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Dr. Rajesh S. Kakkani MD, FACS, FAAOA
ENT Specialist in Quincy, United States
Dr. Rajesh S. Kakani, MD, FACS, FAAOA, brings over three decades of expertise in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, marked by a profound commitment to patient care, education, and leadership. With a distinguished academic background and a wealth of experience in various clinical and administrative roles, Dr. Kakani is renowned for his contributions to the field and his unwavering dedication to advancing medical knowledge and practice.
Dr. Rajesh S. Kakani, MD, FACS, FAAOA, brings over three decades of expertise in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, marked by a profound commitment to patient care, education, and leadership. With a distinguished academic background and a wealth of experience in various clinical and administrative roles, Dr. Kakani is renowned for his contributions to the field and his unwavering dedication to advancing medical knowledge and practice.
In-clinic visits
26 yrs
Overall Experience
English
Languages
About the doctor
Dr. Kakani commenced his journey in medicine at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College in Indore, India, where he earned his MBBS degree, equivalent to an MD, in 1985. His academic pursuits paved the way for a remarkable career trajectory, characterized by a relentless pursuit of excellence in patient care, teaching, and research....Read More
Specialisations
ENT Specialist
Otorhinolaryngologist
Commonly treats
Head Surgery
Neck Surgery
Registrations
DEA
Registration, 1998
208436
New York, 1997
clinic
MyAmerican Doctor
MyAmerican Doctor
MyAmerican Doctor, Quincy, Illinois, United States, 62305
Mon - Fri :
08:30 PM - 10:00 PM EDT
Sat - Sun :
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT08:30 PM - 10:00 PM EDT
Covid Protocols:
appointment required
Covid Protocols:
appointment required
Awards & Publications
Commonwealth Scholarship, 1992
Ethicon Travel Fellowship of the Association of Otolaryngologists, 1991
Silver Medal for first place in Master of Surgery (ORL) examination, 1988
State Merit Scholarship, 1979
National Merit Scholarship, 1978
National Talent Search Scholarship, 1978
Sinusitis- Everything You Wanted to Know: CME activity of AAPIQLI. Garden City, NY. March 5, 2017 , 2017
"Thyroidectomy- Tips" Annual Conference of Association of otolaryngologists of India, Raip , 2015
"Parathyroidectomy-How I do it? " Annual Conference of Association of otolaryngologists of , 2015
"Evaluation of a Dizzy patient" Annual Conference of Association of otolaryngologists of I , 2015
"Allergy Primer for the Otolaryngologist"- Annual Conference of Association of otolaryngol , 2015
Management of Epistaxis.- Educational lecture to mid level providers, Mercy Medical Center, RVC, NY , 2015
Evaluation of a Dizzy Patient: Department of Neurology, Sri Arubindo Institute of medical Sciences, , 2014
"Sinusitis and Tonsillitis-What is new ? "- Pediatric Grand Rounds, Mercy Medical Center, , 2014
"Private Practice.-Advantages and Disadvantages." Otolaryngology Grand Rounds. Montefiore , 2012
Perforation of cervical esophagus by PEG tube extraction. Sandeep Sainathan, Vemuru Sunil Reddy, Sve , 2012
Kakani RS: Rhinosinusitis-update. MPMAANA CME. Cedar Grove, CA, August 2008 , 2008
Evaluation of a dizzy patient. Lecture to Physician's Assistant Students. State University of , 2002
Kakani RS, Goldstein A, Meisher I, Hoffman C. Nodular Amyloidosis: Case report and literature review , 2001
Kakani RS, Callan ND, April MM. Superior Adenoidectomy in children with palatal abnormalities. Ear, , 2000
Complications of Otitis Media. Basic Sciences Lecture Series. Physician Assistants Lecture Series, C , 1999
Complications of Otitis Media. Basic Sciences Lecture Series. Dept of Otolaryngology, Montefiore Med , 1999
Midline Clival Lesions: Diagnoses and Management. Grand Rounds, Division of Otolaryngology—Head and , 1998
Kakani RS. Analysis of CT scanning referrals for chronic rhinosinusitis [letter; comment]. Journal , 1998
Prevention and management of complications in facial reconstruction. Instruction Course American Ac , 1997
How to protect and market your invention. Instruction Course, American Academy of Otolaryngology–Hea , 1997
Hemangiopericytoma of head and neck. Grand Rounds, Division of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery , 1997
Omori K, Kojima H, Kakani R, Slavit DH, Blaugrund SM. Acoustic characteristics of rough voice: subh , 1997
Kakani RS, Katz AE, Barbera JA. Dispensing hearing aids during pro-bono surgical missions. Poster , 1996
Szubin L, Kacker A, Kakani R, Komisar Blaugrund S. Management of post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia. , 1996
Taskin M, Gokaslan T, Kakani R, DaSilva M. Kimura’s disease. Archives of Otolaryngology 1996;122:8 , 1996
Kakani RS, April MM, Callan N. Superior adenoidectomy–revisited. American Society of Pediatric Oto , 1996
Kakani RS, April MM, Callan N. Superior adenoidectomy. Residents Night, Section of Otolaryngology, , 1996
Kakani R, Bahadur S. Role of pectoralis major flap in carotid artery protection. Indian Journal of , 1995
Kacker A, Komisar A, Kakani RS, Reich E, Rothman L. Tongue paralysis after head trauma. Journal of , 1995
Kakani RS, Komisar A, Blaugrund SM, Kacker A. Management of electrolytes following total thyroidect , 1994
Kakani RS, Blaugrund SM. Low-grade papillary adenocarcinoma of the nasopharynx. Poster at American , 1993
Kakani RS, Mori K, Blaugrund SM, Yu JD. Vocal tractogram: a preliminary report. Voice Foundation’s , 1993
Clinical evaluation of the larynx. Interdisciplinary research conference. Lenox Hill Hospital, New , 1993
Kakani RS, Kakani SR. Ear buds need cautious use. Journal of the Indian Medical Association 1993;9 , 1993
Kakani RS, Bahadur S, Tandon DA, Kumar S. Parapharyngeal lipoma. Journal of Laryngology and Otolog , 1992
Kakani RS, Tandon D, Bahadur S. Visual loss following Orbital Infections. 43rd Annual conference o , 1991
Mehta S, Kakani R, Mann SBS, Radotra BD. Primary neuroblastoma of maxilla. Ear Nose and Throat Jou , 1991
Mehta S, Kakani R, Mann SBS, Radotra BD. Cystic hygroma of parotid. Bulletin of the Postgraduate I , 1990
Kakani RS, Mantri P. Eradication of parthenium. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India , 1990
Bhansali A, Agarwal RG, Kakani R. Thalamic glioma: an unusual presentation. Journal of the Associa , 1990
Kakani RS, Mehra YN, Deodhar SD, Mann SBS, Mehta S. Audio-vestibular functions in rheumatoid arthri , 1990
Kakani RS, Mehra YN, Deodhar SD, Mann SBS. Rheumatoid arthritis: audio-vestibular profile. 41st An , 1989
Kakani RS. Cochlear implants—Indian context. CME on deafness. Chandigarh, India, 1989. , 1989
Kakani RS, Mehra YN, Mehta S. Hypopharyngeal carcinoma in teenagers: a report of 14 cases. 40th An , 1988
Kakani RS, Mehra YN. Sound signal processor-design. 1st National Workshop on Cochlear Implants. C , 1986
Experience
Chief of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, 2016 - Present
Mercy Medical Center, Rockville Center
Medical Director, 2013 - 2016
Balance Center, Mercy Medical Center, Rockville Center
Chief of Head and Neck Surgery, 2009 - 2016
Mercy Medical Center, Rockville Center
Member Institutional Review Board, 2003 - Present
Mercy Medical Center, Rockville Center
Assistant Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology, 1999 - 2009
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Chief Resident, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 1998 - 1999
State University of New York
Educational Qualifications
Resident, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery - 1999
State University of New York
Resident (PGY-1), General Surgery - 1995
State University of New York
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery - 1994
Lenox Hill Hospital
QA study of tracheotomies - 1994
Lenox Hill Hospital
Senior Resident, Otorhinolaryngology, New Delhi - 1992
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Senior Resident, Otorhinolaryngology - 1989
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
Resident Otorhinolaryngology - 1989
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
House Officer, Pediatrics - 1986
Maharaja Yashwantrao Hospital, Indore, India
MBBS (MD Equivalent) - 1985
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College
Rotating Internship - 1985
Maharaja Yashwantrao Hospital, Indore, India.
Member of
American College of Surgeons- Brooklyn Long Island Chapter
2001 - 2024
Madhya Pradesh Medical Alumni Association of North America-Past President
2000 - 2024
American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery,
1998 - 2024
American Association of Physicians from India (AAPI) (life Member)
1995 - 2024
Association of Otolaryngologists of India (Life Member),
1989 - 2024
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Dr. Rajesh S. Kakkani MD, FACS, FAAOA is a ENT Specialist practicing in Quincy.
Why do patients visit Dr. Rajesh S. Kakkani MD, FACS, FAAOA?
Patients consult Dr. Rajesh S. Kakkani MD, FACS, FAAOA for the treatment of Head Surgery, Neck Surgery.
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Dr. Rajesh S. Kakkani MD, FACS, FAAOA specializes in the treatment of Head Surgery, Neck Surgery.
What is Dr. Rajesh S. Kakkani MD, FACS, FAAOA education qualification?
Dr. Rajesh S. Kakkani MD, FACS, FAAOA is a ENT Specialist by training and has completed his Resident, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery from State University of New York in 1999, Resident (PGY-1), General Surgery from State University of New York in 1995, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery from Lenox Hill Hospital in 1994, QA study of tracheotomies from Lenox Hill Hospital in 1994, Senior Resident, Otorhinolaryngology, New Delhi from All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1992, Senior Resident, Otorhinolaryngology from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India in 1989, Resident Otorhinolaryngology from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India in 1989, House Officer, Pediatrics from Maharaja Yashwantrao Hospital, Indore, India in 1986, Rotating Internship from Maharaja Yashwantrao Hospital, Indore, India. in 1985 and MBBS from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College in 1985.
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Dr. Rajesh S. Kakkani MD, FACS, FAAOA currently practices at MyAmerican Doctor which is located at: MyAmerican Doctor, Quincy
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Dr. Rajesh S. Kakkani MD, FACS, FAAOA has over 26 years of clinical experience.
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Mon - Fri
08:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Sat - Sun
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
08:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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