best ENT specialist in patna (2026)

tldr: for ENT surgery, IGIMS or PMCH at government rates, or paras HMRI for private. for private consultation, dr. sanjiv kumar on boring road. for hearing tests and hearing aids, hearing plus. tonsil surgery rs 5,000-60,000 depending on government vs private. sinus surgery rs 15,000-1,00,000. don’t get tonsils removed just because a doctor suggested it after one infection. try medical management first. details below.

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bihar is my hometown. patna is where my family lives. and ENT problems are probably the most underestimated health issue in bihari families.

the cousin whose “ear infection” turned out to be a cholesteatoma that needed surgery. the uncle who ignored hearing loss for years until he was practically deaf in one ear. the nephew with chronic tonsillitis who went through three winters of antibiotics before finally getting the surgery. the aunt whose “sinus headache” was actually a deviated septum that needed correction.

ENT problems are common, often dismissed (“thoda sa toh hota hai”), and frequently mismanaged with antibiotics and home remedies until they become serious. the bihari remedy for ear pain (warm mustard oil drops) is still the first response in many households, and an ENT doctor will tell you exactly why that’s a terrible idea.

this guide covers ENT specialists in patna, what they charge, and when you actually need one versus when a GP can handle it.

disclaimer: this is personal experience and general information, not medical advice. ear, nose, and throat conditions can sometimes indicate serious underlying issues. always consult a qualified ENT specialist. never put anything in your ear without medical advice. for sudden hearing loss, severe nosebleeds, or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention.

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the quick comparison

#	doctor/hospital	area	consultation fee	best for	my rating
1	PMCH (ENT department)	ashok rajpath	rs 10	cheapest, most experienced faculty	7/10
2	IGIMS (ENT)	sheikhpura	rs 50	balanced government ENT	8/10
3	paras HMRI (ENT)	sheikhpura	rs 500-800	private ENT, advanced surgery	8/10
4	dr. sanjiv kumar	boring road	rs 400-600	well-known private ENT	8/10
5	ENT care centre	kankarbagh	rs 300-500	dedicated ENT clinic	7.5/10
6	apex hospital (ENT)	kankarbagh	rs 400-600	multi-specialty ENT	7/10
7	sahyog hospital (ENT)	boring road	rs 400-600	general ENT care	7/10
8	hearing plus	boring road	rs 300-500	hearing aids, audiology	7.5/10

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government hospitals

1. PMCH (ENT department)

area: ashok rajpath (near golghar) consultation fee: rs 10 timings: OPD monday-saturday 8:30am-2pm type: government, teaching hospital specialties: otology, rhinology, laryngology, head and neck surgery, audiology

PMCH’s ENT department is one of the oldest and busiest in bihar. the faculty here has seen and treated practically every ENT condition possible. the sheer volume of cases means the clinical experience is deep.

a relative had a chronic ear discharge that had been treated with ear drops for months by a local doctor. one visit to PMCH ENT, the doctor diagnosed cholesteatoma (a benign growth behind the eardrum that can cause serious damage), and surgery was scheduled within weeks. the condition would have caused hearing loss and potentially dangerous complications if it had been left untreated.

what works:

• rs 10 registration, the cheapest ENT care available
• the most experienced ENT faculty in bihar by case volume
• handles all ENT surgeries: tonsillectomy, septoplasty, FESS, mastoid surgery, microear surgery
• audiometry and hearing assessment available at minimal cost
• centrally located, accessible from most parts of patna
• 24/7 emergency services for ENT emergencies (foreign body in throat/ear, severe nosebleed)

the catch:

• the wait. 3-4 hours on a typical OPD day
• infrastructure is dated. the examination room equipment is functional but not modern
• surgery waitlist can be weeks to months for elective procedures
• ward conditions are basic government hospital standard
• post-operative follow-up can be inconsistent due to volume
• the environment is overwhelming during peak hours

pricing:

• registration: rs 10
• audiometry: rs 50-200
• tonsillectomy: rs 5,000-10,000
• septoplasty: rs 8,000-20,000
• FESS (sinus surgery): rs 15,000-30,000
• mastoid surgery: rs 10,000-25,000
• ear drum repair (tympanoplasty): rs 8,000-20,000

verdict: the most affordable ENT care in patna with genuinely experienced doctors. the trade-off is the government hospital experience. for planned ENT surgery at minimal cost, PMCH is unbeatable. for comfort, look elsewhere.

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2. IGIMS (ENT department)

area: sheikhpura consultation fee: rs 50 timings: OPD monday-friday 8:30am-4:30pm, saturday 8:30am-12:30pm type: state government, teaching hospital

IGIMS ENT department offers a better overall experience than PMCH while keeping costs low. the hospital infrastructure is better maintained, and the ENT department is well-staffed.

what works:

• rs 50 OPD with competent ENT specialists
• endoscopic examination available (nasal endoscopy for sinus evaluation)
• audiometry services on campus
• handles ENT surgeries at government rates
• better maintained environment than PMCH
• less chaotic OPD experience
• good for both diagnostic evaluation and surgical management

the catch:

• OPD wait times still exist (1-3 hours)
• elective surgery scheduling can take weeks
• fewer ENT surgeons than PMCH by headcount
• may refer very complex cases to AIIMS
• limited advanced audiology services

pricing:

• OPD: rs 50
• audiometry: rs 100-300
• nasal endoscopy: rs 200-500
• tonsillectomy: rs 5,000-12,000
• septoplasty: rs 10,000-25,000
• FESS: rs 15,000-30,000
• tympanoplasty: rs 8,000-20,000

verdict: the sweet spot for government ENT care. better experience than PMCH, affordable pricing, and competent surgeons. recommended as the first government option for most ENT issues.

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private hospitals

3. paras HMRI (ENT department)

area: sheikhpura consultation fee: rs 500-800 type: private, NABH accredited specialties: endoscopic sinus surgery, microear surgery, cochlear implants, head and neck surgery, sleep apnea

paras HMRI’s ENT department has the most advanced private setup in patna. modern endoscopes, operating microscopes, and the capability for procedures like cochlear implants that most hospitals in bihar cannot perform.

what works:

• advanced endoscopic sinus surgery (powered instrumentation, navigation-guided)
• microear surgery with operating microscope
• cochlear implant program (for severe hearing loss where hearing aids don’t work)
• modern audiometry and vestibular function testing
• head and neck surgery including thyroid
• sleep apnea evaluation and management
• NABH accredited, proper sterilization and infection control

the catch:

• the most expensive ENT care in patna
• simple procedures that government hospitals do for rs 5,000-15,000 cost rs 25,000-60,000 here
• some patients report being recommended procedures that may not be strictly necessary
• the billing is complex
• for routine ENT issues (common cold, mild ear infection), this is overkill

pricing:

• consultation: rs 500-800
• audiometry: rs 500-800
• nasal endoscopy: rs 800-1,500
• tonsillectomy: rs 30,000-50,000
• septoplasty: rs 40,000-70,000
• FESS: rs 50,000-1,00,000
• tympanoplasty: rs 40,000-80,000
• cochlear implant: rs 5,00,000-10,00,000 (implant + surgery)

verdict: the best private ENT option in patna. worth the cost for complex procedures (cochlear implants, revision sinus surgery, advanced microear surgery). for routine ENT issues, government hospitals or private clinics are more cost-effective.

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individual practitioners and clinics

4. dr. sanjiv kumar

area: boring road consultation fee: rs 400-600 timings: 10am-1pm, 5pm-8pm (monday-saturday) specialties: general ENT, sinus management, ear conditions, tonsils, voice disorders

dr. sanjiv kumar is one of the most well-known ENT specialists in patna. over multiple visits to patna, i’ve heard this name from relatives and family friends. the reputation is built on years of practice and a diagnostic approach that tries conservative management before jumping to surgery.

what works:

• well-known and trusted ENT specialist in patna
• takes time to examine and explain the condition
• tries medical management before recommending surgery
• experienced with common ENT conditions: sinusitis, tonsillitis, ear infections, voice changes
• nasal endoscopy available at the clinic for sinus evaluation
• reasonable fees for a specialist on boring road
• good at determining which patients actually need surgery versus which can be managed medically

the catch:

• outpatient clinic only. surgeries are performed at affiliated hospitals
• popular practice, so wait times can be long
• evening hours are particularly busy
• limited audiology equipment at the clinic
• single-doctor practice, availability depends on schedule

pricing:

• consultation: rs 400-600
• nasal endoscopy: rs 500-800
• follow-up: rs 300-400
• ear cleaning/wax removal: rs 200-500
• surgical procedures at affiliated hospital rates

verdict: excellent first stop for ENT problems. the doctor’s approach of trying medication before surgery is exactly what patients need. for ENT issues that are bothering you but aren’t emergencies, this is where many families in patna go first.

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5. ENT care centre

area: kankarbagh consultation fee: rs 300-500 timings: 9:30am-1:30pm, 5pm-8:30pm (monday-saturday) specialties: general ENT, ear conditions, sinus, tonsils, hearing assessment

a dedicated ENT clinic in kankarbagh that focuses exclusively on ear, nose, and throat conditions. the specialist advantage of a focused practice means the doctor sees ENT patients all day.

what works:

• dedicated ENT clinic with focused expertise
• handles the common ENT spectrum: ear infections, sinusitis, tonsillitis, allergic rhinitis
• basic audiometry available for hearing assessment
• ear cleaning and wax removal
• kankarbagh location is accessible
• affordable consultation fees

the catch:

• clinic-based, no surgical facility
• for surgeries, patients are referred to affiliated hospitals
• limited advanced diagnostics
• no specialized audiology (BERA, OAE)
• smaller setup

pricing:

• consultation: rs 300-500
• audiometry (if available): rs 300-500
• ear cleaning: rs 200-400
• follow-up: rs 200-300

verdict: a good neighborhood ENT clinic for common ear, nose, and throat problems. convenient for routine issues that don’t need hospital-level care.

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6. apex hospital (ENT)

area: kankarbagh consultation fee: rs 400-600 type: private, multi-specialty specialties: general ENT, basic ENT surgery

apex hospital has an ENT department that handles routine ENT cases and basic surgical procedures. as a multi-specialty hospital, they have the advantage of in-house diagnostics.

what works:

• hospital-based ENT care with in-house diagnostics
• basic ENT surgery capability
• reasonable consultation fees
• kankarbagh location
• handles common ENT conditions competently

the catch:

• ENT is not their primary strength
• limited advanced ENT procedures
• for complex ENT surgery, referral to IGIMS or paras is likely
• smaller ENT team

pricing:

• consultation: rs 400-600
• tonsillectomy: rs 25,000-45,000
• septoplasty: rs 30,000-60,000
• basic ENT procedures: rs 15,000-40,000

verdict: adequate for basic ENT care and common surgical procedures. for complex ENT surgery, government hospitals or paras HMRI are better equipped.

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7. sahyog hospital (ENT)

area: boring road consultation fee: rs 400-600 type: private, multi-specialty

sahyog hospital’s ENT department handles routine ENT care as part of its multi-specialty offerings. convenient for boring road residents who need basic ENT evaluation.

what works:

• convenient boring road location
• multi-specialty setting with in-house diagnostics
• handles common ENT problems
• reasonable pricing

the catch:

• ENT is a smaller department
• limited specialized ENT capability
• for anything beyond routine care, referral is common
• fewer ENT procedures performed compared to dedicated facilities

pricing:

• consultation: rs 400-600
• basic ENT procedures: rs 15,000-40,000

verdict: fine for initial ENT evaluation and common conditions. for specialized ENT care, look to IGIMS, paras HMRI, or a dedicated ENT specialist.

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8. hearing plus

area: boring road consultation fee: rs 300-500 type: audiology and hearing aid center specialties: hearing tests, hearing aids, cochlear implant counseling, tinnitus management

hearing plus is not a general ENT clinic. it specializes in hearing and audiology. for anyone dealing with hearing loss, this is a dedicated facility that handles the complete hearing evaluation and hearing aid fitting process.

what works:

• comprehensive audiological evaluation (PTA, impedance, OAE, BERA)
• hearing aid trial before purchase (you can try different brands and models)
• multiple hearing aid brands available (phonak, widex, signia, starkey)
• hearing aids at various price points from basic (rs 5,000) to premium (rs 3,00,000)
• proper fitting and programming of hearing aids
• follow-up for hearing aid adjustment (critical for new users)
• tinnitus management options
• counseling for cochlear implant candidates
• newborn hearing screening

the catch:

• not a general ENT clinic. doesn’t treat infections, allergies, or perform surgeries
• hearing aids are expensive and not always covered by insurance
• the quality of the hearing aid experience depends heavily on the audiologist’s skill in programming
• some hearing aid brands are overpriced for what they offer
• maintenance and battery costs add up over the life of the hearing aid

pricing:

• audiometry (PTA): rs 300-500
• impedance audiometry: rs 300-500
• BERA: rs 1,000-3,000
• OAE: rs 300-800
• hearing aids: rs 5,000-3,00,000 per ear (varies hugely by technology level)
• hearing aid batteries: rs 100-300 per pack

advice on hearing aids:

• always get a proper audiogram before buying
• try the hearing aid for at least a week before purchasing
• basic digital hearing aids (rs 15,000-30,000) work well for most hearing losses
• premium hearing aids (rs 1,00,000+) are worth it only for specific needs (noisy environments, bluetooth connectivity, rechargeable)
• never buy a hearing aid from a shop without an audiologist
• government hospitals sometimes provide free or subsidized hearing aids for BPL patients

verdict: the go-to place in patna for hearing-related issues. if you or a family member is experiencing hearing loss, this is where to start for a proper evaluation and hearing aid fitting.

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procedure pricing guide

procedure	government (PMCH/IGIMS)	mid-range private	premium private (paras)
tonsillectomy	rs 5,000-12,000	rs 20,000-40,000	rs 30,000-50,000
septoplasty	rs 8,000-25,000	rs 25,000-50,000	rs 40,000-70,000
FESS (sinus surgery)	rs 15,000-30,000	rs 30,000-60,000	rs 50,000-1,00,000
tympanoplasty (ear drum repair)	rs 8,000-20,000	rs 25,000-50,000	rs 40,000-80,000
mastoid surgery	rs 10,000-25,000	rs 30,000-60,000	rs 50,000-1,00,000
adenoidectomy	rs 3,000-8,000	rs 15,000-30,000	rs 25,000-40,000
ear tube insertion (myringotomy)	rs 3,000-8,000	rs 10,000-25,000	rs 20,000-40,000

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how to choose your ENT specialist

your situation	recommended	why
ear pain or infection (first episode)	dr. sanjiv kumar or ENT care centre	diagnosis and medical management first
chronic sinus problems	IGIMS ENT or dr. sanjiv kumar	proper evaluation before considering surgery
hearing loss evaluation	hearing plus	comprehensive audiology testing
tonsils/adenoid surgery needed	IGIMS (budget) or paras HMRI (private)	both have good surgical outcomes
ear drum perforation/chronic ear discharge	PMCH or IGIMS (budget) or paras HMRI (private)	microsurgical repair
hearing aid needed	hearing plus	proper fitting and multiple brand options
ENT emergency (foreign body, severe bleed)	nearest hospital, then PMCH or paras HMRI	don’t waste time choosing during emergencies
child with recurrent ENT problems	IGIMS or paras HMRI	experience with pediatric ENT

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5 things about ENT care in patna

1. stop putting oil in your ears. this is the single most important ENT advice for bihari families. warm mustard oil, coconut oil, garlic oil. none of these belong in your ear canal. ever. oil can worsen infections, push wax deeper, and damage the ear drum. if you have ear pain, see a doctor. if there’s wax buildup, let a doctor remove it. the ear is self-cleaning. leave it alone.

2. most sinus problems don’t need surgery. chronic sinusitis is incredibly common in patna (pollution, dust, weather changes). most cases respond to nasal saline rinses, nasal steroid sprays, and antihistamines. surgery (FESS) is indicated when medical management fails after 3-6 months, or when there are structural problems (polyps, severe deviated septum). if an ENT doctor recommends sinus surgery at your first visit, get a second opinion.

3. snoring can be a medical problem. the uncle who snores like a freight train at every family gathering might have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA causes the airway to collapse during sleep, leading to interrupted breathing, poor sleep quality, and increased risk of heart disease and stroke. if someone snores loudly and has daytime sleepiness, an ENT evaluation and sleep study can be life-changing.

4. hearing loss in elderly family members is not “just old age.” age-related hearing loss is treatable with hearing aids. untreated hearing loss leads to social isolation, depression, and cognitive decline. a hearing aid costing rs 15,000-30,000 can dramatically improve quality of life. many elderly family members in patna resist hearing aids because of stigma or vanity. modern hearing aids are tiny and nearly invisible.

5. throat pain for more than 2 weeks needs an ENT check. most sore throats from viral infections resolve in 5-7 days. if throat pain, voice change, or difficulty swallowing persists beyond 2 weeks, see an ENT specialist. persistent symptoms can indicate conditions that need early attention. this is especially important for people who use tobacco or betel nut.

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the honest truth about ENT care in patna

ENT care in patna is actually quite good compared to many other specialties. PMCH has been training ENT surgeons for decades. IGIMS has modern endoscopic capabilities. private practitioners like dr. sanjiv kumar bring genuine expertise. hearing plus fills a specific niche for audiology.

the problem is not the availability of care. it is the delay in seeking it. families in patna tolerate ear discharge for months (“thoda sa toh hota hai”), ignore progressive hearing loss (“buddhe mein hota hi hai”), and self-treat sinus problems with steam inhalation and home remedies until they become chronic.

for my family, the lesson has been: ENT problems rarely resolve on their own. an ear infection that’s treated early costs rs 500 in medication. the same infection left untreated for months can cost rs 50,000 in surgery. don’t wait.

your ears, nose, and throat are not optional. take care of them.

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this guide is based on personal experiences, family recommendations, and publicly available information. hospital services, fees, and doctor availability change frequently. always verify current details directly with the hospital or clinic. this is not medical advice. always consult a qualified ENT specialist for ear, nose, and throat concerns.

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