1066
Dr Ananthanarayanan K
Reg. No : 92194
Dr Ananthanarayanan K
Pediatrics : Pediatric Neurology
Experience: 7+ Years
Education: MBBS,MD(Pediatrics), DM(Pediatrics Neurology)
icon
English Hindi Tamil French
icon
9:00 - 17:00 Mon - Sat
Book Appointment
Hospital
Select Date
Loading available days...
Available Slots
×
About Dr Ananthanarayanan K

Dr. Ananthanarayanan K is a dedicated and skilled Pediatric Neurologist with over 7 years of experience in diagnosing, managing, and treating a wide spectrum of neurological disorders in children. His academic journey includes an MBBS, MD (Pediatrics), and a DM (Pediatric Neurology), reflecting his commitment to advanced pediatric neurological care.

Fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, and French, Dr. Ananthanarayanan ensures effective communication and comfort for children and families from diverse linguistic backgrounds.

His clinical expertise covers epilepsy, seizures, cerebral palsy, neurodevelopmental disorders, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, learning difficulties, headaches, stroke in children, hydrocephalus, Guillain–Barré Syndrome (GBS), neuroinfections, and neonatal neurology. He is proficient in advanced neurodiagnostic procedures, including EEG, polysomnography, VEP, BERA, NCS, and EMG.

An active participant in national and international neurology forums such as the International Child Neurology Congress, European Pediatric Neurology Society, Indian Academy of Neurology, and Asian and Oceanian Child Neurology Association, he keeps his practice aligned with global standards.

Families seeking comprehensive pediatric neurological care in Chennai can trust Dr. Ananthanarayanan K at Apollo Children’s Hospital, Chennai, for his expertise, compassionate approach, and dedication to improving the quality of life for children with neurological conditions.

Read More icon

Special interest

Epilepsy & Seizures
Global Delay
Cerebral Palsy
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Headache
Stroke
Autism
ADHD
Learning Troubles
Hydrocephalus
Neuro Infections
Neonatal Neurology

Memberships

membership-slide-cover
International Child Neurology Congress
membership-slide-cover
European Pediatric Neurology Society
membership-slide-cover
Indian Academy of Neurology
membership-slide-cover
Asian and Oceanian Child Neurology Association

Awards & Achievements

Dr KGS Nanda Gold Medal in Neurology                                     
awards-icon
Prof R NATH Gold Medal in Biomedical Sciences
awards-icon

Research & Publications

01
Intensive Care Unit–Acquired Weakness in Children: A Prospective Observational Study Using Simplified Serial Electrophysiological Testing (PEDCIMP Study) Neurocrit Care. 2021 Jun; 34(3): 927–934. Kasinathan A, Sharawat IK, Singhi P, Jayashree M, Sahu JK, Sankhyan N. doi: 10.1007/s12028-020-01123-x
02
Comparison of Five Different Electrophysiological Criteria for Childhood Guillain Barre Syndrome Ann Indian Acad Neurol. 2021 Jul–Aug; 24(4): 542–546. Kasinathan A, Saini AG, Suthar R, Saini L, Sahu JK, Singhi P, Singhi S, Sankhyan N. doi: 10.4103/aian.AIAN_721_20
03
Evaluation of Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter and Transcranial Doppler as Noninvasive Tools to Detect Raised Intracranial Pressure in Children Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2020 Nov; 21(11): 959–965. Sharawat IK, Kasinathan A, Bansal A, Sahu JK, Sodhi KS, Dogra MR, Sankhyan N. doi: 10.1097/PCC.0000000000002523
04
Efficacy and Tolerability of Fenfluramine in Patients with Dravet Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Seizure. 2021 Feb; 85: 119–126. Sharawat IK, Panda PK, Kasinathan A, Panda P, Dawman L, Joshi K. doi: 10.1016/j.seizure.2020.12.016
05
Identification of Novel Pathogenic Variants in the GCDH Gene and Assessment of Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in 24 Children with Glutaric Aciduria Type 1 Eur J Paediatr Neurol. 2022 Jul; 39: 49–58. Paria P, Saini AG, Attri S, Kaur R, Malhi P, Didwal G, Kasinathan A, Bhatia P, Sahu JK, Suthar R, Saini L, Vyas S, Panigrahi I, Sankhyan N. doi: 10.1016/j.ejpn.2022.05.005
06
Corticospinal Tract Involvement in MRI of Neuromelioidosis: Report of Three Cases with a Review of Clinicoradiological Features Neurol India. 2022 Mar–Apr; 70(2): 767–771. Raj JV, Nagarajan K, Ananthanarayanan K, Swaminathan RP, Bammigatti C. doi: 10.4103/0028-3886.344622
07
Evaluation of Auditory Spectral Resolution Abilities in Children with Benign Epilepsy with Centrotemporal Spikes Using Spectral Temporally Modulated Ripple Test Epilepsy Behav. 2021 Jan; 114(Pt A): 107620. Sreenivasan A, Krishna R, Pankajakshan Nair P, Kasinathan A, Alexander A. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107620
08
Atypical Handedness and its Clinicoradiological Predictors in Children with Focal Epilepsy Epilepsy Res. 2021 Jul; 173: 106622. Sharawat IK, Panda PK, Kasinathan A. doi: 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2021.106622
09
How Different is AMAN from AIDP in Childhood GBS? A Prospective Study from North India Indian J Pediatr. 2019 Apr; 86(4): 329–334. Gupta PK, Singhi P, Singhi S, Kasinathan A, Sankhyan N. doi: 10.1007/s12098-018-2835-5
10
Clinico-laboratory Characteristics and Outcome of Patients with Eucalyptus Oil–Induced/Provoked Seizures: A Case Series and Systematic Review of the Published Patients Trop Doct. 2021 Oct; 51(4): 518–522. Panda PK, Sharawat IK, Panda P, Dawman L, Kasinathan A. doi: 10.1177/00494755211032095
11
Teaching NeuroImages: Distinctive Imaging in a Paucisymptomatic Child with Leukodystrophy Neurology. 2018 Oct 2; 91(14): e1368–e1369. Sharawat IK, Saini L, Kasinathan A, Kaur A, Sankhyan N. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000006280
12
Clinico-radiological Profile of Children with Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia J Pediatr Neurosci. 2020 Apr–Jun; 15(2): 94–98. Kasinathan A, Sankhyan N, Dijk TV, Singh P, Singhi P. doi: 10.4103/jpn.JPN_6_19
13
Efficacy and Tolerability of Lacosamide in Lennox–Gastaut Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis J Neurosci Rural Pract. 2022 Jan 7; 13(1): 32–42. Panda PK, Sharawat IK, Dawman L, Panda P, Kasinathan A, Rathaur VK. PMID: 35110918
14
Prevalence of Peripheral Neuropathy and Associated Risk Factors in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Prim Care Diabetes. 2022 Apr; 16(2): 287–292. Singh I, Reddy C, Saini AG, Dayal D, Sharawat IK, Kasinathan A, Sachdeva N, Attri S, Sankhyan N. doi: 10.1016/j.pcd.2022.01.003
15
Analysis of 262 Children with Scrub Typhus Infection: A Single-Center Experience Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2020 Nov 9; 104(2): 622–627. Kispotta R, Kasinathan A, Kumar Kommu PP, Manikandan M. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.20-1019

Doctor Location

Apollo Children's Hospital, Chennai
image image
Request a Callback
Request A Call Back
Request Type