Dr. Anish Bava Salim
Dr. Anish Bava Salim
- Senior Consultant
- ENT
- KIMSHEALTH, P.B.No.1, Anayara P.O, Trivandrum – 695029, Kerala, India
Work Experience
Total Work Experience : 21 Years
- Consultant, Dept. of ENT & Laryngology | KIMSHEALTH, Thiruvananthapuram | May 2023 - Present
- Senior Consultant, Dept. of ENT Head and Neck Surgery | BMH Gimcare Hospital, Kannur | Nov 2020 - May 2023
- Professor and Head of Dept of ENT, Malabar Medical College, Kozhikode, Kerala, Nov 2019-Nov 2020
- Consultant | KIMSHEALTH Multi Speciality Hospital India Private Limited, TVM & Kollam, Kerala, Jul 2017 - Oct 2019
- Senior Consultant | Dhanalakshmi Hospitals Pvt Limited, Kannur, Kerala | Aug 2016 - Jun 2017
- Associate Professor | Kannur Medical College, Kannur, Kerala | Aug 2013 - Aug 2016
- Assistant Professor | Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore | May 2009 - Feb 2012
Area of Expertise
- Otology and Neurotology Procedures
- Endoscopic Nose and Sinus Surgeries
- Thyroid Surgery
- Coblation Surgery for Adenoids
- Tonsils and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- CochlearImplant Surgery
Education
- MBBS
- M.S (ORL)
Awards
- Fellowship in skull base surgery, Skull base division, Dept of Neurosurgery, CHUV, Switzerland
- Training in Cochlear Implant and Implantable Hearing Aids, Medel Headquarters, Innsbruck, Austria
- Advanced otology and cochlear implant training, CHUV, University of Lausanne, Switzerland
- Advanced Otology – Endoscopic Ear surgery and Skull Base Training |Prof Danielle Marchioni, University of Verona, Italy | 2019
- Advanced ENT Surgery Fellowship | KKR Hospital, Chennai | 2019
- Certificate course, Vestibular & Balance Assessment & Management (VBAM) , Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, MAHE
- Endoscopic Micro rhinoplasty Training |with Dr Yakub Avsar, Istanbul, Turkey
- Three International Hands-on Training Workshops on Otology and Skull Base | Prof Danielle Marchioni / Tarabichi, Stamberger-Tarabichi Institute, Dubai
- International Dissection workshop In Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with Prof Heinz Stammberger
- International dissection Workshop In Frontal Sinus Surgery with Prof Richard Harvey
- Clinical Fellow | Dept. of Craniofacial Surgery, Nitte Meenakshi Institute, Mangalore
- Training in Head and Neck Oncosurgery, Head and Neck Division | Dept. of Surgical Oncology, RCC, Thiruvananthapuram
- Laryngology Training | Dr. Jayakumar Menon, KIMS, Thiruvananthapuram | 2012
- Advanced ENT and Cochlear Implant Surgery, MCV MEMORIAL ENT HOSPITAL Pollachi, Tamilnadu
- Many Publications to National and International Journals
- Speaker and Faculty in International Workshop
Languages Known
- English
- Malayalam
- Hindi
Timing
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM - 4 PM | 9 AM - 3 PM | 9 AM - 9.10 AM | 9 AM - 4 PM | 9 AM - 3 PM | 9 AM - 9.10 AM | Not Available |
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Anish Bava Salim is a Senior Consultant ENT specialist at KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum, known for advanced otology, neurotology, endoscopic sinus surgery, thyroid surgery, and cochlear implant procedures. He manages both routine ENT conditions and complex head and neck surgical cases.
Yes. The ENT department at KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum provides specialised otology and neurotology procedures including microscopic ear surgery, treatment for chronic ear infections, hearing restoration surgery, and cochlear implantation.
Cochlear implant surgery at KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum is performed by Dr. Anish Bava Salim. He provides comprehensive cochlear implant evaluation, surgical implantation, and post-operative rehabilitation for children and adults with severe to profound hearing loss.
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, and blocked sinuses. Dr. Anish Bava Salim specialises in advanced endoscopic nose and sinus surgeries at KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum.
Yes. He performs thyroid surgery for thyroid nodules, goitre, and selected thyroid cancers. As a head and neck ENT surgeon, he manages both benign and complex thyroid conditions.
Yes. Coblation tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy are available at KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum. This advanced technique reduces bleeding, minimises tissue damage, and enables faster recovery compared to conventional surgery.
Yes. Dr. Anish Bava Salim evaluates and surgically manages obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), especially when caused by enlarged tonsils, adenoids, or upper airway obstruction.
Consult an ENT specialist if you experience:
- Persistent ear discharge or hearing loss
- Chronic sinus blockage
- Recurrent throat infections
- Snoring or sleep disturbances
- Thyroid swelling or neck mass
Early consultation ensures timely diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment options.
