Dr. P L Dhingra

Dr. P L Dhingra

ENT (Otolaryngology), Head & Neck Surgery

  • Experience: 60 Years
  • Hospital: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
  • Consultation Fee: 2000
  • The “Author” Surgeon: He is the author of the world-renowned textbook “Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat,” published by Elsevier. This book is the gold standard for medical education, meaning your surgery is performed by the man who literally “wrote the book” on the subject.

  • Academic Leadership: Before his long-standing tenure at Apollo, he served as the Director, Professor, and Head of Department at prestigious institutions like the Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) and the University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS), New Delhi.

  • Clinical Precision: Dr. Dhingra is known for his “conservative yet precise” surgical approach. He specializes in microsurgery and endoscopic techniques that prioritize rapid recovery and minimal scarring.

  • Global Training: He has undergone specialized training in the United Kingdom (for Microsurgery of the Ear) and Germany (for FESS and LASER surgery), ensuring his patients receive care aligned with global standards.

Diseases and Conditions Cured:

  • Otology (Ear): Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, chronic ear infections (Otitis Media), Vertigo, and Tinnitus.
  • Rhinology (Nose): Chronic Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps, Deviated Nasal Septum (DNS), and Nasal allergies.
  • Laryngology (Throat): Voice disorders, vocal cord nodules, hoarseness, and swallowing difficulties.
  • Sleep Disorders: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and chronic snoring.
  • Head & Neck: Thyroid and parathyroid disorders, salivary gland tumors, and congenital neck masses.

Specialized Surgeries:

  • Surgery for Deafness: Stapedectomy, Tympanoplasty, and Mastoidectomy to restore hearing.
  • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS): A minimally invasive procedure for chronic sinus issues.
  • Microsurgery of the Larynx: Precision surgery for voice restoration and vocal cord lesions.
  • Septoplasty & Rhinoplasty: Corrective and cosmetic surgeries for the nose.
  • LASER Surgery: Advanced laser-assisted procedures for tonsils, snoring, and airway obstructions.
  • Senior Consultant: ENT Specialist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi (Current).
  • Former Director & Professor: Department of Otolaryngology, Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi.
  • Former Medical Superintendent: University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) & GTB Hospital, Delhi.
  • International Fellow: Specialized training in ENT Microsurgery in the UK and Germany.
  • Presidential Tenure: Former President of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI), Delhi Branch.
  • MBBS: University of Punjab (1963).
  • MS (Otorhinolaryngology): University of Punjab (1967).
  • DLO: Diploma in Laryngology and Otology.
  • MNAMS: Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences.

Hospital

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Indraprastha Apollo Hospital

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