Dr. Pendyala Santosh Kumar

Consultant – Neurology


OPD Timings:

Mahadevapura: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Electronic City: Tuesday, Friday & Saturday (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

Qualifications & Education:

  • Fellowship in Epilepsy – Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi (2025–Present)
  • DM (Neurology) – National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru (2014–2019)
  • MBBS – Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (2004–2009)

Areas of Expertise:

  • Epilepsy and seizure disorders
  • Drug-resistant epilepsy
  • Neuroimmunology disorders
  • Autoimmune neurological diseases
  • Neuroinfections
  • Stroke and cerebrovascular disorders
  • Headache and migraine management
  • Movement disorders
  • Neuromuscular disorders

Clinical Expertise:

  • Comprehensive epilepsy evaluation and management
  • EEG interpretation and epilepsy monitoring
  • Management of refractory and super-refractory status epilepticus
  • Autoimmune encephalitis and neuroimmunological disorders
  • Neurocritical care management
  • Evaluation and treatment of complex neurological disorders
  • Management of headache, migraine, and dizziness disorders

Professional Experience:

  • Fellow – Epilepsy, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi (2025–Present)
  • Consultant Neurologist, Institute of Neurosciences, Kolkata (2023–2025)
  • Consultant Neurologist, Apollo Hospitals, Seshadripuram, Bengaluru (2021–2023)
  • Consultant Neurologist, Citi Neuro Hospital, Telangana (2019–2021)

Research & Publications:

Thesis
  • Clinical and Radiological Profile of Extracranial Cervical Artery Dissections – DM Neurology Thesis, NIMHANS
Publications
  • Published multiple peer-reviewed articles in reputed journals including:
    • Acta Neurologica Belgica
    • Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease
    • Journal of Sleep Medicine
    • Indian Journal of Psychiatry
    • Neuro-Ophthalmology
    • Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine
  • Research areas include:
    • Epilepsy and status epilepticus
    • Neuroimmunology
    • Autoimmune encephalitis
    • Movement disorders
    • Stroke neurology
    • Neuromuscular disorders

Conferences & Academic Contributions:

  • Second Prize – Oral Presentation, ECON 2025
    • Demystifying the Enigma of MRI-Negative and EEG-Negative Hypermotor Seizures
  • Faculty Lecture – Bangalore Ophthalmological Society (BOS), 2022
    • Headache: Is the Eye the Culprit?
  • Attended major national conferences including:
    • IANCON
    • AOCN
    • ECON
    • MDSICON
    • NESSAN
    • World Headache Society Congress

Certifications:

  • NESSAN EEG E-Course Certification

Areas of Special Interest:

  • Epilepsy
  • Neuroimmunology
  • Neuroinfections

Languages Known:

English, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada

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Dr. Pendyala Santosh Kumar is a Consultant – Neurology at KIMS Hospitals, Mahadevapura & Electronic City. He specializes in epilepsy, seizure disorders, and drug-resistant epilepsy, offering advanced clinical surveillance for neuroimmunology conditions and autoimmune neurological diseases. His expertise includes neuroinfections, stroke management, cerebrovascular disorders, and headache or migraine treatment, alongside independent acute medical care for complex movement and neuromuscular disorders. His clinical skills encompass comprehensive electroencephalogram interpretation, long-term monitoring, and protocol-driven status epilepticus care within intensive neurocritical setups, providing dedicated multi-disciplinary management of complex nervous system conditions focused on reducing seizure frequencies, stabilizing vascular parameters, and preserving cognitive health.


Patients looking for a Neurologist Near Me in Bangalore, Epilepsy Specialist in Bangalore, Stroke Doctor, Migraine Specialist in Bangalore, or Neuroimmunology Expert can consult Dr. Pendyala Santosh Kumar. He provides advanced neurological evaluation, chronic seizure management, neurocritical care, headache tracking, and comprehensive long-term care for severe brain or nervous system disorders tailored to improve quality of life and functional outcomes.

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