Dr. Soofia Shaheen
Experience: | 27 years |
Education: | Grant Medical College Mumbai |
Academic degree: | MD (Doctor of Medicine) |
Area of specialization: | I am working mostly with ear, nose & throat patients—basic ENT but honestly there’s nothin really "basic" about it once you start seeing the range of stuff that comes in. I see kids with chronic ear infections, adults with sinus issues, people struggling with voice changes, or weird throat pain that just won’t go away... and yeah, it’s all part of the job. I do surgeries too—ear drum repair, nasal bone correction, tonsillectomy, and more. Some are quick procedures, others need real precision and patience.
I also handle head and neck oncology cases. That part’s heavy but really meaningful. Tumors in the larynx, thyroid or salivary glands—each case brings it’s own set of decisions to make. Surgery isn’t just about removing something, it's about making sure function and dignity stays intact for the patient. I don’t rush things there.
Sometimes ppl ask if ENT is just about ear wax or cold, and yeah that annoys me a bit lol—there’s so much depth to this field. You’re dealing with senses, airways, speech, swallowing… every small thing affect someone’s life in big way. I don’t take that lightly.
I try to keep my consultations straight forward. I’m not the dramatic type. I listen, I explain—maybe fumble with words when I’m thinking out loud—but you’ll know I’m genuinely trying to figure out what’s best for you. |
Achievements: | I am not really into awards or titles much... for me the real achievement is when a patient walks out feelin better or like they’ve finally understood what’s goin on with their health. That smile or just that quiet “thank you” hits different. I try to give every consult my full focus—sometimes I might run late (ya it happens), but I never want to rush someone thru just to keep time. And if they come back with trust? that's all the reward I need really.. nothing else beats that. |
I am working as an ENT surgeon, mostly managing ear, nose, and throat problems... the classic ones like sinusitis, tonsillitis, deviated septum, but also a bunch of those tricky cases that don’t show up clear in reports first go. Over time, I kinda drifted into other areas too—started doing cosmetology procedures, which honestly adds a different perspective to patient care. Like when you're fixing a nasal blockage but also helping someone breathe and feel better about their appearance? That balance matters. Hair loss is another field I got into. Patients were showing up with thinning patches, low confidence, not knowing who to even ask. That pushed me into learning hair restoration, both non-surgical and surgical. Now I do hair transplant surgeries regularly—FUE technique mostly—each case needing attention to minor details people don’t usually notice, like hairline angles, density matching etc. It’s not just science but kinda like micro-level artistry. My approach is a mix of straightforward logic and empathy tbh. I try to explain things in simple ways...not everyone gets medical jargons (and who can blame them). Sometimes I get a bit too deep into details or repeat myself without realising lol but that’s cause I want ppl to leave with clarity, not confusion. I do mess up sometimes—not the treatment obviously—but I may forget to send followup messages or miss a minor point while talking if it’s a packed day. But overall, I make sure that each patient gets time, right diagnosis and realistic solutions. Fancy procedures or not, I don’t suggest anything unless I feel it’s genuinely needed. I’ve also worked alongside general physicians and dermatologists on overlapping cases—especially allergic rhinitis combined with facial skin issues, or scalp infections that impact ENT regions too. That kinda collab helps broaden the view on complex complaints.
