KIMSHEALTH in Trivandrum is recognized as one of Kerala’s leading centers for pediatric neurology. Our department offers comprehensive care for neurological conditions in infants, children, and adolescents, combining clinical expertise with compassionate service.

If your child is facing a complex issue involving the brain, spine, or nervous system, the Pediatric Neurosciences team at KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum is here to help. Our child neurology specialists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions—from seizures and developmental delays to rare neurological disorders—with care that’s both advanced and compassionate.

A Team That Works Together for Your Child

We believe in team-based care. That means our pediatric neurologists work closely with other child health experts to make sure every part of your child’s health is looked after. Depending on your child’s needs, the care team may include doctors from:

• Pediatric neurology and neurosurgery
• Neurodevelopmental care
• Cancer care (hematology and oncology)
• Pediatric orthopedic care
• Genetics and rehabilitation
• Maternal and fetal medicine

Together, they build a personalized care plan that’s just right for your child.

Neurological Conditions Treated

• Epilepsy syndromes and seizures (including drug-resistant forms)
• Autism spectrum disorders
• Brain tumors
• Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and behavioral issues
• Muscular neuropathies
• Genetic and autoimmune neurological diseases
• Headaches, migraines, and sleep disorders

Acute Neurological Emergencies

• Pediatric stroke
• Meningitis and CNS infections
• Refractory and super-refractory status epilepticus
• Tuberculous meningitis (TBM)

Neonatal Neurology

• Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
• Early-onset epileptic encephalopathies
• Newer therapies for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

Neurogenetic & Metabolic Disorders

• Enzyme replacement therapy for neurometabolic diseases (e.g., Gaucher disease)
• Autoimmune conditions: ADEM, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), NMDA receptor encephalitis (with evolving therapeutic approaches)
• Ketogenic diet implementation for drug-resistant epilepsy

Neurodevelopmental & Rehabilitative Services

• Comprehensive cerebral palsy management:
  • Botulinum toxin injections
  • Timely referral for surgical interventions
  • Multidisciplinary rehabilitation pathway

Services Offered

a. Diagnostic evaluations

• EEG [electro encephalogram]
• Video EEG
• MRI (Magnetic Resonance imaging)
• VEP(Visual evoked Potential)
• BERA
• Sleep study
• MSLT
• Nerve conduction studies
• Electromyography
• SSEP
• Trancranial doppler
• Neurosonogram
• Optic Nerve sheath assesment

b. Outpatient unit and Structured treatment plans for epilepsy, Neuromuscular and neurodevelopmental disorders

c. Multidisciplinary care with pediatricians, neurologists, and therapists

d. Telehealth consultations and second opinions

e. Visa medicals and health checkups

Your child’s care may also include support from:

• Pediatric nurses
• Physical and occupational therapists
• Speech-language experts
• Child life specialists and educators

These professionals help your child feel safe, supported, and understood throughout their treatment.

Neurosurgery services

For children who need surgery, our pediatric neurosurgery team uses some of the most advanced techniques available. These include:

• Minimally invasive procedures (like endoscopy)
• Surgeries on unborn babies guided by MRI
• Laser treatments to remove tumors
• Epilepsy surgery for drug resistant seizures after consultation with Epileptologist and Prolonged videoEEG
• Surgeries involving the brain and skull
• Craniotomy
• Keyhole brain surgery
• Surgery to remove braiinumours
• Using fluorescence to guide surgeries in brain cancers
• Brain surgery while the patient is awake
• Brain shunt placement( V-P shunt)
• Ventricular drain on the outside( EVD)
• Radiosurgery using stereotactic methods
• Transsphenoidal procedure
• Blood Vessel Procedures
• Removing blockages in the carotid artery Stenting and angioplasty in carotid arteries
• Fusion surgery for the spine
• Diaphragm movement pacing
• Electrical stimulation to restore function
• Surgery to restore facial movement
• Voice surgery tailored for gender-affirming needs

Conditions Treated

Our neurologists and neurosurgeons bring strong expertise to treating all types of conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. They collaborate with specialists from various fields to decide on the treatment plan that suits you best. . Tumours in the brain and spinal cord . Non-cancerous and cancerous growths.

• Neurofibromatosis
• Growths on the pituitary gland like adenomas
• Problems around the base of the skull . Disorders present from birth
• Issues such as Chiari malformation
• Problems with spinal fluid balance like hydrocephalus or arachnoid cysts
• Spine disorders present since birth, like spina bifida, tethered cord, myelomeningocele, or complex craniocervical issues
• Skull and facial deformities
• Conditions like craniosynostosis
• Muscle stiffness or spasticity problems
• Spine-related abnormalities
• Abnormalities in the blood vessels of the brain
• Clusters of abnormal blood vessel connections called arteriovenous malformations
• Brain aneurysms