Delegate: Dr. Manvir Bhatia
Affiliation: DM MD Senior Neurologist & Sleep Specialist
Short Bio: Dr. MANVIR BHATIA is a Senior Neurologist and Sleep Specialist with > 30 years of experience. Dr. Manvir is the Director of Neurology Sleep Centre, New Delhi. She is currently the Vice President of the Indian Society for Sleep Research.
She is a founder of Sleep medicine Institute , co-founder of the Ace School of Sleep Medicine for training physicians and paramedics in the field of sleep medicine. She is the author of the book-“The Sleep Solution” first non-fiction book on sleep, in India. She is one of the pioneers in developing the specialty of Neurophysiology and sleep Medicine in the country. Completed the Ambassadors prog at ISB for 10K Women Entrepreneurs’ program and the masters prog at ISB. Has been awarded the Indira Gandhi Mahila Ratan Award, and the AAPIOS (American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin) Boston in 2017. She has contributed for the national OSA and Insomnia Guidelines. She has also been invited as speaker by FICCI FLOW at Wellness Conclave-Chennai to deliver a talk on Sleep as a major domains of wellness. She has conducted Awareness Program on Sleep Disorders in community for creating awareness about SLEEP and its importance, celebrated World Sleep Day for > 10 years. Given interviews on TV and Print Media about Sleep.
Areas of Interest- Epilepsy, Sleep Medicine, Headache, neuromuscular disorders
She is a member of various societies National and International related to Epilepsy, Neurology and Sleep .
Past Positions-
• Additional Professor and In-charge of Neuro-Electrophysiology, Sleep Medicine at AIIMS, New Delhi.
• Chairperson Sleep Medicine, Senior Neurology Consultant at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
• Chairperson Sleep Medicine, Senior Consultant Neurology, Medanta, Gurgaon.
• Director of Sleep Medicine and Senior Neurologist at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute-New Delhi.
Activity: To mark World Sleep Day, we organized a patient forum event centered on addressing Sleep Issues in Women, with a focus on the theme “Women’s Hormones: A Roller Coaster.” Esteemed speakers from the Delhi Menopause Society, including the Senior Director of Fortis La Femme and the Coordinator of the Public Awareness Committee of FOGSI, as well as the Senior Director and Head of IVF and Reproductive Medicine at Max Group of Hospitals in Delhi & NCR, were invited to shed light on the journey women undergo from menarche to post-menopause, emphasizing the crucial role of sleep during each phase.
The event featured insightful discussions and personal experiences shared by patients. Additionally, we facilitated yoga sessions, offering valuable tips for enhancing overall health and well-being.
It was a comprehensive event aimed at raising awareness and providing practical guidance on managing sleep-related issues in women across different stages of life.
We also did some press releases link below:
https://www.aninews.in/news/business/dr-manvir-bhatia-demystifies-the-connection-between-womens-hormones-and-sleep-in-exclusive-educational-session20240301100709/
Social Media Posts Link:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/781205093932572
https://www.facebook.com/neurologyandsleepcentre
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=800738168746861&set=a.448071530680195
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2744994079003091
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pC70Nd-YJFg
Dr. Bhatia is dedicated to continually sharing knowledge about sleep through various social media platforms, reaching out to individuals grappling with sleep-related concerns. Recognizing that good sleep contributes to overall mental, physical, and emotional well-being, Dr. Bhatia’s mission revolves around spreading awareness and offering guidance to enhance sleep quality for everyone.
Location: India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Date of Activity: 17th March 2024
Submitted by: Dr. Manvir Bhatia
