Compassionate, specialized neurological care for children - from newborns to adolescents. Led by Dr. Shilpa Patil (Pediatrician) in collaboration with our neurosurgical team, ensuring every child gets the focused care they deserve.
Pediatric neurology is the subspecialty of medicine dedicated to diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in children from infancy through adolescence. Children's brains are not simply "small adult brains" - their developing nervous systems present unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. At Samarth Neuro & Superspeciality Hospital, our pediatric neurology services - led by Dr. Shilpa Patil (Pediatrician) - focus on conditions like childhood epilepsy, febrile seizures, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, and pediatric brain tumors, providing gentle, child-centered care in collaboration with our neurosurgical team.
Our pediatric team creates a calm, non-threatening environment for your child. A detailed history from parents and a gentle neurological examination form the basis of evaluation.
Investigations are tailored to the child's age and condition - EEG for seizure characterization, MRI brain (with appropriate sedation if needed), developmental assessments, and genetic testing when indicated.
Correct seizure classification (focal vs. generalized, epilepsy syndrome identification) is critical for choosing the right medication. We take time to get this right.
Anti-epileptic drugs are carefully selected, dosed, and monitored with weight-based dosing calculations and regular blood level monitoring to optimize seizure control and minimize side effects in growing children.
We provide guidance on school accommodations, dietary therapies (e.g., ketogenic diet for refractory epilepsy), safety measures, and connect families with support groups and developmental therapy services.
If you or a loved one experience any of the following, seek medical attention immediately:
Dr. Shilpa Patil brings specialized pediatric expertise, ensuring your child is evaluated by a doctor who understands childhood neurological conditions deeply.
We create a warm, child-friendly atmosphere to reduce anxiety and ensure children cooperate during examinations and procedures.
We coordinate appropriate genetic testing for inherited epilepsy syndromes and metabolic disorders that cause neurological symptoms in children.
When pediatric conditions require surgical intervention, our pediatric neurology team collaborates directly with Dr. Ravindra Patil's neurosurgical team for seamless care.
We empower parents with knowledge about their child's condition, seizure first aid, medication adherence, and when to seek emergency help.
Children with neurological conditions need continuous monitoring as they grow. We provide ongoing care through developmental milestones and adolescence.
Not necessarily. A single unprovoked seizure does not automatically mean epilepsy. However, it requires thorough evaluation. Epilepsy is generally diagnosed after two or more unprovoked seizures.
Febrile seizures are common and usually harmless in young children. However, the first febrile seizure always warrants medical evaluation to rule out serious causes like meningitis. Most children outgrow febrile seizures by age 5-6.
Not necessarily. Many childhood epilepsy syndromes are self-limiting, and medication can often be safely discontinued after 2 years of seizure freedom. Your neurologist will guide this decision based on the specific epilepsy type and EEG findings.
Our expert team is available 24/7 for emergencies and Monday-Saturday 9AM-8PM for consultations.