Dr. Amit Vatkar

Pediatric Neurologist, Mumbai

MBBS, DCH, DNB (Pediatrics), Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology

13 Years Experience
5 Hospitals

About

Dr. Amit Vatkar is a Pediatric Neurologist from Mumbai, India. He has completed his fellowship in Pediatric Neurology with specialising in Epilepsy surgery workup from Hinduja hospital under the guidance of Vrajesh Udani, top neurologist in India. He has also been trained in Epilepsy & neurophysiology at Casewestern Reserve University at Cleveland under the guidance of Dr. Hans Luders.

He specialises in Clinical Neurophysiology (EEG, EMG and NCV). He also provides portable EEG services in Mumbai. Currently, He is supporting many schools for children with special needs. He is attached to all major hospitals in Navi Mumbai where he consults pediatric neurological cases.

He specialises in Clinical Neurophysiology (EEG, EMG and NCV). He also provides portable EEG services in Navi Mumbai.His areas of expertise are

Epilepsy, Seizure disorders
Developmental Disorders including delayed speech, motor milestones, and coordination issues
Autism and other Behavioral disorders, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), school failure and sleep problems
Movement Disorders
Cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and nervemuscle disorders
Headaches, including migraines

Head of Department of Pediatrics Rajawadi Hospital- 2021 Consulting fees 1500.

Languages : English, Hindi, Marathi

Experience

Pediatric Neurologist, Adilife Polyclinic, Mumbai - Currently working here

Pediatric Neurologist, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital , Navi Mumbai - Currently working here

Pediatric Neurologist, Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai - Currently working here

Pediatric Neurologist, Ankur Hospital, Virar - Currently working here

Pediatric Neurologist, The Children’s Hospital, Malad - Currently working here

Director, Neurays Child Development Center, Ashirwad Hospital, Mumbai May, 2016

Consultant Pediatric Neurologist, Terna Sahyadri Hospital, Mumbai June, 2014

Consultant Pediatric Neurlogist, Sterling Wolkhart Hospita, Mumbai June, 2014

Clinical Assistant, P.D Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai February, 2012 - February, 2014

Specialities

Pediatric Neurology

Procedures

ADHD Testing
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
EMG (Electromyography)

Conditions

Ataxia
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism
Bell's Palsy
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Injury
More
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy Dystonia
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
Cluster Headache
Concussion
Convulsions
Corticobasal Degeneration
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Developmental Delay
Diplopia
Dystonia
Epilepsy
Essential Tremor
Fabry's Disease
Gait Abnormality
Head Injuries
Headache
Hydrocephalus
Meningitis
Migraine
Muscle Conditions
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myoclonus
Narcolepsy and Cataplexy
Nerve Disorders
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Neuropathy
Polymyositis
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Pseudotumor Cerebri
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Seizure Disorders
Sleep-Walking
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Syncope
Tension Headache
Tic Disorders
Tourette's Syndrome
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
Tuberous Sclerosis
Visual Field Defects

Expertise

He is a Pediatric Neurologist consultant (Child neurologist) treating patients with below issues:

Seizure disorders, including seizures in newborns, febrile convulsions, and epilepsy
Medical aspects of head injuries and brain tumors
Weakness, including cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and nerve muscle disorders
Headaches, including migraines
Behavioral disorders, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), school failure, autism, and sleep problems
Developmental disorders, including delayed speech, motor milestones, and coordination issues
Mental retardation
Hydrocephalus

Education

MBBS, 2006, Seth G S Medical College, Parel, Mumbai, India

DCH, 2007, Madurai Medical college, Madurai, India

DNB Pediatrics, 2011, GOVT Medical College Kolhapur, Kolhapur, India

Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology, 2013, P.D.Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai, India

Course in EEG/ Epilepsy, 2014, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OHIO, USA

Practice Information

Adilife Polyclinic, Mumbai

Office No 103, Crystal Armus, Ghatla, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400071

SUN, MON, WED, SAT

12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Mumbai

Sector 10 A, Vashi, Mini Sea Shore Road, Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400703

TUE, FRI

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai

Sector 10, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 410210

TUE, FRI

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Ankur Hospital, Virar West

204,Thakur Tower, Raja C.S.Marg, Virar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 401303

THU

03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

The Children's Hospital, Mumbai

Link Road, Shweta, Near Kachpada Bus Stop, Malad (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400064

THU

08:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Achievements & Contributions

Paper Presentations

PAPER: Clinical profile of patients with tuberculous meningitis five year study presented at ICNA conference, Canada
Poster: Case series of patients with GPR 56 mutation at annual pediatric neurological conference Pune
PAPER- Case Series Of Patients With Combined Methylmalonic Acidemia And Homocystinuria (CBLC) at International Conference On Inborn Error Of Metabolism 2013 Delhi, Mumbai

Memberships

Indian Academy Of Pediatrics
The International Child Neurology Association ICNA
International Headache Society IHS

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