Ear & Hearing Conditions - Expert Diagnosis and Treatment in New Delhi
Ear problems are among the most common health concerns affecting people of all ages — yet they are also among the most under-treated. Recurring ear infections, unexplained hearing loss, persistent ringing sounds, or balance problems may require professional ENT evaluation to identify the underlying cause.
Dr. (Prof.) Dhirendra Singh Kushwah is a senior ENT and otology specialist based in New Delhi with over 25 years of clinical and surgical experience. He diagnoses and treats a wide range of ear and hearing conditions in children and adults, including complex ear disorders and cochlear implant cases.
What Is Otology? Understanding the Science of Ear Health
Otology is the branch of medicine dedicated to the anatomy, function, and diseases of the ear. An otologist — also called an ear specialist or otology surgeon — is trained to manage conditions affecting the outer ear, middle ear, inner ear, hearing nerve, and the balance system.
Unlike a general ENT doctor, an otology specialist has advanced training in microsurgery of the ear, cochlear implantation, and neuro-otology. This depth of expertise is essential when dealing with conditions that affect hearing, balance, and quality of life at a fundamental level.
"Precision is paramount in ear surgery. The structures we work with are measured in millimeters, and the impact on a patient's life is measured in years of better hearing."
Ear & Hearing Conditions Treated
Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for common and complex ear and hearing conditions in children and adults.
Hearing Loss
Difficulty hearing sounds or understanding speech may result from ageing, noise exposure, ear infections, eardrum problems, or inner-ear conditions. Evaluation helps determine the type and degree of hearing loss.
Chronic Ear Infections
Repeated or persistent ear infections can cause ear pain, discharge, hearing loss, eardrum damage, and other middle-ear complications if left untreated.
Eardrum Perforation
A hole or tear in the eardrum may cause hearing loss, ear discharge, recurrent infections, or ear discomfort and may require medical or surgical treatment.
Cholesteatoma
An abnormal collection of skin cells in the middle ear or mastoid that can gradually damage the hearing bones and surrounding structures and may require surgery.
Tinnitus
Ringing, buzzing, humming, hissing, or other sounds heard without an external source. Tinnitus may be associated with hearing loss, noise exposure, middle-ear problems, or inner-ear conditions.
Otosclerosis
Abnormal bone growth around the stapes can interfere with sound transmission and cause progressive conductive hearing loss, sometimes affecting both ears.
Menière's Disease
An inner-ear disorder that can cause episodes of vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus, and a sensation of fullness or pressure in the affected ear.
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
A rapid unexplained reduction in hearing, usually affecting one ear, requires prompt medical assessment because early evaluation and treatment may improve the chance of recovery.
Swimmer's Ear
Inflammation or infection of the outer ear canal commonly associated with water exposure, skin irritation, or trauma from inserting objects into the ear.
Earwax Buildup
Excessive earwax can block the ear canal and cause muffled hearing, fullness, tinnitus, discomfort, or occasionally dizziness.
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Problems with pressure regulation between the middle ear and the back of the nose can cause ear fullness, popping, muffled hearing, or discomfort.
Glue Ear
Fluid behind the eardrum can cause muffled or reduced hearing and is particularly common in children. Persistent cases may require ENT assessment.
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Repeated or prolonged exposure to loud sounds can permanently damage the inner ear and cause gradual hearing loss or tinnitus.
Age-Related Hearing Loss
Gradual hearing loss associated with ageing can make it difficult to understand conversations, particularly in noisy environments.
Congenital Ear Conditions
Some children are born with structural abnormalities such as microtia or aural atresia that can affect the development of normal hearing.
Common Ear & Hearing Symptoms
Persistent ear symptoms should not be ignored. Early evaluation can help identify the underlying cause and guide appropriate treatment.
Difficulty hearing conversations
Trouble following normal conversations or frequently asking others to repeat themselves can be an early sign of hearing impairment.
Muffled hearing
Sounds may seem unclear, distant, or blocked because of earwax, infection, middle-ear fluid, or other hearing conditions.
Ringing in the ears
Ringing, buzzing, humming, or hissing without an external sound may indicate tinnitus and should be evaluated when persistent.
Ear pain
Earache or discomfort can occur with ear infections, inflammation, injury, pressure problems, or other ear conditions.
Ear fullness or pressure
A blocked or pressured feeling in the ear can occur with Eustachian tube dysfunction, infection, fluid, or other middle-ear problems.
Ear discharge
Fluid or pus coming from the ear can be associated with infection, inflammation, or a perforated eardrum.
Hearing loss in one ear
Reduced hearing affecting one ear should be evaluated to identify whether the problem involves the outer, middle, or inner ear.
Difficulty hearing in noisy places
Difficulty understanding speech in restaurants, meetings, or crowded environments can be an important sign of hearing impairment.
Dizziness or balance problems
Vertigo, spinning sensations, or balance difficulties may sometimes be associated with conditions affecting the inner ear and balance system.
Ear Surgeries & Hearing Treatments
Treatment is selected according to the cause, severity, hearing status, age, and individual needs of each patient.
Tympanoplasty
Surgical repair of a perforated or damaged eardrum, sometimes combined with reconstruction of the middle-ear hearing mechanism.
Mastoidectomy
Surgery to remove diseased mastoid tissue in selected cases of chronic ear disease, cholesteatoma, or related complications.
Ossiculoplasty
Reconstruction of the tiny middle-ear bones when damage caused by infection, trauma, or cholesteatoma affects sound transmission.
Stapedotomy
A specialised microsurgical procedure used in selected patients with otosclerosis to improve sound transmission and hearing.
Cochlear Implantation
An implantable hearing solution for appropriately selected patients with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss who receive limited benefit from conventional hearing aids.
Intratympanic Injections
Medication delivered directly into the middle ear in selected cases of sudden hearing loss, Ménière's disease, and other inner-ear conditions.
Hearing Tests and Audiological Evaluation
Before any treatment is recommended, every patient undergoes a structured hearing assessment. The following tests are available at the clinic:
Pure Tone Audiogram (PTA) identifies the degree and type of hearing loss across all frequencies.
Speech Audiogram measures how clearly a person can hear and understand spoken words — reflecting real-world functional hearing ability.
Tympanometry checks the mobility of the eardrum and detects middle ear fluid, Eustachian tube dysfunction, or ossicular problems.
Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) records the brain's electrical response to sound — used for infants, newborns, and uncooperative patients who cannot complete standard tests.
Auditory Steady-State Response (ASSR) provides frequency-specific thresholds essential for planning cochlear implant candidacy in young children.
Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) tests outer hair cell function in the cochlea — a quick, objective, and non-invasive screening tool.
Newborn Hearing Screening — OAE and ABR-based screening to detect hearing loss at birth and trigger early intervention before the critical language development window closes.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Dhirendra Singh kushwah for Ear Treatment
Dr.(Prof.) Dhirendra Singh kushwah completed his MBBS from Jiwaji University, Gwalior (1999) and his MS in ENT from Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur (2005). He has been practising and operating in New Delhi for over two decades and is recognised as one of India's most trusted ear surgeons.
Patients choose Dr.(Prof.) Dhirendra Singh kushwah for ear and hearing treatment because of his precision surgical technique, transparent communication, and genuine commitment to every patient's recovery — whether they are a newborn undergoing hearing screening or an adult seeking cochlear implantation after years of profound hearing loss.
He is available in English and Hindi, personally reachable at all hours, and operates from two conveniently located clinics in New Delhi.
Over 700 cochlear and auditory brainstem implant recipients under his care — one of the highest programme volumes in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book an Appointment with Dr.(Prof.) Dhirendra Singh kushwah
If you are experiencing any ear or hearing concern - however mild it may seem - early expert assessment leads to better outcomes. Dr.(Prof.) Dhirendra Singh kushwah and his team are available six days a week at two New Delhi locations.
Call or WhatsApp: +91-9311449825
Email: drdhirendrasinghent@gmail.com
CR Park Clinic: J-1981, Near Market No. 1, Below ICICI Bank, Bipin Chandra Pal Marg, CR Park, New Delhi – 110019
Arjun Nagar Clinic: 19-C, Arjun Nagar, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi – 110029
