Dr. Shankar Dhungel - Best Pediatric Neurologist in Patna

DM Pediatric Neurology (AIIMS New Delhi), MD Pediatrics (PGI Chandigarh)

Dr. Shankar Dhungel is a super-specialist pediatric neurologist in Patna with a whole heap of advanced qualifications in diagnosing and dealing with the toughest neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions that show up in kids and teens. He's got an MD in Pediatrics from PGI Chandigarh and a DM in Pediatric Neurology from AIIMS New Delhi, which means that when it comes to child brain and nerve disorders, he's hands down one of the best options for families looking for the best pediatric neurology doctor in Patna, Bihar.

As a go-to doctor for child brain and nerve problems in Patna, Dr. Dhungel's all about getting each diagnosis spot on and making sure families get the best possible treatment plan - every step of the way.

Areas of Expertise (Child Neurology & Neurodevelopment Care)

Families from all over Patna & Bihar trust Dr. Shankar Dhungel to sort out their child's neurological worries. His areas of specialty are pretty wide ranging and include:

Pediatric Seizures & Epilepsy Care

• Getting epilepsy treatment in Patna right (seizures that pop up for the first time, recurring seizures)
• Growth & developmental seizures, focal seizures, generalized seizures
• Getting an EEG done, figuring out what's going on & making a plan for long-term management
• Developmental Delay, Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Sort out developmental delay with Dr. Dhungel in Patna

• Get an autism assessment in Patna to get all the help you need
• Speech delay, social communication issues
• ADHD evaluation, working on how to get what the kid needs to thrive

Cerebral Palsy & Movement Disorders

• If your child's got cerebral palsy, Dr. Dhungel's the one in Patna to go to
• Spasticity evaluation, getting the best possible care for your child
• Dystonia, tics, tremors, gait problems

Headache, Migraine & Pediatric Stroke Risk Evaluation

• Get a handle on child migraine treatment in Patna
• Recurring headaches - we get to the bottom of what's causing it
• Getting a neurovascular checkup when it's needed

Neuromuscular & Nerve Disorders Muscle weakness, hypotonia, neuropathy evaluation Pediatric neuromuscular specialist in Patna (we get to the root of the problem & work out a plan)

CNS Infections, Neuro-Immune & Complex Neurology

• Meningitis/encephalitis follow-up work to get the best outcome
• Neuroimmune conditions - we get the help you need when things don't add up
• When kids have genetic or metabolic neurological disorder, we help figure out what to do next

Why Families Choose Dr. Shankar Dhungel in Patna

1) The Top-Notch Credentials Dr. Dhungel's got the best training from India’s top institutes - PGI Chandigarh (MD Pediatrics) & AIIMS New Delhi (DM Pediatric Neurology), which means top shelf expertise for handling child brain and nerve issues.

2) Putting The Kids First & Making Parents Feel At Ease We know neuro issues can be super stressful for parents - Dr. Dhungel gets it & goes the extra mile to make sure you feel confident & informed at every step

3) Evidence-Based Diagnosis & Treatment No matter what the kid's needs are - from seizures to developmental assessments, Dr. Dhungel's all about following global standards and tailoring care for each child

4) Taking Care of The Whole Family Whether you're in it for the long haul or just getting started, Dr. Dhungel's got a comprehensive plan for the whole family - acute & long-term care all under one umbrella

Conditions Commonly Treated by a Pediatric Neurologist in Patna

If any of these conditions crop up for your child, you'd do best to get a hold of Dr. Shankar Dhungel in Patna

• Seizures that pop up out of the blue, staring spells, fainting-like episodes
• Speech delay or delayed milestones, learning problems
• Autism signs, hyperactivity, trouble focusing
• Frequent headaches, migraines, vomiting when the headache hits
• Muscle weakness, abnormal walking, falling over
• Muscle stiffness (spasticity), weird movements (tics/tremor)
• Behaviour regression or loss of milestones