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Dr. C. P. Ravi Kumar

Lead & Senior Consultant – Paediatric Neurology

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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
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Dr. C. P. Ravi Kumar is Lead & Senior Consultant – Paediatric Neurology at KIMS Hospitals, Mahadevapura. His areas of expertise include childhood epilepsy including drug-resistant epilepsy, ketogenic diet therapy, neurodevelopmental delays and disorders, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, learning difficulties, neurogenetic and neurometabolic disorders, acute paediatric neurology, and neuroinfection management. He also specializes in EEG interpretation, neurophysiology, interdisciplinary neuro-rehabilitation, and comprehensive neurological care for children with complex developmental and neurological conditions.


People searching for the Best Paediatric Neurologist in Mahadevapura, Child Epilepsy Specialist Near Me, Autism Doctor in Bangalore, or ADHD Specialist for Children can consult Dr. C. P. Ravi Kumar for epilepsy treatment, autism evaluation, ADHD management, developmental delay assessment, ketogenic diet therapy, and advanced paediatric neurological care. His expertise also includes EEG evaluation, neuro-rehabilitation, neurogenetic disorder management, neuroinfection treatment, and long-term care for complex neurological and developmental conditions in children tailored to individual patient needs.

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