Dr Leena Balachandar

Current Work Location

Medicover Hospital, 351 ITPL Main Road, Whitefield Road, ITPL Main Road HOODI VILLAGE, KRISHNARAJAPURA, HOBLI, Hoodi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560048

Timings: Mon to Sat 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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Dr. Leena Balachandar is a highly experienced ENT Specialist and Head & Neck Surgeon in Whitefield, Bangalore, currently serving as Senior Consultant and HOD at Medicover Hospitals, a NABH-accredited hospital. With over a decade of expertise, she is widely regarded as one of the best ENT doctors in Bangalore, known for her precision in managing both routine and complex ear, nose, throat, airway, and hearing disorders.

Expertise & Treatments

Ear Surgeries

Nose and Sinus

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
Skull Base Surgery
Septoplasty
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Dr. Leena Balachandar specializes in advanced ear surgeries, sinus procedures, airway reconstruction, and hearing restoration, including cochlear implantation. Her clinical expertise extends to managing chronic ear infections, hearing loss, sinusitis, voice disorders, skull base conditions, and head and neck pathologies.

Practicing at Medicover Hospitals, Whitefield, she uses modern surgical techniques and evidence-based care to deliver safe and effective outcomes for patients across all age groups. With a strong focus on patient-centered and preventive ENT care, Dr. Leena ensures accurate diagnosis, clear communication, and personalized treatment plans.

She has extensive experience in pediatric ENT and complex airway surgeries, making her a trusted choice for families seeking expert ENT care in Whitefield and across Bangalore. Her practice aligns with global medical standards and NABH protocols, reinforcing trust, safety, and clinical excellence. She is available for consultations from Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Medicover Hospital, Bengaluru.

Past Experience

Manipal Hospitals, Varthur Road
Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Marathahalli
Vydehi Medical College
SRM Medical College, Chennai
Sir Ivan Stedford Hospitals, Chennai

Awards & Achievements

Established the Airway Reconstruction Unit and Dhwani Cochlear Implant Unit at Rainbow Children’s Hospital

Memberships

AOI
APSI
IAOHNS
IMA

Versatility of bicoronal flap approach in head and neck surgeries. Otolaryngology Online Journal, Vol 1, No 1 (2011).
Case report on Second primary cancer in larynx following radiotherapy. Otolaryngology Online Journal, Vol 6, Issue 1 (2016), ISSN: 2250-0359.
Kimura's disease of nose: An unusual presentation. Global Journal of Otolaryngology, Jan 2017. DOI: 10.4127/2155-6121.1000262
Navigating the complexities of parotid gland Arteriovenous malformation: A surgical insight. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, DOI: 10.1007/s12070-025-05456-x

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March 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr Leena Balachandar is available for consultation at Medicover Hospitals, 351 ITPL Main Road, Whitefield Road, ITPL Main Road, Hoodi Village, Krishnarajapura Hobli, Hoodi, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560048.

Dr Leena Balachandar is available from Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Medicover Hospitals, Bengaluru.

You can book an appointment online, by calling 040-68334455, or by visiting the Medicover Hospitals reception in Bengaluru.

Yes, Dr Leena Balachandar specializes in treating a wide range of ear, nose, and throat-related conditions, including both common and complex disorders.

Yes, Dr Leena Balachandar provides expert second opinions for diagnoses and treatments related to ear, nose, and throat conditions.

Yes, Dr Leena Balachandar offers personalized guidance on lifestyle changes, including diet, exercise, and daily habits, to maintain and improve ear, nose, and throat health.

Dr Leena Balachandar is a leading ENT specialist at Medicover Hospitals, Whitefield, with expertise in ear, nose, throat, airway, and cochlear implant surgeries.

She treats ear infections, hearing loss, sinusitis, voice disorders, pediatric ENT conditions, skull base disorders, and airway problems.

Yes, she has extensive experience in pediatric ENT and airway surgeries, including adenotonsillectomy and ventilation tube insertion.

Yes, she specializes in cochlear implantation and hearing reconstructive surgeries.