Dr. Afzal V. Purath
Specialist ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)
ENT
MBBS, MS (Otorhinolaryngology)
About Dr. Afzal V. Purath
Dr. Afzal V. Purath brings over 15 years of focused ENT expertise to Zulekha Hospital, supported by a strong academic background and extensive hands-on experience across some of India’s most demanding clinical environments. His Master’s degree from Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, Kolar, laid the foundation for a career centered on surgical precision and patient-first care.
Prior to joining Zulekha Hospital, he served as a consultant at Jain ENT Hospital in Jaipur, one of India’s largest ENT centers, and worked across multiple hospitals in Kannur, Kerala. This broad clinical exposure has contributed to his reputation as one of the best ENT doctors in Dubai.
Educational Qualifications
- MBBS, Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, Kolar, India
- MS (Otorhinolaryngology), Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, Kolar, India
Special Interests
- Comprehensive ear care for adults and children, including chronic ear infections, hearing loss, ear wax removal, and recurrent childhood ear conditions
- Advanced sinus and nasal treatments, including Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), management of nasal polyps, and sinus-related headaches
- Evaluation and treatment of snoring and sleep apnoea, including sleep studies, CPAP therapy, and minimally invasive surgical procedures
- Management of voice and throat disorders, including endoscopic vocal cord procedures for benign lesions and voice-related problems
- Comprehensive evaluation and management of thyroid disorders
- Allergy diagnosis and treatment, including allergy testing and personalized immunotherapy for allergic rhinitis
Research / Publications
- Hearing results following Canal Wall Down Mastoidectomy in Attico Antral Disease
FAQs
Dr. Afzal manages a wide range of ENT conditions, from chronic ear infections and hearing loss to sinusitis, snoring, vocal cord problems, thyroid disorders, and persistent allergic rhinitis. He also provides specialised care for children dealing with recurrent ear infections and hearing difficulties.
Yes. Dr. Afzal is experienced in multiple surgical procedures, including Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), endoscopic vocal cord surgeries, mastoidectomy, and minimally invasive surgeries for sleep apnoea. He takes a conservative approach and recommends surgery only when clinically warranted.
Absolutely. Paediatric ear care is one of his focused areas. He manages childhood hearing loss, recurrent ear infections, and ear wax concerns in children, using approaches that are gentle and age-appropriate.
Sleep endoscopy is a procedure used to evaluate the exact site of airway obstruction in patients who snore or have sleep apnoea. Dr. Afzal offers sleep endoscopy-guided evaluation along with CPAP therapy and surgical options based on each patient's specific findings
Yes. He offers comprehensive allergy testing and designs personalised immunotherapy plans for patients with persistent allergic rhinitis. This is particularly helpful for those who have not responded well to standard medications.