Best Neurologists & Neurosurgeons in Rainbow Children's Hospital and BirthRight by Rainbow, Hyderabad, India

• Dr. Lokesh Lingappa is a Pediatric Neurologist with over 27 years of experience.
• His expertise ranges from neonatal neurological disorders, infantile epilepsy, intensive care neurology, and long-term outcomes of acute neurological disorders. 
• He completed his MBBS from Karnataka Medical College, Hubli, Karnataka, Pediatric Training from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, and DM (Neurology) from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru. 
• He pursued his passion for further pediatric neurology training and completed MRCPCH in the UK. 
• He was trained at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Bristol Children’s Hospital as a fellow in pediatric neurology in Bristol, UK. 
• Dr. Lingappa was awarded the Best Outgoing Neurology Student (Dr Anisya Vasanth Award) at NIMHANS 2003. 
• He also received the Travel Fellowship Grant Award at the International Child Neurology Conference (ICNA) held in Montreal, Canada, in 2006. 
• He won the Best Paper award at the International Child Neurology Conference in Brazil in 2014 (Neurological Presentations of Childhood Cancers).
• He has three best poster awards at national and international level conferences.
• Dr. Lingappa has described a new mechanism for childhood stroke for the first time in the world (Mineralizing angiopathy with infantile Basal Ganglia Stroke after Minor Trauma).
• He is actively involved in educating pediatricians and primary care teams about the essentials of the management of common neurological problems. 
• He has many national and international publications and presentations to his credit. 
• He has authored a few chapters in books released by the Indian Academy of Pediatrics. 
• He was the editor of the Newsletter for Rainbow Children’s Hospital and Perinatal Centre, Hyderabad, for five years.
• Dr. Lingappa is a member of various associations and bodies namely, International Child Neurology Association(ICNA), Association of Child Neurology, Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN) India, and Indian Academy of Pediatrics. 
• He was the Secretary of Pediatric Epilepsy Society of Hyderabad (PESH), Hyderabad.
• He was the Organizing Secretary of the AOCN National Conference in Feb 2014 and the IAP Neurology Conference in July 2019.
• He served as Secretary of AOCN from 2014 to 2016. 
• He was invited as a Presidential Guest for the British Pediatric Neurology Association Conference held in Belfast in Jan 2020. 
• Dr. Lingappa has been Chairperson of the IAP Neurology Subsection since January 2020.
• He is fluent in Telugu, Hindi, and English.

• Dr. Vishakha Basavraj Karpe is a well-known Pediatric Neurosurgeon with 18+ years of experience.
• Her areas of expertise include Surgeries for Hydrocephalus,  increased fluid in brain, Spinal dysraphisms, congenital (by birth) spinal abnormalities, Pediatric brain infections, etc.
• She completed her MBBS from the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, DNB in General Surgery from the National board of examinations, MCh in neurosurgery from IPGMER &
  SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, and MRCS from Edinburgh (U.K.).
• She has numerous journals in national and international publications.
• She aims to provide the best medical treatment to every patient.

• Dr. Abhishek Ravindra Jain is one of the best Pediatric Neurologists in Hyderabad.
• He has 17+ years of experience in his field.
• His areas of specialization are Epilepsy, Pediatric Neuroradiology, etc.
• After completing his MBBS from Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry, he pursued MD in Pediatrics from Mamata Medical College, Khammam, Telangana.
• He also received Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology from  SAT Children’s Hospital, Thiruvananthpuram, Kerala.
• He has gained proficient skills and knowledge in his segment. 

Dr. Kokkula Praneeth is a highly skilled Neurosurgeon with over 11+ years of experience. He has unique expertise in vascular neurosurgery. Dr Praneeth is committed to providing comprehensive and advanced neurosurgical care, with particular interests in paediatric neurosurgery, neurotrauma, skull base surgery, cerebrovascular neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Why Choose Dr. Praneeth?

• Extensive Training & Expertise – With over 11+ years of experience, Dr. Praneeth has received extensive training at top institutes including AIIMS and PGIMER, establishing a solid foundation in all aspects of neurosurgery.
• Specialised Focus in Vascular Neurosurgery – With a dedicated fellowship in vascular neurosurgery, Dr Praneeth offers advanced expertise in treating complex vascular conditions such as intracranial aneurysms, Moyamoya disease including revascularisation procedures like STA-MCA bypass, and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), using both microsurgery and radiosurgery.
• Comprehensive Paediatric Neurosurgery Care – Dr Praneeth has a special interest and extensive experience in treating paediatric neurosurgical conditions, including craniosynostosis, spinal dysraphism, and brain/spinal tumours.
• Advanced Techniques in Neuro-Oncology – Dr Praneeth is proficient in performing complex tumour resections of gliomas, craniopharyngiomas, pituitary tumours, skull base tumours using advanced technologies such as intraoperative ultrasound, image guidance, and neuromonitoring for optimal outcomes.
• Broad Range of Neurosurgical Expertise – Beyond his core specialities, Dr Praneeth is skilled in functional neurosurgery epilepsy surgery, DBS for dystonia, intrathecal baclofen pumps, trauma management head and spinal injuries, peripheral nerve injuries, minimally invasive and endoscopic brain/spine surgery, skull base surgery, and spinal surgery.

• Dr.Ramesh Konanki has over 19+ years of expertise as a Pediatric Neurologist. 
• Services provided by the doctor include  Epilepsy, Neuromuscular disorders, Stroke in Children, Neurometabolic disorders, Neonatal Neurology, Cerebral Palsy, and other Neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Dr. Ramesh Konanki earned his bachelor's degree in medicine from Kurnool Medical College in Kurnool and his master's degree in pediatrics from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi. 
• He went on to complete a three-year DM Pediatric Neurology program at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi. 
• He received comprehensive training in the treatment of simple and severe neurological diseases as well as developmental disorders in infants and children.
• He has sixteen peer-reviewed articles in international scientific journals. He's also given talks at international conferences in Daegu, South Korea (2009) and London, United Kingdom (2011).
• He is also a participant in the International Clinical Epidemiology Network's nationwide multicenter study on childhood neurodevelopmental disorders (INCLEN).
• Dr.Ramesh Konanki is fluent in English, Telugu, and Hindi.