Dr. Atul Kumar Mittal – Expert in ENT, Endoscopic Sinus & Skull-Base Surgery
Chairman – ENT / Otorhinolaryngology
Dr. Atul Kumar Mittal is Principal Director of ENT at Fortis Gurugram with 30+ years’ experience in sinus, skull-base and sleep surgery.
Qualifications
- MBBS – University of Delhi
- MS (ENT / Otorhinolaryngology) – University of Delhi
Memberships
- Association of Otolaryngologists of India
- Indian Medical Association
- Active participant in national ENT, skull-base and sleep-surgery academic forums
Introduction of Dr. Atul Kumar Mittal
Dr. Atul Kumar Mittal is a highly experienced ENT and otorhinolaryngology specialist, currently serving as Principal Director – ENT at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram. With more than 30 years of clinical and surgical experience, he is known for managing a wide spectrum of ear, nose, throat, airway, hearing and head-and-neck conditions in adults and children.
He has particular expertise in minimally invasive and endoscopic ENT surgery, especially Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, skull-base surgery, balloon sinuplasty, endoscopic adenoidectomy and advanced procedures for chronic sinus and nasal disease.
Dr. Mittal also has extensive experience in sleep-related breathing disorders, including snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea. His practice includes surgical management of upper-airway obstruction as well as comprehensive ENT evaluation for patients with chronic sleep-disordered breathing.
His expertise further extends to thyroid and laryngeal surgery, cochlear implantation, paediatric ENT, chronic ear disease and hearing restoration procedures. He performs a high volume of ENT procedures each year, with several professional profiles reporting more than 800 surgeries annually.
At Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Dr. Mittal works within a multidisciplinary environment with access to advanced radiology, neurosurgery, oncology, intensive care, audiology and rehabilitation services for complex ENT and skull-base conditions.
Medical Problems Dr. Atul Kumar Mittal Deals With
Dr. Mittal treats a broad range of ear, nose, throat and related head-and-neck disorders in adults and children.
Nose & Sinus Disorders
- Chronic & Recurrent Sinusitis
- Nasal Polyps & Sinonasal Masses
- Deviated Nasal Septum & Nasal Obstruction
- Turbinate Hypertrophy
- Frontal & Maxillary Sinus Disease
- Chronic Nasal Congestion & Recurrent Infection
- Nasal Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis & Seasonal Nasal Allergy
Snoring & Sleep Disorders
- Snoring & Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
- Sleep-Disordered Breathing
- Upper-Airway & Multi-Level Airway Obstruction
- Enlarged Tonsils & Adenoids contributing to Sleep Apnoea
Throat, Tonsil & Voice Disorders
- Chronic & Recurrent Tonsillitis
- Tonsillar & Adenoid Hypertrophy
- Hoarseness, Vocal Cord Nodules, Polyps, & Cysts
- Laryngeal Papilloma, Vocal Cord Paralysis, & Benign Laryngeal Lesions
Ear & Hearing Disorders
- Chronic Otitis Media, Recurrent Ear Infection, & Eardrum Perforation
- Middle-Ear & Mastoid Disease
- Otitis Media with Effusion & Chronic Ear Discharge
- Conductive, Sensorineural, & Mixed Hearing Loss
- Otosclerosis & Profound Hearing Loss requiring Cochlear Implants
Thyroid, Neck, & Paediatric ENT Conditions
- Thyroid Nodules, Benign Thyroid Disease, & Selected Thyroid Cancers
- Neck Swellings & Selected Salivary Gland/Parotid Tumours
- Enlarged Adenoids, Tonsils, Recurrent Ear Infections, & Glue Ear in Children
- Paediatric Sinusitis, Childhood Hearing Loss, & Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Skull-Base & Complex ENT Conditions
- Anterior Skull-Base Lesions & Sinonasal Tumours extending toward the Skull Base
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (Selected Cases)
- Complex Revision Sinus Disease
Procedures Dr. Atul Kumar Mittal Performs
Dr. Mittal performs a comprehensive range of conventional, endoscopic and minimally invasive ENT procedures.
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery & Skull-Base Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Endoscopic Nasal Polyp & Revision Sinus Surgery
- Frontal & Maxillary Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopic Anterior Skull-Base Surgery & Resection of Sinonasal Lesions
- Endoscopic Management of CSF Leaks & Skull-Base Tumours
Balloon Sinuplasty & Nasal Surgery
- Balloon Sinuplasty for Chronic Sinusitis (Frontal & Maxillary Dilatation)
- Septoplasty & Turbinate Reduction
- Endoscopic Nasal Surgery for Airway Improvement
Sleep, Snoring & Airway Surgery
- Surgical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea & Snoring
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
- Multi-Level Sleep Surgery & Upper-Airway Soft-Tissue Procedures
Ear Surgery & Cochlear Implantation
- Tympanoplasty, Tympanomastoidectomy, & Mastoidectomy
- Myringotomy & Grommet Insertion
- Middle-Ear Reconstruction & Stapedectomy
- Cochlear Implant Evaluation & Surgery (Adult & Paediatric)
Microlaryngeal, Thyroid & Paediatric Surgery
- Microlaryngeal Surgery (Polyp, Nodule, Cyst Excision)
- Thyroidectomy & Hemithyroidectomy
- Partial & Total Laryngectomy (Selected Cases)
- Endoscopic Adenoidectomy & Tonsillectomy
Background and Achievements
Dr. Atul Kumar Mittal completed his MBBS and MS in ENT / Otorhinolaryngology from the University of Delhi. His comprehensive medical and surgical training established a robust foundation in ear, nose, throat, airway, and head-and-neck procedures, which he has subsequently mastered over decades of extensive clinical practice.
- Professional Experience: Currently serves as Principal Director – ENT at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram. He brings over 30 years of high-volume ENT and otorhinolaryngology experience, having previously held senior clinical roles at leading hospitals in the Delhi-NCR region, including academic and clinical tenures at Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.
- Clinical Expertise & Surgical Volume: He leads a remarkably high-volume surgical practice, reportedly performing more than 800 surgeries annually. He possesses advanced expertise in Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), endoscopic skull-base operations, balloon sinuplasty, sleep apnoea and snoring interventions, cochlear implantation, and complex paediatric ENT reconstructions.
- Academic Contributions: An active professional member of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India and the Indian Medical Association. Dr. Mittal regularly participates as faculty and an expert speaker at national and international workshops, contributing significantly to advancements in minimally invasive sinus procedures and sleep-disordered breathing protocols.
Why International Patients Prefer Dr. Atul Kumar Mittal
- More than 30 years of ENT experience
- High-volume surgical practice with 800+ procedures reported annually
- Expertise in minimally invasive endoscopic sinus surgery
- Advanced experience in endoscopic skull-base surgery
- Balloon sinuplasty for selected chronic sinus conditions
- Expertise in snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea surgery
- Comprehensive paediatric ENT care
- Cochlear implant programme experience
- Advanced ear and hearing restoration surgery
- Expertise in thyroid and laryngeal surgery
- Access to multidisciplinary neurosurgery, oncology, radiology and intensive-care support at Fortis Memorial Research Institute
- Experience managing complex and revision ENT cases
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dr. Atul Kumar Mittal specialize in?
Dr. Atul Kumar Mittal specializes in ENT and otorhinolaryngology, with particular expertise in endoscopic sinus surgery, skull-base surgery, sleep apnoea surgery, cochlear implantation, thyroid and laryngeal surgery and paediatric ENT.
Where does Dr. Atul Kumar Mittal practice and what is his current role?
He serves as Principal Director – ENT at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.
How much experience does Dr. Atul Kumar Mittal have?
He has more than 30 years of clinical and surgical experience in ENT and otorhinolaryngology.
What are Dr. Mittal’s qualifications?
He completed MBBS and MS in ENT / Otorhinolaryngology from the University of Delhi.
Does Dr. Mittal perform endoscopic sinus surgery?
Yes. Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery is one of his key areas of expertise, particularly for chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps and complex sinonasal disease.
Does Dr. Atul Kumar Mittal perform skull-base surgery?
Yes. He is experienced in endoscopic skull-base surgery for selected anterior skull-base and sinonasal conditions, often working within a multidisciplinary team.
Does he treat snoring and sleep apnoea?
Yes. Snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea are important areas of his practice, including surgical treatment for appropriately selected patients.
Does Dr. Mittal perform cochlear implant surgery?
Yes. He is involved in cochlear implantation for suitable adults and children with severe to profound hearing loss.
Does he treat children with ENT conditions?
Yes. Dr. Mittal provides comprehensive paediatric ENT care, including treatment for enlarged adenoids and tonsils, recurrent ear infections, hearing problems and childhood airway obstruction.
Does Dr. Mittal perform thyroid surgery?
Yes. He performs thyroid surgery for selected benign and malignant thyroid conditions requiring surgical treatment.
Why do international patients choose Dr. Atul Kumar Mittal?
International patients choose him for his extensive experience, high surgical volume, minimally invasive expertise and comprehensive treatment of sinus, sleep, hearing, airway and paediatric ENT disorders at a major tertiary-care hospital.
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