Lucknow: Dr Manoj Mishra, Director, ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, Medanta Hospital Lucknow has had a prolific stint as a endoscopic surgeon in field of head & neck surgery. He is a professional who has not only traversed the country, but even has tested global waters.
A doctor with much varied experience in his choice of field, he is currently serving at Medanta Hospital. In the past, he has served at Max Super Speciality Hospital which was earlier Sahara Hospital, as a senior consultant.
His resume boasts of some very promising institutions which he has had the good fortune of serving. As someone who has always believed in specialisations, he has worked In the Bombay Hospital, the Lilavati hospital and Breach Candy Hospital as a consultant. His resume includes names like Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital along with working experience in Nairobi. Starting 2007, in Lucknow alone he has had a 17 year run having served in different capacities at different hospitals as a Senior Consultant.
Talking of his expertise, Dr Manoj Mishra specialises in ENT, treating deaf and dumb kids, working on cochlear implants, carrying out hearing relate surgeries, doing endoscopic sinus surgery with precision and also doing successful skull base surgery. In the past, Dr Manoj Mishra has also done around 500 + mouth, ear and throat cancer surgeries.
Dealing with cancer patients on a daily basis, Dr Manoj Mishra says that there is a tendency of increased consumption of tobacco, which is leaving a bad impact on people. He said the result is increasing incidence of oral cancer.
He said that with help from government, a lot of good is happening. He refers to the CM fund which is helping streamline Cancer treatment.
He underscores importance of Cancer Radiation through CM fund. He also underlines the growing importance of Radiation therapy which is playing a major role in Cancer mitigation.
According to Dr. Manoj Mishra – pollution is aggravating the problem of nasal sinusitis and he wants that ignorance of nasal symptoms like sneezing, recurring cold and cough for long time should be checked as it can lead to nasal blockage and further cause prolonged issues in the long term.
Dr Manoj Mishra calls for avoiding pollution and being aware of symptoms and approaching the doctor at the right time. He said he alone has carried out more than 10000 + cases in Lucknow of ENT, head and neck cancer.
He said he is well regarded for endoscopy of brain tumor through nose and he is also working to treat water leakage from the brain which is also referred to as CSF rhinnorhoea. He is also doing voice surgery and is also treating voice box cancer.
He adds CTMRI, PET Scan have a role in diagnosis and therapy. With early detection possible nowadays one can be able to prevent cancer. However avoidance of tobacco and smoking is key. Sinusitis can be checked through regular exercise further leading to nasal ventilation and decrease disease.
According to the doctor any ulcer in the oral cavity that is not healing can be a sign that something is wrong. As a message to youngsters wanting to make a mark in any medical field, Dr. Manoj Mishra says that it is a lot of hard work, studies and then having the right mental framework to deliver on paper is important.
He said one must understand the pain of the patient, because it is a very long psychological battle, along with medical treatment. The doctor must emotionally boost the patient which he says is a major part of the treatment that involves counselling. He says it has a major role in preventive care. He says that making people aware about addiction and its consequences along with being empathetic has a major role to play in overall healing.
