Dr. Sandra DeSaSouza obtained her Master’s Degree in ENT in 1969.

She is the pioneer in 1987 of cochlear implant surgery in India, the first women cochlear implant surgeon in the World, and first surgeon to start other centers in India. She was the first surgeon to use implants in ossified cochlear, mondini cases, the youngest deaf child and to perform sinucopy with image guided equipment.

She has published over 40 research papers and articles and is the co-author of a text book titled ＂Modern concept of Neurotology＂.

She has also been active in doing social work for the deaf and is at present trustee of ＂The Stephen High School for the Deaf and Aphasic＂ which has 70 children studying for SSC.

She has been Awarded International Scientist of the Year 2003 for an outstanding contribution to Neurotology and leading scientist of the World 2005 for her Research in Cochlear implant.

The prestigious Padma Shri award was conferred on Dr. Sandra Desa Souza on 26th January 2020. She has received this honour as one of India’s leading ENT Surgeon and pioneer of Cochlear Implant Surgery in India.