Expertise & Services
Dr. Aastha Bhatnagar is an experienced ENT Specialist in Dubai associated with Ascent ENT Speciality Centre. She has over 3 years of independent clinical and surgical experience across tertiary care and emergency settings, with expertise in the diagnosis and management of ear, nose, throat, and airway disorders.
Her clinical interests include Rhinology, Otology, and Vertigo & Balance Disorders, with experience in endoscopic ENT procedures, otologic surgeries, emergency ENT care, and structured evaluation and management of vertigo.
Qualifications
- MBBS
- MS – Otorhinolaryngology & Head & Neck Surgery
Clinical Expertise
Dr. Aastha Bhatnagar provides comprehensive ENT care including medical, diagnostic, endoscopic, and surgical management.
ENT Diagnostic & Clinical Care
- Evaluation and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders
- Management of sinusitis and allergic rhinitis
- Diagnosis and management of otitis media and otitis externa
- Evaluation and treatment of pharyngitis and other common ENT conditions
- Comprehensive vertigo and balance disorder assessment
- High-volume ENT outpatient and emergency management
Endoscopic & Diagnostic ENT Procedures
- Diagnostic nasal endoscopy
- Rigid and flexible laryngoscopy
- Microscopic ear examination
- Audiometry and tympanometry interpretation
- Radiological assessment including X-ray PNS and CT imaging when indicated
- Positional and vestibular assessments for vertigo and balance disorders
ENT Surgical Procedures
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Septoplasty
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
- Tympanoplasty
- Modified Radical Mastoidectomy (MRM)
- Tonsillectomy
- Selected Head & Neck surgical procedures
- Assistance in advanced Head & Neck Oncology and Skull Base surgeries
Emergency ENT Management
- Airway emergency management
- ENT emergency care
- Foreign body removal from the ear, nose, and throat
- Epistaxis management including cautery and packing
- Incision and drainage of peritonsillar and superficial abscesses
- Emergency assessment and stabilization of acute ENT conditions
Vertigo & Balance Disorders
- Comprehensive vertigo assessment
- Positional testing
- Vestibular assessment
- Balance disorder evaluation
- Repositioning maneuvers
- Targeted rehabilitative management for selected vestibular conditions
Rhinology & Otology Care
- Medical management of sinus and nasal disorders
- Management of allergic rhinitis and environmental allergy-related ENT conditions
- Otologic evaluation and management
- Hearing assessment support
- Patient counselling on hearing care and preventive ENT practices
Professional Experience
Academic & Professional Engagement
Dr. Aastha Bhatnagar has been actively involved in:
- Clinical management of ENT and Head & Neck cases in tertiary care settings
- Academic teaching and clinical skill development
- Undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching
- Resident training and supervision
- Departmental academic activities and protocol development
- Continuous professional development in rhinology, otology, laryngology, airway management, and vertigo care
- Clinical research and academic presentations
Certifications & Professional Training
- Assessment & Management of Vertigo and Balance Disorders – 2025
- Thyroid Preceptorship Program – Tata Memorial Hospital – 2025
- Cadaveric Airway Workshop – 2024
- Endoscopic Temporal Bone Dissection Workshop – 2023
- Basic Otologic & Sinus Surgery Workshops
- Basic Life Support
- Basic Course in Biomedical Research
Awards & Presentations
- First Prize – Poster Presentation, OTOFRONT 2020
- Poster Presentation: “Aberrant Thyroid as Lateral Neck Swelling” – OTOFRONT 2020
- Paper Presentation: “Prevalence of E.N.T Irritative Symptoms in People Working on Closed Mechanically Ventilated Buildings” – Respirare, 2021
Languages Spoken
- English
- Hindi
Why Patients Choose Dr. Aastha Bhatnagar
- Over 4 years of independent clinical and surgical ENT experience
- Specialized clinical interest in Rhinology, Otology, and Vertigo & Balance Disorders
- Experience in endoscopic and microscopic ENT procedures
- Skilled in both medical and surgical ENT management
- Experienced in FESS, Septoplasty, DCR, Tympanoplasty, MRM, and Tonsillectomy
- Strong experience in ENT emergency and airway management
- Trained in advanced vertigo and balance disorder assessment
- Experience in tertiary-care and high-volume ENT settings
- Patient-centred approach with emphasis on clinical assessment, appropriate treatment, and preventive care
Achievements & Recognitions
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