He specialises in adult and paediatric otolaryngology and has special expertise and interest in oncological surgery, thyroid and salivary gland surgery , paediatric ENT and endoscopic sinus surgery. In July , Mr Murthy has achieved the landmark of 25 years of experience as a Consultant in the specialty. Mr Murthy has undergone extensive post-graduate training at prestigious medical institutions in the United Kingdom and United States of America.
His professional journey began with basic surgical training in Otolaryngology and General Surgery at various teaching hospitals in London.
He then undertook further training for a period of five years in advanced head and neck surgery, including free flaps and microvascular reconstruction in the north of Scotland. During his final year of training, Mr Murthy was successful in obtaining the Final specialist Fellowship in Otolaryngology awarded by the Royal College of Surgeons. Mr Murthy then undertook a clinical Fellowship in Head and Neck cancer and reconstructive surgery at the University of Miami, Florida for a year.
During this time, he developed further advanced skills in the outpatient and surgical management of head and neck cancers and benign neck lumps. Since becoming a consultant in , Mr Murthy has continued to develop his expertise in all areas of paediatric and adult otolaryngology.
He actively contributes to audit, research and teaching of undergraduates, postgraduates, nursing staff, allied health professionals and general practitioners. He is a respected speaker at national conferences and courses for otolaryngologists and general practitioners, and is the author of 25 peer-reviewed articles.
