1. Dr. (Lt. Col.) Prabir Paul
Contact: UAE: +971-50-9573071,+971-55-8358263 (Mobile), INDIA : 00919823753622~ E-Mail: drprabirpaul@gmail.com
~ ENT SPECIALIST (with HAAD License )~
Professional Snapshot
A Qualified MS (ENT) , MBBS Professional offering 26 years of total medical experience & 16 years of experience in
Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), out of whch last 5 years of experience is in Abu Dhabi ,UAE . Has keen interest in Middle
Ear Surgery and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.
Has served as ENT Specialist in Al Salama Hospital, Abu Dhabi ,UAE from 12 Sep 2011 to 11 Sep 2013 and was in
addition also the MEDICAL DIRECTOR of Al Salama Hospital , Abu Dhabi , UAE from 10 Mar 2012 to 20 Aug 2013.
Al Salama Hospital is accredited with JCI , ISO:9001-2008 & ISO:1002-2004 .
Has worked as ENT Specialist in Middle East Specialised Medical Centre , Abu Dhabi from 30 Oct 2013 to 30 Jun
2015.
Presently working as ENT Specialist in Al Salama One Day Surgery Center , Baniyas ,Abu Dhabi from 28 Sep 2015
till date.
Has valid license from Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD).
Proir to this was he was Consultant & Associate Professor of ENT & Head and Neck Surgery in Armed Forces
Medical College (AFMC), Pune, India,a Premier Tertiary Care, Research & Referral, Teaching Hospital of the Armed
Forces .
Well trained in Laser Surgery; usage of CO2 & Nd YAG Laser.
Offers comprehensive and compassionate care for all aspects of medical and surgical diseases related to the Ear, Nose, &
Throat, including nasal & sinus disease, allergy, hearing & balance problems, voice disorders, snoring & sleep apnea, etc.
Expertise in advanced ENT surgeries like Microscopic Ear and Laryngeal Surgery, LASER, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery,
Rhinoplasty. Interested in Skull Base Surgery & Cochlear Implant Surgery.
Deft at managing day to day medical & administrative activities in co-ordination with internal / external departments for
smooth medical operations.
Proficient at diagnosing illnesses and prescribing / administering appropriate treatment/ medication for various ailments or
diseases. Adept in patient counselling and training subordinates in protocol-based management of cases.
Strong communication skills, analytical ability and capability to empathise with patients & deal with effectively & easily.
Skills Entail
Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks / responsibilities while maintaining a high level of quality service and
professionalism. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
Motivated by challenge, know the value of commitment and have the will to deliver.
Oriented to learn rapidly and grow continuously.
Capability to work in a multi-disciplined, multi-functional environment with integrity and accountability.
Passion for continuous learning and applying best practices to achieve practical solutions.
Enthusiastic self-starter who believes in leading by example, setting stretch goals and committed to team building.
Career Recital
Presently working as ENT Specialist in Al Salama One Day Surgery center ,Abu Dhabi from 28 Sep 2015 till present
date . Previously was ENT Specialist in Al Salama Hospital,Abu Dhabi,UAE from 12Sep11 to 11 Sep 2013 & in addition
also appointed as Medical Director of Al Salama Hospital , Abu Dhabi ,UAE from 10 Mar 12 to 20 Aug 2013 .After this
worked as ENT Specialist in Middle East Specialised Medical Center , Abu Dhabi from 30 Oct 2013 to 30 Jun 2015.
Has served from Oct’88 to Jul 2011in the Ministry of Defence, India and was designated as Consultant & Associate
Professor of ENT in AFMC, Pune (India) , a Tertiary-Care, Multi-Specialty, Research & Referral, Teaching Hospital
Selected in campus interview as Medical Officer on basis of academic excellence
Key Assignments
Served as Medical Officer in Army Medical Corps, Ministry of Defence, India during 1988 to 1995.
Working as ENT Consultant since 1999; served as Associate Professor (ENT) in Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
from Jul’08 to Jul’11.
Served as ENT Specialist in Al Salama Hospital , Abu Dhabi , UAE from 12 Sep 2011 to 11 Sep 2013.
In addition was the MEDICAL DIRECTOR of Al Salama Hospital , Abu Dhabi , UAE from10 Mar 2012 to 20 Aug 2013
ENT Specilaist in Middle East Specialised Medical Center , Abu Dhabi , UAE FROM 30 Oct 2013 to 30 Jun 2015.
Notable Attainments
Established a Speech Therapy Centre for Deaf Mute Children in insurgency prone North East India in 2004 bringing
solace & hope to these challenged children for which he was recommended for Special Services Award (Sena Medal) .
2. As the Medical Director of Al Salama Hospital , Abu Dhabi , UAE , he was instrumental in the JCI REACCRIDATION for
the hospital in May 2013.
Acquired knowledge of Audiological & Speech Rehabilitation, especially for challenged children.
Active member of professional bodies like Pune ENT Association and Pune Head & Neck Association.
Attended several National & International Conferences as Delegate / Faculty. Served as Chairman for scientific sessions in
CMEs / Workshops.
Organised 5 Surgical Workshops in Pune during Apr, Jul , Oct 2009 and Mar & Oct 2010.
Attended 5 CMEs in 2009-10 as faculty .
Post Graduate & Under Graduate Teacher and Examiner of Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nasik.
MBBS Examiner( External) to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Med Sciences , Bangalore
Most sought after speaker in Professional Conferences.
Recommended for Sena Medal in 2004 and Vishist Sewa Medal in 2007 for professional excellence and extreme devotion
& dedication to duty .
Organiser of professional events and organised the following:
- Surgical Workshop in ENT in Apr’09 which was attended by 80 ENT Surgeons.
- Temporal Bone Dissection Course for ENT Residents in Jul’09.
- CME for Para-Medicals in Oct’09.
The following articles have been published in The Indian Journal of Neurotrauma:
- “Posterior tympanotomy approach to Facial Nerve Decompression in Traumatic Facial Nerve Palsy”.
- “Endoscopic Endonasal Repair of Traumatic CSF Rhinorrhoea.”
Co-worker in research project on “Role of Photodynamic Therapy in patients of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head &
Neck“ being carried out in his Institute.
Lauded time & again for dedication to duty. Received Departmental Commendation Letters in 2003, 2007, 2009 for
excellence in work.
Excelled in all administrative courses attended.
Appreciation letters received from Commandants of various Army Hospitals in 2003, 2007& 2009 .
5 Appreciation letters received from patients and their relatives in past one year.
Appreciation letters from Chairman,Al Salama Hospital,Abu Dhabi .
Appreciation letters from Patients in Abu Dhabi , UAE.
Scholastics
MS (ENT) from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune in 1999.
MBBS from SCB Medical College, Cuttack, Utkal University in 1988 with 1st
division & was the University Topper in Eye &
ENT. Stood 6th
in Orissa State Medical Entrance.
Profiency Certificate in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) in 1998 - awarded by the Director General of Armed Forces Medical
Services, Min of Defence , India.
‘’A’’ Grading in Medical Officers’ Basic Training Course in 1990.
Air Transport Medical Officers Course ( for evacuation of casualty by air ) in 1994.
I.Sc. (Class 12) from Govt. College, Rourkela (Orissa) in 1983 with 1st
division.
ICSE (Class 10) from St. Pauls’ School, Rourkela (Orissa) in 1981 with 1st
division.
IT Courses
Distinction in Certificate Course in Computer Operations in 2007.
Investigative Procedures and Surgeries
INVESTIGATIVE / DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Pure Tone Audiometry
Tympanometry
Fibreoptic Laryngoscopy
Fibreoptic Bronchoscopy
Caloric Testing
Rhinomanometry
Stroboscopy
Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
SURGERIES
Ear
Myringoplasty
Myringotomy with Grommet insertion
Tympanoplasty – Expert in all types of
tympanoplasties. Uses temporalis fascia/tragal
peri-Chondrial graft. Is equally conversant in
Permeatal / Endaural / Postaural Approaches.
Has a graft take – up rate of approx 96%.
Ossciculloplasty - uses TORP/
PORP/Refashioned Osscicles/Cartilage
Stapedectomy
Cortical Mastiodectomy
3. Modified Radical Mastiodectomy – Uses both Post
aural and End aural approaches; uses both Inside
- Out / Outside – In Technique as per the merit of
the case.
Facial Nerve Decompression
Glomus Tumors
Nose
Septoplasty
Rhinoplasty - Conversant in both Augmentation /
Reduction Rhinoplasty.
FESS (Function Endoscopic Sinus Surgery) -
been doing endoscopic sinus surgery since last
10 years. Uses nasal endoscopes for surgical
treatment for sinonasal polyposis, chronic sinus
disease, headache, etc. Uses the micro
debrideder as reqd.
Endoscopic Repair of CSF Rhinorrhoea.
Endoscopic Dacrocysto Rhino Stomy (DCR)
Medial Maxillectomy & other types of
Maxillectomies (in association with Oral
Surgeons)
Transseptal approach to Puititary (in association
with Neuro Surgeons)
Reduction of Nasal Bone Fractures
Caldwell Luc’s Surgery
Young’s Operation
Oral Cavity, Throat & Neck
Tonsillectomy
Adeniodectomy
Sistrunk’s Operation
Excision of Oral Leukoplakia / other suspicious
lesions
Submandibular Sialo Adenectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy
Eagle’s Operation
I & D of various Neck Spaces Infections & Abcess
– Submandibular Abcess, Ludwig’s Angina, etc.
Larynx, Trachea & Bronchus
Direct Laryngoscopy & Biopsy
Microlaryngeal Surgery - in Vocal Cord Polyp /
cyst / nodule / cord stripping
Tracheostomy – Expert in Paediatric / Neonatal
Tracheostomies, apart from adults.
Tracheoplasty (in association with Thoracic
Surgeons)
Rigid Bronchoscopy & Oesophagoscopy
Removal of Foreign bodies from Aero Digestive
Tract
Personal Dossier
Date of Birth: 1st
July 1965
Address: Dr. (Lt. Col.) Prabir Paul, Al Salama Hospital , P.O. Box : 46266,Abu Dhabi , UAE.
Languages: English, Hindi, Bengali & Oriya
Passport Details: E 7993926, issued by Govt. of India on 11.05.2004
Has valid residence visa of UAE.
References: 1. Dr Milind Kirtane ,MS,DORL ,ENT Consultant, PD,Hinduja National Hospital,
Mumbai
Email : dr_kirtane@hindujahospital.com ; Mob +91- 9821167218
2. Air Marshal (Dr ) P Madhusoodanan , AVSM, VSM
Ex Director General Medical Services ( Air ), Min of Defence ,India
Email : pmadhu49@hotmail.com
3. Dr A Pusalkar ,MS,FAA (Germany),Consultant ENT,Lilavati Hospital,Bandra
Reclamation,
Mumbai
Email : apusalkarcl@gmail.com ; Mobile : + 91-9820131692
4. Dr Renuka Bradoo,MS,DORL , Professor & Head , ENT Dept , LTM Medical College &
Hospital
Sion , Mumbai ,
Email: rabradoo@gmail.com ; Mob + 91- 9820303788
5. Dr ( Col) S Girish K , MS (ENT), Professor (ENT) , Armed Forces Medical
College ,Pune
Mobile : +91-9370624040
6. Dr (Col) Jasjeet Singh, MD, DM, Consultant & Head ,Dept of Haemato
Oncology,Armed Forces
4. Medical College ,Pune . Mobile: +91-9763215048 / 976717518
Wife : Dr(Major)Meeta Mukherjee.
Passed MBBS in 1988. Has 20yr of experience. Working in Ruby Hospital, Pune,India