Dr. Jai Richo Johnson is a Consultant ENT Specialist at Apollo Adlux Hospital, Cochin, with over a decade of experience in otolaryngology. He holds an MS in ENT from PGIMER Chandigarh and an MRCS (ENT) from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. He has trained and worked internationally, including in Singapore and the UK, with special expertise in endoscopic ear and sinus surgeries, skull base procedures, and sleep apnea management. He has authored research in reputed journals and is an invited speaker at national ENT conferences.
Educational Qualifications:
- MBBS – The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (2011)
- MS in ENT – Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh (2015)
- MRCS (ENT) – Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2017)
Professional Experience:
- ENT Registrar – Changi General Hospital, Singapore (2016–2018)
- Clinical Attachment – Doncaster Royal Infirmary, UK (Oct 2017)
- Assistant Professor – Karpagam Medical College, Coimbatore (2018–2019)
- Consultant ENT Specialist – Apollo Adlux Hospital, Cochin (2019–Present)
Notable Achievements:
- Clinical Excellence Award – Changi General Hospital, Singapore (2017)
- Awarded Scholarship under ‘CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme’ for Professional Studies (2005)
- Invited faculty at national conferences and webinars
- Winner in multiple medical quizzes and paper presentations
Certifications & Training:
- Foundation Surgical Skills, Facial Plastics, and Reconstructive Surgery – Changi General Hospital, Singapore (2016)
- Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery – Changi General Hospital, Singapore (2017)
- Clinical Attachment in Facial Plastic Surgery – Bassetlaw Hospital and Doncaster Royal Infirmary, UK
- Soft Tissue Dissection Training for Face, Head & Neck – Changi General Hospital
- Training on Facial Fractures and Facial Aesthetics Management – Singapore
Professional Memberships:
- Tamil Nadu Medical Council (Reg. No. 93748)
- Indian Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (IAOHNS – 269)
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (Member No. 139717)
- Singapore Medical Council (Reg. No. M61777F)
Research & Publications:
- "Oropharyngeal exercises in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea: our experience." Sleep and Breathing 20.4 (2016): 1193-1201.
Video Presentations:
- World Hearing Day Message
In this video, Dr. Johnson emphasizes the importance of hearing health and encourages regular check-ups to prevent hearing loss.
Dr. Johnson discusses the causes of snoring and available treatments, highlighting how ENT interventions can improve sleep quality.