Dr. Deepa Divekar

Dr Deepa Divekar is a Paediatric Neurologist in Pune with 50 years of experience, currently practicing at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana as Medical Director and Co-founder.

She specialises in childhood epilepsy including pre-surgical evaluation, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, neuromuscular disorders and a broad range of paediatric neurological conditions.

Dr Divekar completed her Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology from the Institute of Child Health and Great Ormond Street Hospital, London in 1992

She co-founded Sahyadri Hospitals in 2004 and established Pune's first dedicated Childhood Epilepsy Programme in 1993.

Area of Expertise

Childhood Epilepsy and Pre-Surgical Evaluation

Dr Deepa Divekar manages children with focal epilepsy, generalised epilepsy, drug-resistant seizures and epileptic encephalopathies.

She performs video EEG monitoring, pre-surgical epilepsy evaluation, antiepileptic drug optimisation and seizure surgery candidacy assessment.

Cerebral Palsy

Dr Divekar treats children with spastic, dyskinetic and ataxic cerebral palsy presenting with motor impairment and associated neurological conditions.

She provides spasticity management, botulinum toxin therapy, anti-epileptic therapy for associated seizures and long-term neurodevelopmental monitoring.

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Delay

Dr Deepa Divekar evaluates children with autism spectrum disorder, global developmental delay and intellectual disability.

She performs neurodevelopmental assessment, identifies underlying neurological or metabolic causes and initiates evidence-based medical and behavioural management.

ADHD and Learning Disabilities

Dr Divekar manages children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, dyscalculia and other specific learning disabilities.

She performs cognitive and behavioural evaluation, initiates pharmacological therapy where indicated and guides remedial and behavioural intervention planning.

General Paediatric Neurology

Dr Deepa Divekar treats children with migraine, neuromuscular disorders, Guillain-Barré syndrome, movement disorders and neonatal neurological conditions.

She performs nerve conduction studies, EEG interpretation, neuroimaging evaluation and long-term treatment management for chronic paediatric neurological conditions.

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, B J Medical College, Pune, 1976
• MD Paediatrics, B J Medical College, Pune, 1980
• Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology, Institute of Child Health and Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, 1992

Clinical Experience and Hospital Affiliations

Current Affiliations

• Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital (A Unit of Manipal Hospitals), Deccan Gymkhana

Academic and Leadership Contributions

• Co-founder and Medical Director, Sahyadri Hospitals, 2004
• Director of Research and Academics, Sahyadri Hospitals
• Founder Trustee, Pune Institute of Neurology, 1993
• Established Pune's first Childhood Epilepsy Programme with school visits, home visits and counselling support
• Trustee, Samavedana project supporting needy patients with hospital expenses
• Visiting Paediatrician, St John's Home for Women and Children, 1978 to 1992

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