Dr. Sameeta M Prabhu
Consultant – Paediatric Neurologist
Degrees – MBBS and MD in Paediatrics, Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology
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Areas of Expertise
Dr. Sameeta M Prabhu is a dedicated Consultant Paediatric Neurologist based in Bangalore, specializing in the comprehensive management of neurological disorders in children. With a strong educational foundation, extensive training, and a genuine passion for patient care, Dr. Sameeta M. Prabhu provides specialized care for children with a wide spectrum of neurological conditions.
Dr. Sameeta M Prabhu earned her MBBS and MD in Paediatrics from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), India. She then pursued a Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology from Manipal University (Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru), where she developed expertise in managing epilepsy, headaches, neuromuscular disorders, neurometabolic disorders, genetic conditions, movement disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, demyelinating/immune-mediated disorders, and conducting paediatric electrophysiology (EEG and nerve conduction studies).
During her fellowship, Dr. Sameeta M Prabhu received comprehensive training in the diagnosis and management of a broad range of neurological conditions affecting children. She developed specialized expertise in treating epilepsy, including complex cases requiring a nuanced approach to care. Additionally, she gained proficiency in addressing various forms of headaches, neuromuscular disorders such as muscular dystrophy and peripheral neuropathies, and neurometabolic disorders that affect both the nervous system and metabolic processes. Her work also encompassed managing genetic neurological conditions, which involve the intricate relationship between inherited disorders and brain function.
Dr. Sameeta M Prabhu has also worked at the prestigious National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, which further enriched her experience in paediatric neurology.
Epilepsy
Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of childhood epilepsy, including complex cases.
Movement Disorders
Management of conditions such as dystonia, chorea, and other involuntary movements.
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Evaluation and treatment of autism, ADHD, and other developmental conditions.
Headache in Children
Diagnosis and treatment of migraines and other types of headaches.
Paediatric Stroke
Evaluation and management of stroke in children.
Neurological Infections
Management of infections affecting the nervous system
Neuromuscular Disorders
Diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the muscles and peripheral nerves.
Neurometabolic Disorders
Specialized care for metabolic conditions impacting the nervous system.
Demyelinating/Immune-Mediated Disorders
Management of conditions such as multiple sclerosis and other immune-mediated neurological diseases.
Neurorehabilitation
Providing neuro-rehabilitation services for children recovering from neurological conditions.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Sameeta M Prabhu is an active member of several prestigious professional organizations, which reflects her commitment to staying at the forefront of paediatric neurology.
- Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
- IAP Neurology Chapter
- Association of Child Neurology (AOCN)
- International Child Neurology Association (ICNA)
Publications
Dr. Sameeta M Prabhu has contributed significantly to paediatric neurology research and has multiple publications in reputed journals:
- A Novel PGK1 Gene Variant with Neurological Dysfunction, Haemolytic Anaemia, and Myopathy: A Case Report from India – Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
- Profile and Outcome of Children with Opsoclonus Myoclonus Ataxia: A Tertiary Care Hospital Experience from India – Journal of Pediatric Neurology
- MELAS (Mitochondrial Encephalopathy, Lactic Acidosis, and Stroke-Like Episodes)—Usual and Unusual MRI Findings – Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging
- A Retrospective Study of the Profile and Outcome of Children with Dravet Syndrome in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Southern India – Journal of Paediatric Epilepsy
- Longitudinally Extensive Transverse Myelitis with Optic Neuritis Related to Profound Biotinidase Deficiency: NMOSD Mimic! – Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
- No Pain, Much to Gain – Paediatric Review: International Journal of Paediatric Research
- Efficacy of Zinc Supplementation in Children Hospitalised with Severe Pneumonia – Submitted to RGUHS, Karnataka