24/7 patient support Free consultation →
Dr. K. K. Handa

Dr. K. K. Handa

Chairman – ENT and Head Neck Surgery, Medanta

MBBS, MS (ENT), DNB, MNAMS

  • Medanta – The Medicity
  • Gurgaon
  • 36+ years of experience

Your enquiry reaches the Nobel Medi Assistance care team, not the doctor directly. Appointments and availability are confirmed in writing after a specialist reviews your reports.

36+Years of practice
ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat)Speciality
₹1,500Written opinion

About Dr. K. K. Handa

Dr. K. K. Handa is Chairman of ENT and Head Neck Surgery at Medanta – The Medicity, a position he has held since the hospital's inception in 2009. With more than 36 years of experience, he is among the foremost voice and laser surgeons in the country, with expertise spanning laryngology, voice surgery, laser surgery, cochlear implants, endoscopic sinus surgery, microscopic ear surgery, and head and neck surgery.

Before joining Medanta, Dr. Handa spent 13 years as a faculty member and Associate Professor in the Department of ENT at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, and earlier served as Senior Resident at PGIMER, Chandigarh. In 2004, he received the Commonwealth Teacher's Fellowship for Training in Lasers at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, UK. He is the former President and Founder Secretary of the Association of Phonosurgeons of India.

Areas of expertise

  • Laryngology
  • Voice Surgery
  • Laser Surgery
  • Cochlear Implants
  • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
  • Microscopic Ear Surgery
  • Head and Neck Surgery

Education & qualifications

  • MBBSArmed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, 1989
  • MS (ENT)Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 1993
  • DNB (Otorhinolaryngology)National Board of Education, New Delhi, 1994
  • Commonwealth Teacher's Fellowship, LasersGlasgow Royal Infirmary, UK, 2004

Work experience

  • Chairman, ENT and Head Neck SurgeryMedanta – The Medicity, 2009–present
  • Associate Professor, Unit Head & Senior Consultant, ENT and Head Neck SurgeryAll India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), 2003–2009
  • Assistant Professor, ENTAll India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), 1996–2003
  • Senior Resident, ENTPGIMER, Chandigarh, 1993–1996

Procedures & indicative cost

Costs are indicative starting prices for international patients. Your figure is confirmed in writing once Dr. K. K. Handa has reviewed your reports.

Awards & memberships

  • Bharat Swasthya Samman Award, Zee News2015
  • Best Otorhinolaryngologist, Times Research Foundation2012
  • Marquis World's Who's Who, Work in ENT2009
  • Kirti Gupta Oration, Work in Phonosurgery2009
  • NK Agarwal Oration, "Phonosurgery: Past, Present and Future"2008
  • First Prize, Best Video Presentation, Annual Conference of Association of Phonosurgeons of India, Bhubaneswar2007
  • Dr. R.D. Kumar Oration, Work in Laryngology2006
  • President's Appreciation Award, IMA South Delhi Branch2005
  • British Academic Conference Fellowship (BACO), Cambridge, UK1996
  • AOI Travel Fellowship, Outstanding ENT Surgeon1996
  • Khosla Gold Medal1995
  • Silver Medal, First Order, MS (ENT) Examination1993
  • Member, Indian Society of Rhinology
  • Member, Indian Society of Otology
  • Member, The Voice Foundation of India
  • Medical Advisor, Laryngectomy Club of India
  • Member, Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI)
  • Former President & Founder Secretary, Association of Phonosurgeons of India

Frequently asked questions

What is Dr. K.K. Handa known for?
He's known as one of India's foremost voice and laser surgeons, with particular expertise in laryngology, phonosurgery, and cochlear implants, and has led ENT at Medanta since the hospital opened in 2009.
Where does he practice?
Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, with additional consultations at Medanta Mediclinic Golf Course and Medanta Mediclinic Defence Colony.
What is his educational background?
MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune; MS (ENT) from PGIMER Chandigarh; and DNB (Otorhinolaryngology) from the National Board of Education, New Delhi.

Get Dr. K. K. Handa’s opinion on your case

Send your reports and a written treatment plan with costs comes back within 24 hours. Free, with no obligation.