Profile Overview
Dr. Vikas Kakkar
Dr. Vikas Kakkar is a senior ENT surgeon, academician, and medical educator with over four decades of experience spanning clinical excellence, surgical innovation, teaching, and institution-building. Widely respected for his depth of knowledge and ethical practice, Dr. Kakkar has played a defining role in shaping generations of ENT surgeons in India.
As the Managing Director of GeNext MedEd Foundation, he provides strategic vision and academic leadership to an initiative dedicated to bridging gaps in postgraduate and early-career surgical training. Parallelly, as Head of ENT & Head and Neck Oncology at We Care Multispeciality Hospital, Rohtak, he continues active clinical practice with a strong focus on mentorship and patient-centric care.
Clinical and Academic Journey
Dr. Kakkar is an alumnus of PGIMS, Rohtak, where he completed his specialization in ENT. His professional journey is deeply rooted in Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, where he served the Department of ENT for nearly 40 years, contributing extensively to patient care, teaching, and departmental growth. He superannuated in 2019 after a distinguished academic career.
Following this, he joined SGT Medical College, where he served as Head of the Department of ENT from 2019 to 2024, further strengthening academic systems and surgical training frameworks.
Currently, at We Care Multispeciality Hospital, Rohtak, Dr. Kakkar continues to deliver advanced ENT and Head & Neck Oncology care while actively mentoring young surgeons and consultants.
Key Achievements and Contributions
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Recipient of the WHO Fellowship (1999)
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Trained in otology at the House Ear Institute, USA, one of the world’s most prestigious centers for ear research and surgery.
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Travel Fellowship in Oncology – AIIMS, New Delhi
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70+ scientific publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals
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Guided 30+ postgraduate students and taught 7,000+ undergraduate medical students
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Renowned academic speaker, examiner, and mentor across multiple national platforms
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Organiser of numerous free medical camps, public awareness programs, and academic events, reflecting a lifelong commitment to community service
Role at GeNext MedEd Foundation
As Managing Director, Dr. Vikas Kakkar is the intellectual and ethical anchor of GeNext MedEd Foundation. His leadership philosophy is rooted in the belief that true surgical training extends beyond textbooks and conferences.
Under his guidance, GeNext focuses on:
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Structured, hands-on skill development
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Mentorship-driven learning ecosystems
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Bridging institutional and geographic disparities in training
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Preparing young ENT surgeons for real-world clinical and surgical challenges
His vision ensures that GeNext remains academically rigorous, ethically grounded, and learner-centric.
Philosophy and Vision
Dr. Kakkar firmly believes that medicine is as much about human understanding as it is about technical expertise. His approach integrates:
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Compassionate patient care
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Discipline in surgical training
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Humility in teaching
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Responsibility towards society
“Medicine is not just about treatment, it is about understanding people.”
This philosophy continues to guide his work as a clinician, mentor, and institutional leader.