Dr. Anita Bhandari

Dr. Anita Bhandari is a highly accomplished Neuro-otologist and ENT surgeon, recognized for her innovative contributions to the field of vestibular science. As the co-founder and director of NeuroEquilibrium, she leads the establishment of the world’s largest chain of Vertigo and Balance Clinics. Her pioneering work in diagnostic equipment has resulted in seven patents, underscoring her reputation as a healthcare innovator.

Education

M.S. in ENT from SMS Medical College, Jaipur
Ph.D. in Vestibular Science from Maastricht University, Netherlands
Fellowship in Otology-Neurotology (Singapore)

Professional Accomplishments

Adjunct Professor at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology, Jaipur
Author of an e-book on Vertigo, available at NeuroEquilibrium
Contributed chapters to various medical textbooks
Holder of seven India patents and three US patents for diagnostic equipment related to vertigo and balance disorders

Affiliations

Member, Barany Society, Sweden
Associate Editor, Frontiers in Neurology

Memorial Orations

Delivered the 330th Dr. Luis Maria Alvarez Guerrero Memorial Oration in Manila, Philippines (2023)
Presented the NES Oration (2019)
Recipient of the Dr. H.K. Kukreja Oration (2016)
Honoured with the Dr. S.S. Jain Oration (2014)

Publications

Bhandari A, Bhandari R., Herman K., Raymond van de Berg 3. “Large Variability of Head Angulation During the Epley Maneuver: Use of a Head-Mounted Guidance System with Visual Feedback to Improve Outcomes.” 2023. DOI: 10.5152/iao.2023.22969.
Bhandari A, Kingma H, Bhandari R. “BPPV Simulation: A Powerful Tool to Understand and Optimize the Diagnostics and Treatment of all Possible Variants of BPPV.” Front Neurol. 2021 Mar 26;12:632286. DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.632286.
Bhandari A, Bhandari R, Kingma H, Zuma E Maia F, Strupp M. “Three-dimensional simulations of six treatment maneuvers for horizontal canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo canalithiasis.” Eur J Neurol. 2021 Aug 2. DOI: 10.1111/ene.15044.
Bhandari A, Bhandari R, Kingma H, Strupp M. “Modified Interpretations of the Supine Roll Test in Horizontal Canal BPPV Based on Simulations.” Front Neurol. 2022 May 31;13:881156.
Bhandari A et al. “Diagnostic and Therapeutic Maneuvers for Anterior Canal BPPV Canalithiasis: Three-Dimensional Simulations.” Frontiers in Neurology, Sept 24, 2021.
“Differential Diagnosis of Vertigo in Children.” Annals of Otology and Neurotology, 2019.
“Early Intratympanic Methylprednisolone in Sudden SNHL: A Frequency-wise Analysis.” Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019 Sep;71(3):390-395.
“Cinnarizine: A Contemporary Review.” J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019 Nov;71(Suppl 2):1060-1068.
Bhandari A. “Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.” [eBook] (2020). Available at Amazon.com.
Bhandari A & Sharma S. “Vestibular Paroxysmia with Trigeminal Neuralgia: Simultaneous Occurrence of Two Compression Syndromes: A Rare Case Report.” Annals of Otology and Neurotology.

In The Media

ABP Live. “World Senior Citizen Day: How to Prevent Falls Among Elderly People – Key Tips.” Available at: https://news.abplive.com/health/world-senior-citizen-day-how-to-prevent-falls-among-elderly-people-key-tips-1711658.
Times of India. “Dizziness in Migraine: Remedies That Help Treat It Quickly.” Available at: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/dizziness-in-migraine-remedies-that-help-treat-it-quickly/articleshow/112286183.cms.
Hindustan Times. “Vestibular Migraine in Children: What Is It and How to Combat It.” Available at: https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/health/vestibular-migraine-in-children-what-is-it-and-how-to-combat-it-101723453721191.html.