Dr. Pranathi Gutta

Medical Degrees

• MBBS — Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, 2001

Fellowships & Special Training

• MRCPCH — Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health, UK, 2005
• FRCPCH — Fellow, Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health, UK
• Fellowship — Paediatric Neurology & Neuromuscular Disorders — Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK (2008–2011)
• Senior House Officer — Neonatology — Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital, UK (2006)
• Senior House Officer — Community Paediatrics — Gravesham & Swanley PCT, UK (2004)
• Research — Hammersmith Hospital, UK — TOBY Trial (Total Body Hypothermia for Neonatal Encephalopathy)

Certifications & Accreditations

• RCPCH — Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health, London — Member
• Association of Child Neurology, India
• International Child Neurology Association (ICNA)
• British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA)
• Andhra Pradesh / Telangana Medical Council Registration
• PET (Paediatric Epilepsy Training) Trainer — 2016

Major Conditions Treated

• Complex & Refractory Epilepsy (including Infantile Spasms)
• Cerebral Palsy
• Paediatric Neuromuscular Disorders
• Neurometabolic Conditions (joint clinic with metabolic specialists)
• ADHD & Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Developmental Delay & Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Paediatric Neuroinfections
• Febrile Seizures
• Sleep Disorders in Children
• Congenital Metabolic Neurological Abnormalities
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Vagus Nerve Stimulation (Epilepsy)

Sub-specialties

• Complex Epilepsy: Trained under the epilepsy team at Great Ormond Street Hospital — the world's leading centre for refractory childhood epilepsy — making Dr. Gutta one of India's foremost experts in complex paediatric epilepsy management.
• Ketogenic Diet Therapy: Experienced in initiating and maintaining ketogenic diet and metabolic diet for drug-resistant epilepsy in children — a long-tail specialist area.
• Neuro-metabolic Conditions: Conducts a dedicated joint metabolic neurology clinic, bringing together paediatric neurology and metabolic medicine expertise.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

• Video EEG Monitoring
• Ketogenic Diet Therapy
• Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Surgery Coordination
• Cerebral Palsy Botulinum Toxin Programme
• Canalith Repositioning for Paediatric Vertigo
• Epilepsy Surgery Assessment
• Neuro-metabolic Investigations
• EEG Workshops (trained paediatricians across AP/Telangana)

Current Affiliation

• Consultant Paediatric Neurologist — Rainbow Children's Hospital & BirthRight by Rainbow, Kondapur, Hyderabad (Present)

Past Affiliations

• Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad — Consultant Paediatric Neurologist (Past)
• KIMS — Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Secunderabad — Consultant Paediatric Neurologist (Past)
• Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London — Clinical Fellow, Paediatric Neurology & Neuromuscular Disorders (2008–2011)
• Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital, London — Senior House Officer, Neonatology (2006)
• Gravesham & Swanley PCT, UK — Senior House Officer, Community Paediatrics (2004)

Academic & Research Roles

• PET (Paediatric Epilepsy Training) Trainer — 2016 (training paediatricians in epilepsy management)
• Faculty — National and state conferences (IAP, PEDICONs, NEOCONs)
• Conducted CME — Metabolic Masterclass for Paediatricians, 2017
• Neurodevelopmental Workshop — AP PEDICON 2014
• EEG Workshop for Paediatricians — AP PEDICON 2011

Key Achievements

• 22+ years of paediatric neurology practice
• Trained at Great Ormond Street Hospital — London's premier children's neurology centre
• 98% patient recommendation rate
• Founding faculty for paediatric epilepsy training programmes across AP/Telangana
• Involved in the TOBY Trial research at Hammersmith Hospital, UK
• FRCPCH — Fellow, Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health, UK

National & International Awards

• FRCPCH — Fellow, Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health, UK
• PET (Paediatric Epilepsy Training) Trainer Certification — 2016
• Recognition as invited faculty at multiple national paediatric conferences

Professional Memberships

• RCPCH — Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health, London
• Association of Child Neurology, India
• International Child Neurology Association (ICNA)
• British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA)

Published Papers (Selected)

• Mohamed BP, Scott RC, Desai N, Gutta P, Patil S. 'Seizure Outcome in Infantile Spasms: A Retrospective Study.' Epilepsia. 2011;52(4):746–752.
• Gutta P, Lek N, Mittal A, Perera S. 'Growth may be impaired among boys with ADHD on long-term stimulant medication.' Poster, 35th British Society for Paediatric Endocrine & Diabetes (BSPED), September 2007.
• 'Infantile Spasms: A Retrospective Study in a Tertiary Paediatric Neurology Centre over 8 years.' Poster presented at EPNA 2009 Congress (co-authored with Patil S, Desai N, Mohamed BP).

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

• Infantile spasms and refractory epilepsy outcomes
• ADHD and stimulant medication effects on growth
• Paediatric neurometabolic conditions
• Neonatal encephalopathy (TOBY Trial research)

A child with infantile spasms unresponsive to ACTH and vigabatrin achieved seizure remission following a ketogenic diet protocol initiated and monitored under Dr. Gutta's direct supervision at Rainbow Children's Hospital, Hyderabad.

A 6-year-old with ADHD and developmental delay was diagnosed through video-EEG with a co-existing absence epilepsy syndrome under Dr. Gutta's evaluation; combined pharmacological and behavioural management enabled full school reintegration within three months.

• UK-Trained Authority: Families specifically seek Dr. Gutta for her Great Ormond Street training, recognising the global standard of expertise she brings to childhood neurological diagnosis.
• Epilepsy Expertise: Parents of children with complex epilepsy describe her as uniquely capable, particularly for ketogenic diet initiation and refractory epilepsy management.
• Compassionate Communication: Reviewers highlight her ability to explain complex neurological diagnoses in a clear, kind manner that supports anxious parents through difficult clinical journeys.

Patient-Centred Care

Dr. Gutta applies a systematic, evidence-based approach to each child, ensuring comprehensive evaluation of both neurological and developmental dimensions before initiating treatment. She conducts dedicated joint clinics with metabolic specialists for children with neurometabolic conditions, reflecting a truly multidisciplinary philosophy. She provides detailed counselling to parents at every stage of the child's neurological journey.

Technology & Innovation

Dr. Gutta uses advanced video-EEG monitoring, metabolic and genetic testing, and ketogenic diet therapy as core tools in complex epilepsy management. She coordinates Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) and is trained in advanced paediatric neurophysiology from her Great Ormond Street fellowship. Her EEG training workshops across AP/Telangana have helped raise the standard of childhood epilepsy care in South India.

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Language Support

English and Hindi are spoken; Cancer Rounds provides certified interpreters for all major international 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. Pranathi Gutta.

Virtual Consultations

Pre-travel video consultations are available through Cancer Rounds, allowing patients to share medical records and discuss treatment plans with Dr. Pranathi Gutta before travelling to India.