Best Doctors for Epilepsy in India

• Currently associated as consultant with Institute of Neurosciences & Rehabilitation at the Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad
• Performed more than 10, 000 major Brain and Spinal Cord Surgeries with a success rate greater than 90% in a career spanning 20 years with an average of around 500 major cases a year.
• Performed a surgical excision of two Arterio-Venous malformations simultaneously in one patient for the first time at NIMS in March 1990.
• Successfully performed Neurosurgery of the late King of Saudi Arabia, King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud’s sister-in-law at Al Hammadi Hospital Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that was publicly appreciated by King Fahd in the royal court of Saudi Arabia.
• Operated successfully a very rare case of Five Brain Aneurysms in a single patient in a single sitting at Riyadh, Al Hammadi Hospital. Only one surgery was done at Japan prior to this as reported in World literature.
• Organized first  National  Symposium  on  Cerebral  Palsy  in  India  at  NIMS  in  collaboration  with UNICEF in 1990.
• Started and helped establish Neuro-Radiology conferences every month to high academic standards.
• Upgraded and improved Neurosurgical departments and Neurosurgical training programs at Gandhi Hospital and Osmania Hospital by streamlining management, teaching schedules for the post-graduates and acquired the latest neurosurgical equipment to bring it on par with the best medical institutes in India.
• Established and improved Neurosurgical competency at Gandhi Hospital and Osmania Hospital for the more difficult neurosurgical cases like Aneurysms and Arterio-Venous Malformations which were earlier only being done in a select few centers in the country.

• Dr. Madhukar Bhardwaj is a qualified Neurologist with over 15 years of expertise.
• He takes a keen interest in treating all neurological conditions and has a special interest in managing acute strokes, Refractory Epilepsy, movement disorder, Botox therapy for various neurological conditions including refractory migraine, etc.
• He is a member of the National Board of Echocardiography, the Delhi Medical Council and the Indian Medical Association.
• Dr. Madhukar Bhardwaj studied MBBS (2005) at Shri Devaraj URS Medical College, Kolar.
• He acquired his DNB (2012) from the PGIMER ESI Hospital, Basai Darapur.
• Dr. Madhukar Bhardwaj obtained another DNB (2016) from the National Board of Examination, New Delhi.

• Dr. Madhukar Trivedi is a skilled Neurologist with over 20 years of experience.
• He handles Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt, Foot Drop, Peripheral Nerve, Brain Mapping, Neuromuscular Disorders and more.
• He is a member of the Indian American Academy of Neurology, the Indian Epilepsy Society, the Uttar Pradesh Medical Council, the American Academy of Neurology and the Indian Medical Association.
• Dr. Madhukar Trivedi graduated from the University of Bombay with an MBBS (1997).
• He obtained his MD (2014) from the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik.
• He received DM (2017) from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum.
• Dr. Madhukar Trivedi is the author of several publications and articles.

• Dr. Manish Kulshresta is a well-experienced neurologist and has 10 years of experience.
• He has been a meritorious student and had obtained 8th rank in Rajasthan PMT. 
• He did MBBS from medical college Jaipur, MD medicine SNMC Jodhpur, DNB Neurology Indraprastha Apollo hospital Delhi and cleared all the exams in 1st attempt.
• He has been in Medanta Gurgaon from 2011to 2012. Assistant Professor UMCH Udaipur. Assistant Professor PMCH Udaipur and Consultant Neurologist at Fortis JK hospital Udaipur.
• Dr. Manish is an active member of IMA and the American Academy of neurology.

Dr. Manjunath Mahadevappa is a highly accomplished Consultant Neurologist specialising in Movement Disorders and at the forefront of innovative neurological treatments. With over 20 years of dedicated experience, he has provided expert diagnosis and advanced care, offering renewed hope and significantly improving the quality of life of patients suffering from complex neurological conditions.

Why Choose Dr. Mahadevappa?

• Specialised Expertise in Movement Disorders: With over 20 years dedicated to neurology, Dr. Mahadevappa brings profound diagnostic experience and highly specialised therapeutic skills to conditions such as Parkinson's, dystonia, and ataxia.
• Pioneer in Advanced Neurological Therapies: He is highly skilled in advanced treatments such as Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Botulinum Toxin Therapy, and Cerebral Aneurysm.
• Comprehensive Neurological Care & Diagnostic Excellence: Beyond his focus on movement disorders, Dr. Mahadevappa possesses a comprehensive understanding of neuromuscular disorders and general neurology, ensuring meticulous diagnosis and holistic treatment plans for a broad spectrum of neurological conditions.
• Academic Leader:  He has completed MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, in 2005, and MD in General Medicine from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, in 2010. He also holds a prestigious Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Parkinson’s Disease.

Dr. N. Balamurugan is a renowned pediatric neurologist, known for his exceptional clinical skills and compassionate approach to child neurology. With over 10 years of dedicated experience, he has provided expert diagnosis and advanced care, offering renewed hope and significantly improving the quality of life for children suffering from complex neurological conditions.

Why Choose Dr. Balamurugan?

• Specialised Expertise in Neurology: With over 10 years dedicated to pediatric neurology, Dr. Balamurugan brings profound diagnostic experience and highly specialised therapeutic skills to complex conditions.
• Pioneer in Complex & Genetic Neurological Disorders: He possesses advanced expertise in the diagnosis and management of rare and complex conditions, including Neuroimmunology, Neurogenetics, Childhood Epilepsy, Seizures, Neuro-metabolic diseases, and Movement Disorders.
• Comprehensive Pediatric Neurological Care: Dr. Balamurugan provides holistic care for the full spectrum of pediatric neurology, including the management of childhood headaches and behavioral issues.
• Academic Leader with Elite Credentials: He completed his MBBS from Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry.  He also holds a DM in Pediatric Neurology from the PGIMER in Chandigarh. 

• Dr. Padma Balaji is a well-known Pediatrician in Chennai.
• She has completed her MBBS and MD(Pediatrics) from M.S University of Baroda.
• She has done her Postdoctoral fellowship in Pediatric Neurology from Dr. MGR Medical University.
• Her area of interest is Epilepsy / seizure, Developmental delay/speech delay, Cerebral palsy, ADHD, Autism, Neurodevelopmental and Neurogenetic disorders.
• Her compassion and dedication to serving children and their families have been the outstanding feature of her clinical career.
• Dr. Padma Balaji has a keen interest in academic activities and has several publications in several reputed journals and books.

• Dr. Poornima Karandikar has over 28 years of experience as a Neurologist.
• She has extensive expertise addressing the following conditions: Trigeminal Neuralgia, Syncope, Bell's Palsy, Essential Tremor, Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Tension Headache, Spine Disorders, Narcolepsy and Cataplexy, Optic Neuritis.
• She is a member of the Maharashtra Medical Council, the Indian Epilepsy Association, the Indian Association of Neurology and the Indian Medical Association.
• Dr. Poornima Karandikar acquired her MBBS (1993) and MD (1996) from the Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Medical College, Pune.
• She got her DNB (1997) from the Diplomate of the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi. 
• Dr. Poornima Karandikar is the author of several publications and articles.

Dr. Prabash Prabhakaran is a highly skilled and accomplished Neurologist, specialising in the diagnosis and management of complex neurological disorders. With over 20 years of dedicated experience, he stands at the forefront of innovative neurological treatments, providing expert care and offering renewed hope to patients suffering from challenging conditions.

Why Choose Dr. Prabash Prabhakaran?

• Specialised Expertise in Complex Neurological Conditions: With over 20 years dedicated to neurology, Dr. Prabash brings profound diagnostic experience, ensuring meticulous diagnosis and holistic, empathetic treatment plans for a broad spectrum of neurological conditions.
• Pioneer in Advanced Neurological Therapies: He is highly skilled in managing a spectrum of challenging neurological diseases, including Advanced Epilepsy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and rare conditions like Alexander Disease, ensuring patients receive the most current and effective treatments available.
• Comprehensive Neurological Care and Diagnostic Excellence: Dr. Prabash possesses a comprehensive understanding of neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and severe headaches.
• Academic Leader with International Recognition: He completed his MBBS and MD in General Medicine from Raja Muthiah Medical College, Annamalai University, followed by a DM in Neurology from the prestigious Sri Ramachandra Medical College. 

• Dr. Pramod Krishnan is a Consultant Neurologist with 21 years of experience.
• He has done his MBBS and MD in General Medicine with distinction.
• He completed his DM Neurology from NIMHANS, Bangalore with Gold Medal and was the best outgoing student.
• He has completed his post-doctoral fellowship in Epilepsy from the prestigious SCTIMST, Trivandrum, and is a World Sleep Federation Certified Sleep Specialist.
• He specializes in treating various neurological disorders like Stroke, Dementia, Peripheral neuropathy, Parkinsonism, muscle diseases, and motor neuron diseases, and is specially trained in Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis and Sleep Disorders which are his main fields of interest.
• The doctor is a Speaker at various conferences and has numerous research publications to his credit. 

• Dr. Pravallika Dutta has completed her DM (Neurology) at Nizams Institute of Medical sciences.
• She has an experience of 5+ years in the field of Neurology, with 10 + years of work experience in clinical practice.
• She has special interest and expertise in Epilepsy, Stroke, Headache and Migraine management, Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders, Peripheral Neuropathy, Optic Neuritis, Neuroimmunology including NMO / MOG and MS, Dementia, Low back pain and neck pain, EEG, ENMG, VEP, AFT.
• The doctor has various publications under her name.

• Dr. Puja Kushwah is a neurologist having more than 11 years of expertise.
• Services provided by her includes Epilepsy, Stroke, Headache, Nerve and muscle disorders, Movement disorders, Neuro-immunology and dementia, etc.
• She has pursued MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University.
• She did MD (General Medicine) from Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi University.
• She completed DM (Neurology) from GB Pant Institute, Delhi University.
• Dr. Puja Kushwah is fluent in English, and Hindi.