Dr. Manjunath Dandi
Senior Consultant ENT & Skull Base Surgeon
About Dr. Manjunath Dandi
Dr. Manjunath Dandi is an accomplished ENT and Skull Base Surgeon with extensive expertise in Otology, Auditory Implants, Rhinology, and Advanced Skull Base Surgery. He is currently serving as Associate Professor in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery at Karnataka Medical College & Research Institute (KMCRI), Hubballii, and is also actively involved in advanced surgical training, research innovation, and international academic collaborations.
He has received specialized international training in Italy, the United Kingdom, and Germany in:
Qualifications :
- Associate Professor, Department of ENT, KMCRI Hubballi
- Collaborating Researcher – BEES Lab, IISc
- Clinical Advisor – Easescan Medtech Pvt. Ltd.
Current Positions :
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Associate Professor, Department of ENT
Karnataka Medical College & Research Institute (KMCRI), Hubballi -
Senior Consultant ENT & Skull Base Surgeon
Dandi Advanced ENT Clinic, Hubballi -
Clinical Advisor
Easescan Medtech Pvt. Ltd. -
Collaborating Researcher
BEES Lab, Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Leadership & Educational Activities :
- Organizer and Faculty for LATSKULLBASE Dissection Courses
- Faculty in multiple national and international skull base workshops
- Surgical educator in temporal bone and lateral skull base surgery
- Mentor for postgraduate trainees and fellows in advanced ENT and skull base surgery
Dr. Dandi has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in reputed international journals covering:
articlePublications (26)
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Joshi RK, Manu KS, Hari RS, Krishnan AA, Jayachandra M, Dandinarasaiah M, Pandya HJ. Automated ABR and MNM extraction using a customized headband for hearing screening. Biomedical signal processing and control 2024.
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Dandinarasaiah M, Grinblat G. Characteristics and management of Facial nerve Schwannomas and Hemangiomas. Otology and Neurotology 2024; 2024 Jan 1;45(1):83-91. doi: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000004033. Epub 2023 Oct 14.
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Grinblat G, Dandinarasaiah M, Braverman, Taibah A, Lisma DG, Sanna M. Large and giant vestibular schwannomas: overall outcomes and the factors influencing facial nerve function. Neurosurgical review 2020; DOI 10.1007/s10143-020-01380-6
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Grinblat G, Frenkel Y, Shochat I, Kosec A, Midbari A, Rysin R, Dandinarasaiah M, Braverman I, Wolf Y. Myiasis In Neglected Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head And Neck: Review Of Management And Current Protocol Recommendations. Adv Skin Wound Care 2021 Jul 1;34(7): 372-378.
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Dandinarasaiah M, Prasad SC, Sanna M. Facial nerve outcomes following total excision of vestibular schwannoma by the enlarged translabyrinthine approach. Otology and Neurotology 2018;40 (2):226-235 (DOI: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000002068)
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Grinblat G, Dandinarasaiah M, Prasad SC, Piras G, Piccirillo E, Fulcheri A, Sanna M. Temporal bone Meningoencephalic herniation: etiological categorization and surgical strategy. Otol Neurotol 2018;39:320-32.
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Dandinarasaiah M, Grinblat G, Prasad SC, Taibah A, Sanna M. Rapidly growing cystic vestibular schwannoma with sudden onset facial palsy ten years after subtotal excision. The Laryngoscope 2017; DOI: 10.1002/lary.26768.
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Prasad SC, Melissa L, Dandinarasaiah M, Piccirillo E, Russo A, Taibah A, Sanna M. Surgical management of intrinsic tumors of facial nerve. Neurosurgery. 2017 Sep 29. doi: 10.1093/neuros/nyx489.
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Vashishth A, Fulcheri A, Prasad SC, Dandinarasaiah M, Caruso A, Sanna M. Cochlear implantation in Chronic Otitis Media with cholesteatoma and open cavities: Long-term surgical outcomes. Otol Neurotol 2018 Jan;39(1):45-53. doi: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000001624.
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Gadag RP, Sreedevi NM, Nikhila K, Vijayalakshmi M, Prajwal SD, Dandinarasaiah M. A clinical study on laryngotracheal injuries following endotracheal intubation. VOL. 7 NO. 2 (2021): FEBRUARY 2021
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Manjunath D, Bhat K Vikram, Naveen Krishnamurthy, Chetan AC, Abhineet Jain. Diphtheria re-emergence: Problems faced by developing countries. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery 2013; 65 (4): 314-318
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Nidhi SM, Annapurna SM, Gadag RP, Dandinarasaiah M. Functional and anatomical outcomes following cartilage tympanoplasty. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2023 Oct;9(10):800-804
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Nagalotimath US, Naveen K, Puranik RB, Dandinarasaiah M, Venkatesha M. Role of Histopathology in Differentiating Primary Atrophic Rhinitis from Atrophic Stage of Rhinoscleroma. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017 Mar;69(1):62-66. doi: 10.1007/s12070-017-1053-1. Epub 2017 Jan 12.
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Jain A, Banerjee PK, Manjunath D. Effects of Chemoradiation on hearing in patients with head and neck malignancies: Experience at a tertiary referral care hospital. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2016 Dec; 68 (4): 456-461.
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Doreyawar V, Gadag RP, Manjunath D, Javali SB, Maradi N, Shetty D. Inferior turbinate reduction: Diode LASER or conventional partial turbinectomy? Ear Nose Throat J 2019 Aug 7; 145561319839795. doi: 10.1177/0145561319839795.
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Gadag RP, Godse A, Dandinarasaiah M, Shetty N, Salian P. Comparative study of outcomes of microscopic versus endoscopic myringoplasty. Medical Innovatica 2016; 5(1): 3-8
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Bhat K, Manjunath D. Atlas of Instruments in otolaryngology: head and neck surgery. 1st edition (International). New Delhi: Jaypee publications; 2012. Indexed in National library of Medicine, Maryland, USA and pubmed.
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Raveendra P. Gadag, Manjunath Dandi Narasaiah, Abhineet Jain, Pushpalatha V, Gowri Sankar Marimuthu. "Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome Mimicking as Orbital Complication of Sinusitis". Journal of Evidence based Medicine and Healthcare; Volume 1, Issue 16, December 22, 2014; Page: 2104-2108.
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Raveendra P. Gadag, Manjunath Dandi Narasaiah, Somanath B. Megalamani, Nagaraj Maradi, Ashwini Godse. "Not All Foreign Bodies of Upper Digestive Tract Are Accidental". Journal of Evidence based Medicine and Healthcare; Volume 1, Issue 14, December 08, 2014; Page: 1742-1745.
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Manjunath D, Hegde J, Srinish G, Bijiraj VV, Prajna LS. Atrophic rhinitis presenting with Ethmoidal mucocele: A case report. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic research; 2014 Jun, Vol-8(6)
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Hegde J, Arunkumar JS, Preetham P, Manjunath D, Bijiraj VV. Recent trends in the management of Thornwaldt's cyst: a case report. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic research; 2014 Jun, Vol-8(6) DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2014/8086.0000
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Banerjee PK, Jain A, Manjunath D. Kumura's disease – An unusual presentation. Iran J Otorhinolaryngol 2016; May; 28 (86): 237-40
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Vikram BK, Khaja N, Udayashankar SG, Manjunath D, Venkatesh BK. Clinicoepidemiological study of complicated and uncomplicated chronic suppurative otitis media. The Journal of Laryngology and Otology 2008; 122: 442-446.
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Vikram BK, Khaja Naseeruddin, Udayashankar SG, Manjunath D, Venkatesha BK. Complications in primary and secondary acquired cholesteatoma: A prospective comparative study of 62 ears. American Journal of Otolaryngology 2008; 29: 1-6.
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Bhat V, Manjunath D. CSF Otorrhoea in Complicated CSOM. ENT J 2007; 86: 223-225
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Bhat KV, Manjunath D, Srinivasan N. Lymphovascular hamartoma of the Parapharyngeal and submandibular spaces. Internet Journal of Head and Neck Surgery 2007; 1(1).
He is also co-author of the internationally recognized postgraduate textbook:
Book Publication · Co-Author
Atlas of Instruments in ENT
Published by Jaypee Brothers
International Training & Fellowships
Research & Innovation
Dr. Dandi has been actively involved in translational ENT research and biomedical innovation.
Faculty & Teaching Activities
Dr. Dandi is regularly invited as faculty at:
AOICON
ISOCON
LATSKULLBASE Courses
AIIMS Workshops
Ramaiah Advanced Learning Centre
Yenepoya & KSHEMA Skull Base Workshops
He has conducted:
Temporal Bone Dissection Courses
Lateral Skull Base Workshops
Cadaveric Surgical Demonstrations
Live Surgical Teaching Sessions
Awards & Honors
Tata Endowment Scholarship (2014 & 2016)
Dr. P.N. Berry Scholarship, London
Seed Money Young Scientist Research Grant – Karnataka Government
Gold Medal for Best Video Presentation – AOI Karnataka Conference
Multiple national and international invited faculty recognitions
Specialized Surgical Expertise
Advanced tertiary care surgeries using world-class technology and minimally invasive approaches.
Otology & Neurotology
- Chronic Ear Disease Surgery
- Ossiculoplasty & Stapedotomy
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Auditory Brainstem Implants
- Middle Ear Implants
- BAHA Surgery
Skull Base Surgery
- Lateral Skull Base Surgery
- Anterior Skull Base Surgery
- Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery
- Facial Nerve Surgery
- Infratemporal Fossa Approaches
- Petrous Bone Surgery
Rhinology & Endoscopic Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- CSF Rhinorrhea Repair
- Endoscopic DCR
- Skull Base Endoscopic Procedures
- Rhinoplasty Surgery
Head & Neck Surgery
- Thyroidectomy
- Parotidectomy
- Neck Dissections
- Laryngectomy
- Reconstruction with Flaps
Memberships
Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI)
Association of Otolaryngologists of Karnataka
Indian Society of Otology
Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Foundation for Head & Neck Oncology
Special Interests
Skull Base Surgical Education
Research & Biomedical Innovation
Event Organization at National & International Level
Medical Photography & Surgical Video Editing
Academic Mentorship