Dr. Koka Ram Babu

Professional Summary

Dr. Koka Ram Babu is a highly accomplished ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist with over 36+ years of clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of complex ear, nose, and throat disorders. He is currently practicing at Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, and is recognized for his expertise in managing a wide spectrum of ENT conditions, from routine infections to advanced surgical procedures including cochlear implants and skull base surgeries. Dr. Ram Babu has built a distinguished career marked by numerous awards, international fellowships, and significant contributions to medical research and education. He has trained extensively in India and abroad, including strength-building fellowships in South Korea, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. His commitment to academic excellence is evident through his active memberships in multiple national and international ENT associations, as well as his robust portfolio of research publications. International patients seeking expert ENT care will find in Dr. Koka Ram Babu a compassionate, skilled, and highly credentialed specialist dedicated to delivering world-class treatment outcomes. His special interests span rhinology, otology, cochlear implants, skull base surgery, head and neck oncology, and pediatric ENT — making him a comprehensive ENT practitioner capable of addressing both adult and pediatric conditions.

Specializations

- ENT 

Procedures & Expertise

- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Septoplasty
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy
- Mastoidectomy
- Head & Neck Tumor Surgery
- Endoscopic Nasal Surgery
- Thyroid Surgery
- Laryngeal Surgery
- Pediatric Airway Surgery
- Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery

Education & Qualifications

- MBBS 
- MS (ENT)

Professional Experience

Dr. Koka Ram Babu brings over 36+ years of professional experience in ENT practice. He is currently a Senior Consultant ENT Specialist at Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Previously, he served as a Consultant at KIMS Hospital, Secunderabad, and has held academic and clinical positions including roles at Osmania Medical College and international training centers in South Korea, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

Hospital Affiliations

- Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

Memberships

• Member, Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI)
• Member, Indian Otological Society
• Member, Indian Rhinology Society
• Member, Indian Society of Laryngology
• Member, Cochlear Implant Group of India (CIGI)
• Member, Indian Association of Surgeons for Sleep Apnoea

Awards & Recognition

• Member, Limca book of world record for highest number of cochlear implant surgeries (18) in a single day
• Selected as a Certified Mentor Surgeon for all cochlear implant companies to train professionals in the field of cochlear implant surgery
• He is also recognized for the pioneering work with Voice disorders, anterior skull base endoscopic surgery, and hearing implants.

Dr. Koka Ram Babu has authored and co-authored several research publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals. His research interests include outcomes in cochlear implantation, rhinological disease management, and head and neck oncology — contributing meaningfully to the advancement of ENT surgical practice.