Dr. Kaushik Ragunathan

Dr Kaushik Ragunathan is a paediatric neurologist in Bangalore with 14 years of experience, specialising in paediatric epilepsy, drug-refractory epilepsy, epileptic encephalopathies, genetic epilepsies, cerebral palsy, neuromuscular diseases, and demyelinating disorders, having completed his DM in Paediatric Neurology at AIIMS New Delhi, one of India's foremost institutions for superspeciality neurological training.

Patients searching for a paediatric neurologist in Bangalore, specialist in childhood epilepsy and EEG, or expert in ketogenic diet therapy and neuromodulation for refractory epilepsy will find in Dr Kaushik Ragunathan an academically decorated clinician.

He currently practises as an Associate Consultant at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road and Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore, and consults in English, Tamil, Hindi, and Malayalam.

Area of Expertise

Dr Kaushik provides comprehensive paediatric neurology and general paediatrics care, with particular depth in epilepsy management, electrophysiology, neuromuscular diseases, and disease-targeted therapies for rare neurological conditions.

Paediatric Epilepsy

His epilepsy practice covers the full spectrum from common childhood seizures to complex refractory and genetic epilepsies requiring multidisciplinary management.

• Paediatric epilepsy evaluation and management
• Epileptic encephalopathies
• Genetic epilepsies including channelopathies and metabolic epilepsies
• Drug-refractory epilepsy management including ketogenic diet therapy
• Non-invasive neuromodulation using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
• Neonatal seizures

Paediatric and Neonatal Electroencephalography (EEG)

Dr Kaushik Ragunathan provides dedicated paediatric and neonatal EEG interpretation and electrophysiological services.

• Paediatric EEG recording and interpretation
• Neonatal EEG and neonatal seizure evaluation
• Ambulatory and prolonged EEG monitoring

Cerebral Palsy

He manages children with cerebral palsy through structured multidisciplinary care addressing motor, cognitive, and communication needs.

• Cerebral palsy diagnosis and functional assessment
• Spasticity management
• Rehabilitation planning and coordination

Neuromuscular Diseases

His neuromuscular practice includes exposure to landmark international trials including STEER in SMA and MIS51ON in DMD during his tenure at AIIMS New Delhi.

• Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
• Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) including disease-targeted therapies
• Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
• Neuromuscular junction disorders

Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Advanced Therapies

• Onasemnogene abeparvovec-xioi (IV gene therapy) for SMA
• Risdiplam therapy for SMA
• Monitoring and management of SMA patients on disease-modifying therapy

Demyelinating and Neuroinflammatory Conditions

• Acquired and genetic demyelinating disorders
• Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
• Multiple sclerosis and related conditions in children

CNS Infections and Ataxia

• Bacterial and viral CNS infections in children
• Encephalitis and meningitis management
• Ataxia evaluation and management

Neurodegenerative Conditions

• Progressive neurological disorders in children
• Lysosomal storage disorders
• Metabolic and genetic neurodegenerative conditions

General Paediatrics

He provides broad paediatric care alongside his subspeciality neurology practice.

• General paediatric consultations
• Developmental assessment and neurodevelopmental follow-up

Procedures and Interventions

Paediatric Neurological Procedures

• Paediatric and Neonatal EEG recording and interpretation
• Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) in children
• Electromyography (EMG) for neuromuscular evaluation
• Ketogenic Diet Therapy initiation and monitoring for drug-refractory epilepsy
• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for neuromodulation
• Lumbar puncture and CSF analysis in paediatric neurological conditions
• Disease-targeted therapy administration and monitoring for SMA

Professional Experience

• Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore – Associate Consultant, Paediatric Neurology (Current)
• Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore – Associate Consultant, Paediatric Neurology (Current)
• AIIMS Guwahati – Assistant Professor, Paediatrics (January 2025 to July 2025)
• AIIMS New Delhi – Resident Doctor, Paediatric Neurology (November 2020 to January 2025)
• Andaman and Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS), Port Blair – Assistant Professor, Paediatrics (December 2017 to May 2019)

Credentials and Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University (2012)
• MD Paediatrics, Kerala University of Health Sciences (2016)
• DNB Paediatrics, National Board of Examinations (2017)
• DM Paediatric Neurology, AIIMS New Delhi

Professional Memberships

• Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
• Association of Child Neurology, India (AOCN)

Medical Council Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 186518 (registered 2012)

Awards, Publications and Academic Contributions

Awards and Distinctions

• Gold Medal in Paediatrics 
• Gold Medal in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Dr B R Santhanakrishnan Gold Medal for securing the top rank at the national level in the DNB Paediatrics examination (December 2016 session)
• Dr CR Soman Award for Best Postgraduate Dissertation (December 2016, Health Action by People and Government Medical College, Trivandrum)
• Dr Omana Mathew Award for Best Postgraduate Research, IAP Kerala State (2016)

Publications

Dr K Ragunathan has published peer-reviewed research in national and international journals and contributed to academic textbooks.

• Publications in Indian Paediatrics, Indian Journal of Paediatrics, Neurology, and Brain Stimulation (Elsevier)
• Textbook chapters in Behavioural Disorders in Children and Partha's IAP Textbook of Paediatrics
• Principal Investigator in two Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) in paediatric and neonatal epilepsy
• Exposure to international multicentre trials including STEER (SMA), MIS51ON (DMD), and NOE-101 (TSC) during AIIMS New Delhi tenure
• Presented and published findings of an RCT in drug-refractory epilepsy at the Elsevier Brain Stimulation Conference, Kobe, Japan (February 2025)

Academic Contributions

• Guided undergraduate research projects and postgraduate dissertations
• Contributed to curriculum planning, academic assessments, and interdisciplinary academic discussions
• Served as Assistant Professor at both AIIMS Guwahati and ANIIMS Port Blair

Why Consult Dr Kaushik Ragunathan

Dr Ragunathan completed his DM in Paediatric Neurology at AIIMS New Delhi and holds the Dr B R Santhanakrishnan Gold Medal for national rank in DNB Paediatrics, placing him among the most academically distinguished paediatric neurologists in Bangalore.

As Principal Investigator in two epilepsy RCTs, published author in indexed journals including Neurology and Brain Stimulation, and a clinician with hands-on experience in disease-targeted therapies for SMA and DMD, Dr Ragunathan offers a level of subspeciality depth and research-driven clinical practice that is directly meaningful for families managing complex childhood neurological conditions.

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