Dr Zafarullah awarded Cochlear Implant certification

Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Apr 17: Dr. Zafarullah Beigh, Assistant Professor in the Department of ENT at GMC Baramulla, has been awarded a Certificate of Surgical Competency for Cochlear Implantation from AIIMS New Delhi.
He received this certificate from mentor surgeons of the ENT Department at AIIMS, New Delhi, namely Dr. Arvind Kumar Kairo and Dr. Kapil Sikka.
Officials stated that Dr. Beigh’s dedication and commitment to advancing his skills in cochlear implantation have been recognized by this prestigious certification.
With this achievement, they said, he has demonstrated expertise in the surgical management of hearing loss, particularly in the realm of cochlear implants.
Having successfully completed a rigorous mentorship program under the faculty of the Department of ENT at AIIMS New Delhi, Dr. Beigh is now cleared to independently perform cochlear implant surgeries.
“The certification highlights the hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services to the community.”
It is noteworthy that cochlear implantation is a transformative procedure for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss, enabling them to regain the sense of sound and significantly improve their quality of life.