Education and Training

Dr. Sonawane's educational background is in some of the most prestigious government medical colleges in Maharashtra:

MBBS – Completed MBBS from B.J. Medical College & Sassoon General Hospital, Pune in 2007.

MS - ENT – Completed her postgraduate degree from Government Medical College, Aurangabad in 2011.

This experience of practical exposure as well as high-volume exposure to clinical cases equipped her with practical skills and diagnostic acumen that patients want from an ENT specialist.

Specialization

Dr. Sarika Sonawane is an ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) / Otorhinolaryngologist, a specialty that deals with some of the most prevalent — and sometimes maddening — health problems. Whether it's chronic sinus congestion, mysterious hearing loss, or breathing issues at night, her practice handles the entire spectrum of ENT diseases.

"ENT issues may appear mundane, but their effects on routine life can be dramatic. My intention is always to make others breathe, hear, and sleep better — without unwarranted interventions," she informed a patient education session at Healing Touch Clinic.

Services Offered

Dr. Sonawane practices from Healing Touch Clinic, Baner, Pune, where she renders diagnosis and treatment of both routine and complex ENT ailments.

Here's an overview of the procedures she provides:

Ear care:

Myringotomy & Ear Tube Insertion

Hearing tests and Pure Tone Audiometry

Ear infection and wax buildup management

Nose and sinus care:

Treatment of sinusitis

Nasal endoscopy

Care for allergies

Throat and airway procedures:

Tracheostomy

Sleep Apnea Surgery (UPPP)

Voice and speech-related assessments

Pediatric ENT services – For kids with repeated ear infections, big adenoids, or tonsils.

Her treatment approach is known to be conservative when appropriate and surgical when necessary, always tailored to the individual.

Experience and Practice Style

With 18 years of total clinical experience, Dr. Sonawane has spent the last 10 years specifically focused on ENT care. This has allowed her to build a strong patient base in Pune, particularly in the Baner and Aundh regions.

She’s also a registered member of:

Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI)

Maharashtra Medical Council

These memberships ensure she keeps pace with new trends in ENT treatment and best practices.

Patients tend to point out her good listening skills, clear explanation of treatment choices, and stability of hand while performing minor operations. Several value that she does not resort to overtreatment and tries non-surgical alternatives wherever possible.

A Human Touch in Clinical Practice

ENT problems tend to seem minor — until they don't. Whether it's a kid with ongoing ear infections or an adult who can't sleep due to snoring and apnea, Dr. Sonawane is recognized for giving answers that won't raise alarm.

"I always say to my patients: Let's figure out what's going on first. Then we determine together what's required," she once explained to a caretaker during a scheduled follow-up.

It's this collaborative method that builds trust and tends to create long-term doctor-patient relationships.