Dr. Vishal Pawar
Dr. Vishal Pawar
MBBS, DNB (Medicine) DNB (Neurology), SCE Neurology (RCP, UK), International vestibular diploma, Fellow of European Board of Neurology, AMVD (Yenepoya University, Manglore), VAM (The American Institute of Balance)
13 Years of Experience
SPECIALIZATION
- Vertigo
- Headache
- Any neurological disorder
- Certified provider for dizziness and balance disorders
LANGUAGES
- Marathi
- Hindi
- English
- Telugu
REGISTRATION
MMC 2003030783
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Professional Summary
Dr. Vishal Pawar is a seasoned neurologist with over 12 years of experience in diagnosing and managing a wide spectrum of neurological disorders, with a distinguished focus on vestibular medicine. He has successfully established and led a dedicated Vertigo Clinic, providing care to over 4,000 patients with vestibular disorders and over 20,000 general neurology patients.
Dr. Pawar is proficient in advanced vestibular diagnostics, including video-nystagmography, video head impulse testing, posturography, dynamic visual acuity testing, and caloric testing. He has also mastered therapeutic interventions such as canalith repositioning and vestibular rehabilitation therapy. As a recognized expert in both vertigo and headache management, he has completed specialized training through international programs including the American Institute of Balance and the International Headache Society.
An accomplished academic, Dr. Pawar has delivered more than 150 educational activities globally, including 126 keynote lectures and several panel discussions, courses, and instructional workshops. His contributions to the field are further substantiated by 38 publications, participation in major trials like INTERACT2, and presentations at prestigious forums such as the Bárány Society and World Congress of Neurology.
He holds multiple national and international certifications and fellowships, including a Fellowship from the European Board of Neurology and the International Vestibular Diploma. His clinical excellence and academic commitment have earned him several awards, including the Best Medical Researcher Award and multiple recognitions for educational contributions.
Dr. Pawar is deeply committed to advancing patient care through research, education, and innovation in neurotology.
Awards & Honors
- Best Medical Researcher Award (2022)– Recognized for outstanding contributions to clinical neuroscience and vestibular research.
- Clinical and Academic Excellence Award (2023) – Awarded for exceptional patient care combined with academic leadership in neurology.
- Three-time Recipient of the Brand Ambassador Award (2019–2020) – Honored for exemplary representation of clinical excellence and patient engagement.
- Starlight Award (2019) – Conferred for demonstrating innovation and dedication in specialized neurological care.
- First Prize, Poster Presentation – Brain Conference (2023)– Awarded for the abstract on Vascular Brainstem Compression: Case Series, selected among national submissions by a peer-reviewed jury.
- Distinction in Biochemistry (1998)– Secured academic distinction during the first year of M.B.B.S. studies.
Research & Publications
Research and Publications
Dr Vishal Pawar has made significant contributions to the field of neurotology through clinical expertise and academic research. He has published 38 peer-reviewed articles focusing on vestibular disorders including BPPV, vestibular migraine, and motorist disorientation syndrome. He also served as an investigator in the INTERACT2 trial, contributing to over 30 research papers related to acute intracerebral hemorrhage. His academic work includes multiple international conference presentations and contributions to book chapters on vestibular and functional disorders.
Selected Publications
1.Clinical and VNG features in anterior canal BPPV – Frontiers in Neurotology
2.A new ocular motor sign in acute vestibular syndrome: Are HINTS plus enough? – Neurology Asia
3.Case report on Positional convergence spasm – Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
4.Benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood – Indian Neurotology Journal
5.Frequency of vestibular disorders – Aster Medical Journal
6.The burden of stroke – A single-centre retrospective review from Ras-Al Khaimah
7. Motorist vestibular disorientation syndrome – Journal of Personalized Medicine
8 to 38. Contributed to 31 publications derived from the INTERACT2 trial
(Reference: Anderson CS, Heeley E, Huang Y, et al. Rapid blood-pressure lowering in patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage. The New England Journal of Medicine. 2013)