Dr. C. P. Ravi Kumar

OP Timing:

Qualifications and Education:

• CCT in Paediatrics – London, UK (2013)
• MRCPCH – Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health, London, UK (2009)
• MBBS – Bangalore University, India (2000)

Additional Subspeciality Training:

• Fellow in Complex Paediatric Epilepsy & Paediatric Neurology – Evelina London Children’s Hospital (2014–2015)
• Post-CCST Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology – London (2015–2016)
• EEG and Neurophysiology Training – University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio, USA (2016)
• Experience across tertiary child neurology and epilepsy centres in the UK.

Areas of Expertise:

• Childhood Epilepsy (including drug-resistant epilepsies)
• Ketogenic Diet Therapy for Epilepsy
• Neurodevelopmental Delays and Disorders
• Autism, ADHD & Learning Difficulties
• Neurogenetic & Neurometabolic Disorders
• Acute Paediatric Neurology & Neuroinfection
• EEG Interpretation and Neurophysiology
• Interdisciplinary Neuro-rehabilitation

Professional Experience:

• Lead & Senior Consultant Paediatric Neurologist - Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bengaluru
• Consultant Paediatric Neurologist - Aster CMI & Aster Whitefield, Bengaluru
  • Established Aster NEUKIDS, a comprehensive paediatric neurosciences unit
  • Led multidisciplinary Child Development Centre, genetic/metabolic services
• UK NHS Experience:
  • Consultant Paediatrician (Epilepsy), Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, Brighton
  • Fellow in Complex Paediatric Epilepsy & Paediatric Neurology – Evelina London Children’s Hospital
  • Specialist Registrar – St. George’s Hospital, London
  • Specialist Registrar – National Centre for Young Epilepsy, UK

Research & Publications (Highlights):

• Published in BMJ Case Reports, Cureus, Indian Journal of Neurology and other indexed journals.
• Multiple conference papers and posters at ICNA, NEUROPEDICON, CHILDNEUROCON, NISNMD and SSIEM.
• Co-investigator in the KiWE Ketogenic Infant Trial at Evelina London.
• Research contributions include epilepsy genetics, Rett syndrome, neurodegenerative conditions, neuro-metabolic disorders, and ketogenic diet outcomes.

Academic Contributions and Faculty Roles:

• Instructor for Paediatric Epilepsy Training (PET 1, 2, 3), Childhood Headache (CHaT), Acute Paediatric Neurology Course, MovED and ACT (BPNA-UK courses).
• Guest editor and reviewer – Karnataka Paediatric Journal.
• Contributed to MRCPCH question writing (RCPCH, UK).
• Experience teaching undergraduates at Brighton & Sussex Medical School and GKT School of Medical Education.

Memberships:

• Indian Academy of Paediatrics – Neurology & Neurodevelopment Chapters
• Executive Member – IAP Neurology Chapter
• Association of Child Neurologists of India (AOCN)
• Indian Epilepsy Society & Association
• International Child Neurology Association (ICNA)
• National Neonatal Forum (NNF)

Leadership Roles:

• Led development of Aster NEUKIDS – integrated neurosciences, CDC, autism & developmental services under one roof.
• Founder & Director – Brain Child Trust, Bengaluru (2021 onwards)
• Supports children with disabilities and neurodevelopmental needs
• Parent empowerment initiatives, therapy access, and community outreach
• Reviewed national guidelines as part of Clinical Standards Group – RCPCH (UK).
• Updated clinical information leaflets for Medicines for Children (RCPCH, UK).

Awards & Recognition:

• Featured in the “Best Doctors of South India” list by Outlook Magazine for two consecutive years (2024 & 2025) in the category of Paediatric Neurology.
• Recognised by India Today among leading specialists in Paediatric Neurology.
• 1st Prize – IAPEN Clinical Nutrition Congress (2019) for clinical impact of Ketogenic Diet Therapy.
• Multiple invited presentations and scientific contributions at national and international neurology conferences.

Clinical Interests:

• Early diagnosis and integrated management of paediatric neurological conditions
• Precision medicine for genetic epilepsies
• Parent education, counselling and long-term neurodevelopmental follow-up
• Developing multidisciplinary care pathways for children with complex neurological needs
• Networking and capacity building through training, teaching, and guideline development