# I Hear Foundation > From Silence into a World of Sound ## Posts - [Natasha Joshi Wins Bronze at the 2024 World Deaf Shooting Championship – A Moment of Pride for India!](https://ihearfoundation.org/natasha-joshi-wins-bronze-at-the-2024-world-deaf-shooting-championship-a-moment-of-pride-for-india/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Vibhu Tyagi Shines at the 14th World Deaf Golf Championship – Champion in Junior Men's & 4th Overall!](https://ihearfoundation.org/vibhu-tyagi-shines-at-the-14th-world-deaf-golf-championship-champion-in-junior-mens-4th-overall/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Celebrating Excellence: The 19th I Hear Foundation-Hinduja Hospital Cochlear Implant Update](https://ihearfoundation.org/celebrating-excellence-the-19th-i-hear-foundation-hinduja-hospital-cochlear-implant-update/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Cochlear Implant Surgical Training Workshop](https://ihearfoundation.org/cochlear-implant-surgical-training-workshop/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [I Hear Foundation conducted the 17th Cochlear Implant Update from 23-25 Sept 2022 for audiologists and habilitationists, a meeting filled with information, knowledge, and a fruitful exchange of ideas between professionals.](https://ihearfoundation.org/i-hear-foundation-conducted-the-17th-cochlear-implant-update-from-23-25-sept-2022-for-audiologists-and-habilitationists-a-meeting-filled-with-information-knowledge-and-a-fruitful-exchange-of-ideas/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Signing of MOU between Dept. of Health Govt of Assam & I Hear Foundation Mumbai](https://ihearfoundation.org/signing-of-mou-between-dept-of-health-govt-of-assam-i-hear-foundation/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Padmashri awarded to Dr Milind Kirtane (2014)](https://ihearfoundation.org/padmashri-awarded-to-dr-milind-kirtane-2014/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Importance of early diagnosis of hearing loss](https://ihearfoundation.org/importance-of-early-diagnosis-of-hearing-loss/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Newborn Hearing Screening – Early diagnosis leads to early intervention](https://ihearfoundation.org/newborn-hearing-screening-early-diagnosis-leads-to-early-intervention/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Awareness talk about hearing loss for parents delivered at Ratnagiri](https://ihearfoundation.org/awareness-talk-about-hearing-loss-for-parents-delivered-at-ratnagiri/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [When hearing aids are not enough…](https://ihearfoundation.org/when-hearing-aids-are-not-enough/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [The miracle of cochlear implants](https://ihearfoundation.org/the-miracle-of-cochlear-implants/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [The first cochlear implant surgery in Rajasthan performed by Dr Milind Kirtane](https://ihearfoundation.org/the-first-cochlear-implant-surgery-in-rajasthan-performed-by-dr-milind-kirtane/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [The first corporate donation of 60 cochlear implants from Mahindra & Mahindra](https://ihearfoundation.org/the-first-corporate-donation-of-60-cochlear-implants-from-mahindra-mahindra/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Cochlear implant surgeries – a boon for the hearing impaired (Maharashtra Times 2004)](https://ihearfoundation.org/cochlear-implant-surgeries-a-boon-for-the-hearing-impaired-maharashtra-times-2004/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Dr Milind Kirtane receiving the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the year award 2018 for his contribution to the field of Medicine](https://ihearfoundation.org/dr-milind-kirtane-receiving-the-lokmat-maharashtrian-of-the-year-award-2018-for-his-contribution-to-the-field-of-medicine/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Lending an Ear - Renowned for Cochlear implant procedures, Dr. Milind Kirtane's tremendous contribution to the medical industry is worth 'hearing' says Deepali Vichare](https://ihearfoundation.org/lending-an-ear-renowned-for-cochlear-implant-procedures-dr-milind-kirtanes-tremendous-contribution-to-the-medical-industry-is-worth-hearing-says-deepali-vichare/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Dr Milind Kirtane cochlear implant offers new hope for the unfortunate and the results are better!](https://ihearfoundation.org/dr-milind-kirtane-cochlear-implant-offers-new-hope-for-the-unfortunate-and-the-results-are-better/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Dr Kirtane with the then CM of Rajasthan Ms Vasundhara Raje Scindia](https://ihearfoundation.org/dr-kirtane-with-the-then-cm-of-rajasthan-ms-vasundhara-raje-scindia/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Cochlear Implant Surgeries done at Hedgewar Hospital, Aurangabad](https://ihearfoundation.org/cochlear-implant-surgeries-done-at-hedgewar-hospital-aurangabad/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [First Corporate Donation of 60 Cochlear Implants - With Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and Mr.Keshub Mahindra](https://ihearfoundation.org/first-corporate-donation-of-60-cochlear-implants-with-dr-a-p-j-abdul-kalam-and-mr-keshub-mahindra/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [15th Annual Cochlear Implant - I Hear Foundation & Hinduja Hospital](https://ihearfoundation.org/15th-annual-cochlear-implant-i-hear-foundation-hinduja-hospital/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [I Hear Foundation conducts 14th Cochlear Implant Update](https://ihearfoundation.org/i-hear-foundation-conducts-14th-cochlear-implant-update/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Inauguration of diagnostic centre for audiological testing by our trustee Nishita Dinesh Mohandas](https://ihearfoundation.org/inauguration-of-diagnostic-centre-for-audiological-testing-by-our-trustee-nishita-dinesh-mohandas/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Testimonial from Nagpur](https://ihearfoundation.org/testimonial-from-nagpur/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Dr. M.V.Kirtane signing MOU between Dept. Of Health & FW, Govt. Of Assam and "I HEAR FOUNDATION", Mumbai for awareness, detection and treatment of hearing loss.](https://ihearfoundation.org/dr-m-v-kirtane-signing-mou-between-dept-of-health-fw-govt-of-assam-and-i-hear-foundation-mumbai-for-awareness-detection-and-treatment-of-hearing-loss/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [This Padma-Awardee Doctor Will Tell Us Why We Need to ‘Listen’ to Our Ears!](https://ihearfoundation.org/this-padma-awardee-doctor-will-tell-us-why-we-need-to-listen-to-our-ears/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [I Hear Foundation conducted the 13th Annual Cochlear Implant Update](https://ihearfoundation.org/ihf-conducted-13th-annual-cochlear-implant-update/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Dr Milind Kirtane was awarded the Times Healthcare Achiever 2018](https://ihearfoundation.org/dr-milind-kirtane-was-awarded-the-times-healthcare-achiever-2018/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Congratulations to Dr. Milind Kirtane for winning Maharashtrian of the year](https://ihearfoundation.org/congratulations-to-dr-milind-kirtane-for-winning-maharashtrian-of-the-year/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Natasha Joshi, who overcame hearing loss to win gold medal in rifle shooting](https://ihearfoundation.org/natasha-joshi-excels-in-rifle-shooting-and-won-the-gold-medal-in-rifle-shooting-at-the-national-level-in-the-under-14-category/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Dr Milind Kirtane was conferred with the ‘Xavier Ratna 2018’](https://ihearfoundation.org/dr-milind-kirtane-was-conferred-with-the-xavier-ratna-2018/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Dr Milind Kirtane awarded the prestigious Dr S Dayal award for Excellence in Medicine](https://ihearfoundation.org/dr-milind-kirtane-awarded-the-prestigious-dr-s-dayal-award-for-excellence-in-medicine/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [IHF conducted the 11th Annual Cochlear Implant Update](https://ihearfoundation.org/ihf-conducted-11th-annual-cochlear-implant-update/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Cochlear Implant Update](https://ihearfoundation.org/cochlear-implant-update/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Dr. Milind Kirtane invited as Faculty in Australia](https://ihearfoundation.org/dr-milind-kirtane-invited-faculty-australia/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [MAHARUKH KUDIA](https://ihearfoundation.org/maharukh-kudia/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Aadhit Bhawani](https://ihearfoundation.org/aadhit-bhawani/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Lalit Kumar Sonawane](https://ihearfoundation.org/lalitkumar-sonawane/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [PURVA BHOIR](https://ihearfoundation.org/purva-bhoir/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Sharanya Manoharan](https://ihearfoundation.org/sharanya-manoharan/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Nabha Wamburkar](https://ihearfoundation.org/nabha-wamburkar/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. 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Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Jasmine Shah](https://ihearfoundation.org/jasmine-shah/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Dr. Shripal S. Jain](https://ihearfoundation.org/dr-shripal-s-jain/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Anil Mehta](https://ihearfoundation.org/anil-mehta/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Isha Vartak](https://ihearfoundation.org/isha-vartak/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Shanice Fernandes](https://ihearfoundation.org/shanice-fernandes/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Cochlear Implant Program initiated](https://ihearfoundation.org/cochlear-implant-program-initiated/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [PD Hinduja Hospital, IAP & IHF conduct seminar](https://ihearfoundation.org/pd-hinduja-hospital-iap-ihear-foundation-conduct-seminar-on-hearing-impairment-financial-express/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [PD Hinduja Hospital, IAP & IHF conduct seminar](https://ihearfoundation.org/pd-hinduja-hospital-iap-ihear-foundation-conduct-seminar-on-hearing-impairment/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Joint Program](https://ihearfoundation.org/joint-program-of-p-d-hinduja-hospital-iap-mumbai-and-i-hear-foundation/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Celebrating the first 250 Cochlear implant surgeries](https://ihearfoundation.org/celebrating-the-first-250-cochlear-implant-surgeries/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › ## Pages - [Habilitation](https://ihearfoundation.org/cochlear-implant/habilitation/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Mapping](https://ihearfoundation.org/cochlear-implant/mapping/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Early Intervention](https://ihearfoundation.org/cochlear-implant/early-intervention/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Early Diagnosis](https://ihearfoundation.org/cochlear-implant/early-diagnosis/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Donate](https://ihearfoundation.org/donate/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Outcomes](https://ihearfoundation.org/outcomes/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Cochlear Implant](#): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [CSR Partners](https://ihearfoundation.org/contact-us/csr-partners/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [FAQs](https://ihearfoundation.org/faqs/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Connect with Us](https://ihearfoundation.org/contact-us/connect-with-us/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Contact Us](#): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Blog](https://ihearfoundation.org/media/blog/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Events](/events/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [News](https://ihearfoundation.org/media/news/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Media](#): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Financial Assistance](https://ihearfoundation.org/programmes/financial-assistance/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Training](https://ihearfoundation.org/programmes/training/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Spreading Awareness](https://ihearfoundation.org/programmes/spreading-awareness/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Programmes](#): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Our Trustees](https://ihearfoundation.org/about-us/our-trustees/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Our work](https://ihearfoundation.org/about-us/our-work/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [Who we are](https://ihearfoundation.org/about-us/who-we-are/): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › - [About Us](#): Dr. Milind V Kirtane Dr Milind Kirtane remembers the first cochlear implant surgery he performed 20 years ago. More than 2000 implant surgeries later,  he still gets that surge of excitement when a child emerges from the lonely world of silence to hear children laughing and playing, birds chirping, songs playing, the words his mother speaks and sits along with other children in the classroom ...the wonderful world of sound. Dr. Milind Kirtane has spent a lifetime as an ENT specialist. He has a vision:  every child with hearing loss must get the opportunity to be part of the hearing…Read more › [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)