Best ENT Specialists in Mumbai

ENT Specialists in Mumbai at a glance

Quick facts about Mumbai and its healthcare system. Hospital, bed and doctor figures are estimates scaled from state and national data, because no public source counts them city by city.

With around 22.1 million (221 lakh) people (2025 estimate, from the UN's 2024 World Population Prospects urban-area estimate), Mumbai is number 2 among the 100 largest cities in this directory and sits in the Metro (5M+) size band. At the assumed growth of 1.9% a year, it would reach about 24.3 million by 2030, so demand for ENT specialists and every other speciality is likely to keep rising.

Scaling Maharashtra's 1.83 beds per 1,000 people (the India-wide figure is about 1.39) to the city's population gives roughly 40,000 hospital beds in Mumbai, including about 2,000 ICU beds, spread across an estimated 560 hospitals (about 120 public and 430 private). That is about 546 residents for every bed and around 72 beds per hospital on average. Measured against the WHO's often-quoted benchmark of 3 beds per 1,000 people, the city would need roughly 26,000 more beds, which is one reason private clinics and hospitals carry so much of the load.

The same national ratio of one practising doctor per 811 people suggests about 27,000 practising doctors across all systems of medicine in Mumbai, supported by around 49,000 nurses and midwives. A ENT specialist is one of many specialities within that total. Specialist head-counts are not published city by city, so these figures show scale, not how many ENT specialists practise in Mumbai.

On health outcomes, Maharashtra's infant mortality rate is 13 per 1,000 live births (2024), well below the national figure of 24, and modelled life expectancy is about 74.5 years against roughly 72 for India; these are state-wide measures, not city measurements. About 78% of hospital beds in Maharashtra are private, so most people weigh private ENT specialists against government outpatient departments. This page lists 1 ENT specialist for Mumbai, and 18 other cities in Maharashtra have their own ENT specialist page below.

General information compiled from public sources (MoHFW, SRS 2024, CDDEP / One Health Trust, UN WPP 2024, Census 2011); estimates, not official counts, and not medical advice. Listings marked "Online Verified" come from public online sources: please confirm details with the provider.

What ENT specialists in Mumbai treat

People in Mumbai usually consult a ENT specialist for the conditions below. Services differ between clinics and hospitals, so confirm what is available.

Also searched as: ear nose throat doctor, otolaryngologist, ENT surgeon, hearing specialist.

When to see a ENT specialist in Mumbai

• Reduced hearing or ringing in the ear
• A blocked nose or sinus pain that keeps returning
• A sore throat with a long-standing hoarse voice
• Dizziness with spinning sensation
• Loud snoring with daytime sleepiness

How to choose a ENT specialist in Mumbai

1. Check the qualification: MBBS with MS (ENT), DLO or DNB (Otorhinolaryngology).
2. Verify registration with the NMC / State Medical Council register and note the registration number.
3. Ask what the consultation includes and whether tests, follow-ups and procedures are charged separately.
4. Look for clear, itemised communication about costs; avoid anyone who guarantees a cure.
5. Check practical details: location, clinic hours, appointment system, and whether emergency back-up exists if something goes wrong.

Healthcare in Mumbai: the bigger picture

Using state-level data scaled to its population, Mumbai is estimated to have about 40,000 hospital beds across roughly 560 hospitals, including around 2,000 ICU beds. Maharashtra state averages about 1.8 hospital beds per 1,000 people, above the India-wide figure of roughly 1.4. About 78% of beds in Maharashtra are in the private sector, so many patients choose between private clinics and government hospitals depending on cost and the kind of care needed.

Major hospitals and teaching institutions often associated with Mumbai include Tata Memorial, KEM, LTMG Sion, Sir JJ Group and BYL Nair. Availability of ENT Specialist services varies by department and by day, so check outpatient timings directly before visiting. (This list is general knowledge, not a complete or verified directory, and includes both public and private institutions.)

For context on health outcomes in Maharashtra: the state infant mortality rate is 13 per 1,000 live births (2024), lower than the national figure of 24, and modelled life expectancy is about 74.5 years, above the national estimate of 72. These are state-wide figures, not city measurements.

Across all systems of medicine, Mumbai is estimated to have around 27,000 practising doctors at the national ratio of one per 811 people. Specialist numbers are not published by city, so a ENT specialist's qualification and registration are the best things to verify.

Data note: Overlaps the Mumbai / Pune / NCR agglomeration; treat the estimate as a rough guide.

Before you visit: what to carry

• Bring previous audiometry or CT reports
• Note which ear or side is affected and when it started
• List any nasal sprays or drops you use