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Best ENT Specialists for Vertigo Management in India

This page lists 3 vertigo management doctors in India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

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This page lists 3 vertigo management doctors in India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

About Vertigo Management doctors in India

This directory is based on doctors currently listed in GAF Healthcare's registry. Clinical suitability varies by patient; a doctor should review your history and investigations before any treatment decision.

Vertigo Management doctors

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Dr. Shilpi Budhiraja

MBBS, MS (ENT), DNB (ENT), MNAMS, Fellowship in Otology & Skull Base Surgery, Advanced Course in Allergy & Immunotherapy
Senior Consultant, ENT · Specialty: ENT Specialist
Marengo Asia Hospitals Gurugram, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 15+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
  • Senior Consultant – ENT, Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram (current role)
  • Consultant – ENT & Head and Neck Surgery, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
Expertise & Procedures
  • Cochlear Implant Surgery
  • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
  • Septoplasty
  • Mastoidectomy
  • Thyroid Surgery
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ENT Specialist Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Marengo Asia HospitalsHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
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Dr. Sunil Narayan Dutt

MS (ENT), DNB (ENT), FRCS (England), FRCS (Edinburgh), FRCS (Ireland), PhD (Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry)
Senior Consultant, ENT · Specialty: ENT Specialist
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India32+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 32+ years of experience in ENT Specialist
  • Currently serving as Senior Consultant in ENT at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.
  • Recognised as a faculty member for South Asia for Cochlear Implants and Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Cochlear Implant Surgery (Adult and Pediatric)
  • Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) Implantation
  • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
  • Septoplasty
  • Stapedectomy / Stapes Surgery
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ENT Specialist Experience: 32+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Suresh Singh Naruka

MBBS, MS (Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery)
Senior Consultant, ENT · Specialty: ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery)
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 15+ years of experience in ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery)
  • Currently serving as Senior Consultant, ENT at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.
  • Has functioned as Chief Surgical Mentor and Advisor to ENT programmes at medical centres in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, training practising ENT surgeons.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Cochlear Implant Surgery
  • Pediatric Cochlear Implant Surgery
  • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
  • Septoplasty
  • Tonsillectomy
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ENT Specialist (Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery) Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Hospitals where these doctors practise

Marengo Asia Hospitals🇮🇳 Faridabad, India
Starting from$200

Marengo Asia Hospitals

Est. 2007
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Vertigo ManagementENTCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Vertigo Management
4.4
54 reviews
450+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Shilpi Budhiraja
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Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road🇮🇳 Bangalore, India
Starting from$200

Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road

Est. 2007
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Vertigo ManagementENTCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Vertigo Management
4.2
25 reviews
250+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Sunil Narayan Dutt
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Apollo Hospitals🇮🇳 New Delhi, India
Starting from$200

Apollo Hospitals

Est. 1983
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Vertigo ManagementENTCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Vertigo Management
4.9
1240 reviews
1000+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Suresh Singh Naruka
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Why consider treatment in India?

Many international patients consider India for vertigo treatment for several reasons, including:

More affordable estimates

Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.

Internationally accredited hospitals

Hospitals experienced in treating international patients.

Experienced specialists

Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.

Care coordination support

A team to help with planning, medical translation and follow-up.

About the Procedure

What is Vertigo Management?

Vertigo Management refers to the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of the false sensation of spinning or movement, most commonly caused by inner ear disorders such as BPPV, Meniere's disease, or vestibular neuritis. Treatment ranges from targeted repositioning maneuvers and medications to vestibular rehabilitation therapy and, in rare refractory cases, surgery. The goal is to identify the underlying cause, relieve symptoms, and restore balance and quality of life.

Who may be considered?

Vertigo Management may be considered after a qualified specialist reviews your reports and medical history. Suitability varies from person to person and must be assessed by your treating doctor.

How does it work?

Comprehensive ENT and neurological workup combined with medications (anti-vertigo drugs, vestibular suppressants) to identify the cause and control acute symptoms.

3 approaches available for this procedure:

Medical & Diagnostic Management

Most Common

Comprehensive ENT and neurological workup combined with medications (anti-vertigo drugs, vestibular suppressants) to identify the cause and control acute symptoms.

Comprehensive Investigations

Estimated cost: $200 - $700

MRI brain with internal auditory canal views, pure tone audiometry, videonystagmography (VNG/ENG), CBC, blood glucose and lipid profile, ECG, blood pressure monitoring

Treatment / Procedure Estimate

Estimated cost in India: $300 - $900

Stay in India

Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~1-2 days
Hospitalisation: ~1 day (outpatient)
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~3-5 days recommended
Total stay: approx 4-7 days

Usually Included in Hospital Package

  • ENT and neurology consultations
  • Diagnostic hearing and balance tests
  • Prescribed medications for initial course
  • Follow-up review appointment

Usually Not Included

  • Long-term medication refills
  • International/domestic travel
  • Accommodation beyond hospital stay
  • Advanced imaging if additional pathology suspected

Recovery and follow-up

Most patients notice symptom improvement within days to a few weeks depending on the approach used, with vestibular rehabilitation offering the most durable long-term relief; a follow-up review is advised to confirm resolution.

Risks

Risks are generally low and may include transient nausea or imbalance after repositioning maneuvers, medication side effects, or, in rare surgical cases, hearing loss or facial nerve issues.

Alternatives

Alternatives include lifestyle and dietary modification for conditions like Meniere's disease, intratympanic injections for refractory cases, or, when medically indicated, surgical procedures such as endolymphatic sac decompression.

What we need to prepare a formal estimate

Share whatever you have — the care team will confirm the final checklist after reviewing your case.

Reports required

  • MRI brain / internal auditory canal report
  • Audiometry and vestibular function test results
  • Videonystagmography (VNG/ENG) report if performed
  • Recent blood pressure and blood sugar readings
  • ECG report if cardiac cause suspected
  • List of current medications and past vertigo episodes
  • Any prior ENT or neurology consultation notes

Patient information needed

  • Detailed description of vertigo episodes (duration, triggers, frequency)
  • History of hearing loss, tinnitus, or ear fullness
  • History of head injury or recent infections
  • Current medications and known drug allergies
  • History of migraines, hypertension, or diabetes
  • Previous ENT/neurology treatments or surgeries
  • Age and general mobility/fall risk assessment

Costs shown are indicative planning estimates based on typical pricing across leading Indian hospitals. They are not a quote — actual pricing depends on your case complexity, hospital choice, and length of stay. Share your reports for a personalized estimate.

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How this directory is built

Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Vertigo Management) and procedure (Vertigo Management) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.

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Common questions

FAQs about Vertigo Management in India

What is Vertigo?
Vertigo is the perception that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving when no such movement is actually occurring; it is a symptom rather than a diagnosis in itself, most often arising from disorders of the inner ear (peripheral vertigo) or, less commonly, from the brain or brainstem (central vertigo).
What are the symptoms and health risks of Vertigo?
Common features include a spinning or tilting sensation, nausea and vomiting, unsteady gait, abnormal eye movements (nystagmus), a feeling of ear fullness, and in some cases tinnitus or muffled hearing. Severe or persistent episodes can lead to falls, reduced mobility, and significant psychological distress. However, experiencing these symptoms is not sufficient to establish a diagnosis or identify a cause — a qualified clinician must evaluate each case individually.
How is Vertigo diagnosed?
Diagnosis begins with a careful history covering the onset, duration, and triggers of episodes, alongside any associated hearing changes, head trauma, or neurological symptoms. Physical examination typically includes positional manoeuvre tests such as the Dix-Hallpike and head impulse test, assessment of nystagmus, and a full neurological review to help distinguish peripheral from central causes. Depending on findings, further investigations may include audiometry, videonystagmography (VNG), vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (VEMPs), or brain MRI — particularly where a central or vascular cause is suspected.
How is Vertigo treated?
Treatment is highly dependent on the underlying diagnosis and may range from a single corrective manoeuvre performed in clinic to longer-term medical management or, in a minority of cases, procedural intervention. For the most common cause — benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) — canalith repositioning manoeuvres such as the Epley procedure are frequently effective. Other causes, such as Ménière's disease, vestibular neuritis, or centrally mediated vertigo, require tailored approaches that a specialist will determine following full assessment.
Can Vertigo be treated without a procedure?
Non-procedural management is the mainstay of care for most people with vertigo and may include canalith repositioning manoeuvres, supervised vestibular rehabilitation therapy (a structured physiotherapy programme to retrain balance), dietary modifications and diuretics for Ménière's disease, antiviral or corticosteroid treatment for vestibular neuritis, and medications to reduce acute symptom burden such as vestibular suppressants or antiemetics. Surgical or interventional options — such as intratympanic injections, endolymphatic sac surgery, or vestibular nerve section — are generally reserved for cases that are refractory to conservative treatment; your clinician will advise whether any such option is appropriate for your specific situation.
When is Vertigo Management considered for Vertigo?
Vertigo Management may be considered only when it is appropriate for the confirmed diagnosis and the expected benefit outweighs the individual risks. The decision may depend on symptom severity, investigation results, previous treatment, overall health and the patient's goals. A specialist should discuss alternatives and recovery before any procedure is planned.
Which doctor treats Vertigo?
Vertigo is most commonly evaluated and managed by an otolaryngologist (ENT specialist) or a neuro-otologist for inner-ear causes, and by a neurologist where a central or cerebrovascular cause is suspected. A specialist in audiovestibular medicine or a physiotherapist with vestibular rehabilitation expertise may also form part of the care team.
How do I choose a doctor for Vertigo?
When selecting a clinician, it is worth looking for an ENT specialist or neuro-otologist with demonstrated experience in vestibular disorders, access to diagnostic facilities such as VNG or audiometry, and the ability to refer to neurology or rehabilitation services when needed. Continuity of follow-up matters, as some causes of vertigo require monitoring or treatment adjustment over time.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a concise medical summary, symptom timeline, previous diagnoses, investigation and imaging reports, procedure or biopsy reports where relevant, current medicines, allergies and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translations when needed. The reviewing doctor may request additional information before giving an opinion.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team can review the initial information, help identify suitable doctors and hospitals, request a medical opinion where available, explain next steps and indicative cost information, and support practical planning before travel. A remote opinion does not replace an in-person examination or emergency care.
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