Dr. Priya Pathat Karunakaran
Specialist ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)
ENT
MBBS, DLO, MS (ENT)
About Dr. Priya Pathat Karunakaran
Dr. Priya Pathat Karunakaran is a Specialist ENT with more than 30 years of medical experience, including 25 years of practice in the UAE. She cares for patients with a wide range of ear, nose, and throat conditions, combining clinical expertise with a compassionate and thoughtful approach to treatment.
Her areas of interest include general ENT care, nasal and sinus disorders, allergic diseases, ear surgeries, and sleep-related conditions. With specialised training in nasal allergy and sleep studies, she provides comprehensive care that is tailored to each patient's symptoms and needs.
Years of clinical practice, academic teaching, and international training have established Dr. Priya Pathat Karunakaran as one of the best ENT specialist in Sharjah, offering experienced care for both common and complex ENT conditions.
Educational Qualifications
- MBBS, BLDEA's Shri M. Patil Medical College, 1994
- Diploma in Laryngology and Otology (DLO), Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore, 2002
- MS (ENT), Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Tamil Nadu, 2005
- Special training in Nasal Allergy, Germany (2008)
- Special training in Nasal Allergy, Spain (2014)
- Special training in Sleep Study and Snoring, USA (2010)
Special Interests
- General ENT and allergic diseases
- Nasal and sinus disorders, including Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Rhinoplasty and septoplasty
- Micro ear surgeries and tympanoplasty
- Nasal allergy management
- Snoring and sleep apnea evaluation
- Adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy
- Turbinate cauterization
- Speech screening and hearing loss evaluation
- Ear wax removal and blocked ear management
- Balance assessment and Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Foreign body removal from the nose, ear, and throat
FAQs
Dr. Priya Pathat Karunakaran manages a broad range of ENT conditions, including sinus disorders, nasal allergies, hearing concerns, ear infections, snoring, sleep apnea, balance disorders, and throat-related conditions.
Yes. She performs various ENT procedures, including Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), rhinoplasty, septoplasty, tympanoplasty, adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, and turbinate cauterization.
Yes. She has received specialised training in nasal allergy management in Germany and Spain and provides evaluation and treatment for allergic nasal conditions.
Yes. She has advanced training in sleep studies and snoring from the USA and evaluates patients with snoring and sleep apnea-related concerns.
She speaks Arabic, English, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil, allowing her to communicate comfortably with patients from diverse backgrounds.