Vikram graduated in Medicine from Imperial College London in 2000. His extensive training included a year of laboratory-based cancer research, followed by 13 years of intensive surgical training at world-renowned institutions such as Great Ormond Street Hospital, the Evelina London Children’s Hospital, St Bartholomew’s (Barts) and Guy’s Hospital. He later returned to Imperial College to complete his third degree – a Master’s in Surgical Education.
He was awarded the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons Interface Surgical Fellowship, during which he spent a year at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, performing complex head and neck resections and reconstructions.
Mr. Dhar has published extensively in scientific journals and has presented his research at surgical conferences internationally.
In 2014, he was appointed as a Consultant ENT Surgeon with a specialist interest in Head and Neck Surgery at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.
He holds several senior educational and leadership roles. He serves as the Royal College of Surgeons College Tutor for Surgery at the William Harvey Hospital and is the Lead for the Faculty of Surgery across the entire East Kent NHS Trust.
Mr. Dhar’s broad surgical repertoire reflects his wealth of experience. He treats both adults and children and maintains a high-volume surgical practice with expertise in Head and Neck, Voice and Sinonasal surgery. He also has a strong interest in the management of ear conditions. Known for his surgical precision and clear, empathetic communication, Mr. Dhar places great emphasis on building trust and rapport with his patients – foundations that underpin his clinical practice.
Currently, Mr. Dhar is the Clinical Lead for ENT at the Trust, a role that provides him with a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the region’s healthcare services.
Outside of medicine, Vik finds joy in spending time with his three sons and watching them play cricket, often accompanied by his wife and the family’s Cocker Spaniel.
I have been seeing Mr Dhar since December 2023. He has always been attentive, empathic and he explains everything so well. Being diagnosed with cancer was tough, but he has explained every step. He has a warm nature to his communication that assures me and calms me.
Dr Dhar is a great doctor who always listens and understands your situation he takes time to explain and do his up most to get the best treatment available, he has helped me to adjust to my condition and supported me in my decisions.
Mr Dhar was very understanding & explained the situation clearly & with compassion during my cancer surgery & after care treatment which is continuing.
Mr Dhar was professional, open and honest, giving reassurance throughout while highlighting potential risks. I felt well cared for throughout my treatment and subsequent surgery and would like to say thank you.
I could not recommend this doctor enough. He takes time to listen to you, explain his reasons and for certain medications or procedures and leaves you feeling at ease. He does what he says he is going to do and follows things up without having to chase it constantly. The best care I have had to date and unfortunately I haven’t been a very well person over the years.
I find Mr Dhar to be totally professional ,caring, approachable with a great sense of humour which put me at ease .His examinations are particularly thorough and reassuring . I can completely put my trust in his work.
My daughter had severe hearing difficulties. Mr Dhar inserted grommets and removed her adenoids. He was absolutely brilliant. Explained the procedure very clearly and had an extremely pleasant and reassuring manner. I felt we were in very capable hands and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him. Thank you!