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Dr. Sivasanker Bakthavachalam, MD

Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)* Age 47
Dr. Sivasanker Bakthavachalam, MD
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Dr. Sivasanker Bakthavachalam, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Frisco, TX.
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Dr. Sivasanker Bakthavachalam, MD

Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)* Age 47
Frisco, TX
Accepting new patients
Dr. Sivasanker Bakthavachalam, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Frisco, TX.

About

Dr. Bakthavachalam studied at Boston University. Dr. Sivasanker Bakthavachalam, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Frisco, TX. Dr. Bakthavachalam currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Medical City Dallas, Ascension St. Vincent Hospital-Indianapolis, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite, Cook Children's Medical Center, Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Guthrie Towanda Memorial Hospital and Northside Hospital. Dr. Bakthavachalam has experience treating conditions like Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and Tongue-Tie among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bakthavachalam received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Bakthavachalam's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bakthavachalam is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Tongue-Tie
Suppurative Otitis Media
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Tongue-Tie
Suppurative Otitis Media
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Tongue-Tie
Suppurative Otitis Media
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adenoiditis
Allergic Rhinitis
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Chronic Rhinitis
Cleft Lip and Palate
Conductive Hearing Loss
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Nosebleed
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Oral or Facial Cleft
Otitis Media
Perforated Eardrum
Pharyngitis
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sleep Apnea
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Tonsillitis
Adenoidectomy
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Ear Tube Placement
Tonsillectomy
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Obstructive Laryngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Adenoid Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
Anosmia
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Bell's Palsy
Big Ears
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Broken Nose
Candidal Otitis Externa
Cervical Vertigo
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Cleft Hard Palate
Cleft Lip
Cleft Palate
Cleft Soft Palate
Common Cold
Cough
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Cystic Hygroma
Deafness
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Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Ear Ache
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Ear Cellulitis
Facial Fracture
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Hyperacusis
Idiopathic Subglottic Tracheal Stenosis
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Loss of Smell and Taste
Lymphangioma
Malignant Otitis Externa
Mixed Hearing Loss
Myringitis
Nasal Polyp
Neonatal Airway Difficulties
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Orbital Fracture
Otitis Media With Effusion
Ototoxic Hearing Loss
Outer Ear Infection
Parotid Gland Cancer
Pediatric Airway Difficulties
Pediatric Cholesteatomas
Pediatric Head and Neck Masses
Peritonsillar Abscess
Postnasal Drip
Retropharyngeal Abscess
Salivary Gland Cyst
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sialorrhea
Sinusitis
Snoring
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Swimmer's Ear
Throat Pain
Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
Thyroid Disease
Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Tonsil Disorders
Tracheitis
Upper Airway Obstruction
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Wheezing
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Airway Reconstruction Surgery
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Bronchoscopy
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Cochlear Implant Insertion
Ear Surgery
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Neck Mass
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Frenectomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Laryngoscopy
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Laryngotracheal Reconstruction
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastoidectomy
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Myringotomy
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Rhinoseptoplasty
Sleep Apnea Surgery
Sleep Study
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Stenting Procedures of the Airway (Trachea) and Esophagus
Thyroid Cancer Surgery With or Without Radical Neck Dissection
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Surgery
Tracheal Reconstruction
Tracheal Surgery
Turbinate Reduction
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction

Insurance Accepted

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  • Meritain Health
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • WellCare
  • Superior Health Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Humana
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue HRA Blue Open Access-GA POS
  • Aetna
  • Assurant Health
  • Medicaid
  • United Healthcare
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • Coventry Health Care
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)

Locations

  1. 1 Frisco Ent. for Children P.L.L.C.
    11445 Dallas Pkwy Ste 240, Frisco, TX 75033
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 494-4150
  2. 2 Center for Pediatric Surgery
    4200 W University Dr, Prosper, TX 75078
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (682) 303-4200
  3. 3 Mid America Clinical Laboratories LLC
    2001 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 338-2345
  4. 4 Office
    5461 Meridian Mark Rd Ste 130, Atlanta, GA 30342
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 255-2033
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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3.5
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1 Star (5)

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Apr 30, 2022
Dr. Baktha has great bedside manner and treated his daughter like his own! He took my daughter’s tonsils out and she felt so comfortable with him. I wouldn’t go to anyone else other than Dr. Baktha!
— Apr 30, 2022
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Specialties*
Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Parkland Memorial Hosp/U Tex Sw Medical School
    2004
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    2008
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Northwestern University Children's Memorial Hospital
    2009
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sivasanker Bakthavachalam, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bakthavachalam's profile.

Dr. Bakthavachalam in specializes in Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Bakthavachalam frequently treats the following conditions: Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and Tongue-Tie. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Sivasanker Bakthavachalam, MD is affiliated with Medical City Dallas, Ascension St. Vincent Hospital-Indianapolis, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite, Cook Children's Medical Center, Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Guthrie Towanda Memorial Hospital and Northside Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Sivasanker Bakthavachalam, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Medical City Dallas

    7777 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX

  • Ascension St. Vincent Hospital-Indianapolis

    2001 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN

  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite

    1001 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA

  • Cook Children's Medical Center

    801 7th Ave, Fort Worth, TX

  • Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital

    1 Guthrie Sq, Sayre, PA

  • Guthrie Towanda Memorial Hospital

    91 Hospital Dr, Towanda, PA

  • Northside Hospital

    1000 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA