Dr. Ananthanarayanan K

Dr Ananthanarayanan K is a highly esteemed paediatric neurologist in Chennai with 16 years of dedicated clinical practice. Recognizing that neurological issues in children require immense precision and profound empathy, he specializes in diagnosing and managing complex brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders in infants, children, and adolescents.

His expertise encompasses advanced neurodiagnostics, epilepsy management, and critical care neurology. Dr Ananthanarayanan currently provides expert neurological care at Apollo Children Hospital,Thousand Lights, Apollo Cradle And Children Hospital Karapakkam, and Hande Hospital.

To ensure parents and children feel completely comfortable, he fluently conducts consultations in English, Tamil, Hindi, and French.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Ananthanarayanan’s clinical practice is deeply specialized, utilizing global protocols to treat both chronic and acute childhood neurological conditions:

Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

Comprehensive, evidence-based management for all types of childhood seizures and refractory epilepsy:

• Management of Complex Epilepsy and Dravet Syndrome
• Neonatal Seizures and Neurological Care
• Evaluation for Epilepsy Surgery
• Anti-Epileptic Drug (AED) Optimization

Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Disorders

Early intervention and holistic management strategies for developmental challenges:

• Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Evaluation
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Management
• Assessment of Learning Difficulties and Dyslexia
• Management of Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity

Acute and Critical Care Neurology

Rapid, life-saving interventions for pediatric neurological emergencies:

• Stroke in Children and Pediatric Neuro-Infections (Meningitis, Encephalitis)
• Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) Diagnosis and Care
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)-Acquired Weakness in Children
• Headache and Pediatric Migraine Management

Advanced Neurodiagnostics

Expertise in performing and interpreting highly specialized neurological tests:

• Electroencephalogram (EEG) and Polysomnography (Sleep Studies)
• Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP) and Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry (BERA)
• Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) and Electromyography (EMG)

Conditions Treated

• Childhood Epilepsy and Seizures
• Cerebral Palsy and Motor Delays
• Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD
• Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
• Pediatric Strokes and Neuro-Infections
• Hydrocephalus and Elevated Intracranial Pressure
• Chronic Headaches and Migraines

Awards and Academic Recognitions

Dr Ananthanarayanan’s exceptional diagnostic skills and academic brilliance have been recognized with top institutional honors:

• Dr KGS Nanda Gold Medal in Neurology: Awarded for outstanding academic and clinical excellence in the field of neurology.
• Prof R Nath Gold Medal in Biomedical Science: Conferred for exceptional proficiency and research in biomedical sciences.

Publications and Research Contributions

As a leading academician, he has extensively published critical research in global neurology journals. Notable works include:

• "Intensive Care Unit–Acquired Weakness in Children: A Prospective Observational Study Using Simplified Serial Electrophysiological Testing" – Published in Neurocritical Care (2021).
• "Efficacy and Tolerability of Fenfluramine in Patients with Dravet Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis" – Published in Seizure (2021).
• "Comparison of Five Different Electrophysiological Criteria for Childhood Guillain Barre Syndrome" – Published in Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology (2021).

Professional Experience

• Apollo Children Hospital, Thousand Lights, Chennai (Consultation Fee: ₹1000)
• Apollo Cradle And Children Hospital, Karapakkam, Chennai (Consultation Fee: ₹1000)
• Hande Hospital, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai

His presence at Apollo’s flagship children’s hospitals ensures that his young patients have immediate, 24/7 access to specialized pediatric ICUs, world-class neuroimaging (MRI/CT), and advanced neurodiagnostic laboratories.

Credentials and Qualifications

Qualifications

• MBBS – Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry (2010)
• MD Paediatrics – Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh (2014)
• DM Paediatric Neurology

Registration Number

• Registered with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council, Registration Number 92194 (Year: 2011)

Professional Memberships

• International Child Neurology Congress (ICNC)
• European Paediatric Neurology Society (EPNS)
• Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN)
• Asian and Oceanian Child Neurology Association (AOCNA)

Why Parents Choose Dr Ananthanarayanan K

When a child faces a neurological issue—whether it is a complex seizure disorder, a developmental delay, or a sudden nerve weakness—parents need absolute clinical certainty. Dr Ananthanarayanan provides exactly that. His educational pedigree is unparalleled; training at JIPMER and PGIMER places him among the most elite medical professionals in the country. Earning two Gold Medals during his rigorous medical training is a testament to his sheer diagnostic brilliance and dedication to the brain sciences.

Despite his towering academic profile and advanced skills in neurodiagnostic procedures like EEG and EMG, parents most appreciate his calm, deeply empathetic approach. He understands the immense anxiety that accompanies a neurological diagnosis and takes the time to explain treatment plans in simple, reassuring language (across four languages). Whether managing a critical case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome in the ICU or providing long-term supportive care for Autism or ADHD, Dr Ananthanarayanan represents the absolute gold standard in pediatric neurology in Chennai.

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