Dr. Pravina Shah

National & International Awards

• Social Accomplishment Award — International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) · 2011 — A global award given once every two years to one person worldwide for contributions to the cause of epilepsy

Professional Memberships

• Indian Epilepsy Society — Past President
• Indian Epilepsy Association — Secretary, Mumbai Chapter
• Medical Council of India (MCI)
• International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) — Award recipient member
• International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE)

Published Papers (Selected)

Dr. Shah has multiple national and international publications in neurology, particularly in epilepsy, across her five-decade career. Specific indexed publications are available through PubMed (search: Pravina Shah neurology). Key areas include epilepsy management in the Indian setting, neuromuscular disorders, and neurological infections.

• Multiple papers in Indian and international neurology journals on epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, and general neurology (specific citations not publicly listed at time of writing)
• Contributions to neurology teaching programme at KEM Hospital — reflected in DNB (Neurology) teacher role

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

• Refractory epilepsy evaluation and Video EEG
• Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) for medically intractable epilepsy
• Epilepsy in women — management through childbearing years
• Neurological infection outcomes — meningitis, encephalitis, neurocysticercosis

Case 01 — Refractory Epilepsy Evaluated for Vagus Nerve Stimulation: A patient with severe medication-resistant epilepsy — having failed multiple antiepileptic drugs over several years — underwent comprehensive Video EEG workup at Fortis Mulund under Dr. Shah's evaluation. Characterisation of the seizure onset zone and functional mapping led to a recommendation for Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS). Following VNS implantation, the patient achieved a significant reduction in seizure frequency, improving quality of life and returning to independent living. Case 02 — Wilson's Disease Presenting as Psychiatric Illness: A young patient referred with a diagnosis of schizophrenia was re-evaluated by Dr. Shah at Fortis Mulund. Neurological examination, serum ceruloplasmin testing, urine copper quantification, and ophthalmological examination confirmed Wilson's disease — a treatable genetic condition frequently missed as psychiatric illness. Institution of copper chelation therapy resulted in progressive neurological and behavioural improvement over the following months.

• Five Decades of Trust: Patients choose Dr. Shah for the unique reassurance that comes from a neurologist with over 50 years of clinical practice and a career spanning KEM Hospital's prestigious neurology department.
• Epilepsy Leadership: Patients with complex or refractory epilepsy specifically seek Dr. Shah as a past President of the Indian Epilepsy Society with a career-long specialisation in the condition.
• Compassionate, Personal Care: Described as deeply compassionate — "I believe in health care that is based on a personal commitment to meet patient needs with compassion and care."
• Patient-Educator Role: Appreciated for her role in educating patients and families about epilepsy, neurological conditions, and treatment options — reflecting decades of teaching experience at KEM Hospital.

Patient-Centred Care

Dr. Shah's clinical philosophy — shaped by five decades of academic neurology and clinical practice — is centred on a personal commitment to each patient. She believes deeply in health care that addresses not just the neurological condition but the patient as a whole person — particularly important in epilepsy, where stigma, employment, relationships, and quality of life are all directly affected by the diagnosis and its management. As the Secretary of the Indian Epilepsy Association (Mumbai Chapter), she has been a lifelong advocate for epilepsy awareness and the elimination of social stigma associated with the condition.

Technology & Innovation

Dr. Shah is expert in Video EEG — the gold standard for seizure characterisation and epilepsy surgery evaluation — and in the full range of neurological investigations including nerve conduction studies, EMG, and CSF analysis. She evaluates and manages candidates for Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for intractable epilepsy and brain tumours, and epilepsy surgery pathways. Her approach integrates current best-practice guidelines from the International League Against Epilepsy with deep clinical experience gained over five decades of neurological practice in Mumbai.

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Initial Specialist Consultation	Rs.2,000 - Rs.4,000	$24 - $48
Follow-Up Consultation	Rs.1,500 - Rs.3,000	$18 - $36
Video EEG (24-48 hour monitoring)	Rs.30,000 - Rs.80,000	$360 - $960
Nerve Conduction Studies / EMG	Rs.5,000 - Rs.15,000	$60 - $180
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) — device and procedure	Rs.8,00,000 - Rs.15,00,000	$9,600 - $18,000

* Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing and individual clinical requirements. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

Language Support

Dr. Shah is fluent in English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Marathi. Cancer Rounds provides professional medical interpretation in Arabic, French, Russian, and other languages on request.

Visa & Travel Assistance

Cancer Rounds provides medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Pravina Shah at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai.

Virtual Consultations

Virtual pre-travel consultations are available through Cancer Rounds for review of epilepsy records, prior EEG reports, clinical history, and current medications before arrival in Mumbai for neurological evaluation.

1. Q: What advanced technologies does Dr. Pravina Shah use in neurology treatment? A: Dr. Shah is expert in Video EEG for seizure characterisation, Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) evaluation for refractory epilepsy, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery coordination, canalith repositioning for vertigo, and comprehensive electrophysiology including nerve conduction studies, EMG, and CSF lumbar puncture analysis.
2. Q: What conditions does Dr. Pravina Shah specialise in treating? A: Dr. Shah specialises in epilepsy (including refractory epilepsy and surgical evaluation), stroke, brain tumours, neuromuscular disorders, Parkinson's disease, headache and migraine, brain haemorrhage, ADHD, sleep disorders, and neurological infections. Epilepsy is her primary subspecialty focus across her 50-year career.
3. Q: How do I book an appointment with Dr. Pravina Shah? A: Appointments can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.
4. Q: Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Pravina Shah? A: Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Pravina Shah, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination in Mumbai.
5. Q: What support is available for international patients? A: International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.
6. Q: Does Dr. Pravina Shah offer second opinions for neurology and epilepsy cases? A: Yes. Virtual second opinion consultations on epilepsy management — particularly for refractory epilepsy, atypical presentations, and VNS candidacy — can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for both domestic and international patients.