Professional Profile
A Leader in ENT, Head & Neck & Skull Base Surgery
Dr. Saud Ahmed is a highly accomplished ENT, Head & Neck and Skull Base Surgeon with extensive expertise
in advanced otolaryngology, sleep medicine, allergy & immunotherapy, and complex skull base procedures. He
is widely recognised for his academic contributions, surgical excellence, healthcare leadership, and
commitment to evidence-based patient care.
He currently serves as the Managing Director & CEO of Excell ENT Clinic, Bangalore, and is associated as
Consultant ENT, Head & Neck & Skull Base Surgeon at Manipal Hospital, Millers Road, Bangalore. He is
also the Chief Consultant and Head of the Department of ENT at HBS Charitable Hospital, Bangalore.
An alumnus of the prestigious Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore — ranked among the
top private medical colleges in India — Dr. Saud holds a special interest in minimally invasive ENT
surgeries, allergy immunotherapy, snoring & OSA, and the management of complex ENT and skull base
pathology. He is actively involved in postgraduate teaching, fellowship training, academic research, and
national scientific conferences.
Personal Details
At a Glance
Academics
Academic Qualifications
- MBBS – Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore (2007)
- DLO – KIMS, Bangalore (2011)
- MS (ENT) – Christian Medical College, Vellore (2014)
- DNB (ENT) – National Board of Examinations (2016)
- MBA – Hospital Management, Annamalai University (2017)
- Diploma in Lateral Skull Base Surgery – World Skull Base Institute
(2018)
- Fellowship in Allergy & Immunotherapy – BAF Academy (2022)
- Mini Fellowship in Sleep Surgery – Asia Sleep Centre, Singapore
(2022)
- Clinical Fellowship in Skull Base Surgery – World Skull Base
Foundation (2024)
Training
Trained at Premier Centres
- Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore
- Fudan Eye & ENT Hospital, Shanghai (Scholarship Grant)
- Asia Sleep Center, Singapore
Career
Professional Experience
- Managing Director & CEO – Excell ENT Clinic, Bangalore
- Consultant ENT, Head & Neck & Skull Base Surgeon – Manipal
Hospital, Bangalore
- Chief Consultant & Head, ENT Department – HBS Charitable
Hospital, Bangalore
- Former Associate Medical Director & Chief ENT Surgeon –
Primecare Hospital, Bangalore
- Former Visiting Consultant – Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore
Expertise
Clinical Expertise
- Advanced ENT Surgery
- Skull Base Surgery
- Head & Neck Surgery
- Sleep Surgery & Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Allergy & Immunotherapy
- Endoscopic Ear & Sinus Surgery
- Rhinology & Airway Disorders
- Thyroid & Salivary Gland Surgery
- Microscopic & Endoscopic Ear Surgery
Research
Selected Research Publications
Cited in Vancouver style:
- Ahmed S. Lupus Vulgaris of the Ear Lobe – A Diagnostic Enigma. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. 2015.
- Ahmed S. A Rare Case of Sinonasal Schwannoma. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. 2016.
- Ahmed S. Haemophilia: A Rare Cause of Bleeding After Ear Surgery. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. 2016.
- Ahmed S. Idiopathic Palatal Palsy. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. 2017.
- Ahmed S. Autopolypectomy of a Vocal Cord Polyp. Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery. 2018.
- Ahmed S. Stem Cell Therapy in Maxillofacial Reconstruction. Acta Scientific Otolaryngology. 2020.
- Ahmed S, Kunnumal A, Afreen SS, Hasan Z. Parosteal Osteolipoma in the External Auditory Canal: A Rare Variant of Lipoma. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. 2022 Nov.
- Ahmed S. A Rare Case of Laryngeal Hamartoma. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. 2022.
- Ahmed S. Intra Parotid Facial Nerve Neurofibroma – A Rare Case Report. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. 2023.
- Chavan P, Ahmed S, Ray S. Papillary–Follicular Collision Tumour of Thyroid: A Rare Clinical Entity. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. 2025 Sep.
Academics
Academic & Professional Contributions
- Regularly organises workshops for educating ENT surgeons & medical
professionals
- Invited faculty at both state and national ENT conferences
- Involved in postgraduate teaching and fellowship mentoring
- Contributor to academic ENT research and case publications
- Expertise in evidence-based ENT and skull base surgical practices
Visiting Faculty
Teaching & Fellowship Programs
- Sleep Fellowship Program, St. John’s Medical College
- Allergy Fellowship Program with Bangalore Allergy Centre
- Diploma in Skull Base Surgery Program with World Skull Base Foundation
Recognition
Awards & Achievements
- All India Topper – DNB Entrance Examination (ENT Specialty), 2012
- Ranked among the Top 10 ENT Surgeons in the country by Silicon India
Magazine, 2024
- INAP – an innovative device for OSA management, introduced for the first
time in Karnataka in 2024 through his initiative.
- Executive Member, Karnataka State ENT Association (2025)
- Air India Scholastic Award for Academic Excellence
- Scholarship Travel Grant – Republic of China
- Founder Trustee – United Medical Mission (NGO)
Affiliations
Memberships
- Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI)
- Indian Academy of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (IAOHNS)
- Indian Association of Surgeons for Sleep Apnea
- Indian College of Allergy Asthma and Applied Immunology
Community & Charitable Work
Dr. Saud is
founding president of United Medical Mission & Golden Breeze Foundation, both NGOs working towards
the holistic development of society.
