Sama Hospital was proud to see Padma Shri Prof. (Dr.) J.M. Hans, our senior ENT surgeon, take the stage as faculty at the 5th Edition of Elite ENT Club, one of India’s most respected live surgical workshops in otolaryngology.

About the Event

Elite ENT Club 5th Edition — an International ENT Surgical Feast — was held on 29th and 30th August 2026 in Delhi, under the course direction of Padma Shri Dr. Milind Kirtane and Dr. Narayanan Janakiram. The workshop was scientifically supported by Sun Pharma and endorsed by the Association of Otolaryngologists of Delhi.

Now in its fifth season, the event has built a strong reputation for bringing together leading ENT surgeons from across India and Singapore for live surgical demonstrations, case discussions, and in-depth clinical exchange. This edition, too, was widely appreciated for its expert faculty panel and the opportunity it gave attending specialists to engage directly with surgeons performing live procedures.

Dr. Hans’s Session: The VERIA Technique

On Day 1 of the workshop (29th August), Dr. Hans presented a session on the Minimally Invasive Trans-Canal VERIA Technique for Cochlear Implant Surgery — a technique he himself pioneered for cochlear implantation in India. The VERIA approach is designed to reduce surgical trauma compared to conventional methods, supporting a smoother recovery for patients undergoing implantation.

Cochlear implants are electronic devices that help restore a sense of hearing in individuals with severe to profound hearing loss, by directly stimulating the auditory nerve when hearing aids are no longer sufficient. The surgical technique used can meaningfully influence recovery time and outcomes, which is why refinements like the VERIA method are of particular interest to the ENT surgical community.

About Dr. J.M. Hans

Dr. Hans’s invitation to headline this session reflects a career spanning decades in ENT and cochlear implant surgery. A few highlights from his professional journey:

• A topper and medalist from PGI Chandigarh, one of India’s premier medical institutions
• Conferred the Padma Shri — one of India’s highest civilian honours — in 2005, by the then President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, in recognition of his contributions to ENT and cochlear implant surgery
• Has performed thousands of cochlear implant surgeries over his career, both in India and in SAARC countries
• Founder and Director of a well-known ENT care network across Delhi NCR
• Has served as a visiting ENT surgeon nationally and internationally, and has been associated with government health bodies and advisory committees in the field
• Credited with developing innovations in ENT surgical technique and voice rehabilitation over the course of his career

At Sama Hospital, Dr. Hans brings this depth of experience to the care of patients with ENT conditions ranging from routine ear, nose, and throat concerns to complex hearing loss and cochlear implant cases.

What This Means for Our Patients

Dr. Hans’s participation as faculty at a platform of this stature reaffirms the depth of ENT and cochlear implant expertise available at Sama Hospital.

With 150+ cochlear implant surgeries performed at Sama Hospital, the hospital continues to contribute to the care of individuals with significant hearing loss. Combined with Dr. Hans’s extensive experience and contributions to cochlear implant surgery, this reflects Sama Hospital’s commitment to advancing hearing care through experienced surgical expertise.

Patients seeking consultation for hearing loss, cochlear implantation, or other ENT conditions can benefit from the guidance of an experienced specialist who has helped shape surgical techniques being shared with the next generation of ENT surgeons.

To learn more or book a consultation, visit our ENT Department page or call 9871955855.