Dr. Pradnya Gadgil

Dr Pradnya Gadgil is a highly esteemed paediatric neurologist in Mumbai with an exceptional 26 years of overall medical experience, dedicating her career specifically to complex epileptology and advanced neurosciences.

She holds an MRCPCH from London alongside an MBBS, executing targeted neurological interventions for thousands of individuals.

Serving as a Senior Consultant at SRCC Children Hospital, she performs highly precise epilepsy surgeries and advanced neuromodulation therapies, communicating fluently in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Driven by a philosophy of evidence-based and compassionate patient-centric care, her immense clinical acumen ensures the delivery of optimal medical protocols for severe complex epilepsy, acute encephalopathy, and tuberous sclerosis.

Area of Expertise

Dr Pradnya brings vast knowledge to the surgical and medical management of complex neurological anomalies and acute cognitive deficits in children.

Her proficiency in clinical epileptology ensures accurate diagnosis and therapeutic systemic care for infants and adolescents requiring highly specialised neuro-immunological and neurogenetic interventions.

Paediatric Epileptology and Neuromodulation

For patients in Mumbai, Dr Pradnya Jayant Gadgil performs clinical evaluations for Complex Epilepsy and Infantile Spasms:

• Advanced pharmacological management and targeted surgical resections specifically designed for severe drug-resistant childhood epilepsy
• Rigorous clinical assessments and comprehensive neuromodulation protocols for the definitive management of complex infantile spasms
• Multi-disciplinary medical interventions and highly structured ketogenic diet therapies ensuring robust seizure control in infants and adolescents

Neuro-Oncology and Genetic Neurology

To support patients in Maharashtra, Dr Gadgil provides interventions for Tuberous Sclerosis and Neurogenetic Syndromes:

• Immediate diagnostic evaluations and highly structured neurological monitoring for complex tuberous sclerosis anomalies
• Targeted systemic interventions and rigorous clinical management specifically designed for rare neurogenetic and metabolic disorders
• Comprehensive preventative healthcare screenings and advanced neurodevelopmental counselling ensuring robust cognitive progression

Acute Neurology and Neuro-Immunology

Dr Pradnya handles systemic evaluations in Mumbai, specifically targeting Encephalopathy and Autoimmune Encephalitis:

• Rigorous continuous monitoring and precise pharmacological interventions for acute paediatric febrile encephalopathy
• Systematic diagnostic protocols ensuring rapid and sustained relief from severe autoimmune receptor encephalitis
• Advanced systemic interventions and targeted critical care protocols ensuring optimal long-term infant survivability and neurological function

Clinical Outcomes and Neurological Milestones

Dr Pradnya Jayant Gadgil consistently elevates paediatric neurology standards in Maharashtra:

• Extensive Experience: Brings exactly 26 years of comprehensive medical practice, specifically dedicating her highly productive career to advanced paediatric epileptology and neurosciences.
• Global Excellence: Undertook elite international training via prestigious fellowships in Paediatric Neurology and Complex Epilepsy Surgery at the Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.
• Medical Education Impact: Partnered with exactly 4 other doctors to successfully introduce the PET-1 teaching course to India, rigorously educating over 1500 paediatricians in advanced epilepsy care.
• Academic Leadership: Co-authored exactly 3 authoritative chapters in the IAP Specialty Series (following the 2006 action plan) and has extensively published impactful medical literature spanning across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2021, and 2022.

Education

Dr Pradnya Jayant Gadgil completed her medical education and elite neurological training from recognised national and international boards:

• MBBS from BLY Nair Hospital, Mumbai (2000)
• MRCPCH (Paediatrics) from Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, London (2007)
• Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology from Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, London, UK
• Fellowship in Complex Epilepsy and Epilepsy Surgery from Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK

Professional Memberships

Dr Pradnya holds leadership positions and memberships with prominent medical organisations:

• International Child Neurology Association (ICNA)
• British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA)
• Indian Epilepsy Association (IEA)
• Indian Epilepsy Society (IES)
• Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)
• Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance, India

Publications and Research

Dr Pradnya Jayant Gadgil is actively involved in advancing medical research globally. She has authored the following prominent publications:

• Novel de novo TBL1XR1 variant causing Pierpont Syndrome in an Indian child
• Lowe Syndrome: A Complex Clinical Diagnosis with a Novel Mutation in the OCRL Gene
• Nonparaneoplastic Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Encephalitis: A Case Series of Four Children

Professional Experience

Dr Pradnya Jayant Gadgil currently brings her neurological expertise to the following institution, serving as a Senior Consultant at:

• SRCC Children Hospital, Mahalakshmi (Mumbai) - ₹3000

Previously, she gained immense exposure serving in highly specialised clinical roles at:

• Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic (Director)
• Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (Consultant)
• Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group Of Hospitals, Mumbai (Associate Professor)
• Hiranandani Hospital, Seven Hills Hospital, Bhaktivedanta Hospital, and Neoplus Hospital (Consultant)

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