About Me:

Biography

Dr. Abhik Sikdar, a distinguished Head & Neck Surgeon, serves as the HOD of the ENT Department at Choithram Hospital & Research Centre, Indore. With a vast experience of 36 years, his expertise encompasses a wide array of ENT procedures, including endoscopic head and neck surgery, otology, rhinology, and laryngology. Dr. Sikdar has held honorary consultant positions at esteemed hospitals and played a pivotal role in establishing DNB training programs. He is a member of prestigious medical societies and has completed specialized courses in vestibular disorders management. Dr. Sikdar's contributions to ENT literature are significant, with numerous publications and chapters in textbooks. His accolades include awards for academic excellence and innovative surgical techniques. As an educator and speaker, he continues to impart knowledge and expertise in the field of ENT surgery.
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Speciality

- Endoscopic Head & Neck Surgery.
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Experience (In years)

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Fields of Expertise

- Laryngostroboscopy-with Storz Pulsar II;
- Diagnostic nasal endoscopy with Storz camera;
- Examination of ear under Zeiss microscope;
- Diagnostic video laryngoscopy with Storz camera;
- Audiometry – Sound proof chamber for Audiometry and Middle Ear Analysis;
- Otology;
- Cochlear implant;
- Rhinology;
- Endoscopic skull base surgeries;
- Endoscopic dacrocystorhinostomy for epiphora;
- Bronchial foreign body removal;
- Cochlear Implant surgery;
- Endoscopic Sinonasal Procedures;
- Revision Endoscopic Surgery;
- Revision Endoscopic DCR with Rhinoburr;
- Endoscopic Adeniod Excision with LASER;
- Endoscopic Surgery for CSF Rhinorrhoea;
- Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery;
- Endoscopic Optic Nerve Decompression;
- External & Endoscopic combined approach for Extensive Sinonasal Disease;
- Functional & Cosmetic Rhinoplasty Management of Nasobronchial Allergy;
- Laryngology & Head Neck Surgery Thyroid, Parathyroid, Salivary gland surgery;
- Thyroplasty & LASER Phonosurgery;
- Laryngeal Microdebrider for RRP;
- Oral Sub Mucous Fibrosis release with 40 W LUMENIS LASER;
- Emergency management of Head & Neck trauma;
- Laryngotracheoplasty, Tracheal resection anastomosis for Laryngotracheal trauma;
- Surgery & Reconstruction for Head & Neck Cancer;
- Comprehensive management of Snoring & OSAS;
- Pediatric Otolaryngology & removal of congenital neck masses;
- Awake neonatal & pediatric airway and speech evaluation with Fiberoptic Laryngoscope;
- Removal of Aero Digestive foreign body track with optical instruments.
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Fellow Membership

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Past Positions

- Joined Cloth Market Hospital and Gokuldas Hospital as Hon. Consultants (2007);
- I joined Choithram Hospital and Research Center, Indore, as an honorary consultant, working till date (2010);
- I started the DNB training program in Department of ENT, Choithram Hospital (as a consultant) (2018);
- I am enrolled as a member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS) (2019);
- Completed Certificate course in “ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF VESTIBULAR DISORDERS” under YENEPOVA University, Mangalore (2022).
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Publications

- “Endoscopic removal of malignant melanoma nasal cavity," in Indian Journal of Otolaryngology (IJLO), [a peer-reviewed, indexed official journal of Association of Otolaryngologists of India] Pg 341-343, Vol 7 no. 4, Oct-Dec 2005. Cited in “Malignant melanoma of the nasal cavity – a case report” by Ghosh et al. in IJLO Pg 78-79, Vol 59 no. 1, Jan-Mar’ 2006.
- “Rhinolith in a Repaired Cleft Palate,” published in Pediatrics Today Pg 331-333, Vol 9 no.6, Nov-Dec 2006.
- “An interesting case of Arterio-Venous Malformation in the Neck,” published in IJLO, Pg 90-91, Vol 59 no2, Jan-Mar 2007.
- “Comparative study of underlay tympanoplasty with temporalis fascia and tragal perichondrium," in IJLO Pg 116-119, Vol59 no 2, Apr-Jun 2007.
- “Nasal leech infestation: it still exists,” published in Asian Journal of Ear, Nose, and Throat Pg 22-23, Vol5 no2, Apr-June 2007.
- “Benign Laryngopharyngeal Lesions: a Case Series,” published in IJLO Pg. 7–10, Vol. 60, No. 1, January–March 2008.
- “Giant Fibrous Epulis,” published in IJLO Pg69-71, Vol. 60, No. 1, January-Mar 2008.
- “Light Emitting Diode Bulbs in Pediatric Airway: A Case Series” in Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine and Healthcare, Vol. 4, Issue 91, Nov 2017.
- “Glottic Foreign Body Removal: A Novel Approach," Scientific Letter published in “Indian Journal of Paediatrics,” January 2018. Indian J Pediatr, DOI: 10.1007/s12098-018-2615-2.
- “Post Covid Mucormycosis: A Tertiary Care Center Team Approach,” in Facial Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery India Trust (FRSIT) NEWSLETTER, Aug 2021 VOL 2. AUG, 2021, Pg25-30.
- Mahajan, Avani & Sikdar, Abhik & Nivsarkar, Sameer & Phatak, Shrikant & Agrawal, Richa. (2022). A Comparative Study of CT-Scan and Nasal Endoscopic Findings of Lateral Wall of Nose, in Headache of Rhinogenic Origin. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. 10.1007/s12070-021-03042-5.
- Sikdar, Abhik & Mahajan, Avani & Nivsarkar, Sameer & Phatak, Shrikant & Agarwal, Richa. (2022). A Novel Two-Surgeon Approach to Bronchial Foreign Body Removal by Optical Instruments: An 11-Year Institutional Experience. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. 10.1007/s12070-021-02847-8. Cited by Kirti, Y. K., J. K. Yashveer, Smita Soni, and Ruchi. “Utility of Optical Forceps and Tracheotomy for Tracheobronchial Foreign Body.” Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery (2022): 1–6. Reviewer (1) “Diseases of Ear, Nose, and Throat, 3rd Edition by Mohan Bansal, published by Jaypee Brothers, 2021;
- Chapter in textbooks: (1) Chapter 24, Endoscopic Repair of Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea in OPERATIVE MANUAL OF NEUROSURGERY: A STEP BY STEP PICTORAL ATLAS, Vol 1, Edited by Balaji Pal, Published by Jaypee Brothers (2022 July).
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Awards and Recognitions

- Trophy Awarded – Vertin PG Quiz in 56th AOICON (Annual National Conference of All India Association of Otorhinolaryngologists), Kolkata 2004;
- Trophy Awarded – 1st prize in 6th Endoscopic, Workshop & Cadaver dissection course in LTMH & Sion Hospital, Mumbai 2007;
- STORZ ENDOSCOPE Awarded – 1st prize in 17th Endoscopic Workshop & Cadaver dissection course in Hinduja & KEM Hospital Mumbai Oct 2007;
- Trophy Awarded—Best temporal bone dissector in the 100th Temporal Bone dissection course conducted by Dr. K.P. Morwani held at Nanavati Hospital Mumbai 2015;
- Trophy awarded—Runners up in Competitive Video Awards competition in AOICON, Kolkata Feb 2017. Topic “Optical forceps: beyond foreign bodies to the removal of endo bronchial masses”;
- Instructional course Conducted “Two Surgeon Approach to Bronchial Foreign Body Removal by Optical Instruments” at 14th Asia-Oceania ORL-HNS & 71st AOICON, 2019. Hyderabad;
- Invited speaker- “Invited Talk on Approach to Epiphora -An Institutional Experience” delivered at 72 th AOICON Jan 2020, Nagpur.
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Appointment Days and Timings

TUE, THU & SAT (09:00 AM-01:00 PM)