Dr. Shiva Kumar R

Dr Shiva Kumar R is a highly skilled neurologist and epileptologist in Bangalore with 25 years of experience in epilepsy, stroke, headache, sleep medicine, and movement disorders. He currently serves as Head of Department and Senior Consultant – Neurology and Epileptology at Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru.

Patients dealing with seizures, chronic headaches, stroke symptoms, sleep disturbances, Parkinson's disease, or multiple sclerosis can consult Dr Shiva Kumar for structured neurological evaluation and evidence-based treatment. He consults in English, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Urdu.

Area of Expertise

Comprehensive neurological care is delivered across epilepsy, stroke, headache, sleep medicine, and movement disorders.

Epilepsy and Epileptology

Advanced evaluation and long-term management is provided for all forms of epilepsy, including drug-resistant cases.

• Epilepsy diagnosis and medical management
• Video EEG monitoring
• Pre-surgical epilepsy evaluation
• Epilepsy surgery coordination
• Status epilepticus management
• Reflex epilepsies (reading, eating, photosensitive)

Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease

Structured acute and preventive care is offered for stroke and related vascular conditions.

• Acute stroke management
• TIA evaluation and secondary prevention
• Stroke rehabilitation coordination

Headache and Migraine

Evidence-based protocols are used for the diagnosis and management of primary and secondary headache disorders.

• Migraine treatment
• Tension-type headache management
• Cervicogenic headache evaluation
• Botulinum toxin injections for chronic migraine

Sleep Medicine

Specialised assessment is provided for sleep-related neurological conditions.

• Sleep disorder evaluation
• Sleep apnoea-related neurological care

Movement Disorders

Clinical evaluation and treatment is offered for conditions affecting movement and coordination.

• Parkinson's disease management
• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) evaluation for Parkinson's
• Tremor and dystonia assessment

Demyelinating and Autoimmune Neurology

Expert care is provided for inflammatory and immune-mediated neurological disorders.

• Multiple sclerosis diagnosis and treatment
• Other demyelinating diseases
• Autoimmune neurological conditions

Neurophysiology and Diagnostics

Advanced electrophysiological tools are used for precise neurological diagnosis.

• EEG interpretation and workshops
• Nerve conduction studies
• Electromyography

Professional Experience

Dr Shiva Kumar is currently associated with:

• Head of Department and Senior Consultant – Neurology and Epileptology, Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru

He has previously served as:

• Resident, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum

Credentials, Qualifications, and Registration

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from BLDE Medical College Hospital and Research Center in 2001
• MD General Medicine from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences in 2005
• DNB General Medicine from National Board of Examinations
• DM Neurology from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology in 2008

Fellowships and Training

• Certified Clinical Fellow in Epilepsy and EEG from SCTIMST, Trivandrum

Professional Memberships

• Indian Academy of Neurology
• Indian Epilepsy Association (IEA)
• American Epilepsy Society
• Neurological Society of India
• Bangalore Neurological Society

Awards and Achievements

• Gold Medal – First in DNB Internal Medicine at All India level (2006)
• Gold Medal – First in MD Internal Medicine at RGUHS (2005)
• V K Kale Gold Medal – First in Anatomy at Dharwad University (1997)
• Best Outgoing Student in MBBS, MD Medicine, and DM Neurology
• Bursary for Young Scientist – Free paper presentation at WCN 2009, Bangkok
• International Travel Grant – Department of Science and Technology for AES 2009, Boston, USA
• Best Case Presented at BNCCU 2016, Bengaluru

Selected Publications and Book Chapters

• "Eucalyptus oil inhalation–induced seizure" – Epilepsia Open, 2017
• "COVID-19-related strokes are associated with increased mortality" – International Journal of Stroke, 2020
• "Posterior Quadrant Disconnection for refractory epilepsy" – Neurology India, 2014
• "The face of the giant panda and her cub: MRI correlates of Wilson disease" – Neurology, 2009
• "Acute Hemorrhagic Leucoencephalitis after mumps" – Neurology, 2009
• Chapter: "Emergencies in Epilepsy" – Handbook on Epilepsy for Physicians, Jaypee Brothers, 2019
• Chapter: "Movement Disorders in Children" – Textbook of Movement Disorder, Jaypee Brothers, 2014
• Chapter: "Imitators of Epilepsy" – Epilepsy Review, Jaypee Brothers, 2010

Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council – Registration No 58802 since 2001

Book an Appointment

For consultation on epilepsy, seizures, stroke, chronic headaches, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, sleep disorders, or movement disorders, Dr Shiva Kumar R is available at Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru. Book your appointment through HexaHealth for a seamless and priority consultation experience.