Dr. Shiji Chalipat

Dr Shiji Chalipat is a Consultant Paediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist in Pune with 21 years of clinical experience.

She currently practises at Ankura Hospital for Women and Children in Aundh and Wakad, Pune.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Shiji specialises in comprehensive paediatric neurology with expertise in epilepsy, developmental disorders, and neuromuscular conditions.

Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

She provides diagnosis and long-term management of epilepsy and various seizure disorders in children through structured medical care.

Developmental Delay and Cerebral Palsy

She manages developmental delay and cerebral palsy, including botulinum toxin injections for spasticity management.

Paediatric Neuromuscular Disorders

She evaluates and treats paediatric muscle and nerve disorders with focused neurological care.

Autism and Neurodevelopmental Conditions

She provides medical support and management for children with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

Paediatric Stroke and Neuro-Genetic Disorders

She manages stroke in children and neuro-genetic disorders through detailed clinical evaluation.

Neurological Investigations

She interprets EEG, video EEG, EMG, NCV, VEP, and BERA studies for accurate diagnosis of paediatric neurological conditions.

Professional Experience

Previous Affiliations

• Assistant Professor, Dr D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri-Chinchwad
• Consultant, Unique Children’s Hospital, Pimpri-Chinchwad

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Government Medical College, Thrissur, 2005
• MD in Paediatrics from B J Medical College, Pune, 2010
• Postgraduate Diploma in Developmental Neurology from Child Development Centre, Trivandrum, 2013

She completed her Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology from the Institute of South India, SAT Hospital, Trivandrum in 2016, and received specialised training in Paediatric Neuromuscular Disorders from JR Hospital, Oxford, UK.

Medical Registration: Maharashtra Medical Council, Registration No. 2012072090, 2012.

Professional Memberships

• International Child Neurology Association
• Indian Academy of Paediatrics
• Child Neurology Society, Pune

She has also served as an Executive Board Member of the Child Neurology Association, Pune, contributing to academic and leadership initiatives in the field of paediatric neurology.

Awards, Research, and Publications

She was awarded the Gold Medal for Best Outgoing Student in Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology by the Indian Academy of Paediatrics and has authored multiple scientific research publications in national and international journals in the field of paediatric neurology.

Languages Spoken

• Marathi
• Hindi
• English

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