Designation of Dr. K K Handa (Dr. Kumud Kumar Handa)
Dr. K K Handa
ENT, Head & Neck Surgeon
Chairman – ENT and Head & Neck Surgery
Medanta- The Medicity, Gurgaon, India
Profile Snapshot of Dr. K K Handa
- As the Chairman of the department at Medanta Gurugram, he has been instrumental in shaping and leading the department since its inception in 2009.
- Dr. K. K. Handa is a distinguished laryngologist, voice surgeon, and cochlear implant surgeon with over 32 years of experience in the field of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery.
- Before joining Medanta, Dr. Handa served as an Associate Professor in the Department of ENT at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, where he was a faculty member for 13 years. He also completed his Senior Residency at PGIMER, Chandigarh.
- Dr. Handa is recognized as one of the foremost voice and laser surgeons in India, with specialization in laryngology, voice surgery, cochlear implants, endoscopic sinus surgery, microscopic ear surgery, and head and neck surgery.
- His expertise is further solidified by his experience in performing complex procedures with precision and care.
- He is the former President of the Association of Phono-surgeons of India and was the association’s Founder Secretary.
- His contributions to the field of laser surgery were enhanced by the Commonwealth Fellowship for Training in Lasers, which he completed at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, U.K., in 2004.
Dr. K K Handa’s Expertise
- Voice surgery
- Cochlear implants
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Head and Neck surgery
- Microscopic ear surgery
- Laryngology
Work Experience of Dr. K K Handa
- Chairman of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery at Medanta- The Medicity, Gurugram since 2009
- Associate Professor of ENT at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi from 2003 to 2009
Dr. K K Handa’s Qualifications
- MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune in 1988
- MS in ENT from Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh in 1993
- DNB from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi in 1994
- Commonwealth Fellowship for Training in Lasers
- Senior Residency at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
Awards & Recognitions received by Dr. K K Handa
- President’s Appreciation Award by the Indian Medical Association (South Delhi Branch) in 2005
- Bharath Swasthya Samman award by Zee News in 2005
- British Academic Conference Fellowship, BACO Conference, Cambridge, U.K
- AOI Travel Fellowship, Outstanding ENT Surgeon Silver Medal, First Order in the MS (ENT) examination
- First prize in Annual Conference of Association of Phonosurgeons of India, Best video presentation Dr R.D Kumar Oration, Work in Laryngology
Memberships of Dr. K K Handa
- Dr. K. K. Handa is the former President and Founder Secretary of the Association of Phono-surgeons of India.
Articles and Publications by Dr. K K Handa
- Let’s explore the 7 ways to prevent Vocal Injuries(2022)
- Silent Nights: Understanding Sleep Apnea and Treatment Options (2023)