National & International Awards

• Presidential Medal — Awarded by three Presidents of India for contributions to child health
• Pfizer Gold Medal — Academic Excellence, MBBS/MD
• Sorell Katherine Research Award — International recognition for paediatric neurology research
• Asian Research Award — Japan Child Neurology Journal (JCN)
• ST Achar Endowment Award — Best Clinical Research, Indian Academy of Paediatrics
• Swasth Bharat Samman — Contributions to public health
• WHO Research Training Grant — MRC Cambridge University, UK

Professional Memberships

• Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) — Life Fellow
• National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) — Fellow
• National Academy of Sciences India (NAS) — Fellow
• Association of Child Neurology, India — Founder President
• Asian Oceanian Child Neurology Association — Past President
• International Child Neurology Association (ICNA) — Executive Board Member
• Oxford & Cambridge Society of India
• Indian Epilepsy Society

Published Papers (Selected)

• Research published in national and international journals on neurocysticercosis, childhood epilepsy, neurometabolic disorders, Indian childhood cirrhosis, and lead poisoning effects on child neurology (full bibliography available on request; over four decades of publications).

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

• Neurocysticercosis management in children
• Indian childhood cirrhosis and neurology
• Malnutrition and brain development in children
• Neurogenetic and neurometabolic disorders
• Lead pollution and neurological effects in children
• Epilepsy management in paediatric populations

A child with refractory epilepsy unresponsive to four antiepileptic medications was successfully managed with a ketogenic diet protocol initiated under Dr. Kalra's supervision, achieving a 70% reduction in seizure frequency within three months.

A 3-year-old presenting with unexplained developmental regression was diagnosed with a rare neurometabolic disorder through Dr. Kalra's systematic neurological evaluation; early intervention prevented further neurological deterioration.

• Diagnostic Authority: Families describe Dr. Kalra as an unparalleled diagnostician whose decades of experience allow her to identify rare neurological conditions other specialists have missed.
• Compassionate Approach: Parents of children with complex conditions praise her patience, empathy, and ability to present difficult diagnoses in a manner that supports family resilience.
• National Icon: Widely regarded as the founding figure of child neurology in India, patients travel from across the country and abroad specifically to consult her.

Patient-Centred Care

Dr. Kalra follows a methodical, evidence-based approach to child neurology. She dedicates extended consultation time to each child, engages directly with parents to understand full developmental history, and ensures treatment plans incorporate educational and social rehabilitation alongside medical management. She is known for her extraordinary patience with families facing frightening neurological diagnoses in their children.

Technology & Innovation

Dr. Kalra employs advanced EEG monitoring (including video-EEG), neuroimaging interpretation, metabolic and genetic testing, and ketogenic diet protocols for refractory epilepsy. Her longitudinal research career — spanning four decades — keeps her at the forefront of evolving neurometabolic diagnostic techniques. She collaborates with metabolic specialists, physiotherapists, and special educators for comprehensive child neurological care.

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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. Veena Kalra.

Virtual Consultations

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