Dr. Manvir Bhatia
Neurology & Sleep Medicine Authority • Neurology Sleep Centre, New Delhi
Dr. Manvir Bhatia is one of India's most distinguished neurologists specializing in sleep medicine, with over 30 years of clinical and research experience. She currently serves as Vice President of the Indian Society for Sleep Research, reflecting her leadership role in advancing the field across the country.
Dr. Bhatia's contributions to sleep medicine in India are foundational. She started India's first sleep disorder clinic at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), the country's most prestigious medical institution — establishing the infrastructure that would enable generations of Indian physicians to diagnose and treat sleep-disordered breathing. Today, she leads the Neurology Sleep Centre in New Delhi, one of the country's premier facilities for comprehensive sleep disorder evaluation and management.
Her academic output is prolific: Dr. Bhatia has published over 80 peer-reviewed papers in sleep medicine and neurology, contributing significantly to the global understanding of sleep-disordered breathing, insomnia, and the neurological consequences of poor sleep. She authored "The Sleep Solution," which holds the distinction of being India's first non-fiction book dedicated to sleep health — making complex sleep science accessible to a general audience.
Dr. Bhatia's expertise has been recognized at the highest international levels. The World Health Organization has invited her as a consultant for sleep health guidelines, acknowledging her authority in the field. Her neurological perspective on sleep-disordered breathing is particularly valuable, as she understands the downstream cognitive and cardiovascular consequences of untreated snoring in ways that inform both clinical practice and public health policy.
Credentials & Background
- MD, DM (Neurology)
- Vice President, Indian Society for Sleep Research
- Founded India's first sleep disorder clinic at AIIMS
- Director, Neurology Sleep Centre, New Delhi
- 80+ peer-reviewed publications in sleep medicine and neurology
- Author, "The Sleep Solution" (India's first non-fiction sleep book)
- WHO invited consultant for sleep health guidelines
- 30+ years of clinical and research experience
Areas of Expertise
Understanding how sleep disorders affect brain function, cognition, and neurological health.
Comprehensive diagnosis and management of snoring, OSA, and related respiratory conditions during sleep.
Clinical expertise in insomnia evaluation, behavioral interventions, and comorbid sleep disorders.
Founded India's first AIIMS sleep clinic with expertise in the full spectrum of sleep pathology.
Why Dr. Bhatia Endorses Snorple
"As a neurologist, I see the consequences of untreated snoring that most people never connect to the sound itself — cognitive decline, daytime fatigue, impaired memory consolidation, and increased stroke risk. After 30 years of research and over 80 published papers, the evidence is unambiguous: chronic airway obstruction during sleep causes measurable neurological damage over time. The challenge has always been getting patients to actually use a treatment consistently. The Snorple device addresses this by combining two proven mechanisms — mandibular advancement and tongue stabilization — in a single affordable device. In my clinical experience, the single greatest predictor of treatment success is compliance, and compliance is driven by comfort and accessibility. By removing the barriers of cost and complexity, Snorple makes it realistic for the millions of people who snore to begin protecting their neurological health tonight rather than waiting for a referral that may never come."
— Dr. Manvir Bhatia, MD, DM (Neurology)
Related Reading
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What Causes Snoring?
The anatomical and physiological factors behind airway obstruction during sleep.
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Snoring and Cognitive Decline
How chronic sleep-disordered breathing affects memory, focus, and long-term brain health.
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Snoring and Brain Damage
The neurological evidence linking untreated snoring to structural brain changes.
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Sleep Architecture Explained
Understanding sleep stages, cycles, and how airway obstruction disrupts restorative sleep.