Prof (Dr) Neena H Bhalodiya
Senior ENT and Cochlear Implant Surgeon, Gujarat, India
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An Experienced Surgeon and Academician
Over 30 years, she has performed more than 500 cochlear implant surgeries and carried out over 10,000 endoscopic procedures — treating thousands of patients across a wide range of ENT conditions and building one of the most extensive surgical track records in the field. She has also guided over 50 ENT surgeons in mastering cochlear implant procedures, passing on skills that continue to shape patient care across the region.
Her career has also been marked by a deep commitment to accessible healthcare. Through the Audiology college she established, and later through developing Gujarat's Tele-Rehabilitation Hub, she has helped make post-implant rehabilitation possible for over 1,500 cochlear implant recipients, supporting their journeys toward better hearing and speech, one patient at a time.
Alongside her clinical practice, she has also shaped the field through education — mentoring over 100 postgraduate students, establishing Gujarat's first government Audiology and Speech Language Pathology program, and leading more than 50 workshops and conferences to share knowledge and advance the profession.
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 500+ 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.
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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
