Dr. Shivan Kesavan is a skilled Pediatric Neurologist at Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals, Chetpet, Chennai. He holds a DM in Paediatric Neurology — the highest subspecialty qualification in neurology — making him one of Chennai’s well-trained experts in brain and nervous system conditions affecting children.
Dr. Shivan’s practice spans the full scope of child neurology: from epilepsy and EEG analysis to neuroinfections, neurocritical care, neurodegenerative disorders, and developmental problems. His specialised training enables him to evaluate and manage even the most complex neurological presentations in children.
Available at Chetpet across multiple days of the week, Dr. Shivan Kesavan at Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals is the preferred choice for families in Chennai seeking expert neurological evaluation for children with seizures, movement disorders, developmental delay, or unusual neurological symptoms. His thorough, compassionate approach helps families navigate complex neurological diagnoses with confidence.
General Child Neurology & Epilepsy
Comprehensive diagnosis and management of epilepsy in children, including EEG interpretation, antiepileptic drug management, and evaluation for surgical candidacy.
Neuroinfections
Diagnosis and treatment of infectious conditions of the nervous system in children, including bacterial meningitis, viral encephalitis, tubercular meningitis, and brain abscess.
Neuroimmunology
Management of immune-mediated neurological disorders in children, including autoimmune encephalitis, acute demyelinating encephalomyelitis (ADEM), and multiple sclerosis (MS) in the paediatric age group.
Neurocritical Care
Intensive management of children with status epilepticus, raised intracranial pressure, acute stroke, acute neuromuscular failure, and other neurological emergencies.
Neuromuscular & Neurometabolic Disorders
Evaluation and management of genetic and metabolic conditions affecting the nervous and muscular systems, including muscular dystrophies, mitochondrial diseases, and storage disorders.
Neurodegenerative & Developmental Disorders
Assessment and management of progressive neurological conditions and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), global developmental delay, and intellectual disability.
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