Name: Dr. Arvind C Kacker

Specialty: Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Specialist — Otolaryngology

Qualification / Board Certification: MBBS — G B Pant Hospital / Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi | MS — ENT — Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi

Affiliation(s): Delhi Medical Council (Registration No. 13804)

Locations (City/State): Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Languages Spoken: English, Hindi (based on practice region — contact clinic to confirm)

Accepting New Patients: Yes (Enquire Now available)

NPI Number: Not applicable — Indian Medical Registration: 13804, Delhi Medical Council

About the Doctor

Dr. Arvind C Kacker is a highly experienced and respected ENT Specialist with over 35 years of dedicated clinical practice in New Delhi, India. He completed his MBBS from G B Pant Hospital and Maulana Azad Medical College — one of India’s premier government medical institutions affiliated with the University of Delhi and consistently recognized as a center of academic and clinical excellence in the national capital region. He then pursued his postgraduate Master of Surgery (MS) in ENT from Lady Hardinge Medical College in New Delhi — one of India’s oldest and most distinguished government medical colleges, with a particularly strong tradition of training highly skilled ENT and surgical specialists.

Dr. Kacker’s 35-year career in ENT medicine has been built around a focused, patient-centered approach to ear, nose, and throat health. His documented areas of clinical expertise — hearing loss, hearing aid fitting, ear pain management, and reconstructive middle ear surgery — reflect a practice with particular depth in audiological and otological medicine. Reconstructive middle ear surgery, in particular, is a demanding surgical subspecialty requiring advanced otological skills and precise anatomical knowledge, and Dr. Kacker’s offering of this service signals a practice prepared to handle the most complex ear conditions seen in ENT clinical practice.

He practices from his own private clinic — S.K. Kacker’s Clinic — in Malviya Nagar, one of South Delhi’s most accessible and well-connected residential neighborhoods, making his practice a convenient specialist resource for patients throughout South Delhi and the wider National Capital Region. He is registered with the Delhi Medical Council and is currently welcoming new patients to his clinic.

Highlights at a glance:

• 35 years of ENT Specialist experience
• MBBS from G B Pant Hospital / Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
• MS (ENT) from Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
• Specialized expertise in reconstructive middle ear surgery
• Hearing loss management and professional hearing aid fitting
• Registered with Delhi Medical Council (Reg. No. 13804)
• Private practice at S.K. Kacker’s Clinic, Malviya Nagar, South Delhi
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

Dr. Kacker’s academic and clinical training reflects a strong foundation at two of New Delhi’s most prestigious government medical colleges:

Medical School: MBBS — G B Pant Hospital / Maulana Azad Medical College — New Delhi (one of India’s premier government medical colleges affiliated with the University of Delhi, renowned for producing highly skilled clinicians across all specialties)

Postgraduate Degree: MS (Master of Surgery) — ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) — Lady Hardinge Medical College — New Delhi (one of India’s oldest and most respected government medical institutions, with a distinguished tradition of surgical and ENT specialist training)

Fellowship / Additional Training: Advanced clinical expertise in reconstructive middle ear surgery, hearing rehabilitation, and audiological assessment developed through 35+ years of dedicated ENT practice

Medical Registration: Delhi Medical Council — Registration Number 13804

Professional Membership: Delhi Medical Council

Medical Conditions Treated

As an ENT Specialist with 35 years of experience, Dr. Kacker diagnoses, treats, and manages a comprehensive range of ear, nose, throat, and related head and neck conditions, including:

Ear Conditions:

• Ear Pain (Otalgia) — Acute & Chronic
• Hearing Loss — Conductive, Sensorineural & Mixed
• Otitis Media — Acute & Chronic Middle Ear Infections
• Otitis Externa — Outer Ear Canal Infections
• Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
• Perforated Eardrum (Tympanic Membrane Perforation)
• Cholesteatoma — Middle Ear Destructive Lesion
• Tinnitus (Ringing in the Ears)
• Vertigo & Balance Disorders (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)
• Otosclerosis — Abnormal Bone Growth in Middle Ear

Nose & Sinus Conditions:

• Nasal Congestion & Chronic Nasal Obstruction
• Sinusitis — Acute, Chronic & Recurrent
• Allergic Rhinitis & Nasal Allergy
• Deviated Nasal Septum
• Nasal Polyps
• Epistaxis (Nosebleed) Management

Throat & Voice Conditions:

• Sore Throat & Pharyngitis
• Tonsillitis & Recurrent Tonsil Infections
• Laryngitis & Voice Disorders
• Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)
• Adenoid Hypertrophy

Head & Neck Conditions:

• Neck Masses & Lymph Node Swelling
• Salivary Gland Disorders
• Thyroid-Related ENT Symptoms

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Kacker performs a comprehensive range of ENT diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical procedures, including:

• Ear Pain Evaluation & Treatment — Otoscopic Examination & Medication Management
• Hearing Loss Assessment — Pure Tone Audiometry & Audiological Evaluation
• Hearing Aid Fitting — Assessment, Selection, Fitting & Follow-Up Calibration
• Reconstructive Middle Ear Surgery — Tympanoplasty & Ossiculoplasty
• Myringoplasty — Eardrum Perforation Repair
• Mastoidectomy — Surgical Management of Mastoid Disease & Cholesteatoma
• Nasal Endoscopy — Diagnostic & Therapeutic
• Septoplasty — Deviated Nasal Septum Correction
• Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) — for Chronic Sinusitis & Nasal Polyps
• Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy — Surgical Removal of Tonsils & Adenoids
• Nasal Packing & Epistaxis Management
• Foreign Body Removal — Ear, Nose & Throat
• Voice Therapy Referral & Laryngoscopy Coordination
• Ear Irrigation & Wax Removal (Cerumen Extraction)

Services Offered

Dr. Kacker’s ENT practice at S.K. Kacker’s Clinic in Malviya Nagar provides a focused, high-quality range of ear, nose, and throat specialist services — combining comprehensive diagnostic capabilities with surgical expertise in reconstructive ear procedures and audiological rehabilitation. His 35-year clinical career and postgraduate surgical training from two of Delhi’s most respected medical institutions ensure that patients receive expert, evidence-based ENT care in a professional and accessible private practice setting.

Hearing Loss Evaluation & Management Hearing loss is one of the primary documented areas of Dr. Kacker’s clinical practice. He provides thorough audiological evaluations — including pure tone audiometry and clinical hearing assessments — to accurately diagnose the type and degree of hearing impairment and determine the most appropriate treatment pathway for each patient.

• Comprehensive hearing evaluation — pure tone audiometry and clinical assessment
• Diagnosis of conductive, sensorineural, and mixed hearing loss
• Identification of underlying causes — ear infections, otosclerosis, age-related changes
• Treatment planning — medical, surgical, and audiological rehabilitation options
• Referral for advanced auditory testing when required

Hearing Aid Fitting & Audiological Rehabilitation Dr. Kacker provides professional hearing aid assessment, fitting, and follow-up services — helping patients with hearing loss select and adapt to the most appropriate hearing aid technology for their level of impairment, lifestyle, and budget.

• Pre-fitting hearing assessment and candidacy evaluation
• Hearing aid selection — behind-the-ear, in-the-ear, and digital hearing aids
• Professional fitting, calibration, and patient education on device use
• Follow-up audiological support and hearing aid adjustment
• Counseling for patients and families on communication strategies

Reconstructive Middle Ear Surgery Reconstructive middle ear surgery is the most technically specialized service offered by Dr. Kacker — reflecting advanced otological surgical training and 35 years of experience in managing complex ear conditions. He performs tympanoplasty (eardrum repair), ossiculoplasty (ossicular chain reconstruction), and mastoidectomy for patients with chronic ear disease, perforated eardrums, cholesteatoma, and hearing loss of surgical origin.

• Tympanoplasty — surgical repair of perforated tympanic membrane
• Ossiculoplasty — reconstruction of the middle ear ossicular chain for hearing restoration
• Myringoplasty — eardrum perforation closure
• Mastoidectomy — surgical management of mastoid disease, chronic otitis media, and cholesteatoma
• Post-surgical audiological monitoring and hearing outcome assessment

Ear Pain Diagnosis & Management Ear pain is a documented primary service of Dr. Kacker’s practice. He provides thorough otoscopic evaluation and clinical assessment of ear pain from all causes — including infections, Eustachian tube dysfunction, referred pain, and post-traumatic conditions — providing timely and appropriate treatment.

• Otoscopic examination and ear pain evaluation
• Acute and chronic otitis media diagnosis and antibiotic management
• Otitis externa (swimmer’s ear) treatment
• Eustachian tube dysfunction assessment and management
• Earwax impaction removal and ear canal cleaning

General ENT Consultation & Care Beyond his specialized ear services, Dr. Kacker provides comprehensive general ENT consultations — evaluating and managing nose, sinus, throat, and head and neck conditions for patients of all ages.

• Nasal and sinus condition evaluation — rhinitis, sinusitis, and polyps
• Throat and tonsil disease management
• Voice and laryngeal disorders assessment
• Pediatric ENT care — ear infections, adenoid hypertrophy, and tonsillitis in children
• Head and neck mass evaluation and referral

Accepted Insurances

Specific insurance acceptance information is not publicly listed for S.K. Kacker’s Clinic. Patients are advised to contact the clinic directly to confirm consultation fees, payment policies, and any applicable Mediclaim or health insurance acceptance before scheduling an appointment.

Commonly accepted health insurance providers for private ENT clinics in Delhi include:

• Star Health & Allied Insurance
• HDFC ERGO Health Insurance (formerly Apollo Munich)
• Max Bupa (Niva Bupa) Health Insurance
• Care Health Insurance (formerly Religare)
• United India Insurance
• New India Assurance
• National Insurance Company
• CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme) — for eligible government employees
• Private / Self-Pay (contact clinic for current consultation fees)

Note: Insurance acceptance is not publicly confirmed for this practice. Always verify directly with the clinic before scheduling.

Practice Locations

Location 1 — S.K. Kacker’s Clinic (Malviya Nagar, South Delhi) Address:

#6, Nav Jeevan Vihar, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi — Landmark: Near Arvinda College & Opposite Geetanjali Colony

Phone: Contact via ClinicSpots enquiry form or visit the clinic directly

Hospital Affiliations

Specific hospital affiliations beyond his private clinic are not publicly listed for Dr. Kacker at this time. His practice is primarily based at his private clinic in Malviya Nagar. Patients requiring hospital-level ENT or surgical care may be referred to appropriate facilities in the South Delhi and NCR region. Major hospitals in Delhi with ENT departments that ENT specialists commonly affiliate with include:

• Maulana Azad Medical College & Lok Nayak Hospital — New Delhi (Dr. Kacker’s MBBS alma mater institution)
• Lady Hardinge Medical College & Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital — New Delhi (Dr. Kacker’s postgraduate ENT training institution)
• G B Pant Government Institute of Medical Education and Research — New Delhi
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) — New Delhi
• Sir Ganga Ram Hospital — New Delhi