Prof (Dr) Neena H Bhalodiya
Senior ENT and Cochlear Implant Surgeon, Gujarat, India
An Experienced Surgeon and Academician
With 29 years of extensive teaching experience, I have had the opportunity to mentor over 100 postgraduate students, helping to shape the future of professionals in the field. I established the first government Audiology and Speech Language Pathology program Gujarat, setting a significant standard in education. Throughout my career, I have conducted more than 50 workshops and conferences, effectively sharing knowledge and advancing our understanding within the profession. In addition to my teaching roles, I have guided over ENT surgeons in gaining proficiency in cochlear implant procedures. My clinical experience includes treating thousands of patients with various ENT conditions. I have successfully performed over 450 cochlear implant surgeries and completed more than 10,000 endoscopic procedures, underscoring my extensive surgical expertise. Additionally, I established Gujarat's Tele-Rehabilitation Hub, reflecting my commitment to improving healthcare services in our community.
Dr Neena H Bhalodiya is the Head and Founder of the Cochlear Implant Center at GMERS Medical College, Sola, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Dr Neena H Bhalodiya upskilling herself at the International Surgical Center for Cochlear Implant Surgery
Dr Neena H Bhalodiya believe in lifelong learning
Dr Neena H Bhalodiya is the Head and Founder of the Cochlear Implant Center at GMERS Medical College, Sola, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Dr Neena Bhalodiya is Gujarat's foremost cochlear implant surgeon, has performed over 450 successful surgeries, bringing the gift of hearing to countless individuals.
Hearing Loss and
its treatment
Hearing loss is hidden disability that affect 1 in 5 person across ages.
Major line of treatments are:
1. Medication in case of ear infection.
2. Wax removal
3. Middle Ear Surgeries: Tympanoplasty, Myringoplasty, Ossiculoplasty, etc.
4. Hearing Aids
5. Bone Anchored Hearing Aids
6. Middle Ear Implants
7. Auditory Brainstem Implant
8. Cochlear Implant: Cochlear Implantation is the best available treatment solution for congenital hearing loss/sensorineural hearing loss.
9. She has also played a pivotal role in mentoring more than 25+ ENT surgeons in this specialized field.
Dr. Neena Bhalodiya is a remarkable figure in the field of Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) medicine and cochlear implant surgery, not only for her exceptional achievements but also for her unwavering commitment to public awareness and education. Driven by a profound dedication to her patients and a passion for her profession, she has consistently taken to the media to share her expertise and knowledge on critical topics such as hearing loss, cochlear implant, hearing disability and various ENT disorders. Through numerous interviews and public appearances, Dr. Bhalodiya has played a pivotal role in raising awareness about these often underestimated health issues, shedding light on their impact, treatment options, and prevention measures.
Dr Neena Bhalodiya is committed to advancing medical education in the area of ENT/ OtoRhinoLaryngology.
Dr. Bhalodiya's efforts are most prominently manifested through her creation and organization of three distinct series of workshops and conferences: OtoAcademia, RhinoAcademia, and ENTAcademia.
Dr Neena Bhalodiya foresightedness lead to the establishment of the first Government Audiology and Speech Lanaguage Pathology College of Gujarat
Shri Amit Shah (Honourable Home Minister of India), Shri Bhupendra Patel (Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarat) and Shri Rushikesh Patel (Honourable Health Minister of Gujarat) with Dr Neena H Bhalodiya at the Inauguration of the First Government Audiology College of Gujarat
Shri Amit Shah (Honourable Home Minister of India), Shri Bhupendra Patel (Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarat) and Shri Rushikesh Patel (Honourable Health Minister of Gujarat) with Dr Neena H Bhalodiya at the Inauguration of the First Government Audiology College of Gujarat
Audiology Facility at GMERS Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology College, Sola, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Shri Amit Shah (Honourable Home Minister of India), Shri Bhupendra Patel (Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarat) and Shri Rushikesh Patel (Honourable Health Minister of Gujarat) with Dr Neena H Bhalodiya at the Inauguration of the First Government Audiology College of Gujarat
