Professional Summary
Dr. Rajeev Kapila is an experienced ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon based in Ludhiana, with over 19 years of experience in the diagnosis and surgical management of disorders involving the ear, nose, throat and head & neck.
He has a particular clinical interest in Cochlear Implant Surgery, Neuro-Otology, Skull Base Surgery, Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders and Head & Neck Surgery. He has been associated with the development of cochlear implant services in Ludhiana and has extensive experience in advanced ear and hearing-related procedures.
Areas of Expertise
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Neuro-Otology & Ear Surgery
- Hearing Loss Management
- Microscopic Ear Surgery
- Skull Base Surgery
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery / FESS
- Sleep Apnea & Surgical Management of OSA
- Head & Neck Surgery
- Thyroid Tumour Surgery
- Voice & Laryngeal Disorders
- Pediatric ENT
- Vertigo & Balance Disorders
- Tinnitus Evaluation & Management
These areas are consistent with the services and specializations publicly listed for Dr. Kapila and the ENT department.
Education & Professional Training
- MBBS – Government Medical College & Hospital, Nagpur
- MS – ENT – Sawai Man Singh Medical College (SMS), Jaipur
- Senior Residency – SGPGI, Lucknow
- MRCS – Royal College of Surgeons of England
The MBBS and MS qualifications and additional professional training are reported in his public professional profile.
Key Clinical Expertise
Cochlear Implant Surgery
Dr. Kapila has extensive experience in cochlear implantation and has been associated with the establishment and advancement of cochlear implant services in Ludhiana. Publicly available reports document his involvement in pioneering cochlear implant procedures in the city and more recent advanced implant procedures.
Neuro-Otology & Ear Surgery
His expertise includes the evaluation and surgical management of complex ear and hearing disorders, including advanced otological and neuro-otological conditions.
Skull Base Surgery
He has a special interest in skull base surgery, particularly conditions involving complex anatomical structures around the ear, temporal bone and skull base.
Head & Neck Surgery
His areas of interest include head and neck surgical conditions, with a particular focus on thyroid tumour surgery. His postgraduate thesis reportedly focused on malignancy in solitary thyroid nodules.
Sleep Apnea & Snoring
Dr. Kapila has a clinical interest in Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and its surgical management, offering evaluation and treatment for patients with sleep-related breathing disorders.
Professional Achievements
- Associated with the first cochlear implant performed in Ludhiana, helping establish cochlear implant services in the city.
- Has performed advanced cochlear implant procedures, including pediatric and adult cases.
- Has been involved in advanced cochlear implant technology and surgical demonstrations.
- Performed a bilateral cochlear implant procedure using SmartNav technology, reported by Deep Hospital as a significant advancement in the region.
- Has performed a secondary voice prosthesis implant following laryngectomy, according to his public professional profile.
Awards & Recognitions
- Emerging Consultant of the Year – 2015
- Gold Medal – Resident Award Paper Presentation
- Gold Medal – AOICON Punjab Paper Presentation
- Best Junior Consultant Award – Paper Presentation
- Dr. K.R. Lodha Award
These recognitions are listed on his public professional profile.
Academic & Professional Contributions
Dr. Kapila has contributed to academic activities through research publications, conference presentations, quiz competitions, poster presentations and guest faculty participation at professional conferences. His public profile reports more than 10 national and international publications.
He has also participated in live surgical demonstrations and academic workshops involving advanced cochlear implant techniques.
Professional Memberships
- Skull Base Surgery Society of India (SBSSI)
- All India Rhinology Society
- Foundation for Head & Neck Oncology (FHNO)
- Neuro-Otological & Equilibrium Society of India