About Dr. Minal V. Kekatpure
Dr. Minal V. Kekatpure is a distinguished Senior Consultant Paediatric Neurologist in Bangalore, India, with 14+ years of experience. Weill Cornell New York and Amrita Kochi Fellowship-trained, she is Senior Consultant in Paediatric Neurology at Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center, Narayana Health, and former Assistant Professor at Amrita Institute and Academic Faculty at Weill Cornell New York.
- 14+ years of experience in paediatric neurology
- MBBS and MD Paediatrics — Government Medical College, Nagpur
- Fellowship Paediatric Neurology — Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi (2003–2005)
- Fellowship Child Neurology — Weill Cornell Medical College, New York (2006–2007)
- Former Senior Resident — Advanced Pediatric Centre, PGIMER Chandigarh
- Senior Consultant — Narayana Institute of Neurosciences, Narayana Health, Bangalore
- 920+ research citations; 28+ publications
- Textbook chapter in Handbook of Clinical Neurology (edited by Dulac, Lassonde, Sarnat)
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — Government Medical College, Nagpur
- MD (Paediatrics) — Government Medical College, Nagpur
Fellowships & Special Training
- Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology — Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi (November 2003 – December 2005)
- Fellowship in Child Neurology — Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York City, USA (June 2006 – December 2007)
- Senior Residency — Advanced Pediatric Centre (APC), PGIMER, Chandigarh
Certifications & Accreditations
- Karnataka Medical Council / Medical Council of India Registration
- International Child Neurology Association (ICNA) — Life Member
- National Childhood Disability Group — Member
- Bangalore Neurological Society — Member
- IAP Paediatric Neurology Chapter — Member
- Autism Society of India — Member
- Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (GAPIO) — Member
- Association of Child Neurologists in India — Member
- Child Neurology Group, Karnataka — Founder Member and Executive Committee Member
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
- Learning Disabilities
- Neurogenetic Disorders
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paediatric Epilepsy
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Paediatric Stroke
- Demyelinating Disorders
- Neurological Infections
- Autoimmune Encephalitis
- Developmental Neurology Disorders
- Disorders of Prenatal Onset
- Neurometabolic Disorders
- Mitochondrial Disorders
- Progressive Myoclonus Epilepsy
- Rare Paediatric Neurodegenerative Diseases
Sub-specialties
- Developmental Paediatric Neurology: Autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, neurogenetic disorders — a leading paediatric neurologist in Bangalore, India.
- Paediatric Epilepsy: Complex and refractory childhood epilepsy.
- Neurogenetic Disorders: Rare genetic neurological disorders in children.
- Neurometabolic Disorders: Including biotin-thiamine responsive encephalopathy.
- Autoimmune Pediatric Neurology: Autoimmune encephalitis and neuro-Behçet's disease.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Comprehensive Developmental Assessment
- Paediatric EEG and Video-EEG Monitoring
- Nerve Conduction Studies and EMG (Paediatric)
- Paediatric Autism Assessment and Intervention
- Learning Disability Diagnosis and Management
- Epilepsy Management (Including Refractory Epilepsy)
- Neurogenetic Testing and Counselling
- Management of Cerebral Palsy
- Management of Neuromuscular Disorders
- Paediatric Stroke Management
- Autoimmune Encephalitis Treatment
- Neurometabolic Disorders Diagnosis and Treatment
- Mitochondrial Disorder Management
- Progressive Myoclonus Epilepsy Evaluation
- Vitamin and Cofactor Therapy for Neurometabolic Conditions
- Multidisciplinary Care Coordination
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center, Narayana Health, Bommasandra, Bangalore — Senior Consultant, Paediatric Neurology (Present)
- Narayana Institute of Neurosciences, Narayana Health, Bangalore — Senior Consultant, Paediatric Neurology (Present)
- Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospitals, Bengaluru — Senior Consultant Paediatric Neurologist (Present)
Past Affiliations
- Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi — Assistant Professor of Paediatric Neurology
- Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York — Academic Faculty, Department of Paediatrics, Division of Child Neurology
- Advanced Pediatric Centre, PGIMER, Chandigarh — Senior Resident
- Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospitals — Consultant (January 2010 – May 2015)
- Government Medical College, Nagpur — MD Paediatrics
Academic & Research Roles
- 28+ research publications; 920+ citations
- Textbook chapter in international edition of Handbook of Clinical Neurology edited by Dr. Oliver Dulac, Dr. Maryse Lassonde and Dr. Harvey Sarnat
- Former Assistant Professor — Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
- Former Academic Faculty — Division of Child Neurology, Weill Cornell Medical College
- Founder Member and Executive Committee Member — Child Neurology Group, Karnataka
Key Achievements
- 14+ years of experience in paediatric neurology
- Weill Cornell Medical College, New York Fellowship in Child Neurology
- Amrita Institute Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology
- Senior Resident at PGIMER Chandigarh (Advanced Pediatric Centre)
- 28+ research publications with 920+ citations
- Textbook chapter in international Handbook of Clinical Neurology
- Founder Member of Child Neurology Group, Karnataka
- Best Outgoing Tribal Primary Health Care Medical Officer Award (2000)
- Best Teaching Faculty Oral Paper Presentation at IAP-Neuropedicon (2005)
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Best Outgoing Tribal Primary Health Care Medical Officer Award (2000)
- Best Teaching Faculty Oral Paper Presentation at IAP-Neuropedicon (2005)
- Fellowship in Child Neurology — Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA (2007)
- Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology — Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi (2005)
- 920+ citations for research publications
- Textbook chapter in international edition of Handbook of Clinical Neurology
Professional Memberships
- International Child Neurology Association (ICNA) — Life Member
- National Childhood Disability Group
- Bangalore Neurological Society
- IAP Paediatric Neurology Chapter
- Autism Society of India
- Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (GAPIO)
- Association of Child Neurologists in India
- Child Neurology Group, Karnataka — Founder Member and Executive Committee Member
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Graf WD, Kekatpure MV, Kosofsky BE. "Prenatal-onset neurodevelopmental disorders secondary to toxins, nutritional deficiencies, and maternal illness." Handbook of Clinical Neurology, 2013; Part I Chapter 14, 111: 143–159.
- Liu J, Lester BM, Neyzi N, Sheinkopf SJ, Gracia L, Kekatpure M, Kosofsky BE. "Regional brain morphometry and impulsivity in adolescents following prenatal exposure to cocaine and tobacco." JAMA Pediatrics. 2013 Apr;167(4):348–54.
- Akyuz N, Kekatpure MV, Liu J, et al. "Structural brain imaging in children and adolescents following prenatal cocaine exposure." Developmental Neuroscience. 2014;36(3-4):316–28.
- Kekatpure MV, Panmand P, Nalubolu S. "Neuroimaging of a paediatric ophthalmoplegic migraine." Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology. 2022;25(1):131–132.
- Patil SJ, Kekatpure M, et al. "Unresponsiveness to vitamin therapy in twins with early onset biotin-thiamine responsive encephalopathy type 2." Journal of Pediatric Genetics. 2025;14(2):141–146.
- 28+ research publications; 920+ citations.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Autism spectrum disorders and developmental neurology
- Neurogenetic disorders in children
- Autoimmune encephalitis in pediatric and adult population
- Progressive myoclonus epilepsy and progressive myoclonus ataxia
- Neurometabolic disorders (including biotin-thiamine responsive encephalopathy)
- Paediatric stroke and cerebrovascular disorders
- Prenatal exposure to toxins and neurodevelopmental outcomes
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Paediatric Neurology Consultation | ₹1,200 – ₹3,500 | $14 – $42 |
| Comprehensive Developmental Assessment | ₹8,000 – ₹20,000 | $96 – $240 |
| EEG / Video-EEG Monitoring | ₹3,500 – ₹25,000 | $42 – $300 |
| Nerve Conduction Study / EMG (Paediatric) | ₹3,500 – ₹8,000 | $42 – $96 |
| Autism Assessment | ₹6,000 – ₹15,000 | $72 – $180 |
| Neurogenetic Testing Panel | ₹20,000 – ₹1,20,000 | $240 – $1,450 |
| Epilepsy Management (Annual) | ₹60,000 – ₹2,00,000 | $720 – $2,400 |
| Autoimmune Encephalitis Treatment | ₹2,50,000 – ₹6,00,000 | $3,000 – $7,200 |
*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What advanced technologies does Dr. Minal V. Kekatpure use in Paediatric Neurologist treatment?
Dr. Minal V. Kekatpure uses advanced techniques including comprehensive developmental assessment, paediatric EEG and video-EEG monitoring, nerve conduction studies and EMG, autism assessment, learning disability diagnosis, refractory epilepsy management, neurogenetic testing and counselling, cerebral palsy management, pediatric stroke management, autoimmune encephalitis treatment, neurometabolic and mitochondrial disorder management, progressive myoclonus epilepsy evaluation, vitamin and cofactor therapy and multidisciplinary care coordination — delivering world-class paediatric neurology care in Bangalore, India. Virtual consultations are available for international patients.
2. What conditions does Dr. Minal V. Kekatpure specialize in treating?
Dr. Minal V. Kekatpure specialises in autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, neurogenetic disorders, cerebral palsy, paediatric epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, paediatric stroke, demyelinating disorders, neurological infections, autoimmune encephalitis, developmental neurology disorders, disorders of prenatal onset, neurometabolic and mitochondrial disorders, progressive myoclonus epilepsy and rare pediatric neurodegenerative diseases — making her among the best paediatric neurologists in Bangalore, India.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Minal V. Kekatpure?
Appointments with Dr. Minal V. Kekatpure can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.
4. Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Minal V. Kekatpure?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Minal V. Kekatpure, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.
5. What support is available for international patients?
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. Does Dr. Minal V. Kekatpure offer second opinions for Paediatric Neurologist cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or treatment plan with a Weill Cornell New York Fellowship and Amrita Institute Kochi Fellowship-trained expert paediatric neurologist with 920+ research citations in Bangalore, India.
