Dr. Girish Raj

Dr. Girish Raj is a senior academician and clinician-researcher serving as Dean of MES Medical College and Professor of ENT (Otorhinolaryngology). With more than 30 years of academic and clinical experience, he has established a strong research profile grounded in evidence-based ENT practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous scholarly engagement. He completed his MS in Otorhinolaryngology from Kuvempu University and has since contributed extensively to teaching, clinical training, and academic leadership. His research interests include middle-ear pathology, head and neck disorders, hearing impairment, rhinology, and advances in ENT surgical practice. He has developed a consistent record of scientific publications addressing clinically
relevant issues in otorhinolaryngology.
Dr. Girish Raj’s publications span original research, case-based evidence, and academic reviews that inform clinical decision-making and surgical practice. His work is characterised by methodological rigour, clinical relevance, and a focus on improving patient outcomes in resource-diverse settings. As Dean, he provides strategic oversight for institutional research advancement, spearheading initiatives to strengthen research governance, ethics oversight, and faculty research capacity. He actively encourages multidisciplinary research collaborations, supports early-career faculty in developing research trajectories, and promotes integration of research competencies into undergraduate and postgraduate training.
Dr. Girish Raj’s dual expertise as a clinician-researcher and academic administrator positions him as a key driver of the research ecosystem at MES Medical College. His ongoing scholarly contributions and leadership continue to shape the institution’s vision for high-quality, practice-oriented, and ethically grounded medical research.