Meet Dr. Vikas Agrawal
Dr. Vikas Agrawal is an acclaimed ENT specialist in Mumbai and one of India’s foremost authorities in sleep apnea surgery, voice disorders, and advanced sinus care. With over two decades of experience, he has introduced several breakthrough procedures to the country, including India’s first robotic base tongue surgery for obstructive sleep apnea. Internationally trained in transoral robotic surgery at IRCAD, France, and sleep apnea management in Norway, Dr. Agrawal brings global expertise to his practice.
As the founder of Specialty ENT Hospital in Mumbai and President of the Indian Association of Surgeons for Sleep Apnea, he has been instrumental in advancing ENT care in India. He has led landmark workshops, presented original research at world congresses, and pioneered technologies such as coblation surgery and drug-induced sleep endoscopy in Mumbai. Recognized for his academic contributions and commitment to patient care, Dr. Agrawal blends innovation with precision, making him a sought-after ENT surgeon in Mumbai.
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Know the Doctor at a Glance
Qualification (M.S., FCPS, DORL, MBBS)
- MBBS – Patna Medical College, Patna (1995)
- MS(ENT) – King Edward Memorial Hospital & Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai (2002)
- Senior Registrar – Department of Head & Neck Surgery, Tata Memorial Hospital (2002)
- Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai and Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology, Mumbai
- Certified Robotic Sleep Apnea Surgeon
- Fellowship in Transoral Robotic Surgery – IRCAD, Strasbourg, France
- Fellowship in Sleep Apnea Management – Eurosleep, Norway with Dr. Magne Tvinnerreim
Professional Experience (Over 20 Years)
- Over 20 years of expertise as an ENT specialist in Mumbai
- Past President, Indian Association of Surgeons for Sleep Apnea (IASSA)
- Chairman, Committee for Sleep Disorders, Indian Academy of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery (IAOHNS)
Affiliated Clinics/Hospitals
- Speciality ENT Hospital, Kandivali (East), Mumbai (Director)
- Visiting ENT Consultant, Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai
- Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai (Robotic Sleep Apnea Surgeon)
- Visiting ENT Consultant, Seven Hills Hospital, Mumbai
- Visiting ENT Consultant, BSES MG Hospital, Mumbai
Pioneering Work
- Released the first Indian guidelines for sleep apnea surgery as IASSA President
- Formulated India’s first informed consent form for sleep apnea surgery
- Performed India’s first robotic tongue base surgery for OSA
- Conducted the world’s first live webcast of robotic tongue base surgery
- First to describe boundaries of dissection in adenoid surgery
- Discovered the role of salpingopharyngeal folds in OSA and published its classification system
- Introduced coblation surgery and drug-induced sleep endoscopy in Mumbai
- Developed the SMELL (Submucosal Midline Endoscopic Lingual Base Lysis) technique for severe sleep apnea
Areas of Expertise
- Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea treatment
- Robotic sleep apnea surgery
- Coblation technology
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
Faculty Positions
- Invited faculty at major global conferences, including:
- IFOS World Congress – Seoul, South Korea
- WASM Conference – Spain
- Asia Sleep Surgery Course – Singapore
- Asian Pediatric Otolaryngology Congress – Singapore
- Faculty for multiple national and state-level ENT conferences and workshops
- Faculty, Maharashtra state conference, 2014 Faculty, Snorecon 2014
- Guntur Faculty, DMACON 2017
- Dahisar Faculty, AOICON 2017
- Kolkata Faculty, 42nd Annual conference of AOI Gujarat, 2018
- Faculty, 3rd international conference of south East Asian academy of sleep medicine 2017
- Jalandhar Faculty, Mentcon 2018
- Faculty, Maharashtra state conference, 2014
- Faculty, Snorecon 2014
- Guntur Faculty, DMACON 2017
- Dahisar Faculty, AOICON 2017
- Nashik Faculty, IASSACON 2018,
- Pondicherry Faculty, IASSACON 2019
- Chandigarh Faculty, IASSACON 2023
- Hyderabad Faculty, IASSACON 2024
- Chennai Faculty, 46th Annual conference of AOI Gujarat, 2024
- Faculty, London Royal National Sleep Surgery Course 2025
- Faculty, 5th course on Surgical innovations and new technologies for sleep breathing disorders in era of precision medicine
- Rome Faculty, Seurgical workshop on OSA, Anantnag
- Kashmir Faculty, 2nd TSESI Sleep Surgery Cadaver Dissection Course
- Dubai Faculty, IASSACON 2025
- Amritsar Faculty, World Sleep Singapore, 2025
- Chairman ISSS-IASSA Annual meeting, Mumbai 2026
- Dr Vikas Agrawal Oration lecture in IASSACON started since in view of the immense con
Professional Memberships
Awards and Recognitions
- Best Paper Award – All India Phonosurgery Conference (2009)
- Best Paper Award – Maharashtra State ENT Conference (2010)
- Best Video Award – Maharashtra State ENT Conference (2010)
Publications & Research
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Here’s a look at the core areas of specialization of Dr. Vikas Agrawal.
Areas of Specialization
Surgery for Sleep disordered breathing
Surgery for sleep-disordered breathing helps to correct airway blockages, improving breathing during sleep and alleviating symptoms like snoring and sleep apnea.
Robotic Surgery & Sleep Apnea Treatment
Advanced robotic-assisted procedures for precise, minimally invasive correction of airway obstructions causing sleep apnea.
Endoscopic ENT Surgery & Pediatric Otolaryngology
Minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for sinus, ear, and throat conditions, with specialized care for children.
Snoring & Sleep Apnea Surgery
Evidence-based surgical solutions to treat chronic snoring and restore healthy, uninterrupted breathing during sleep.
Here’s how Dr. Vikas Agrawal, a seasoned ENT doctor in Mumbai, ensures every patient gets the highest standard of ENT care
Dr. Vikas Agrawal’s Approach to Advanced Patient Care
Personalized Diagnosis
Individually Tailored Scarless Treatment Procedures
Comprehensive Care Planning
Holistic Post-Treatment Support
Focus on Patient Comfort
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Why Patients Trust Dr. Vikas Agrawal?
Precision-Driven Diagnosis: Uses high-definition endoscopic equipment and advanced imaging to detect ENT conditions at their earliest stages, improving treatment success rates.
Specialized Surgical Expertise: Recognized for complex endoscopic sinus, skull base, and voice surgeries, handling cases that many other surgeons may refer out.
Evidence-Based Treatments: Every procedure is backed by the latest global ENT research and protocols, ensuring care meets international standards.
Patient-Centric Consultations: Devotes time to explaining conditions in simple terms, empowering patients to make informed choices about their treatment.
Post-Surgery Excellence: Implements structured recovery protocols to minimize downtime, reduce post-operative discomfort, and prevent recurrence.