Dr. P.L. Dhingra ENT Surgeon in India

MBBS, DLO, MS (Otolaryngology), MNAMS Senior Consultant – Department of Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) & Head & Neck Surgery

50+ years experience Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals Delhi, India Video consultation: USD 26

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About Dr. P.L. Dhingra

Dr. P.L. Dhingra is a ENT Surgeon in India with 50+ years of experience, currently at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals.

Dr. P.L. Dhingra is an Otolaryngology (ENT) specialist with a career spanning over half a century. He completed his MBBS and MS in ENT at Punjab University, Chandigarh, followed by sub-specialty training in micro-otology in the United Kingdom and training in Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) and lasers in Germany. He is the author of ENT textbooks widely used by medical students in India. At Indraprastha Apollo, he treats patients with complex ear, nose, throat and cranial-base disorders.

Dr. P.L. Dhingra's Areas of Expertise

Otology & Microsurgery of the Ear

Microsurgical procedures for chronic hearing loss, tympanoplasty (eardrum repair), stapedectomy and vertigo management.

Rhinology & Advanced Sinus Surgery

Laser and endoscopic systems for Balloon Sinuplasty, FESS and nasal polyp removal.

Throat & Voice Disorders

Laser-assisted micro-laryngeal surgery for voice disorders, vocal cord lesions, chronic tonsillar conditions and adenoidectomy.

Head & Neck Surgeries

Diagnostic and surgical procedures for parotid gland swellings, submandibular conditions and partial or total thyroidectomy.

Key Achievements of Dr. P.L. Dhingra

Author of Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat (published by Elsevier), a textbook used in undergraduate and postgraduate ENT education in South Asia.
Has served as Medical Superintendent of UCMS & GTB Hospital and as Director-Professor & HOD at government medical colleges.
Has evaluated and treated a very large number of domestic and international patients over his career.

Awards & Recognition

Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS).
Elected President of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI, Delhi Branch) and appointed to the international Advisory Board for VERTIGO Update by Elsevier Singapore.
Life Member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), the Rhinological Society of India and the Neuro-Otologic & Equilibromatic Society of India.

Dr. P.L. Dhingra's Qualifications & Experience

Dr. P.L. Dhingra, ENT Surgeon in India with 50+ years of experience.

MBBS
DLO
MS (Otolaryngology)
MNAMS

Current position: Senior Consultant – Department of Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) & Head & Neck Surgery

Consult Dr. P.L. Dhingra from Abroad

How Shifara Health connects international patients with Dr. P.L. Dhingra, ENT Surgeon in India.

Share your reports

Send your reports and scans on WhatsApp or through the form on this page. A Shifara case manager replies within 24 hours.

Get an opinion and cost estimate

We share your case with Dr. P.L. Dhingra at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals and send you the treatment plan with a written cost estimate, free.

Video consultation

Speak to Dr. P.L. Dhingra on a video call before you travel to India. The consultation fee is USD 26.

Medical visa and travel

We arrange the hospital invitation letter for your e-Medical Visa and guide you through the application, free. Your case manager stays with you from the airport to the day you fly home.

Treatment and follow-up

After treatment we schedule your follow-up consultations with Dr. P.L. Dhingra, including after you return home.

FAQs about Dr. P.L. Dhingra

Who is Dr. P.L. Dhingra?

Dr. P.L. Dhingra is a ENT Surgeon in India with 50+ years of experience, practising at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals. Qualifications: MBBS, DLO, MS (Otolaryngology), MNAMS.

Which hospital does Dr. P.L. Dhingra practise at?

Dr. P.L. Dhingra practises at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, NH-19, Jasola Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi.

How can international patients book an appointment with Dr. P.L. Dhingra?

Send your medical reports to Shifara Health on WhatsApp or through the form on this page. A case manager replies within 24 hours, arranges your appointment with Dr. P.L. Dhingra and shares a written cost estimate. Our help is free for patients.

Does Dr. P.L. Dhingra offer video consultation?

Yes. You can book a video consultation with Dr. P.L. Dhingra before you travel to India. The fee is USD 26.

What does treatment with Dr. P.L. Dhingra cost?

The cost depends on the procedure, the room category and how long you stay in hospital. Share your reports and we will get a written estimate from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals at no charge.

Do I need a medical visa to see Dr. P.L. Dhingra in India?

Most international patients travel on India's e-Medical Visa. Once the hospital confirms your treatment plan, we arrange the invitation letter and guide you through the application, free. Read our medical visa guide.