Brief Profile
Dr. Shalini Rao is a highly accomplished Paediatric Neurologist in Bangalore with over 20+ years of international clinical experience, including advanced specialist training in the United Kingdom. She specialises in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy, developmental disorders, neurogenetic and neurometabolic conditions, cerebral palsy, and other complex neurological disorders in children.
Having trained and worked at leading children's hospitals in the UK and currently practising at reputed hospitals in Bengaluru, Dr. Shalini combines global expertise with compassionate, family-centred care. She has extensive experience in paediatric neurocritical care, EEG interpretation, ketogenic diet therapy for refractory epilepsy, developmental assessment, and multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation. Her patient-focused approach and commitment to evidence-based medicine make her one of the trusted specialists for comprehensive paediatric neurological care.
Education
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MBBS – Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Mysore University
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Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education – University of Dundee, UK
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MRCPCH (UK) – Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health
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FRCPCH (UK) – Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health
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CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training), Paediatrics – Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health, UK
Professional Experience
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Consultant Paediatric Neurologist – Fortis Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru
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Visiting Consultant Paediatric Neurologist – Cloudnine Hospitals, Bengaluru
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Visiting Consultant Paediatric Neurologist – Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital, Bengaluru
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Consultant – Spastic Society of Karnataka, Bengaluru
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Visiting Consultant Paediatric Neurologist – Institute of Neurosciences, Trustwell Hospital, Bengaluru
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Consultant – Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics & Epilepsy, Milann Hospital, Bengaluru
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Consultant – General Paediatrics with Special Interest in Neurodisability & Child Neurology, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Wales, UK
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Higher Specialist Training in Paediatric Neurology & Neurodisability – Children's Hospital for Wales, Cardiff, UK
Areas of Expertise
- Paediatric Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders
- Developmental Delay & Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Cerebral Palsy & Neurodisability
- Neurogenetic & Neurometabolic Disorders
- Paediatric EEG Interpretation
- Ketogenic Diet Therapy for Refractory Epilepsy
- Neonatal Neurology
- Headache, Movement Disorders & Neuromuscular Disorders
- Neurocritical Care & Acute Neurological Emergencies
Research & Publications
- Author of peer-reviewed publications in Paediatrics and Child Health and the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition.
- Published research on developmental neurology, metabolic disorders, and rare paediatric neurological diseases.
- Regular speaker at national and international conferences on paediatric neurology, epilepsy, developmental disorders, and neurogenetics.
Professional Membership
- Fellow – Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health (FRCPCH), UK
- Member – Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health (MRCPCH), UK
- Member – Indian Academy of Pediatrics (Neurology Chapter)
- Member – Association of Child Neurology, India
- Member – British Paediatric Neurology Association
Academic Contributions
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Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, University of Dundee, UK.
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Actively involved in teaching medical students, paediatric trainees, nursing staff, and junior doctors in India and the UK.
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Delivered numerous lectures and presentations on epilepsy, developmental delay, neonatal encephalopathies, neurogenetics, and paediatric neurological emergencies.
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Led clinical audits and contributed to guideline development in paediatric neurology and neurodevelopmental care.
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