Dr. Aarthi B Pramod

Dr Aarthi B Pramod is a sub specialty trained paediatric neurologist in Bangalore with 14 years of clinical expertise spanning childhood epilepsy, paediatric neuromuscular disorders, paediatric stroke, neurobehavioural conditions including autism and ADHD, demyelinating disorders, gene therapy administration for spinal muscular atrophy, and comprehensive paediatric neurological care.

Patients searching for the best paediatric neurologist in Bangalore, a reliable lady child brain doctor in Karnataka, or expert childhood epilepsy and SMA specialist will find IAP-AOPN Gold Medal credentialled, MRCPCH UK trained paediatric neurology care. Dr Aarthi consults in English.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Aarthi's clinical practice covers the full spectrum of paediatric neurology, with focused depth in childhood epilepsy across all age groups, neuromuscular disorders including disease-modifying therapy administration, paediatric stroke, neurobehavioural conditions, demyelinating disorders, and complex neurological conditions in children.

Childhood Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders in Bangalore

Diagnosis and long term management of seizure disorders across paediatric age groups, supported by Paediatric Epilepsy Training (PET) faculty engagement:

• Neonatal Seizure Evaluation and Management
• Infantile Spasms (West Syndrome) Treatment
• Lennox Gastaut Syndrome Care
• Childhood Absence Epilepsy
• Refractory Absence Epilepsy Management
• Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
• Drug Resistant Childhood Epilepsy
• Status Epilepticus Care in Children
• EEG Interpretation in Children
• Pre Surgical Epilepsy Evaluation Coordination
• Ketogenic Diet Therapy Coordination
• Vagal Nerve Stimulation Coordination

Paediatric Neuromuscular Disorders in Bangalore

Sub specialty diagnosis and management of childhood neuromuscular conditions, supported by experience with advanced disease-modifying therapies:

• Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1, 2, and 3
• Gene Therapy Administration for SMA
• Nusinersen (Spinraza) Administration for SMA
• Oral Risdiplam (Evrysdi) Therapy for SMA
• Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Care
• Becker Muscular Dystrophy Management
• Congenital Myopathies
• Congenital Muscular Dystrophy
• Myasthenia Gravis in Children
• Guillain Barre Syndrome in Children
• Charcot Marie Tooth Disease Care
• EMG and NCV Interpretation in Children

Paediatric Demyelinating Disorders in Bangalore

Diagnosis and treatment of immune mediated demyelinating conditions in children, supported by published research on acute demyelinating syndromes:

• Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
• Multiple Sclerosis in Children
• Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD)
• MOG Antibody Associated Disease
• Optic Neuritis Evaluation
• Autoimmune Encephalitis Management
• Long Term Immunotherapy Monitoring

Paediatric Stroke and Cerebrovascular Care

Acute and long term management of stroke and TIA in children:

• Acute Paediatric Ischaemic Stroke Care
• Paediatric Haemorrhagic Stroke Management
• Sickle Cell Stroke Coordination
• Moyamoya Disease Evaluation
• Vasculitis Workup in Children
• Long Term Stroke Recurrence Prevention

Neurobehavioural and Developmental Disorders

Evaluation and management of developmental and neurobehavioural conditions:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Diagnosis
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Care
• Global Developmental Delay Evaluation
• Learning Disorders Assessment Coordination
• Cerebral Palsy Care Coordination
• Developmental Regression Workup
• Speech and Language Delay Evaluation Coordination

Movement Disorders in Children

Diagnosis and management of childhood movement disorders:

• Childhood Tic Disorders
• Tourette Syndrome Care
• Paediatric Dystonia Diagnosis
• Wilson's Disease Coordination
• Childhood Tremor Evaluation
• Functional Movement Disorders

Other Common Paediatric Neurological Conditions

Comprehensive paediatric neurology outpatient care:

• Childhood Migraine and Headache
• Recurrent Headache Evaluation
• Vertigo in Children
• Paediatric Bell's Palsy
• Childhood Fainting (Syncope) Evaluation
• Sleep Related Movement Disorders in Children
• Headache and School Performance Evaluation

Conditions Treated

• Childhood Epilepsy and Seizures (Neonatal, Infantile, Childhood, Adolescent)
• Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Types 1, 2, 3)
• Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy
• Congenital Myopathies
• Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
• Paediatric Multiple Sclerosis and NMOSD
• Paediatric Stroke
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• ADHD
• Childhood Migraine
• Cerebral Palsy
• Childhood Bell's Palsy
• Wilson's Disease and Movement Disorders in Children

Professional Experience

• Consultant, Department of Paediatric Neurology, Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore
• Consultant, Motherhood Hospital, Banashankari, Bangalore
• Consultant, Raja Rajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Kambipura, Bangalore
• Previous Consultant, Prakruthi Brain and Spine Center, Bangalore
• Previous Senior Consultant, Aster MIMS Calicut
• Previous Senior Registrar, Malathi Manipal Hospital, Bangalore
• Previous Senior Resident, St John's National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore
• Previous Registrar, Sooriya Hospital

She has authored chapters in "PAM Kunju's Simplified Paediatric Neurology", a well known Indian paediatric neurology textbook edited by her fellowship mentor, alongside multiple case reports and original articles published in peer reviewed journals. Her academic engagement extends to organising and faculty roles at major paediatric neurology conferences including KIDS BRAIN Rescue 2025 IAP National Paediatric Neurology Conference, Trivandrum, the Paediatric Epilepsy Training (PET) Workshop (2024), and delivered expert talks on Spinal Muscular Atrophy at the Kerala IAP Neurology Conference (2022) and on Clinical Features of Autism at the Aster MIMS Hospital institutional programme. She has presented papers and received awards at national and international conferences for research on neonatal seizures, infantile spasms, refractory absence epilepsy, acute demyelinating syndromes, and neuromuscular disorders.

Awards and Recognition

• Gold Medal, IAP-AOPN National Level Exit Examination, Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology
• Award Paper Recognition, National and International Forums (research areas including neonatal seizures, infantile spasms, refractory absence epilepsy, acute demyelinating syndromes, and neuromuscular disorders)

Conference Engagements and Faculty Roles

• Organiser, KIDS BRAIN Rescue 2025, IAP National Paediatric Neurology Conference, Trivandrum
• Organiser, Paediatric Epilepsy Training (PET) Workshop, 2024
• Speaker on Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Kerala IAP Neurology Conference, 2022
• Speaker on Clinical Features of Autism, Aster MIMS Hospital Institutional Programme

Book Chapters and Research Contributions

• Authored Chapters, "PAM Kunju's Simplified Paediatric Neurology" (Indian paediatric neurology reference textbook)
• Multiple Case Reports in peer reviewed journals
• Original Research Articles in peer reviewed journals

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University (2012)
• DNB Paediatrics from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2016)
• MRCPCH (Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health), United Kingdom (2020)
• IAP-AOPN Structured Clinical Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology (under mentorship of Dr P A Mohammad Kunju and Dr D Kalpana, Gold Medal in National Level Exit Examination)

Registration Number

Registered with Karnataka Medical Council, Registration Number 20130000864 (2018)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
• Association of Paediatric Neurology (AOPN)
• Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), United Kingdom

IAP-AOPN Gold Medal Fellowship Trained Female Paediatric Neurologist with MRCPCH UK and SMA Gene Therapy Capability

Paediatric neurology is one of the most demanding paediatric sub specialties, with the case mix running from common childhood epilepsy through to rare and rapidly progressive neuromuscular disorders that increasingly require advanced disease modifying therapies including gene therapy. Dr Aarthi's profile combines four distinct credentialling stages: structured clinical fellowship under named senior paediatric neurologists (Dr P A Mohammad Kunju and Dr D Kalpana) culminating in a Gold Medal in the IAP-AOPN national exit exam, MRCPCH from the UK Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, DNB Paediatrics, and active capability in cutting edge therapies including gene therapy, Nusinersen, and oral Risdiplam for spinal muscular atrophy.

Female paediatric sub specialists with this combination of national fellowship distinction, international UK credentialling, and access to advanced disease modifying therapies remain genuinely uncommon in Indian regional practice. Combined with authored chapters in PAM Kunju's Simplified Paediatric Neurology, multiple peer reviewed publications, and active conference engagement at IAP national forums, this depth of academic and clinical paediatric neurology is now offered through three Bangalore hospital affiliations: Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road; Motherhood Hospital, Banashankari; and Raja Rajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Kambipura.

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