Meet Dr. Prasan Bhandari

Author and doctor sharing his journey from healing others to healing himself.

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About Dr. Prasan R. Bhandari

Dr. Prasan R. Bhandari is a distinguished pharmacologist, professor, and researcher with over 27 years of professional experience, including 16+ years in academia and 11 years in the pharmaceutical industry. His career reflects a rare blend of scientific expertise, teaching excellence, and compassionate patient care.

Humanity & Resilience

Beyond his academic and professional achievements, Dr. Bhandari’s personal journey — captured in his memoir When the Doctor Became the Patient — reflects his resilience in facing cancer as both a doctor and a patient. His life story embodies courage, empathy, and the belief that science and humanity together can transform healthcare.

Academic Leadership

Dr. Bhandari has served as Professor and Head of Pharmacology at leading institutions such as Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Pune, MGM Medical Vashi, and MIMER Medical College Talegaon.

He has guided postgraduate students, conducted seminars, and contributed to curriculum development, ensuring the highest standards of medical education. His teaching philosophy emphasizes clarity, empathy, and innovation, inspiring generations of medical students.

Author & Researcher

A prolific writer, Dr. Bhandari has authored and edited five books, including India’s No. 1 selling Medical Pharmacology textbook.

His publications span diverse topics such as oncology, pharmacoeconomics, radioprotective plants, and herbal therapeutics. His research has appeared in reputed journals, covering areas from chemotherapy-induced nausea to cost variation in essential drugs.

He has also secured clinical trial grants worth two million rupees, underscoring his impact on translational research.