Dr. Viraj Sanghi

Dr Viraj Sanghi is a highly esteemed paediatric neurologist in Mumbai with 31 years of overall medical experience, globally recognised for securing the 1st rank and the Prince of Wales Gold Medal during his medical training.

Holding an MD and DrNB alongside an elite Paediatric Neurology Fellowship from Toronto, he is extensively trained in advanced electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring.

Fluent in English and Hindi, he serves as a Senior Consultant at SRCC Children Hospital.

His clinical expertise ensures optimal neurological rehabilitation for severe paediatric epilepsy, intricate movement disorders, and debilitating autoimmune encephalitis.

Area of Expertise

Dr Viraj brings extensive expertise in managing profound neurodevelopmental anomalies and acute central nervous system emergencies.

His proficiency in neurology ensures accurate diagnosis and highly specialised therapeutic interventions for widespread neuromuscular disorders, vital cognitive delays, and aggressive infantile spasms.

Paediatric Epilepsy and Neuromuscular Disorders

For patients in Mumbai, Dr Viraj Sanghi performs clinical evaluations for Paediatric Epilepsy and Neuromuscular Diseases:

• Executing advanced video EEG monitoring protocols to definitively classify and halt intractable childhood seizures
• Formulating targeted pharmacological regimens to comprehensively manage debilitating congenital neuromuscular disorders
• Administering precise neurodevelopmental therapies to safely restore vital motor functions in cerebral palsy

Acute Neurological Emergencies and Encephalitis

To support patients in Maharashtra, Dr Sanghi provides interventions for Autoimmune Encephalitis and Paediatric Stroke:

• Deploying highly advanced intensive care support to rapidly reverse acute neonatal neurological emergencies
• Directing urgent neurovascular interventions to ensure robust physiological recovery following sudden paediatric strokes
• Treating intricate autoimmune encephalitis using meticulously planned continuous biological immunosuppressive therapies

Cognitive Development and Behavioural Health

Dr Viraj handles systemic evaluations in Mumbai, specifically targeting ADHD and Developmental Disorders:

• Conducting rigorous cognitive evaluations to accurately identify and treat early childhood developmental delays
• Organising detailed outpatient care plans to comprehensively monitor complex behavioural health milestones in ADHD
• Alleviating debilitating childhood migraines through heavily optimised preventative neurological clinical protocols

Clinical Innovations and Paediatric Neurology Milestones

• Awards: Secured the 1st Rank in his degree examination, winning the Prince of Wales Gold Medal and the CSP Gold Medal for outstanding academic performance at the University of Bombay.
• Global Fellowships: Completed an elite Paediatric Neurology Fellowship and specialised EEG Certification at The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto (2005).
• Clinical Tenures: Senior Consultant at SRCC Children Hospital. Previously founded the IKA Children's Centre and consulted at Bombay Hospital, Saifee Hospital, and Breach Candy Hospital.
• National Impact: Serves actively as a Trustee for the Neurology Foundation and Treasurer for the Child Neurology Foundation.

Education

Dr Viraj Sanghi completed his medical education and elite neurological training from recognised national and international boards:

• MBBS from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai (1995)
• MD in Internal Medicine from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai (1998)
• Doctorate of National Board (DrNB) in Neurology, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2002)
• Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Canada (2005)
• Certification in EEG, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada

Registered with the Maharashtra Medical Council in 1995 (Registration No. 77869).

Professional Memberships

Dr Viraj holds highly influential leadership positions and memberships across major global medical organisations:

• Neurology Foundation (Trustee)
• Child Neurology Foundation (Treasurer)
• International Child Neurology Association (Member)
• Child Neurology Group, Mumbai (Life Member)
• Indian Academy of Neurology (Life Member)
• Indian Epilepsy Association and Society (Life Member)
• Association of Child Neurology (Life Member)
• Maharashtra Association of Neurology (Life Member)
• Neurological Society of India (Member)

Professional Experience

Dr Viraj Sanghi currently brings his neurological expertise to the following institution, serving as a Consultant at:

• SRCC Children Hospital, Mahalakshmi (Mumbai) - ₹5500

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

• IKA Children's Centre, Nariman Point (Mumbai - Founder and Medical Director)
• Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre (Mumbai - Consultant)
• Saifee Hospital, Girgaon (Mumbai - Consultant)
• Breach Candy Hospital (Mumbai - Visiting Consultant)
• KEM Hospital and Seth GS Medical College (Mumbai - Visiting Consultant)

Book an Appointment with Dr Viraj Sanghi, Paediatric Neurologist in Mumbai

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