Dr. Shree Rao & Dr. Rao’s ENT Hospitals Celebrating 50 Free Cochlear Implant Surgeries with The Hans Foundation
Witness the emotional journey of patients finding their voice and hearing the world for the first time. Dr. Rao’s ENT Hospitals and The Hans Foundation recently marked the incredible milestone of providing 50 free cochlear implant surgeries to underprivileged patients. This video captures the highlights of the celebration, showcasing a beautiful triumph over severe hearing loss and a shared commitment to accessible healthcare.
Dr. Shree C Rao
MBBS, MS (ENT)
DIRECTOR & HEAD – COCHLEAR IMPLANTS, DR. RAO’S ENT
Dr. Shree Cuddapah Rao is a highly accomplished Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) surgeon with a deep domain experience of 11+ years in medical and surgical ENT. Her expertise in Otology and Cochlear implant surgeries has earned her the reputation of being an award-winning ENT specialist and the best pediatric ENT specialist in Hyderabad. As the Head of the Cochlear Implant team at Dr. Rao’s ENT, the leading ENT superspecialty hospital in Hyderabad, Dr. Shree Rao is committed to providing patient-first, empathetic care and achieving positive outcomes. She is highly regarded by careseekers and their families for her skillful surgeries and compassionate approach. Dr. Shree Rao is reachable at Dr. Rao’s ENT Hospital at KPHB Colony, Kukatpally.
Non-surgical Expertise
Surgical Expertise
Hole in the Ear Drum
Tympanoplasty & Mastoidectomy can help repair ruptured eardrums and remove diseased mastoid cells.
Hearing Loss
How Stapedectomy & Ossiculoplaty procedures can solve this life-impacting problem in kids and adults.
Pre-auricular Pits & Sinuses
Generally harmless, Preauricular Pits require medical or surgical intervention if infection sets in.
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy procedure helps treat disorders such as thyroid cancer, goiter and hyperthyroidism.
Ear Lobule Tear
Sagging earlobes undermining your self-confidence? Earlobe repair surgery can make you feel good again!
Tonsils in Adults
Is treatment enough, or is Tonsillectomy required? Find answers to all your tonsil-related questions.
Vertigo or Dizziness
Finding it difficult to maintain your balance? It could be signalling an inner ear or brain issue!
TINNITUS
Experiencing unexplained sounds in the ears? Then something must be wrong with your auditory system.
TMJ PAIN
Having pain and stiffness in the lower jaw and surrounding areas? Learn how to manage and overcome it.
ACCOLADES & ACHIEVEMENTS
Winner of Times Health Excellence
Award for ‘Service Excellence in
Paediatric Ear & Cochlear Implant Surgery’
1st rank in Telangana State in ENT post-graduation studies
Performed 30 free ear surgeries on
one day aboard the Lifeline Express,
India’s only & world’s first hospital train
Winner of APJ Abdul Kalam Health &
Medical Excellence Award
12+
Years Experience
3500+
Surgeries Performed
5000+
Happy Patients
smiles & counting
Akshitha's Journey to Sound
Akshitha’s parents, Srinivas and his wife, had no idea their daughter was unable to hear. It was only when others began to comment that they realized something might be wrong. They took Akshitha to a children’s hospital, where a BERA test confirmed their fears: Akshitha was deaf. The doctors explained that this would also prevent her from learning to speak.
Desperate to find a solution, the family searched for speech therapy options. They learned about Dr. Shree Rao…
Nadeemullah Hussian’s early childhood was marked by silence. Born deaf, he was also unable to speak. His parents, heartbroken but determined, tried everything they could to help their son. One incident confirmed their fears: when a glass dropped, Nadeemullah didn’t react.
Then, they learned about Dr. Shree Rao. Dr. Shree Rao informed Nadeemullah’s parents about a free cochlear implant program at her ENT hospital…
Hear about Karthikeya's journey to hearing with Cochlear Implants
Karthikeya contracted jaundice on birth and was diagnosed with congenital hearing loss in both ears. His parents were hopeful that hearing will be restored naturally in few months but to no vain. Karthikeya’s parents were very dejected when reality of the situation dawned upon them. Upon consulting, EarSurgeon, Dr. Shree Rao, cochlear implant surgery was recommended…
Sahasra faced hearing difficulties from a young age. Her parents, determined to help her, sought the expertise of Dr. Shree Rao in Hyderabad. Under her care, Sahasra underwent surgery for glue ear and tonsillectomy, followed by a cochlear implant in both ears. With the most advanced technology, Sahasra now communicates like any other child, emphasizing the importance of early intervention for hearing challenges.
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Dr. Shree Rao & Dr. Rao’s ENT Hospital Named Asia-Pacific’s Exclusive Research Hub with Advanced Bionics
Dr. Shree Rao, Lead Cochlear Implant Surgeon and Principal Investigator at Dr. Rao’s ENT Hospital, Hyderabad, announced a major milestone in audiology and neuroscience: the hospital has signed an MoU with Advanced Bionics (USA), a global leader in hearing technology, to lead a groundbreaking research project.