Dr. Veena Kalra

Dr Veena Kalra is a highly skilled Paediatric Neurologist in Delhi with 57 years of clinical experience specializing in paediatric epilepsy, neurometabolic and neurogenetic disorders, neurocysticercosis, learning disability and comprehensive child neurology care.

Dr Veena is widely recognized for her precision in complex paediatric neurological diagnosis and treatment, structured evidence based management protocols and a compassionate patient centric approach focused on long term neurological health and recovery in children.

Dr Veena Kalra currently serves as Senior Consultant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar, Delhi. She has previously served as Professor at AIIMS, New Delhi, bringing strong academic and clinical expertise in paediatric neurology and child health to her practice.

Dr Veena Kalra consults in English and Hindi.

Areas of Expertise

Epilepsy and Seizure Management

• Diagnosis and management of childhood epilepsies
• Anti epileptic drug therapy and seizure control planning
• Long term epilepsy monitoring and follow up care

Neurometabolic and Neurogenetic Disorders

• Evaluation of inborn errors of metabolism affecting the nervous system
• Management of neurogenetic and inherited neurological conditions
• Metabolic screening and genetic counselling support

Neurocysticercosis

• Diagnosis and medical management of neurocysticercosis
• Antiparasitic therapy and neurological complication management
• Imaging guided treatment planning for cystic lesions

Learning Disability and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

• Assessment and management of learning disabilities in children
• Neurodevelopmental evaluation and early intervention planning
• Multidisciplinary rehabilitation and support strategies

Toxic and Metabolic Neurological Conditions

• Management of lead poisoning and toxic encephalopathy
• Liver related neurological conditions including cirrhosis associated disorders
• Comprehensive evaluation of toxic metabolic brain disorders in children

Education and Credentials

• MBBS – University of Delhi (1969)
• MD Paediatrics – All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (1973)
• Fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences
• Fellowship of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics

Memberships

• National Academy of Medical Sciences
• Indian Academy of Paediatrics
• Indian Academy of Neurology
• Asian and Oceanian Child Neurology Association

Awards and Recognitions

• Researcher Award – Journal of Child Neurology
• Pfizer Scroll of Honour Award
• Sorell Katherine Award

Professional Experience

Current Experience

• Senior Consultant, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar, Delhi

Past Experience

• Professor, AIIMS, New Delhi

Book an Appointment with Dr Veena Kalra, Paediatric Neurologist in Delhi

To consult Dr Veena Kalra for paediatric epilepsy, neurometabolic disorders, neurocysticercosis, learning disability, lead poisoning management and comprehensive child neurology care, book a priority appointment at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar, Delhi.

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