Dr. Usha Mallinath

Dr Usha Mallinath is a paediatric neurologist in Bengaluru with 25 years of experience, trained in both the United States and United Kingdom, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Whitefield and Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road.

She specialises in paediatric epilepsy, cerebral palsy, ADHD, developmental disorders, and complex neurological conditions in children and adolescents.

She consults in English, Kannada, and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

Children with seizures, drug-resistant epilepsy, and EEG-confirmed epileptic syndromes are evaluated and managed with structured neurological assessment and long-term treatment planning:

• Paediatric epilepsy and seizure disorders
• EEG assessment and interpretation
• Drug-resistant epilepsy management

Cerebral Palsy and Neurodevelopmental Conditions

Children with cerebral palsy, developmental motor delays, and neurodevelopmental diagnoses are assessed and managed with a focus on functional improvement and long-term support:

• Cerebral palsy
• Developmental delay and developmental assessment
• Neuromuscular disorders

ADHD, Autism, and Behavioural Disorders

Children presenting with attention difficulties, autism spectrum concerns, or behavioural challenges are evaluated with structured diagnostic tools and evidence-based management:

• ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
• Autism spectrum disorders
• Behavioural disorders in children

Headache, Stroke, and Acute Neurological Conditions

Children with headache disorders, movement abnormalities, or acute neurological events are assessed and managed with appropriate investigative and treatment pathways:

• Paediatric headache and migraine
• Paediatric stroke
• Movement disorders

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Mallinath currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Whitefield, Bengaluru
• Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, Bengaluru

Previous Associations

• Columbia Asia Hospital, Whitefield, Bengaluru, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist
• Akron Children's Hospital, USA, Clinical Associate
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA, Paediatric Neurology Training
• NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation, USA, Clinical Practice
• Northeast Ohio Medical University, USA, Teaching Faculty

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (2001)
• MD Paediatrics, Columbia University, New York, USA (2012)
• Diplomate of the American Board of Paediatrics (DABP), 2014
• Fellow of the American Academy of Paediatrics (FAAP)
• Training in Paediatric Neurology, Columbia University and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, USA
• Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology, Columbia Asia Hospital, Bengaluru
• Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH), UK
• Karnataka Medical Council Registration No. 62421

She is a member of the American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP), Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), and British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA).

Faculty Positions and Academic Recognition

• Faculty, British Paediatric Epilepsy Training Course
• Faculty, National EEG Course (2016)
• Faculty, International Indo-Iraq Epilepsy Conference (2016)
• Faculty, Epilepsy Consortium Neurology

Media and Publications

Dr Usha has been featured as a subject expert in national health publications on childhood neurological conditions:

• "Can Cerebral Palsy Be Treated? Know About the Condition Which Led to Satya Nadella's Son's Death" featured in Hindustan Times Health
• "Emerging Technologies Aiding Manage Cerebral Palsy" featured in Economic Times Health

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