Dr. Alok Thakar
Director
Specialized in Function-preserving Head and Neck Onco-Surgery
Experience: 39+ yrs
About & Clinical Profile
Pioneer of Trans-Oral Robotic Surgery in India with over three decades of surgical, academic and policy leadership in ENT and Head & Neck Oncology. Dr. Alok Thakar is an ENT, Skull Base and Head-Neck Oncosurgeon with over three decades of experience. He has previously served as Head of the National Cancer Institute, AIIMS New Delhi, and as Professor & Chairman, Department of ENT & Head-Neck Surgery at AIIMS.A pioneer of Trans-Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) in India, he has led advances in laryngeal preservation, laser surgery, endoscopic skull base surgery, cochlear implantation and auditory brainstem implantation. Thakar has 400+ peer-reviewed publications, over 5,000 citations, two patents, and has delivered more than 25 national orations and 70+ international lectures. He also chairs national guidelines on mucormycosis and contributes to ICMR cancer protocols.
Education & Qualifications
- R.C.S. (Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh) D.L.O. (Diploma in Laryngology and Otology) The Royal College of Surgeons of EnglandMedical Credential
- D.N.B. (ENT) National Academy of Medical Sciences New DelhiMedical Credential
- M.S. (ENT - Gold Medalist) AIIMS New DelhiMedical Credential
- M.B.B.S. AIIMS New Delhi.Medical Credential
Fields of Clinical Expertise
- Function-preserving Head and Neck Onco-Surgery
- Robotic Thyroid Surgery and Transoral Robotic/Laser-assisted Surgery
- Advanced Skull Base Surgery (Anterior and Lateral)
- Airway Reconstruction and Advanced ENT Surgery
- Cochlear Implantation and Hearing Restoration
Awards & Recognition
Hospital Affiliation
Medanta Super Speciality Hospital
F Block, Sector 50, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201303
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What are Dr. Alok Thakar's qualifications?
Dr. Alok Thakar holds R.C.S. (Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh) D.L.O. (Diploma in Laryngology and Otology) The Royal College of Surgeons of England, D.N.B. (ENT) National Academy of Medical Sciences New Delhi, M.S. (ENT - Gold Medalist) AIIMS New Delhi, M.B.B.S. AIIMS New Delhi., with 39+ yrs of clinical experience in Cancer Care.
What conditions does Dr. Alok Thakar treat?
Dr. Alok Thakar specializes in Function-preserving Head and Neck Onco-Surgery, Robotic Thyroid Surgery and Transoral Robotic/Laser-assisted Surgery, Advanced Skull Base Surgery (Anterior and Lateral), Airway Reconstruction and Advanced ENT Surgery, Cochlear Implantation and Hearing Restoration.
Where does Dr. Alok Thakar practice?
Dr. Alok Thakar is currently affiliated with Medanta Noida, Noida.
What are some notable achievements of Dr. Alok Thakar?
2020 Honorary Physician to the Vice President of India (2020-present) Delivered 30+ National Oration Lectures; 2002 Shakuntala Amir Chand Prize for Biomedical Research - ICMR 2002; 2001 NES Gold Medal Award - 2001
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