As a medical journalist, I have interviewed specialists across fields, but few conversations have been as insightful as my recent visit with Dr. Shama Kovale, an accomplished laryngologist widely regarded as one of the Best ENT Specialist in Mumbai. Her thoughtful and evidence-based approach offers a meaningful perspective into how modern ENT care is evolving—especially in voice, throat, and airway disorders.
In a city where noise, pollution, and lifestyle stress increasingly contribute to vocal strain and throat conditions, her expertise stands out for its depth and precision.
Dr. Shama Kovale completed her MBBS and MS (ENT) from respected Indian medical institutions, followed by advanced fellowship training in Laryngology, Voice Disorders, and Airway Management. Over the years, she has developed expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions such as chronic hoarseness, vocal cord paralysis, benign vocal fold lesions, spasmodic dysphonia, and swallowing dysfunction.
Her clinic is designed to support a full spectrum of throat and voice evaluations. Key features include:
Patients range from singers, actors, teachers, and public speakers to young professionals affected by rising pollution and lifestyle-driven ENT issues. The clinic’s structured diagnostic process ensures that treatment begins with clarity rather than assumptions—an approach Dr. Kovale emphasized during our discussion.
Across India and globally, laryngology has become a highly specialized branch requiring precise imaging and functional assessment. Dr. Kovale explained how even a mild voice disturbance can have deeper physiological roots.
Common diagnostic procedures include: