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- Wax removal & ear endoscopy
- Ear infection & ear pain relief
- Foreign body removal
- Tinnitus & vertigo treatment
- Hearing aids for hearing loss
- Ear piercing & ear lobe repair
Ear · Nose · Throat — J.P. Nagar, Bengaluru
Dr. Shilpa Prabhu — Consultant ENT Surgeon, J.P. Nagar
Persistent sneezing, a throat that won't settle, an ear blocked after a flight — these are the problems that bring people here. Dr. Prabhu's strength lies in pinpointing the real cause, so patients who arrived after earlier treatments had failed often find lasting relief.
The consultation
An unhurried, human way of treating ENT problems
What sets the consultation apart is its unhurried, human quality. Dr. Prabhu takes the time to listen to every concern in full, explains what is actually going on in plain, calming language, and does so without any fear-mongering.
Her advice stays honest and conservative — a condition is treated with the medication it genuinely needs and nothing more, and a surgical route is only ever raised when it is truly warranted. Patients leave the clinic understanding their problem and reassured about the path ahead.
What we treat
The full sweep of ear, nose and throat care
A single clinic to turn to whether the issue sits in the ear, the nose or the throat.
NNose
- Allergy & chronic rhinitis care
- Year-round sneezing & blocked nose
- Allergic breathing troubles
- Cough & cold treatment
- Snoring management
TThroat
- Throat infection treatment
- Tonsillitis treatment
- Chronic throat inflammation
- Broader ENT infection care
Why choose this clinic
A conservative, medication-first approach
The defining quality here is an approach that resolves problems many patients had been told needed surgery. Year-round sneezing, a stubbornly blocked nose or disturbed sleep from nasal allergy are treated at their source — and cases where minor nose surgery had been suggested elsewhere are frequently reversed through accurate diagnosis and the right medication alone.
Just as telling is what is left out. Dr. Prabhu prescribes only what a condition genuinely requires, avoiding the pile-on of unnecessary medicines, and reserves any surgical recommendation for the situations that truly call for it. Over-medicating and over-treating are the easy shortcuts; precise diagnosis and measured prescribing take more time and skill.
The practice also suits the whole household. The calm, patient manner works as well with a young child who cannot fully describe an earache as it does with an elderly relative coming in for a hearing check — with the clinical detail explained clearly enough for a parent or carer to follow.
Diagnosis firstThe underlying cause identified, not just symptoms suppressed.
No excess medicineOnly what a condition genuinely needs — nothing more.
Surgery, only if warrantedA surgical route is raised only when truly necessary.
All ages welcomeCalm care for young children and elderly relatives alike.
Good to know
Everything under one roof, on your schedule
The clinic keeps unusually long hours for an ENT practice — open daily from 8am to 9pm, with an even later close on Wednesday evenings and an early 7am start on Thursday — useful room for a working patient to fit a consultation around the day rather than around the doctor. The ground-floor entrance has a ramp for anyone who finds steps difficult.
Inside, the space is clean, bright and well-maintained, with a proper waiting area and separate rooms for what each task needs: a dedicated examination room, a procedure room for interventions such as wax removal, and imaging facilities on site. A diagnostic look with the endoscope and any hands-on procedure can often happen in the same visit.
An in-house pharmacy sits within the clinic, so the medicines prescribed at the end of a consultation can be picked up on the way out — diagnosis, procedure and prescription handled in one visit.
In patients' words
What people say after their visit
A 4.9 average across 58 reviews. A few, in full.
"My wife and I consulted Dr. Shilpa for my sore throat and my wife's allergic breathing issues. Earlier I had consulted another physician, but despite two days of medicines the pain only got worse. Dr. Shilpa accurately identified the problem and I felt significant relief after just one tablet from the prescribed course. Thank you for your expertise, honest advice and compassionate care."
— Anand"My husband had running nose and sneezes throughout the year, with breathing issues and disturbed sleep. Other doctors suggested minor nose surgery, but a couple of appointments with Dr Shilpa gave him a new life — without any surgery, only proper diagnosis and medication reversed the allergic symptoms. He now enjoys quality sleep and travels without fear of allergy. Highly recommended ENT doctor in Bangalore."
— Shradha B"I had been suffering from a throat infection and inflammation for 20 days without improvement, despite consulting another ENT and completing the prescribed medications. Consulting Dr. Shilpa Prabhu turned out to be the best decision — she quickly identified the root cause and treated it effectively. One of the best ENT specialists I've come across."
— Meghana B"One of my ears was blocked after a trip and I was in a state of panic; the way she calmly explained what caused it and how it could be cured made me feel a lot better. She is my go-to doctor. I highly recommend her for any ENT treatment."
— Ramananda B"I had ear pain during winter and was worried, but was pleasantly surprised by her diagnosis and easy solution to treat wax build-up in my left ear. I left the clinic very reassured and would recommend her as one of the best ENT in and around JP Nagar."
— Navin P"The doctor provides a very comfortable time and space to share all problems in detail, and her investigation is very precise. No fear mongering, no excess medications. Doctor is very sincere and genuine. Thank you."
— Tanya K"She is the best doctor. She patiently explains why my baby was coughing or any of my concerns. Excellent service and personal attention, satisfied with the treatment as I have consulted several times. Highly recommended ENT doctor."
— Tarika S"The clinic is very well-maintained and spacious. They have an in-house pharmacy and provide great discounts on medicine. Overall, I strongly recommend Dr. Shilpa Prabhu for all ENT-related problems."
— Saanvi BCommon questions
Answers to what patients ask most
Can chronic rhinitis be cured without surgery?
Very often, yes. Dr. Prabhu's conservative, medication-first approach treats year-round sneezing and a blocked nose at their source, and cases where minor nose surgery had been suggested elsewhere are frequently reversed through accurate diagnosis and the right medication alone.
How can I treat year-round sneezing and a running nose at the J.P. Nagar clinic?
Persistent sneezing and a blocked nose usually point to allergy or chronic rhinitis. The clinic's allergy and chronic rhinitis care addresses the underlying cause rather than simply suppressing symptoms — which is what separates lasting relief from tablets that leave the problem to return.
Is nose surgery necessary for a chronic blocked nose?
Not always. Dr. Prabhu reserves any surgical recommendation for situations that truly call for it, and many patients told they needed minor nose surgery elsewhere find their allergic symptoms resolved with precise diagnosis and the right medication instead.
Can allergy treatment improve my quality of sleep?
Yes. When a blocked nose and nasal allergy are treated at their source, sleep that was disturbed by breathing trouble typically improves — patients describe returning to quality sleep and travelling without the fear of an allergy flare-up.
How do I treat a sore throat that isn't improving with medicines?
A sore throat that worsens despite medication is worth seeing an ENT for, so the real cause can be identified. The clinic handles throat infection and tonsillitis treatment, and patients often report significant relief once the underlying problem is correctly diagnosed.
When should I see an ENT for a persistent throat infection in Bengaluru?
If throat infection or inflammation lingers for weeks despite completing prescribed medicines, it's time for a focused ENT review. Dr. Prabhu works to identify the root cause and treat it effectively rather than repeating a course that hasn't worked.
How do I find a good allergy ENT doctor in J.P. Nagar, Bangalore?
Dr. Shilpa Prabhu practises in the Rajathadri layout, Kothnur, J.P. Nagar (Bengaluru 560078), near Kirti convention hall, and is open daily from 8am to 9pm. The clinic is known for root-cause allergy diagnosis and non-surgical relief across all ages.
Opening hours
Long hours, seven days a week
| Sunday | 8:00 am – 9:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 am – 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am – 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am – 10:00 pm |
| Thursday | 7:00 am – 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am – 9:00 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am – 9:00 pm |
Find the clinic
77, 2nd Main, near Kirti convention hall, Rajathadri layout, Kothnur, J. P. Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560078
Getting in
Ground-floor entrance with a ramp. On-site examination room, procedure room, imaging and an in-house pharmacy.