Dr. K. S Rana

Medical Degrees

• MBBS — Indira Gandhi Medical College (H.P. Medical College), Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 1981
• MD — Paediatrics, Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, 1989

Fellowships & Special Training

• Fellowship — Paediatric Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 1999

Certifications & Accreditations

• Member — Indian Association of Paediatrics (IAP)
• Member — International Child Neurology Association (ICNA)
• Member — Indian Child Neurology Association (ICNA-India)
• Expert Member — Selection Committee for Paediatricians, NTPC and ESI hospitals (all India)
• External Expert — Board of Studies of Paediatrics UG & PG, HIHT University, UK
• Member — National Specialty Advisory Board, NBE (Paediatrics)

Major Conditions Treated

• Childhood Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders
• Cerebral Palsy
• Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
• CNS Infections (Meningitis, Encephalitis, Neurocysticercosis)
• Neuromuscular Disorders (Muscular Dystrophy, SMA)
• Neurometabolic & Degenerative Disorders
• Childhood Headaches & Migraine
• Intellectual Disability (Mental Retardation)
• Behavioural & Pervasive Developmental Disorders
• Childhood Stroke & Cerebrovascular Disease

Sub-specialties

• Childhood Epilepsy Management: Expert in complex anti-epileptic drug (AED) management, EEG evaluation, and epilepsy surgery workup — making Dr. Rana one of the most experienced Paediatric Neurologists in New Delhi for refractory childhood epilepsy.
• Autism & Developmental Disorders: Provides comprehensive counselling and early intervention planning for children with ASD, intellectual disability, and behavioural disorders — including parent and teacher training for early detection of learning disabilities.
• Inherited Neurological Disorders: Expert in genetic and neurometabolic conditions — counselling families of children with hereditary neurological disorders and guiding appropriate molecular and metabolic investigations.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

• EEG (Routine & Prolonged Video-EEG Monitoring)
• Nuclear Imaging in Paediatric Neurology (SPECT)
• Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) & EMG in Children
• Lumbar Puncture & CSF Analysis
• Neuroimaging Interpretation (MRI, CT) in Paediatric CNS Disorders
• Botulinum Toxin for Childhood Spasticity
• Epilepsy Surgery Workup Evaluation

Current Affiliation

• Venkateshwar Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi — Principal Director, Paediatric Neurology, Present

Past Affiliations

• Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi — Professor & Head of Paediatric Neurology
• Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune — Professor & Consultant Paediatric Neurology; Associate Professor of Paediatrics
• Command Hospital, Pune — Paediatric Neurology Consultant
• Command Hospital, Lucknow — Paediatric Neurology Consultant
• MH Jalandhar — Assistant Professor, Paediatrics

Academic & Research Roles

• Professor & Head — Paediatric Neurology, Army Hospital (R&R), New Delhi and AFMC Pune
• Selected — To prepare SAARC training module for health professionals on childhood neuro-morbidity reduction
• AFMRC Research Project — Use of GM-CSF in Neonatal Septicaemia (Project No. 3079/01, completed 2004)
• Author — Multiple textbook chapters (IAP Textbook of Pediatrics, Jaypee Publications)

Key Achievements

• 40+ years of clinical experience in paediatric neurology — AIIMS Fellowship-trained
• 89% patient recommendation rate on verified platforms (HexaHealth)
• Army Commander Commendation, 2009 — highest Army recognition for distinguished service
• Selected by Government of India for SAARC childhood neuro-morbidity reduction programme

National & International Awards

• Army Commander Commendation, 2009 — for distinguished contribution to paediatric neurology in Armed Forces

Professional Memberships

• Indian Association of Paediatrics (IAP) — Executive Member
• International Child Neurology Association (ICNA)
• Indian Child Neurology Association
• National Specialty Advisory Board, National Board of Examinations (Paediatrics)

Published Papers (Selected)

• Rana KS. "Comparative Utility of 99mTc-HMPAO SPECT Scans with Anatomic Neuroimaging and EEG in Childhood Intractable Epilepsy." Journal of Child Neurology. 2001;16:26–29.
• Rana KS. "Rational Use of Electroencephalogram in Childhood Epilepsy." Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2000;SS1:S22–S31.
• Rana KS. "Prognostic Indices of Carcinoma of the Bladder." Indian Journal of Urology. 1984 (early career publication, pre-specialisation).
• Rana KS. "Neurocysticercosis in Childhood: An Update." Paediatrics Today. 2003;VI:308–316.
• Rana KS (Chapter Author). "Brain Tumours in Children." IAP Textbook of Pediatrics, Jaypee Publications, 3rd edition (2006) and 4th edition (2008).
• Rana KS (Chapter Author). "Stroke in Children." Advances in Pediatrics, Jaypee Publication, 2nd edition (2012).
• Rana KS (Chapter Author). "Childhood Extrapyramidal Movements." Advances in Pediatrics, Jaypee Publication, 3rd edition (2015).

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

• Childhood epilepsy — EEG-guided management and SPECT localisation for surgical candidacy
• Early detection and intervention in autism spectrum and behavioural disorders
• Neurometabolic and mitochondrial disorders in Indian paediatric populations

A child with intractable focal epilepsy unresponsive to four antiepileptic drugs underwent comprehensive ictal SPECT and video-EEG evaluation under Dr. Rana's direction; localisation of the epileptic focus guided successful referral for epilepsy surgery, resulting in seizure freedom — transforming the child's developmental and educational trajectory.

A child with suspected neurocysticercosis presenting with new-onset seizures and raised intracranial pressure received evidence-based anti-parasitic and anti-epileptic management under Dr. Rana's protocol, achieving complete resolution of lesions on follow-up MRI and sustained seizure control at 12-month review.

• Exceptional Expertise in Difficult Cases: Families of children with complex neurological disorders consistently highlight Dr. Rana's ability to provide clear diagnoses and management plans where previous consultations had failed to provide answers.
• Deeply Caring Approach to Children: Parents describe his consultation style as particularly sensitive to the anxiety of parents facing their child's neurological diagnosis — providing both clinical clarity and emotional reassurance.
• Life-Changing Outcomes: Multiple families report transformative improvements in their children's neurological conditions under Dr. Rana's long-term management, particularly in epilepsy and developmental disorders.

Patient-Centred Care

Dr. Rana's career has been defined by a commitment to providing comprehensive paediatric neurological care to children across India — from tertiary military hospitals to his current practice at Venkateshwar Hospital. He provides regular counselling to families of children with inherited neurological disorders, and trains pre-primary school teachers in the early detection of behavioural and learning disabilities — recognising that paediatric neurology care extends well beyond the clinic. His patient interaction is characterised by calm, thorough explanations tailored to the understanding of anxious parents.

Technology & Innovation

Dr. Rana employs a full range of paediatric neurological diagnostic tools including EEG (routine, sleep, and prolonged video-EEG monitoring), ictal and interictal SPECT neuroimaging for epilepsy localisation, nerve conduction studies and EMG in children, comprehensive MRI interpretation, and cerebrospinal fluid analysis. His published research on SPECT in childhood intractable epilepsy (Journal of Child Neurology, 2001) reflects his long-standing leadership in applying nuclear neuroimaging to paediatric epilepsy management.

*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

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. K. S. Rana.

Virtual Consultations

Pre-travel video consultations are available through Cancer Rounds, allowing families to share neurological reports and imaging of their child with Dr. K. S. Rana before travelling to New Delhi.