Dr. Aru Chhabra Handa
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Dr. Aru Chhabra Handa

Director, ENT & Head and Neck Surgery

ENT & Head and Neck Surgeon

MBBS MS (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology) DNB (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)
Medanta - The Medicity Gurugram, India 35+ Years Experience
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About Dr. Aru Chhabra Handa

Dr. Aru Chhabra Handa is one of India's most experienced ENT surgeons, currently serving as Director of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery at Medanta - The Medicity in Gurugram. With more than 35 years of clinical practice behind her, she has built a reputation for handling some of the most complex ear, nose, throat, and head and neck cases that patients bring to her — from long-standing hearing loss to difficult sinus disease and salivary gland tumors.

Her training path speaks for itself. Dr. Handa completed her MBBS at Amritsar Medical College and went on to earn her post-graduate degree in ENT from PGIMER, Chandigarh — one of India's finest medical institutions. She then joined AIIMS, New Delhi, as an Assistant Professor, where she honed both her surgical skills and her academic thinking. That combination of elite training and decades of hands-on practice has made her the surgeon other specialists refer to when a case is complicated.

Patients often mention how comfortable Dr. Handa makes them feel. She takes time to explain what is happening, what the options are, and what to realistically expect — whether she is meeting a child with a congenital ear condition or an adult who has been struggling with recurrent sinusitis for years. Her particular interests include nasal allergy management, microscopic ear surgery, and pediatric ENT, which means she is equally at ease treating adults and children across a wide age range.

For international patients considering ENT care in India, Dr. Handa offers something genuinely valuable: deep subspecialty expertise within a modern, internationally accredited hospital environment. Procedures such as stapedectomy for hearing restoration, CSF leak repair, functional endoscopic sinus surgery, and sialendoscopy for salivary duct stones are routinely performed at a standard that compares well with leading centres globally. Gaf Healthcare is pleased to help you connect with her team and plan your visit from start to finish.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Aru Chhabra Handa

  • Chronic Sinusitis and Nasal Polyps
  • Fungal Sinusitis
  • Otosclerosis (Hearing Loss due to Stapes Fixation)
  • Chronic Middle Ear Disease
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Salivary Gland Disorders and Tumors
  • CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) Leak through the Nose
  • Head and Neck Glandular Tumors
  • Congenital ENT Anomalies in Children
  • Chronic Mastoid Disease
  • Deviated Nasal Septum
  • Salivary Duct Stones (Sialolithiasis)

Areas of Interest

  • Microscopic Ear Surgery and Hearing Reconstruction
  • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
  • Nasal Allergy and Allergic Rhinitis Management
  • Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
  • Salivary Gland Surgery and Sialendoscopy
  • Skull Base and CSF Leak Repair
  • Head and Neck Oncology (Glandular Tumors)
  • Functional and Cosmetic Rhinoplasty

Qualifications

  • MBBSAmritsar Medical College
  • MS (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)PGIMER, Chandigarh
  • DNB (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology)National Board of Examinations, India

Work Experience

  • Currently serving as Director, ENT and Head and Neck Surgery at Medanta - The Medicity, Gurugram — her primary base for clinical and surgical practice.
  • Practices across Medanta Mediclinic locations including Golf Course Road and Defence Colony, extending specialist ENT care across Delhi NCR.
  • Formerly worked as Assistant Professor in ENT at AIIMS, New Delhi — one of India's most respected academic medical centres.
  • Completed post-graduate training and early career work at PGIMER, Chandigarh, a premier national institute for medical education.
  • Has previously been associated with Safdarjung Hospital, Moolchand Hospital, and Holy Family Hospital, New Delhi, building broad clinical exposure over her career.

Certifications (0)

    Memberships (4)

    • Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI)
    • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
    • Confederation of Indian Otolaryngology Societies (CIOS)
    • Indian Society of Otology (ISO)

    Research Papers & Publications (0)

    Procedures

    Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) — including for polyps and fungal sinusitis Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery for OtosclerosisAdvanced Mastoid Surgery for Chronic Ear DiseaseMicroscopic Middle Ear Surgery and Hearing ReconstructionEndoscopic CSF Leak RepairSeptoplasty and Functional RhinoplastySialendoscopy for Salivary Duct StonesSalivary Gland Tumor RemovalHead and Neck Glandular SurgeryPediatric ENT Surgery for Congenital AnomaliesManagement of Refractory Chronic SinusitisAllergic Rhinitis Assessment and Treatment

    Frequently Asked Questions

    It's straightforward. You can reach out to Gaf Healthcare through the enquiry form or contact details on this page, share your medical reports or a brief summary of your condition, and our team will coordinate your appointment with Dr. Handa's clinic at Medanta - The Medicity in Gurugram. We also help with travel, accommodation, and follow-up care so that your entire visit runs smoothly.