Dr Kul Bhushan Bali

Deputy Medical Superintendent, Head of Department and Assistant Professor, Otorhinolaryngology

Dr Kul Bhushan Bali is a highly experienced Assistant Professor in Otorhinolaryngology, bringing over 36 years of progressive international experience to his practice. His expertise encompasses a wide range of otolaryngological specialities, including otology, rhinology, laryngology, head and neck surgery, lateral and anterior skull base surgeries, and facial aesthetic surgeries.

His professional journey has taken him to prestigious institutions, including the College of Medicine and Health Sciences in the UAE, Al Ain Hospital, and the Ministry of Health in Oman. He has also served in esteemed Indian hospitals like Safdarjang Hospital and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, and completed international clinical fellowships in the UK, Canada, and Germany.

Dr Bali’s areas of specialisation include a comprehensive range of ear, nose, and throat procedures, with a particular focus on endoscopic sinus surgery, sleep apnea surgeries, middle ear surgeries, and other otolaryngological surgeries using CO2 laser and coablation techniques. He also offers innovative treatments for oral submucous fibrosis, achieving significant success with coblation-assisted release of fibrous bands.

Dr Bali is a member of numerous professional organisations, including the Indian Medical Association, the American College of Surgeons, the Confederation of European ORL-HNS, and associations of ORL-HNS in India, Oman, and the UAE.

His contributions to the field have been recognised with awards and recognitions, including the Best Doctor Award from the Ministry of Health, Oman, and the Best Paper Award at the Annual Conference of Otolaryngologists and Head & Neck Surgeons of Oman. He has also received certificates of appreciation and a travelling fellowship.

Dr Bali has an extensive publication record, with numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, and has presented at numerous national and international conferences. He has conducted workshops on sleep apnea surgery and recent advances in otology and audiology.

Dr Bali’s approach to patient care is rooted in compassion, accessibility, and high quality. He prioritises empathy, education, and collaboration, ensuring patients feel heard and valued. His core values include a commitment to excellence, patient-centred care, leadership and teamwork, sound decision-making, lifelong learning, integrity, and holistic patient care.

He finds SMSIMSR unique for its integration of compassion, cutting-edge infrastructure, ethical principles, and a culture of collaboration and education. His experience at SMSIMSR has reinforced the importance of access to care in underserved communities, comprehensive care, resilience, ethical practice, and mentoring.

Specialisations

  • Otology
  • Rhinology
  • Laryngology
  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Lateral and Anterior Skull Base Surgeries
  • Facial Aesthetic Surgeries

Areas of Interest

  • Otology
  • Rhinology
  • Laryngology
  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Lateral and Anterior Skull Base Surgeries
  • Facial Aesthetic Surgeries

Academic Qualifications

  • MBBS
  • MS – ENT
  • F.A.C.S.
  • Fellowship European Board (ORL-HNS)

Professional Affiliations or Accreditations

Karnataka Medical Council

Research Publications

  • American College of Surgeons Conference. Laser surgery for ear keloid: AAH experience from Audit 2011–2018. Dubai, UAE; Sep 2019.
  • EROC 9th Emirates Otorhinolaryngology Congress. Unusual neck injury after camel bite. Dubai, UAE; Jan 2019.
  • EROC 9th Emirates Otorhinolaryngology Congress. Rare cystic lesion of the floor of the mouth. Dubai, UAE; Jan 2019.
  • 124th Congress of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Pathologies. Utilisation combinée de la Coblation® et de sutures ancrées dans la chirurgie de l’apnée du sommeil. Paris, France; Oct 2018.
  • International Conference on Surgery & Medicine. Coblation® technique and anchor design stitches in OSA surgery. Bangkok, Thailand; Jul 2018.
  • ENT World Congress. Maxillary mucocele: unusual location, unusual etiopathogeny. Paris, France; Jun 2017.
  • Middle East Update in Otolaryngology. Quality of life in severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea patients. Dubai, UAE; Apr 2017.
  • 123rd Congress of Otorhinolaryngology. Fistule salivaire pharyngo-cutanée secondaire et chirurgie rachidienne. Paris, France; Oct 2016.
  • Otolaryngology 2016 International Conference. Myringoplasty: Past eight years review at Al Ain Hospital. Dubai, UAE; Apr 2016.
  • Otolaryngology 2016 International Conference. Late-onset salivary fistula: rare complication of neurosurgical procedure. Dubai, UAE; Apr 2016.
  • Irish Otolaryngological Society Annual Conference. A perilous odyssey: From nowhere to now-here. Sligo, Ireland; Oct 2015.
  • 6th SEHA Research Conference. Unusual size submandibular duct calculus at a rare site: Case report and literature review. Abu Dhabi, UAE; Dec 2015.
  • 6th SEHA Research Conference. Myringoplasty: Past eight years review at Al Ain Hospital. Abu Dhabi, UAE; Dec 2015.
  • 122nd Congress of Otorhinolaryngology. Rhinologic headache: Myth or reality? Paris, France; Oct 2015.
  • 56th Annual Conference, Irish Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Society. Otoscopy – A perilous odyssey. Ireland; Oct 2015.
  • Middle East Update in Otolaryngology. Management of septic cavernous sinus thrombosis: A case report. Dubai, UAE; Apr 2013.
  • Middle East Update in Otolaryngology. Patient satisfaction after sleep apnea surgery. Dubai, UAE; Apr 2013.
  • 119th Congress of Otorhinolaryngology. Nasal leishmaniosis: About 2 cases. Paris, France; Oct 2012.
  • French ENT Society Conference. Naso-Cutaneous Leishmaniasis – Two cases. Paris, France; Oct 2012.
  • 10th European Paediatric Otolaryngology Conference. Unusual foreign body in oesophagus. Pamplona, Spain; Jun 2010.

Presentations and Workshops

  • Conducted workshops on Sleep Apnea Surgery at Al Nahda Hospital, Ministry of Health, Oman (2016 and 2018).
  • Organized and led the 1st Al Ain Hospital Seminar on Recent Advances in Otology and Audiology.
  • Participated in all Middle East Updates in Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery conferences since 2007.
  • Attended and presented in all National Conferences of Otolaryngologists of Oman (1993–2006).
  • Prevalence of Salivary Calculi in Mudhaibi Region: My experience. Annual Conference of Otolaryngologists & Head & Neck Surgeons of Oman; Feb 2000.
  • Effect of Pan Masala on Oral Cavity and Oropharynx. 40th Annual Conference of Otolaryngologists of India; Udaipur, India; Feb 1998.
  • Travelling Fellowship – Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai, awarded by Air India.
  • UAE’s First Integrated Allergy Symposium; Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, UAE University, Al Ain; Feb 16–22.
  • Al Ain School Health CME Weeks; Al Ain School Health Services; May 11–15, 2008.

Languages Spoken

English, Hindi, Arabic, Punjabi, Kannada