Dr. Andreas Eckhard obtained his medical degree from the University of Tuebingen Medical School and the Hearing Research Center, Tuebingen in Germany. He trained as a postdoctoral fellow in the Otopathology Laboratory at Mass Eye and Ear before completing his clinical training in otolaryngology at the University Hospital Zurich in Switzerland. As a resident and junior consultant, he completed clinical work at the Interdisciplinary Centers for Vertigo and Balance Disorders in Munich, Germany, and Zurich, Switzerland, respectively.
 
In both his research and clinical work, Dr. Eckhard has pursued a strong focus on vestibular disorders. His research interests are the cellular and molecular pathomechanisms of inner-ear diseases, foremost Meniere’s disease, with special interest in the pathogenic roles of non-sensory supporting cells. His group seeks to develop and implement new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for vestibular disorders, utilizing methods ranging from basic animal models to translational patient-based approaches, with a dedicated focus on integrating human otopathology research.
 
Dr. Eckhard’s clinical work is strongly informed by his research and revolves around diagnosing and managing patients with vestibular and combined vestibular and auditory symptoms.