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Dr. Amit Vatkar

Dr. Amit Vatkar is a well-known pediatric neurologist & development specialist in Mumbai, India, who has dedicated his career to improving the lives of children with neurological disorders. He is the founder of the Child Development and Neurodiagnostic Center in Mumbai, which offers comprehensive care for children with various neurological conditions.

Educational Background: Dr. Vatkar completed his medical degree from Seth G.S. Medical College Mumbai, followed by residency in pediatrics at Govt Medical College and General Hospital in Kolhapur and Madurai. He further specialized with a fellowship in pediatric neurology at Hinduja Hospital and Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, USA.

Services Offered: His center offers diagnostic evaluations, counseling, and therapy for conditions such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, and autism spectrum disorders. He works with a multidisciplinary team including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and special educators to provide holistic care.

Research & Education: Dr. Vatkar is actively involved in research and education, having published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, presented at international conferences, and trained medical students, residents, and fellows. His contributions to child neurology have been significant and widely recognized.

Dr. Amit Vatkar is a highly respected and dedicated pediatric neurologist who has made significant contributions to child neurology in Mumbai. His center is a valuable resource for families seeking expert neurological care for their children.

Publications

Lung Abscess in Children: Current Perspective

Saxena A, Vatkar AJ, Chaudhary P, Hegde K.

IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences. 2015;14(3):26-30

Treatment of Neonatal Seizures: Levetiracetam vs Phenobarbitone

Vatkar AJ.

Conference proceeding

Cornelia de Lange Syndrome: A Rare Genetic Disorder

Vatkar AJ, Sonawane VB, Kotrashetti V, Bainade KS, Nair SR, Pansare A.

Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research. 2020;7(3):135-140

Krabbe Disease – A Rare Lysosomal Storage Disease

Vatkar AJ, Sonawane V, Kotrashetti VA, Bainade KS, Bhatarkar SR.

Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research. 2020;7(6):293-298

Tuberous Sclerosis in a Child

Vatkar AJ, Sonawane V, Kotrashetti V, Bainade K, Bunde S.

International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. 2020;7(7):1453-1456

Compressive Myelopathy Presenting with Paraparesis in Pediatric Age

Vatkar AJ, Kotrashetti VA, Sonawane V, Nair SR.

Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research. 2020;7(8):348-352

Metachromatic Leukodystrophy with PSAP Gene Mutation

Bhatarkar SR, Vatkar AJ, Saxena A.

International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR). 2020;9(9):1-3

Joubert's Syndrome: A Case Report

Vatkar AJ, Bainade KS, Kotrashetti VA, Sonawane V, Bhatarkar SR, Pansare A.

International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. 2020;7(9):1846-1850

Devic's Disease – A Case Report

Vatkar AJ, Bainade KS, Kotrashetti VA, Sonawane V, Bunde SV.

Indian Journal of Child Health. 2020;7(11):464-467

Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis with Subclinical Infection

Kotrashetti VA, Sonawane VB, Bainade KS, Nair S, Vatkar A, Kumar S.

Academia Anatomica International. 2020;6(2):12-15

Dyke–Davidoff Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Cerebral Hemiatrophy in an 11 Month Old

Vatkar AJ, Vashishtha I, Hedaginal VP, Madhav BRS.

International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. 2020;7(12):2512-2515

Bainbridge Ropers Syndrome: A Rare Case of Developmental Delay

Amit Vatkar, Nisha Dolas, Kanmani K, Vijay Kamale.

International Journal of Paediatrics and Geriatrics. 2021;4(1):83-84

Tuberculous Osteomyelitis of Mandible: A Case Report

Vatkar AJ, Wadhawan P, Sharif M, Saxena A, et al.

Pediatric Infectious Disease. 2022;4(4):143-144

Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Mimicking Cerebral Palsy – Heterozygous ALDH18A1 Mutation

Vatkar AJ, Deshpande V, Wadhawan P, Saxena A, Dolas N.

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2021;15(9):SD01-SD02

Neurological Manifestation of Vitamin D Deficiency

Vatkar AJ, Sroa S, Nair S.

Indian Journal of Case Reports. 2021;7(10):430-432

Febrile Seizures – Not So Benign

Amit Vatkar, Amit Saxena, Pallavi Wadhawan, Mumtaz Sharif.

International Journal of Paediatrics and Geriatrics. 2022;5(1):1-5

Joubert Syndrome: Unusual Story

Patil SS, Rajagara SS, Vatkar AJ, Chakurkar SS.

International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. 2022;9:211-214

Neuromyopathy due to Mitochondrial Trifunctional Protein Deficiency (HADHA Mutation)

Vatkar AJ, Joshi N, Patil S, Shariff M.

Indian Journal of Child Health. 2022;9(5):84-86

Biotin Thiamine–Responsive Basal Ganglia Disease Presenting in a Neonate

Bajaj S, Vatkar AJ, Barot V, Barot S.

Journal of Child Science. 2022

Neuronal Migration Disorders in Children – Case Series

Patil S, Vatkar A, Vijayan V.

Nepal Journal of Neuroscience. 2024;21(2):65-69

Book Chapter

Novel HADHA Mutation Causes Mitochondrial Protein Deficiency and Neuromuscular Disease

Vatkar A, Joshi NS, Patil S, Shariff M.

Advanced Concepts in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 11. B P International, 2023, pp. 74-78. ISBN: 978-81-968656-6-5

A Case Report on Joubert's Syndrome

Vatkar AJ, Bainade KS, Kotrashetti VA, Sonawane VB, Bhatarkar SR.

Current Practice in Medical Science, Vol. 3. B P International, 2022, pp. 107-112

A Brief Study about Dyke–Davidoff–Masson Syndrome: Rare Cause of Cerebral Hemiatrophy

Vatkar AJ, Vashishtha I, Hedaginal VP, Madhav BRS.

New Horizons in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 2. B P International, 2022, pp. 93-96

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