Introduction
Dr. Debika Baruah is a Senior Consultant ENT Surgeon at Nightingale Hospital, Guwahati, bringing over 18 years of clinical experience with a specialized focus in Laryngology and Phonosurgery. Trained under the esteemed Laryngologist Dr. J.K. Menon, she has been a pioneer in the region – introducing Botox therapy for spasmodic dysphonia and office-based laryngeal surgeries for the first time in Northeast India.
Dr. Baruah’s clinical acumen spans both general ENT procedures and advanced voice care, making her a highly respected and sought-after expert in her field.
She currently heads the Voice Clinic at Nightingale Hospital, overseeing specialized care for voice and laryngeal disorders.
Areas of Expertise
- Phonosurgery and Voice Therapy
- Laryngeal Botox Injections for Spasmodic Dysphonia
- Microlaryngeal and Office-based Laryngeal Surgery
- Injection Laryngoplasty
- Laryngeal Framework Surgery
- Voice Therapy
- Tympanoplasty, Mastoidectomy, Septoplasty and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (ESS)
Professional Membership & Certification
- Organising Secretary – PHONOCON 2024 (19th Annual Conference of APSI)
- Secretary – DHWANI, Doctors and Health Workers Associated for New Initiative
- Faculty at National Conferences including AOICON, PHONOCON, WAOI
- Speaker & Instructor at multiple ENT workshops across India
Research & Publications
Microlaryngeal Surgery—Difficulties Faced in Perioperative and Postoperative Periods
Feb 2021 | DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10023-1226
Invasive Fungal Laryngitis in an Immunocompetent Person
Dec 2014 | DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10023-1089
Papillary Carcinoma in Thyroglossal Cyst
Dec 2014 | DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10023-1087
Dysphagia in Post Covid-19 Patients – A Prospective Cohort Study
Dec 2022 | DOI: 10.1007/s12070-022-03177-z
Facial Nerve in Parotid Surgery – Do Landmarks Differ With Varying Statures?
Jul 2023 | DOI: 10.1007/s12070-023-04069-6