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Dr. Swetha Shankar

Verified General Otolaryngology Dubai

Dr. Swetha Shankar

2 years of experience 5.0 (4 verified reviews)

5,639+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
6
Publications
5
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Swetha Shankar at a glance

Dr. Swetha Shankar is a General Otolaryngology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 10+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr. Swetha Shankar is an ENT specialist and surgeon at Mueller Medical Clinic in Dubai Healthcare City. She has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose and throat conditions. Alongside her clinical practice, she has also worked in academic medicine, combining patient care with teaching and training responsibilities.

She completed her Medical Degree at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, followed by a Master’s degree in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery at A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mangalore. After her postgraduate training, she began her career at VIMS Hospital in Ballari and later at Shri B.M. Patil Medical College in Vijayapura . She was appointed as Assistant Professor and ENT Surgeon at KVG Medical College Sullia, where she worked until early 2025, training medical students and performing a wide range of ENT procedures.

In January 2025, Dr. Shankar joined Mueller Medical Clinic as an ENT Specialist. Her clinical focus includes Septotubinoplasty, Endoscopic sinus surgery, Tympanoplasty/Mastoid surgeries and Adenotonsillectomy, as well as broader treatments in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. She is dedicated to improving patient's quality of life through surgical and/or non-surgical interventions for Ear, nose and throat disorders. 

Committed to staying abreast of the latest advancements in the field, to deliver optimal patient outcomes to all her patients.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Swetha Shankar

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · General Otolaryngology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — General Otolaryngology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-248900 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Otolaryngology
#EB-6A7B7869 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,319
Annual physical exam 99395 2,209
Vaccination administration 90471 2,025
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,934

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Swetha Shankar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Swetha Shankar with the team
WITH TEAM
Swetha Shankar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 100s
Meet Swetha Shankar

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 11

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Otolaryngology
    Swetha Shankar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3545/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31121185 · cited by 127
  2. Long-term follow-up of General Otolaryngology across AE
    Swetha Shankar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5474/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32979798 · cited by 125
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in General Otolaryngology
    Swetha Shankar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3705/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36011480 · cited by 131

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in General Otolaryngology European Annual Congress (General Otolaryngology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in General Otolaryngology National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Otolaryngology — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Otolaryngology 2026-03-03 · 6 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a general otolaryngology? 2026-01-04 · 8 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · swetha.shankar@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

4 verified reviews
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5★ 2
4★ 1
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Swetha Shankar's Areas of Specialty

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General Otolaryngology

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    Swetha Shankar specialises in General Otolaryngology in Dubai, AE. 10 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Swetha Shankar practise?

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