Dr. Kaustav M Talukdr

With over 14 years in swallowing disorders and ENT care, Dr. Kaustav M Talukdr is a Consultant at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad. Dr. Talukdr sees patients from first diagnosis through to recovery, with a strong clinical interest in comprehensive swallowing rehabilitation following head and neck cancer surgery and radiotherapy.

Dr. Talukdr takes time to explain each diagnosis in simple terms and to discuss every reasonable option, including when watchful monitoring may be better than an immediate procedure. Care is coordinated with other specialists at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad when a condition needs more than one team.

When to See an ENT Surgeon and Deglutologist

Patients usually consult for difficulty swallowing, choking or coughing while eating, restricted mouth opening, or swallowing and voice problems after head and neck cancer treatment.

Treatments and Procedures

• Fibreoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) and videofluoroscopy (VFSS)
• Comprehensive swallowing rehabilitation following head and neck cancer surgery and radiotherapy
• Management of oropharyngeal dysphagia, aspiration pneumonia risk, and trismus
• Voice and airway restoration in post-laryngectomy patients

Education and Training

• MBBS, Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati (2012)
• MS (Otorhinolaryngology), Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh (2016)
• Fellowship in Deglutology & Swallowing Disorders, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi

Research and Memberships

Dr. Talukdr stays involved in research and teaching in swallowing disorders and ENT care and has published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Talukdr is a member of Dysphagia Research Society (DRS) and the Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO).

If you live outside Faridabad or in another country, you can share your medical reports in advance for review and plan your appointment with Dr. Talukdr before travelling.