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Dr. Anand Subramaniam Iyer

Pediatric Neurologist

, Ahmedabad, India

24 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Gujarati i ,Hindi , Tamil

 


Dr. Anand Subramaniam Iyer is a specialized Pediatric Neurologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ahmedabad, India. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospital International Limited.

Association and Memberships Dr. Anand Subramaniam Iyer is part of:

  • Indian Academy of Pediatrics
  • Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK
  • British Paediatric Neurology Association, UK
  • International League Against Epilepsy

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD (Pediatrics)
  • FRCPCH (UK)
  • CCT Paediatric Neurology (UK)

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospital, Prabhat Chowk, 61, Ghatlodiya, Chanakyapuri, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

What is the medical expertise of Dr Anand Subramaniam Iyer?

  • Dr Anand Subramaniam Iyer has more than 15 years of experience in the field of pediatric neurology. His areas of expertise include epilepsies, multiple sclerosis, neuroinflammatory disorders, autoimmune encephalitis, and ketogenic diet therapy.
  • Professionally, he is a member of respected organizations such as the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, UK, the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, the International League Against Epilepsy and the British Paediatric Neurology Association, UK.
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Dr. G V Subbaiah Choudhary

Pediatric Neurologist

, Hyderabad, India

32 Years of experience

Speaks: Engllish ,Hindi

 


Dr. G V Subbaiah Choudhary is a specialized Pediatric Neurologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Hyderabad, India. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Star Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. G V Subbaiah Choudhary is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College (JJMMC), 1991
  • MD - General Medicine - J.S.S Medical College, Mysore, 1996
  • DM - Neurology - Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, 2000

Hospital Address :

Star Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Dr. Krupa Torne

Pediatric Neurologist

, Mumbai, India

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Krupa Torne is one of the leading Pediatric Neurologist in Mumbai, India. The medical specialist holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Krupa Torne is part of:

  • Association of Medical Consultants
  • Indian Academy of Paediatrics
  • British Paediatric Neurology Association
  • European Paediatric Neurology Association
  • International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
  • American Epilepsy Society (US)
  • International Child Neurology Association (ICNA)
  • International League against Epilepsy (ILAE)
  • Bombay Neurosciences Association
  • Association of Child Neurology (India)
  • Paediatric Neurology Division Indian Academy Paediatrics

Certifications :

  • International Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology,Epilepsy and Neuro rehabilitation Birmingham Children??s Hospital UK
  • Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology and Epilepsy Maharashtra University Health Services (MUHS)

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, LIC Colony, Suresh Colony, Vile Parle West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Krupa Torne

  • Expertise and training in Immediate Life support care, Paediatric basic life support, Advanced Paediatric Life Support, Paediatric seizures, Movement disorders, Paediatric EEG and Neuroimaging etc.
  • Specializes in and done courses on identifying Movement disorders and spasticity.
  • Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology and Epilepsy and International Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology, Epilepsy and Neuro rehabilitation from MUHS, India and UK.
  • She is the author of numerous papers and has given numerous national and international presentations.
  • Research areas are Paediatric Neurology, Epileptic Encephalopathy, Infantile tremor syndrome, and Paediatric Epilepsy.
  • Member of the British Paediatric Neurology Association, Indian Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society, and American Neurology Association.
  • She has worked with Yeovil District hospital, UK, James Paget University Hospital NHS Trust, UK, and the University College London Hospital, UK.
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Dr. Raja Sekhar Reddy G

Pediatric Neurologist

, Hyderabad, India

14 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi

 


Dr Raja Sekhar Reddy G is one of the foremost Neurologist in Hyderabad, India. The medical practitioner holds over 14 years of experience and is associated with Yashoda Hospital, Malakpet.

Association and Memberships Dr. Raja Sekhar Reddy G is part of:

  • Indian Academy of Neurology
  • American Academy of Neurology
  • Andhra Pradesh Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • DM,MD

Hospital Address :

Yashoda Hospitals - Malakpet, Jamal Colony, Old Malakpet, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Raja Sekhar Reddy G

  • Treatment of Stroke, Chronic headache, Epilepsy, Peripheral neuropathy movement disorder, Parkinson Disease, Nerve and Muscle Disorder, and NCS/EMG/ENMG.
  • Headache, Dementia, Alcohol Neuropathy, Neuromuscular Disorders, Neurological Disorders, ADHD, and Vascular Brain Diseases treatment.
  • Member of Indian Academy of Neurology and American Academy of Neurology.
  • Research publications as Neurophysiological studies for spasticity in stroke and Adverse effects of various antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy.
  • He is well qualified with MBBS, MD, and DM (Neurology).
  • The specialist has 10 years of specialized experience and 15 years total experience.
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Dr. Veena Kalra

Pediatric Neurologist

, Delhi, India

55 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi

 


Dr Veena Kalra is one of the top Pediatric Neurologist in New Delhi, India. The clinician holds over 39 years of experience and is associated with Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.

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Dr. Ritu Jha

Neurologist

, Faridabad, India

8 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Ritu Jha is one of the foremost Neurologist in Faridabad, India. The doctor holds over 12 years of experience and is associated with Sarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ritu Jha is part of:

  • Delhi Neurology Association
  • Indian Stroke Association
  • Indian Epilepsy Association

Qualifications :

  • M.B.B.S from G.S.V.M Medical College, Kanpur (U.P.), M.D. (Medicine) from C.S.M.M.U King George Medical University, Lucknow (U.P.), D.M. (Neurology) from S.G.P.G.I.M.S, Lucknow (U.P.).

Hospital Address :

Sarvodaya Hospital, Sector 8, Faridabad, Haryana, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Ritu Jha

  • Medical expertise of Dr. Ritu Jha is treatment of stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, and headache.
  • She also specialises in procedures as Brachial Plexus Injuries/Stereotactic Procedures, and Lumbar Puncture.
  • Dr. Ritu Jha is a neurologist with over 8 years of experience who specializes in treating pediatric patients.
  • MBBS from GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, MD (Medicine) from CSMMU (King George Medical University), Lucknow, and DM (Neurology) from SGPGIMS, Lucknow.
  • Gold medallist in anatomy and member of the Delhi Neurology Association, Indian Stroke Association, and Indian Epilepsy Association.
  • Her past associations have been with GTB Hospital, New Delhi as Assistant Professor Neurology and the Indraprastha Apollo Hospital as Junior Consultant.
  • Many of Dr. Ritu Jha's research papers have been published in international journals.
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Dr. Pratibha Singhi

Pediatric Neurologist

, Faridabad, India

40 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Pratibha Singhi is one of the top Pediatric Neurologist in Gurugram, India. The medical specialist holds over 45 years of experience and was associated with Medanta - The Medicity.

Association and Memberships Dr. Pratibha Singhi is part of:

  • Executive Board Member, International Child Neurology Association (ICNA)
  • Life Member Asian Oceanian Child Neurology Association (AOCNA)
  • Member, European Pediatric Neurology Society (EPNA)
  • Life Member International Society for Behaviour and Development (ISBD)
  • Honorary Member of the American Pediatric Society
  • Member of the Commonwealth Association for Mental Handicaps and Development Disabilities (CAMHADD)
  • Member of the New York Academy of Sciences
  • Life Member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
  • Life member of the Association of Child Neurology (AON)
  • Life Member Indian Academy of Cerebral Palsy (IACP)
  • Life Member of the Disability Chapter of IAP
  • Life Member of Neurology Chapter, IAP
  • Life Member of Chandigarh Branch, IAP
  • Life Member of the Indian Council for Child Welfare (ICCW)
  • Associate Life Member of the Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN)

Certifications :

  • Fellow in Pediatrics - University of South California, Los Angeles, USA, 1976

Qualifications :

  • MD (Ped.) - All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 1978
  • M.B.B.S - JLN Medical College, University of Rajathan, Jaipur, 1973
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Dr. Saurabh Chopra

Pediatric Neurologist

, Delhi, India

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Saurabh Chopra is one of the leading Pediatric Neurologist in New Delhi, India. The medical practitioner holds over 15 years of experience and is associated with BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Saurabh Chopra is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
  • Association of Child Neurologist
  • British Paediatric Neurology Association

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD

Hospital Address :

BLK Super Speciality Hospital, Prasad Nagar, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Saurabh Chopra

  • Medical expertise in Neurological Problems, Canalith Repositioning (CR), CSF Rhinorrhoea Repair Surgery, Epilepsy surgery and Video EEG etc.
  • Conditions treated are Brain Cancer, Myelitis, Encephalitis, Reye Syndrome, Neurosyphilis, Epilepsy, and Meningitis etc.
  • Dr. Saurabh Chopra is a Pediatric Neurologist based in Delhi and with over two decades of experience in this field.
  • Member of Indian Medical Association (IMA), Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP), Association of Child Neurologist and British Paediatric Neurology Association.
  • MBBS (2000), MD - Pediatrics from MP Shah Medical College, Jamnagar (2003), and Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology from B.J.Wadia Children's Hospital, Mumbai (2007).
  • Presently with Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi, Children's Neurology & Dentistry, Ghaziabad, and Max Smart Superspeciality Hospital, Delhi.
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Dr. K S Rana

Pediatric Neurologist

, Delhi, India

41 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr K S Rana is one of the top Pediatric Neurologist in New Delhi, India. The medical practitioner holds over 38 years of experience and is associated with Venkateshwar Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • MD, Paed. Neurology, AIIMS

Hospital Address :

Venkateshwar Hospital, Sector 18, Sector 18A, Dwarka, Delhi, India

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Dr. Shreedhar AS

Pediatric Neurologist

, Bangalore, India

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr Shreedhar AS is one of the most sought after Pediatric Neurologist in Bengaluru, India. The clinician holds over 10 years of experience and is associated with Columbia Asia Hospital, Hebbal.

Certifications :

  • Subsequently, he completed his post doctoral fellowship in Epilepsy from prestigious institute NIMHANS with intensive training in refractory pediatric and adult epilepsies, Video Electroencephalography (VEEG) and with the comprehensive epilepsy surgical programme.

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • DM
  • MBSS

Hospital Address :

Columbia Asia Hospital, Rajaji Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Shreedhar AS

  • Treatment of Brachial Plexus Avulsion, Brain Cancer, Myelitis, Reye Syndrome, and Brachial Plexus Rupture.
  • Erb's Palsy, Epilepsy, Meningitis, Encephalitis, Neurosyphilis, and Brachial Plexus Injuries - Brachial Plexus Injury at Birth treatments.
  • M.B.B.S. from SS Medical college, Tumkur and M.D. (General Medicine) from JN Medical college, AMU, UP, and D.M. Neurology, SCTIMST, TVM, Kerala.
  • Training in SCTIMST, in stroke care unit, Madhavanan nair centre for comprehensive epilepsy programme, movement disorder, sleep and PSG, General neurology.
  • Postdoctoral fellowship in Epilepsy, NIMHANS, training in refractory pediatric and adult epilepsies, VEEG and comprehensive epilepsy surgical programme.
  • He is credited with the publication of numerous research papers in reputed journals.
  • He has been associated with Bhagawan Mahaaveer Jain hospital, Bengaluru and Dr Shreedharas Yelahanaka Neuro Centre, Bengaluru.
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Dr. Pranathi Gutta

Pediatric Neurologist

, Hyderabad, India

23 Years of experience

Speaks: Telugu , English

 


Dr Pranathi Gutta is one of the top Pediatric Neurologist in Secunderabad, India. The medical practitioner holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Pranathi Gutta is part of:

  • Member of International Child Neurology Association ( ICNA),
  • British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA),
  • Indian Paediatric Neurology Forum Certified by PET ( Paediatric Eilepsy Training) level 1,2 and 3

Certifications :

  • Fellow Paediatric Neurology – Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, 2008 - 2010

Qualifications :

  • MBBS, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, 1995 - 2000
  • MRCPCH, Royal College of Paediatricians & Child Health, London, UK, 2005

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

What is the medical expertise of Dr Pranathi Gutta?

  • A well-known pediatric neurologist with 20+ years of experience, Dr Pranathi Gutta has expertise in cerebral palsy treatment, vagus nerve stimulation, canalith repositioning (CR), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and video EEG.
  • Dr Gutta is a member of numerous organizations such as the Association of Child Neurology, the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, the British Pediatric Neurology Association and the International Child Neurology Association.
  • She has several publications to her credit such as
    1. Mohamed BP, Scott RC, Desai N, Gutta P, Patil S. Seizure outcome in the infantile spasms-a retrospective study. Epilepsia. 2011 Apr;52(4):746-52.
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Dr. A K Sahani

Neurologist

, Delhi, India

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. A K Sahani is a specialized Neurologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in New Delhi, India. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Indian Spinal Injuries Centre.

Association and Memberships Dr. A K Sahani is part of:

  • Indian Academy of Neurology
  • Indian Epilepsy Association (IEA)
  • American Academy of Neurology - AAN

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Sambalpur University, 1987
  • MD - General Medicine from Utkal University, 1998
  • DM - Neurology from AIIMS, New Delhi, 2002

Hospital Address :

Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, IAA Colony, Sector D, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, Delhi, India

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Dr. Sai Sucheethra Dorairaj

Pediatric Neurologist

, Chennai, India

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil & English

 


Dr. Sai Sucheethra Dorairaj is a specialized Pediatric Neurologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Chennai, India. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • MRCPCH
  • DCH
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospital Greams Road Chennai - Best Hospital in Chennai, Greams Road, Thousand Lights West, Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Dr. Susan Mary Zachariah

Pediatric Neurologist

, Kochi, India

7 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Malayalam , Tamil

 


Dr Susan Mary Zachariah is one of the leading Pediatric Neurologist in Kochi, India. The clinician holds over 6 years of experience and is associated with Aster Medicity.

Certifications :

  • IAP Fellowship in Neurodevelopmental and Behavioural Paediatrics (Christian Medical College, Vellore)

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Aster Medcity Hospital, South Chittoor, Kochi, Kerala, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Susan Mary Zachariah

  • A Developmental Paediatrician specialises in management of developmental disorders in children as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Cerebral Palsy.
  • Management also of learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, behavioural disorders, and genetic syndromes.
  • She is trained in Developmental Paediatrics from Christian Medical College, Vellore.
  • Management of children with many developmental disorders and being inclusive of differently-abled children.
  • She has been a judge for Miss Kerala Special, a pageant for differently abled women, by JCI Trissur in 2019.
  • She organizes workshops, conferences and webinars on autism spectrum disorder, learning disability etc.
  • Dr. Susan Mary Zachariah organises workshops and conferences also on early childhood development and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Dr. Rajni Farmania

Pediatric Neurologist

, Delhi, India

12 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Rajni Farmania is one of the best Pediatric Neurologist in New Delhi, India. The medical practitioner holds over 10 years of experience and is associated with BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Rajni Farmania is part of:

  • Delhi Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

BLK Super Speciality Hospital, Prasad Nagar, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Rajni Farmania

  • Paediatric neurology treatment and capable of addressing all acute neurologic emergencies as well as chronic neurologic problems in children.
  • Medical expertise in Electromyography, Cerebral palsy, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Neurological Problems, Epilepsy and Canalith Repositioning (CR).
  • She has been associated with All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi as Senior Resident in Non academic and Academic positions.
  • Dr. Rajni has completed MBBS, MD Pediatrics, and DM Pediatric Neurology.
  • First prize for the e-poster during the 8th Child Neurocon 2017 held in New Delhi and Third prize for platform presentation held in Jaipur in October, 2009.
  • She specialises in treating children of all ages, from newborns to 16 years old.
  • Dr. Rajni is an esteemed member of Delhi Medical Council.
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  • Pre-procedure consultation and scans: 1–2 days
  • Day of lumbar puncture: 1 day (usually outpatient)
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