Dr. Prajwal Gowda P. R.
Assistant Professor
MBBS, MS (Otorhinolaryngology), Allergy & Asthma Specialist
About Doctor
- 7+ Years
- English , Kannada , Hindi
Dr. Prajwal Gowda P. R. is a trained Otorhinolaryngologist with expertise in otology, rhinology, laryngopharyngology, and head and neck disorders. He completed his MS in Otorhinolaryngology from The Oxford Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, in 2023, following his MBBS from Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre in 2017.
He has experience in outpatient and inpatient ENT services and performs various endoscopic sinus, otologic, and head and neck procedures, along with the management of emergency ENT conditions. He is also involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and clinical training.
His research interests include regenerative medicine using Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), salivary biomarkers for early detection of oral and oropharyngeal cancers, and allergic airway diseases such as allergic rhinitis and asthma. He has also completed focused training as an Allergy and Asthma Specialist and is actively involved in research in these areas.
He has applied for competitive research funding for the following projects: “Evaluation of Salivary Interleukin-6, Interleukin-8 and Matrix Metalloproteinases as Non-Invasive Biomarkers for Early Detection of Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer” under the ICMR Small Grants Scheme (2026), and “AI-Based Mobile Application with Wearable Integration for Screening Obesity-Associated Obstructive Sleep Apnea” under the RUAS University Grants Scheme. He has also contributed to peer-reviewed research and presented his work at regional and national scientific conferences.
Surgical Experience
Dr. Prajwal Gowda P. R. has independently performed and assisted in a wide range of otorhinolaryngological surgical procedures encompassing otology, rhinology, laryngology, head and neck, and emergency airway management.
His operative experience includes:
- Adenotonsillectomy
- Septoplasty
- Myringotomy with grommet insertion
- Tympanoplasty
- Mastoidectomy
- Endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy
- Tracheostomy
- Direct laryngoscopy with biopsy
- Bronchoscopy
- Oesophagoscopy with foreign body removal
He has assisted in major anterior skull base surgeries, CSF rhinorrhoea repair, head and neck surgeries including parotidectomy and thyroidectomy, and has managed deep neck space infections/abscesses with incision and drainage.
He also routinely performs minor and outpatient procedures such as ear lobe repair, pseudocyst pinna management, keloid excision, and soft-tissue incision and drainage, with experience in perioperative patient care and emergency ENT interventions.
Clinical Experience
- Junior Resident / Postgraduate, Department of ENT, The Oxford Medical College, Bengaluru – July 2020 to July 2023
- Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) Medical Officer, Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital, Bengaluru – January 2019 to July 2020
- Junior Resident, Department of General Medicine, Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru – May 2018 to January 2019
Publications
- “Gypsum Plaster Sandwich”: A Novel Method of Splinting of Fractured Nasal Bones after Closed Reduction – International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2022
- Evaluation of Improvement in Chronic Rhinosinusitis after Endoscopic Sinus Surgery using Sino-Nasal Outcome Test-22 – Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 2023
- Screening for Hearing Loss in High-Risk Neonates using Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emission – Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 2023
- Pattern of Mastoid Pneumatization and its Effect on Ossicular Erosion in Chronic Otitis Media – Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 2026
- Sinonasal Chromoblastomycosis of the Maxillary Sinus – BMJ Case Reports, 2026
Manuscripts Under Review / Ongoing Research -
- ICMR Small Grants Project – Evaluation of Salivary Interleukin-6, Interleukin-8 and Matrix Metalloproteinases as Non-Invasive Biomarkers for Early Detection of Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer – 2026
- RUAS University Grants Project – AI-Based Mobile Application with Wearable Integration for Screening Obesity-Associated Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Effect of Otolith Repositioning Maneuver in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Lemierre Syndrome: Early Intervention Preventing Dreadful Complications – BMJ Case Reports
- Intratympanic Platelet-Rich Plasma versus Dexamethasone for Sensorineural Hearing Loss – Prospective Comparative Study
- Variants of Nasal Mass and their Management – Case Series
- Less morbid approach in managing a case of bilateral parotid abscess
Research Interests
- Regenerative medicine in ENT using Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
- PRP-based interventions in vestibular and cochlear disorders
- Allergy and asthma evaluation and management
- Exploring the role of biomarkers in the early diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic monitoring of oral cancer
Professional Training, Awards & Achievements
- Allergy & Asthma Specialist Training – Centre for Global Health, Colorado School of Public Health (MEDTRAIN)
- Sleep Apnea Certification Course – CHEST
- Basics of Allergen Immunotherapy – Indian College of Physicians
- ENTrain Workshops – Advanced ENT Surgical Training
- ZEISS Otology Workshop
- Coblation in Otorhinolaryngology
- Comprehensive Emergency Care and Life Support (C-ECLS) Dr Prajwal Gowda P R- Faculty p…
- Paper and poster presentations at National and State ENT conferences (AOICON)
- Conducted National-Level Undergraduate Quiz in ENT
- Active involvement in academic and research activities at institutional level