emergency ENT care
Regular surgeries including tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy, FESS, septoplasty, tracheostomy, endoscopic DCR, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, thyroid surgery,microlaryngeal surgery, etc.>
Team of Dedicated Faculty & Residents:
Well-qualified and research-active faculty members
Senior and Junior Residents trained in advanced surgical skills

Upcoming Developments & Goals

Launch of Postgraduate Training Programs:
Application underway for DNB (Diplomate of National Board) in ENT
Plans to start Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology to strengthen ENT services inperipheral regions
Academic & Research Infrastructure:
Proposal for Temporal Bone Dissection Lab for hands-on training
Establishment of Cochlear Implant Program for children with hearing loss>
Setting up of Voice Clinic, Allergy Clinic, and Head & Neck Cancer Unit>
Digital and Diagnostic Expansion:
Development of Advanced Audiology Lab with BERA, ASSR, and Speech Audiometry
Integration of Tele-ENT services to improve access in remote areas.

Faculty and Residents:

1.Dr. Raj Tajamul Hussain

MS ENT & Head & Neck Surgery
Assistant Professor & Head of Department
raj.tajamul@gmail.com

PUBLICATIONS

1.Hussain RT. Evaluation of olfactory acuity in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020.
2. Hussain RT. Muscle tension dysphonia: experience from a conflict zone. Indian JOtolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020.
3.Hussain RT. Role of CO₂ laser in the management of symptomatic hypertrophy ofinferior nasal turbinates. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg .2020.
4Hussain RT. Combination drug therapy for laryngopharyngeal reflux. Int JOtorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020;6:948.
5. Hussain RT. A study of microbial gamut and antibiograms in chronic suppurativeotitis media. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019;5:110.
6. Hussain RT. Epistaxis: comparison of chemical cautery with topical vasoconstrictorin adult anterior epistaxis. Int J Res Med Sci. 2020;8:2954.
7. Hussain RT. Frequency of sensorineural hearing loss in type 2 diabetic patients: an experience from a tertiary hospital in Kashmir. Paripex Indian J Res.
8.Hussain RT. Microbiota of pruritic ears in Kashmir, India. Int J Sci Res.
9. Hussain RT. Comparative study of clinical outcome between microscopic andendoscopic type I tympanoplasty. Trop J Ophthalmol Otolaryngol.2021;6(6):121–127.

10. Hussain RT. Effectiveness of positional maneuvers in management of posterior canalBPPV: a controlled trial. Glob J Res Anal.

11.Hussain RT. 'Y' shaped right parotid duct - a rare anatomical presentation. Int J Basic Appl Sci. 2015;4(1):78–81.

12.Hussain RT. COVID-19 symptomatology from the otorhinolaryngology perspective:survey from a tertiary care center. Bengal J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg.2023;31(1):21–28.

2. Dr. Shahid Rasool

MS ENT & Head & Neck Surgery
Associate Professor
srb948l@gmail.com

Publications:

Rasool S, Sheikh S, Sheikh I, Pampori R. Role of intralesional triamcinolone inpreventing recurrence of pseudocyst of auricle. Int J Contemp Surg. 2014;2(1).
Biloo SR, Dar FA, Ahmad R. Comorbid asthma in allergic rhinitis patients in Kashmir.Clin Rhinol Int J. 2015;8(3):107–9.
Rasool SR, Ahmad F. Traumatic tympanic membrane perforations: an overview in atertiary care hospital. Egypt J Otolaryngol. 2016;32(3):187–90.
Rasool S, Monga S. Schwannoma of tongue: an unusual and rare entity. OtolaryngolOpen Access J. 2016;1(7):140.
Rasool S, Hussain T, Pampori RA, Patigaroo SA. Head and neck cancers: regionaltrends in Kashmir. J Head Neck Physicians Surg. 2017;5:13–6.
Naseeruddin K, et al. Pyriform fossa schwannoma: a rare case report. Int J Recent SciRes. 2017;8(6):17595–9.
Priya R, Rasool S. Primary tubercular otomastoiditis: a diagnostic dilemma. Int J SciRes. 2019;8(7).
Priya R, Malik J, Monga S, Rasool S, et al. Management of sudden sensorineuralhearing loss: our experience. Glob J Oto. 2019;19(2):556010.
RRasool S, et al. A rare case of left vocal cord palsy due to aortic arch aneurysm. ClinRhinol Int J. 2019.

Rasool S, Pampori RA, Majid S, et al. Comparison between ELISA and PCR fordetection of Epstein–Barr virus in head and neck malignancies. Int J Head Neck Surg.2020;11(1):6–11.

Rasool S, et al. Cholesteatoma and facial canal dehiscence: a comparativeprospective study. Am J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020;3(2):1086.
Rasool S, et al. CSOM with sclerotic mastoids: does cortical mastoidectomy offerbenefit? Acta Sci Otolaryngol. 2021;3(4):15–8.

3. Dr. Ghulam Mohammad Mir

MS ENT & Head & Neck Surgery
Senior Resident

Publications:

Mir GM. Evaluation of otoacoustic emissions and auditory brainstem responsesfor hearing screening of high-risk infants. Indian J Otol. 2016;22(4):–.
Mir GM. Oral soft tissue benign lesions – carbon dioxide laser as a surgical tool.Int J Contemp Med Res. 2017;4(1):–.
Mir GM. Carbon dioxide laser surgery in management of oral leukoplakia. Int JContemp Med Res. 2016;3(12):–.
Mir GM. Physiological comparison of topical vs systemic ciprofloxacin in themanagement of active CSOM. Int J Oral Health Med Res. 2015;2(Sep-Oct):–.
Mir GM. Eosinophilic granuloma of temporal bone. Indian J Otol. 2016;22(2):–.

4. Dr Haris Bashir

MS ENT & Head & Neck Surgery
Senior resident

Publications:

1.Clinico-audiological profile of sensorineural hearing loss in children attendingtertiary care hospital.
2. Study of antibiotic sensitivity of aural swab and the aetiological factors of chronic otitis media: Active mucosal type.
3. Therapeutic effects of intralesional bleomycin sclerotherapy for vascular malformations of the head and neck: A single-centre experience from North India.
4. Clinical assessment of different types of neck swellings and correlation between fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and histopathology of neck swellings.
5. Changing trends of complicated chronic otitis media.

Departmental Contact List

Sno	Name	Designation	Phone No.
01	Dr Asif Akbar Sofi	Consultant	9797795799
02	Dr Sheikh Imran	Medical Officer	6006219973
03	Dr.Qyoom Lone	Medical officer CHC Langate	9622459112
04	Dr Ghulam Mohammad Mir	Senior Resident	7006652871
05	Dr. Haris Bashir	Junior Resident	7006730030
06	Dr. Naira Ateeq	Junior Resident
07	Dr. Sajad Iqbal	Junior Resident
08	Dr. Amir Usman	Junior Resident

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY ENT HANDWARA

LIST OF FULLTIME FACULTIES WORKING IN DEPARTMENT

Our mission :

To deepen the understanding of ENT and Head & Neck diseases and improve outcomes through compassionate care, high-quality education, and state-of-the-art surgical training..

Our vision :

To evolve into a regional center of excellence for otorhinolaryngology by expanding subspecialty services, promoting surgical innovation, and producing future-ready ENT professionals.

Scope of Clinical Services

Ear Disorders:

Management of hearing loss, ear infections, balance disorders, tinnitus, facial nerve palsy, and congenital ear deformities.

Nasal Conditions:

Treatment of sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, nasal obstruction, smell disturbances, and cosmetic nasal issues.

Throat Ailments:

Care for voice disorders, swallowing problems, infections, GERD-related throat complaints, and tumors of the pharynx and larynx.

Head and Neck:

Treatment of thyroid diseases, neck swellings, facial trauma, salivary gland disorders, and cancers involving head and neck structures.

Highlights of Our Department:

Advanced Equipment for Patient Benefit:

Coblation system for minimally invasive surgeries

Karl Storz Endoscopy Unit with HD Camera

Stryker Microdebrider/Shaver system for sinus and airway surgeries

Operating Microscope (Zeiss) for precise ear surgeries

Audiology Unit with Impedance Audiometry and OAE

Cold Steel & Endoscopic Instruments for all major ENT procedures

Clinical Services:

Comprehensive OPD, IPD, and emergency ENT care

Regular surgeries including tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy, FESS, septoplasty, tracheostomy, endoscopic DCR, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, thyroid surgery,microlaryngeal surgery, etc.>

Team of Dedicated Faculty & Residents:

Well-qualified and research-active faculty members

Senior and Junior Residents trained in advanced surgical skills

Upcoming Developments & Goals

Launch of Postgraduate Training Programs:

Application underway for DNB (Diplomate of National Board) in ENT

Plans to start Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology to strengthen ENT services inperipheral regions

Academic & Research Infrastructure:

Proposal for Temporal Bone Dissection Lab for hands-on training

Establishment of Cochlear Implant Program for children with hearing loss>

Setting up of Voice Clinic, Allergy Clinic, and Head & Neck Cancer Unit>

Digital and Diagnostic Expansion:

Development of Advanced Audiology Lab with BERA, ASSR, and Speech Audiometry

Integration of Tele-ENT services to improve access in remote areas.

Faculty and Residents:

1.Dr. Raj Tajamul Hussain

MS ENT & Head & Neck Surgery

Assistant Professor & Head of Department

raj.tajamul@gmail.com

PUBLICATIONS

1.Hussain RT. Evaluation of olfactory acuity in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020.

2. Hussain RT. Muscle tension dysphonia: experience from a conflict zone. Indian JOtolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020.

3.Hussain RT. Role of CO₂ laser in the management of symptomatic hypertrophy ofinferior nasal turbinates. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg .2020.

4Hussain RT. Combination drug therapy for laryngopharyngeal reflux. Int JOtorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020;6:948.

5. Hussain RT. A study of microbial gamut and antibiograms in chronic suppurativeotitis media. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019;5:110.

6. Hussain RT. Epistaxis: comparison of chemical cautery with topical vasoconstrictorin adult anterior epistaxis. Int J Res Med Sci. 2020;8:2954.

7. Hussain RT. Frequency of sensorineural hearing loss in type 2 diabetic patients: an experience from a tertiary hospital in Kashmir. Paripex Indian J Res.

9. Hussain RT. Comparative study of clinical outcome between microscopic andendoscopic type I tympanoplasty. Trop J Ophthalmol Otolaryngol.2021;6(6):121–127.

10. Hussain RT. Effectiveness of positional maneuvers in management of posterior canalBPPV: a controlled trial. Glob J Res Anal.

11.Hussain RT. 'Y' shaped right parotid duct - a rare anatomical presentation. Int J Basic Appl Sci. 2015;4(1):78–81.

12.Hussain RT. COVID-19 symptomatology from the otorhinolaryngology perspective:survey from a tertiary care center. Bengal J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg.2023;31(1):21–28.

2. Dr. Shahid Rasool

MS ENT & Head & Neck Surgery

Associate Professor

srb948l@gmail.com

Publications:

Rasool S, Sheikh S, Sheikh I, Pampori R. Role of intralesional triamcinolone inpreventing recurrence of pseudocyst of auricle. Int J Contemp Surg. 2014;2(1).

Biloo SR, Dar FA, Ahmad R. Comorbid asthma in allergic rhinitis patients in Kashmir.Clin Rhinol Int J. 2015;8(3):107–9.

Rasool SR, Ahmad F. Traumatic tympanic membrane perforations: an overview in atertiary care hospital. Egypt J Otolaryngol. 2016;32(3):187–90.

Rasool S, Monga S. Schwannoma of tongue: an unusual and rare entity. OtolaryngolOpen Access J. 2016;1(7):140.

Rasool S, Hussain T, Pampori RA, Patigaroo SA. Head and neck cancers: regionaltrends in Kashmir. J Head Neck Physicians Surg. 2017;5:13–6.

Naseeruddin K, et al. Pyriform fossa schwannoma: a rare case report. Int J Recent SciRes. 2017;8(6):17595–9.

Priya R, Rasool S. Primary tubercular otomastoiditis: a diagnostic dilemma. Int J SciRes. 2019;8(7).

Priya R, Malik J, Monga S, Rasool S, et al. Management of sudden sensorineuralhearing loss: our experience. Glob J Oto. 2019;19(2):556010.

RRasool S, et al. A rare case of left vocal cord palsy due to aortic arch aneurysm. ClinRhinol Int J. 2019.

Rasool S, Pampori RA, Majid S, et al. Comparison between ELISA and PCR fordetection of Epstein–Barr virus in head and neck malignancies. Int J Head Neck Surg.2020;11(1):6–11.

Rasool S, et al. Cholesteatoma and facial canal dehiscence: a comparativeprospective study. Am J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020;3(2):1086.

Rasool S, et al. CSOM with sclerotic mastoids: does cortical mastoidectomy offerbenefit? Acta Sci Otolaryngol. 2021;3(4):15–8.

3. Dr. Ghulam Mohammad Mir

MS ENT & Head & Neck Surgery

Senior Resident

Publications:

Mir GM. Evaluation of otoacoustic emissions and auditory brainstem responsesfor hearing screening of high-risk infants. Indian J Otol. 2016;22(4):–.

Mir GM. Oral soft tissue benign lesions – carbon dioxide laser as a surgical tool.Int J Contemp Med Res. 2017;4(1):–.