Introduction

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures that affect millions of people worldwide. In India, the prevalence of epilepsy is significant, making it crucial to have access to top-notch medical care and expert doctors. Fortunately, India boasts a pool of highly qualified neurologists and epilepsy specialists who offer cutting-edge treatments and care for individuals living with epilepsy. In this blog, we'll introduce you to some of the top doctors for epilepsy treatment in India.

1. Dr. Minny Jain

India

Consultant Psychiatrist

Consults at :

MARENGO ASIA HOSPITAL, FARIDABAD

• Dr. Minny Jain is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Marengo QRG Hospital, Faridabad.
• She has an MD in psychiatry and an MBBS from Lady Hardinge Medical College.
• Dr. Jain has 13 years of medical experience and seven years of mental health experience.
• She specializes in mental health issues in children and adolescents and is a young practitioner, making it easier for young adults to connect with her.
• Dr. Jain uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), mindfulness therapy, and pharmacotherapy when necessary to provide holistic care.
• She was awarded the Best Doctor Award at IHBAS, Delhi on Doctor's Day in 2017.
• Dr. Jain provides treatment for stress management, OCD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorders, sleep disorders, female sexual problems, de-addiction, migraine, smoking de-addiction, Alzheimer's disease, PTSD, anxiety disorders, and anger control.

2. Dr. Padma Balaji

India

Senior Consultant- Paediatric Neurology

Consults at :

• Rainbow Children Hospital, Chennai

• Dr Padma Balaji has completed her MBBS and MD(Pediatrics) from M.S University of Baroda.
• She has done her Post doctoral fellowship in Pediatric Neurology from Dr MGR Medical University.
• Her compassion and dedication to serve children and their families has been the outstanding feature of her clinical career.
• Dr Padma Balaji has a keen interest in academic activities and has several publications in several reputed journals and books.

Clinical experience and interest in children with:

• Epilepsy / seizure,
• Developmental delay/speech delay
• Cerebral palsy
• ADHD
• Autism
• Neuro - developmental
• Neuro - genetic disorders

3. Dr P R Krishnan

Consults at :

• Fortis Bangalore

• Dr. Krishnan has over a decade’s experience, with special interest in the areas of headache and epilepsy.
• He is an expert in the management of Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, dizziness/vertigo, balance disorders, neck/back pain, spinal cord diseases, weakness/paralytic diseases, multiple sclerosis and peripheral neuropathy.
• Dr. Krishnan is proficient in emergency management of patients with acute stroke (thrombolytic therapy), neuromuscular emergencies, central nervous system infections and status epilepticus.
• His expertise also covers nerve conduction studies, electromyography, evoked potentials, EEG/Video-EEG, and Botulinum toxin injection for dystonia & spasticity

Area of Interest:

• Parkinson’s disease
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Stroke
• Dizziness/vertigo
• Balance disorders
• Neck/back pain
• Spinal cord diseases
• Weakness/paralytic diseases
• Multiple sclerosis & peripheral neuropathy.

4. Dr. Dinesh Nayak

Director Of Neurology And Advanced Centre For Epilepsy

Consults at :

• Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai

• At Gleneagles Global Health City in Chennai, India, Dr. Dinesh Nayak is the director of the department of neurology and the advanced centre for epilepsy.
• He is a senior consultant neurologist and epileptologist.
• Dr. Dinesh completed his training in neurology (DM degree) at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum, India, a national-importance institution, from 1993 to 1995.
• He was awarded the S.M. Munirathinam Chetty Gold Medal for earning the highest marks in the final MD examination.
• He was given the Dr. PN Berry scholarship in 2000 to study epileptology at King's College Hospital in London, UK, where he did so from 2000 to 2003.
• He received training in intracranial EEG and video-EEG.
• At the famous R. Madhavan Nayar Center for Comprehensive Epilepsy Care, SCTIMST, Trivandrum, he played an active role in the epilepsy surgery programme and pre-operatively assessed more than 2000 patients with drug-resistant epilepsy.
• He is an expert in vagal nerve stimulation, intracranial EEG monitoring, video-EEG monitoring, and pre-surgical evaluation of medically resistant epilepsy. He had been a member of the teaching

5. Dr. Satyakam Baruah

Consults at :

• Medanta - The Medicity

6. Dr. S. K. Jaiswal

India

Sr. Consultant Neurologist

Consults at :

• KIMS Hospital

• Dr. S. K. Jaiswal is a Senior Consultant Neurologist at KIMS Hospital with 25 years of experience.
• He completed his MBBS from Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal.
• Dr. Jaiswal further pursued MD in Internal Medicine from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad.
• He specialized in Neurology by obtaining DM from Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad.
• His professional journey includes serving as a Senior Consultant at KIMS Hospital, Kondapur, since 2018.
• He has also worked as a Senior Consultant at Maxcure Hospitals in Hitech City, Hyderabad.
• From 1996 to 2015, he was a Neuro physician at various esteemed institutes.

7. Dr. Dipesh Pimpale

India

Neurologist

Consults at :

• Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road, Mumbai

• Dr. Dipesh Pimpale is a Neurologist at Wockhardt Hospital, Mira Road, with more than 15 years of experience.
• He holds degrees of MBBS, DCH, DNB, and DM (Neuro) from NIMHANS.
• Dr. Dipesh completed his MBBS from Grant Medical College, Mumbai, and further specialized in Neurology at the prestigious National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore.
• He has also completed specialization in Pediatrics from MP Shah Medical College, Jamnagar, and DNB from Ashwini Hospital, Solapur.
• His DM degree was attained from NIMHANS Bangalore, India's first dedicated center for mental health and neuroscience.
• Dr. Dipesh has expertise in treating a variety of neurological problems such as Epilepsy, Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Movement Disorders, Headaches, and Dementia.
• He specializes in Neuro Diagnostics techniques including NCV, EMG, VEP, BERA, and EMG-guided Botox therapy for Dystonia and RNST.

8. Dr. Ajit Singh Baghela

Consults at :

• Artemis Hospital

• Dr. Ajit Singh Baghela is associated with Artemis Hospital Gurgaon as Associate Consultant Paediatric Neurologist.
• He has completed M.D. Paediatric from Prestigious collage Seth G.S. Medical College and B. J. Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai.
• He has completed Fellowship in Epilepsy & Neurology from Bharatiya Vidya Peeth Medical college, Pune.
• He also had taken training in Paediatric Neurology from PGIMER, Chandigarh. He has experience of 9 years in medical field and 4 years in exclusive in Pediatric Neurology.