Dr. Abhilash Alex Francis

Dr Abhilash Alex Francis is a highly experienced Senior Consultant in ENT and Head & Neck Surgery with over 12 years of expertise in advanced surgical care across India and the Middle East. A postgraduate from the prestigious PGIMER Chandigarh, he is skilled in complex ENT and skull base surgeries, including cochlear implantation, neuro-otology, and minimally invasive head and neck procedures.

Dr Abhilash has undergone advanced fellowship training under the International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies (IFHNOS), New York, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). His career spans roles in top-tier academic institutions and JCI-accredited hospitals, where he has led multidisciplinary teams in managing challenging cases. He is also an active contributor to DNB training programmes and continues to mentor young surgeons.

His clinical strengths lie in precision diagnosis, patient communication, and streamlined surgical planning with a focus on ethical, evidence-based management. He brings global surgical perspectives and research-backed practice to his work at Baby Memorial Hospital.

OP Timings: Monday & Friday- 12.00 PM- 4:30 PM

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 9:30 AM- 4:30 PM

Phone - 7012907744 | WhatsApp - 7012078573

MBBS – Government Medical College, Kozhikode
MS (ENT & Head & Neck Surgery) – PGIMER, Chandigarh
DNB (ENT) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi

Senior Resident – ENT & Head and Neck Surgery – PGIMER, Chandigarh
Junior Consultant – ENT & Head and Neck Surgeon – MESIARC, Calicut
Consultant – ENT & Head and Neck Surgeon – Manu Memorial Hospital, Manjeri
HOD & Consultant – ENT & Head and Neck Surgeon – KIMS Al Shifa Hospital, Perinthalmanna
Specialist ENT – Badr Al Samaa Hospital, Muscat, Oman
Senior Consultant – ENT & Head and Neck Surgery – Moulana Hospital, Perinthalmanna

Areas of Expertise

Endoscopic skull base and sinus surgeries
Neuro-otology and cochlear implantation
Coblation and laser ENT surgeries
Head and neck tumour excision and reconstruction
CSF rhinorrhoea and skull base repair
ENT oncology and laryngotracheal surgery
Paediatric and adult airway surgery

Core Specialisations

Advanced ear surgeries including cochlear implants
Skull base tumour access and repair
Head and neck cancer surgery and reconstruction
Coblation-assisted adenotonsillectomy
Voice and swallowing disorders
Endoscopic sinus and nasal procedures

Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery – IFHNOS, New York
Fellow of American College of Surgeons (FACS), Chicago, USA
GOLF Fellowship – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York
Skull Base Cadaveric Dissection – MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA
Auditory Implant Workshop (Hands-on Cadaveric Dissection) – Perth

Fellowship recipient – IFHNOS and American College of Surgeons
Visiting Faculty – JCI-accredited Hospital, Muscat, Oman
Contributor and mentor in national DNB training programmes
Recognised for interdisciplinary skull base surgical work with neurosurgeons and plastic surgeons

Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI)
Indian Society of Otology
International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies (IFHNOS)
American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Publications

Yadav JS, Mohindra S, Francis AA – CSF Rhinorrhea in Children: Conservative Management Feasibility. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2011;75(2):186–189
Panda NK, Francis AA, et al. – Itraconazole as Adjunct in AFRS. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2012;147(2_suppl):P114
Gupta R, et al. – Nasal Dermoid Sinus Cyst in Frontal Sinus. Clin Rhinol. 2012;5(3):123–126
Francis AA – Role of Itraconazole in AFRS. Med Mycol. 2017;55(6):614–623
Amjad F, et al. – Fungal Skull Base Osteomyelitis: A Cross-Sectional Study. SEAJCRR. 2018;8(3):33–38
Dalai S, Datla A, Francis AA, et al. – Endovascular Management of Mucormycotic ICA Aneurysms in Post-COVID Patients. Cureus. 2021;13(12):e20812
Sethulakhmi S, Hamza NP, Francis AA – Comparison of Coblation vs Microdebrider in Adenotonsillectomy. IJORL HNS. 2022;8(4):356–362
Hamza N, Sureshkumar S, Francis AA – Cysticercosis of Sternocleidomastoid Muscle. CRCP. 2023;7(4):174–178
Sureshkumar S, Francis AA – Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence. Natl Med J India. 2022;35:185