As a medical journalist covering ENT and head-neck care across major Indian cities, I recently travelled to Mumbai to meet Dr. Shama Kovale — widely recognised among the Best doctors for difficulty swallowing treatment in Mumbai. My aim was to understand, beyond reputation, what makes her practice stand out: the expertise, clinic environment, patient-centred approach. Walking into her dedicated clinic at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, I felt a calm professionalism — where complex throat and swallowing disorders are handled with precision and empathy.
From the moment I began the conversation, it was clear that this was not just routine medical practice but something driven by deep commitment and specialised training.
With more than 21 years of clinical experience, Dr. Shama Kovale is a senior ENT surgeon, laryngologist, and swallowing specialist trained extensively in India and internationally. Her qualifications include MBBS, DLO, and MS (ENT) from B.Y.L. Nair Hospital, Mumbai University, followed by advanced fellowships in Phonosurgery, Cochlear Implant Surgery, and Voice & Swallowing Disorders, including specialized clinical training at UC Davis, California, USA.
She has been recognized with multiple professional awards including Top Doctors for Voice and ENT Care (2019-2024). Her philosophy emphasizes restoring both anatomical function and patient dignity — an approach that aligns strongly with why she is frequently referred to as the Best ENT Specialist in Mumbai for voice and swallowing concerns.
Her practice is embedded within the ENT department of Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital — one of the leading centres for ENT care in Mumbai. The facility includes a dedicated Voice and Swallowing Clinic, supported by a multidisciplinary team and modern diagnostic and surgical infrastructure.
During my visit, I saw that the clinic offers a broad spectrum of services: from microlaryngoscopy and videolaryngoscopy for voice box evaluation, to fiber-optic procedures, injection laryngoplasty, Botox injections for certain swallowing disorders, and complex airway or skull-base surgeries when needed.
The ambience felt calm, professional, and safe — evidently designed for patients who might be anxious about voice or swallowing issues. Privacy seemed well-maintained and staff appeared trained for specialized ENT care, lending the facility a sense of reliability and competence.
During our in-depth discussion, Dr. Shama Kovale elaborated on both the potential benefits and the risks involved in treating swallowing disorders — treatments that range from non-surgical therapy and Botox injections to surgical interventions in complex cases.