Best ENT Specialists in Delhi

ENT Specialists in Delhi at a glance

Quick facts about Delhi and its healthcare system. Hospital, bed and doctor figures are estimates scaled from state and national data, because no public source counts them city by city.

With around 34.7 million (347 lakh) people (2025 estimate, from the UN's 2024 World Population Prospects urban-area estimate), Delhi is number 1 among the 100 largest cities in this directory and sits in the Metro (5M+) size band. At the assumed growth of 2.5% a year, it would reach about 39.3 million by 2030, so demand for ENT specialists and every other speciality is likely to keep rising.

Scaling Delhi's 2.08 beds per 1,000 people (the India-wide figure is about 1.39) to the city's population gives roughly 72,000 hospital beds in Delhi, including about 3,600 ICU beds, spread across an estimated 320 hospitals (about 200 public and 120 private). That is about 481 residents for every bed and around 220 beds per hospital on average. Measured against the WHO's often-quoted benchmark of 3 beds per 1,000 people, the city would need roughly 32,000 more beds, which is one reason private clinics and hospitals carry so much of the load.

The same national ratio of one practising doctor per 811 people suggests about 43,000 practising doctors across all systems of medicine in Delhi, supported by around 77,000 nurses and midwives. A ENT specialist is one of many specialities within that total. Specialist head-counts are not published city by city, so these figures show scale, not how many ENT specialists practise in Delhi.

On health outcomes, Delhi's infant mortality rate is 11 per 1,000 live births (2024), well below the national figure of 24, and modelled life expectancy is about 73.8 years against roughly 72 for India; these are state-wide measures, not city measurements. About 38% of hospital beds in Delhi are private, so most people weigh private ENT specialists against government outpatient departments. This page lists 1 ENT specialist for Delhi.

General information compiled from public sources (MoHFW, SRS 2024, CDDEP / One Health Trust, UN WPP 2024, Census 2011); estimates, not official counts, and not medical advice. Listings marked "Online Verified" come from public online sources: please confirm details with the provider.

What ENT specialists in Delhi treat

People in Delhi usually consult a ENT specialist for the conditions below. Services differ between clinics and hospitals, so confirm what is available.

Also searched as: ear nose throat doctor, otolaryngologist, ENT surgeon, hearing specialist.

When to see a ENT specialist in Delhi

• Ear pain or discharge lasting more than two days
• Reduced hearing or ringing in the ear
• A blocked nose or sinus pain that keeps returning
• A sore throat with a long-standing hoarse voice
• Loud snoring with daytime sleepiness

How to choose a ENT specialist in Delhi

1. Check the qualification: MBBS with MS (ENT), DLO or DNB (Otorhinolaryngology).
2. Verify registration with the NMC / State Medical Council register and note the registration number.
3. Ask what the consultation includes and whether tests, follow-ups and procedures are charged separately.
4. Look for clear, itemised communication about costs; avoid anyone who guarantees a cure.
5. Check practical details: location, clinic hours, appointment system, and whether emergency back-up exists if something goes wrong.

Healthcare in Delhi: the bigger picture

Using state-level data scaled to its population, Delhi is estimated to have about 72,000 hospital beds across roughly 320 hospitals, including around 3,600 ICU beds. Delhi state averages about 2.1 hospital beds per 1,000 people, above the India-wide figure of roughly 1.4. About 38% of beds in Delhi are in the private sector, so many patients choose between private clinics and government hospitals depending on cost and the kind of care needed.

Major hospitals and teaching institutions often associated with Delhi include AIIMS Delhi, Safdarjung, RML, LHMC and Maulana Azad MC. Availability of ENT Specialist services varies by department and by day, so check outpatient timings directly before visiting. (This list is general knowledge, not a complete or verified directory, and includes both public and private institutions.)

For context on health outcomes in Delhi: the state infant mortality rate is 11 per 1,000 live births (2024), lower than the national figure of 24, and modelled life expectancy is about 73.8 years, above the national estimate of 72. These are state-wide figures, not city measurements.

Across all systems of medicine, Delhi is estimated to have around 43,000 practising doctors at the national ratio of one per 811 people. Specialist numbers are not published by city, so a ENT specialist's qualification and registration are the best things to verify.

Data note: UN figure is the NCR agglomeration but the state ratios use Delhi-state population, so city estimates run high.

Before you visit: what to carry

• Bring previous audiometry or CT reports
• Note which ear or side is affected and when it started
• List any nasal sprays or drops you use