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DANDISkullbase Foundation

Founder, Dandi Skullbase Foundation

Dr. Manjunath Dandi

Dr. Manjunath Dandi is an academic skull base surgeon, otologist, neurotologist, surgical educator, and researcher dedicated to advancing skull base sciences through global collaboration, innovation, and education.

Two skull base educators seen from behind during microscope-based teaching.

Editorial teaching context. This image documents a microscope-based teaching moment and is not a portrait or likeness of Dr. Manjunath Dandi.

He serves as:

  • Associate Professor of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery
  • Senior Consultant Skull Base Surgeon
  • Founder of LATSKULLBASE International Dissection Courses
  • Research Collaborator with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Microscope, skull base study materials and surgical instruments arranged on an academic worktable.

Academic teaching and research context. This image does not depict Dr. Manjunath Dandi.

International Training & Academic Exposure:

  • Fellowship in Otology, Auditory Implantology & Lateral Skull Base Surgery, Gruppo Otologico, Italy
  • Advanced Skull Base Training, United Kingdom
  • Advanced Ear Surgery & Ossicular Reconstruction, Germany

Vision Statement

"Dandi Skullbase Foundation was created with the vision of building a globally connected ecosystem for skull base sciences: integrating surgical excellence, innovation, research, humanitarian care, and education to empower future generations of surgeons and improve patient outcomes worldwide."