Dr. Amit Vatkar is a well-known pediatric neurologist 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 provides comprehensive care for children with neurological and developmental disorders.

Dr. Vatkar received his medical degree from the Seth G.S. Medical College Mumbai and completed his residency in pediatrics at the Govt Medical College and General Hospital in Kolhapur and Madurai. He subsequently pursued a fellowship in pediatric neurology at the Hinduja Hospital and Case western Reserve University Cleveland, USA.

At his center, Dr. Vatkar offers a range of services, including diagnostic evaluations, counseling, and therapy for children with conditions such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, and autism spectrum disorders. He works closely with a team of other healthcare professionals, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and special educators, to provide a multidisciplinary approach to care.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Vatkar is also involved in research and education. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and has presented at national and international conferences. He is also actively involved in training medical students, residents, and fellows in pediatric neurology.

Overall, Dr. Amit Vatkar is a highly respected and dedicated pediatric neurologist who has made significant contributions to the field of child neurology in Mumbai, India. His Child Development and Neurodiagnostic Center serves as a valuable resource for families in need of specialized care for their children with neurological and developmental disorders.

• Lung Abscess in Children: Current Perspective
  SAXENA A, VATKAR AJ, CHAUDHARY P, HEGDE K. Lung Abscess in Children: Current Perspective. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences. 2015 Mar;14(3):26-30.

• Treatment of neonatal seizures: Levetiracetam vs. Phenobarbitone
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• Cornelia de Lange syndrome: A rare genetic disorder
  VATKAR AJ, SONAWANE VB, KOTRASHETTI V, BAINADE KS, NAIR SR, PANSARE A. Cornelia de Lange syndrome: A rare genetic disorder. Pediatric Review International Journal of Pediatric Research. 2020 Mar;7(3):135-40.

• Krabbe disease - a rare lysosomal storage disease
  VATKAR AJ, SONAWANE V, KOTRASHETTI VA, BAINADE KS, BHATARKAR SR. Krabbe disease - a rare lysosomal storage disease. Pediatric Review International Journal of Pediatric Research. 2020 Jun;7(6):293-8.

• Tuberous sclerosis in a child
  VATKAR AJ, SONAWANE V, KOTRASHETTI V, BAINADE K, BUNDE S. Tuberous sclerosis in a child. International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. 2020 Jul;7(7):1453-6.

• Compressive myelopathy presenting with paraparesis in pediatric age
  AMIT AJ, KOTRASHETTI VA, SONAWANE V, NAIR SR. Compressive myelopathy presenting with paraparesis in pediatric age. Pediatric Review International Journal of Pediatric Research. 2020 Aug;7(8):348-52.

• Metachromatic Leukodystrophy with PSAP Gene Mutation
  BHATARKAR SR, VATKAR AJ, SAXENA A. Metachromatic Leukodystrophy with PSAP Gene Mutation. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR). 2020 Sep;9(9):1-3.

• Joubert's syndrome: a case report
  VATKAR AJ, BAINADE KS, KOTRASHETTI VA, SONAWANE V, BHATARKAR SR, PANSARE A. Joubert's syndrome: a case report. International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. 2020 Sep;7(9):1846-50.

• Devic's disease – A case report
  VATKAR AJ, BAINADE KS, KOTRASHETTI VA, SONAWANE V, BUNDE SV. Devic’s disease – A case report. (2020). Indian Journal of Child Health, 7(11), 464-467.

• Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis with Subclinical Infection
  V. A. Kotrashetti, Vijay Baburao Sonawane, Kapil Bainade, Nair, S., Amit Vatkar, & Kumar, S. (2020). Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis with Subclinical Infection. Academia Anatomica International, 6(2), 12-15.

• Dyke Davidoff syndrome: a rare cause of cerebral hemiatrophy in 11 months old
  VATKAR AJ, VASHISHTHA I, HEDAGINAL VP, MADHAV BRS. Dyke Davidoff syndrome: a rare cause of cerebral hemiatrophy in 11 months old. International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. 2020 Dec;7(12):2512-5.

• Bainbridge-Roper syndrome: A rare case of developmental delay
  Dr. Amit Vatkar, Dr. Nisha Dolas, Dr. Kanmani K, Dr. Vijay Kamale. Bainbridge-Roper syndrome: A rare case of developmental delay. Int J Paediatrics Geriatrics 2021;4(1):83-84.

• Tuberculous Osteomyelitis of Mandible: A Case Report
  VATKAR AJ, Wadhawan P, Sharif M, Saxena A, et al. Tuberculous Osteomyelitis of Mandible: A Case Report. Pediatr Inf Dis 2022;4(4):143-144.

• Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Mimicking Cerebral Palsy-Heterozygous Mutation in ALDH18A1
  CASE REPORT - VATKAR AJ, DESHPANDE V, WADHAWAN P, SAXENA A, DOLAS N. Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Mimicking Cerebral Palsy-Heterozygous Mutation in ALDH18A1 CASE REPORT. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2021 Sep, Vol-15(9): SD01-SD02.

• Neurological manifestation of Vitamin D deficiency
  VATKAR AJ, SROA S, NAIR S. Neurological Manifestation of Vitamin D Deficiency. Indian J Case Reports 2021, 7 (10), 430-432.

• Febrile seizures, not so benign
  Amit Vatkar, Amit Saxena, Pallavi Wadhawan, Mumtaz Sharif. Febrile seizures, not so benign. Int J Paediatrics Geriatrics 2022;5(1):01-05.

• Joubert syndrome: unusual story
  Patil SS, Rajagara SS, Vatkar AJ, Chakurkar SS. Joubert syndrome: unusual story. Int J Contemp Pediatr 2022;9:211-4.

• Neuromyopathy due to mitochondrial trifunctional protein deficiency caused by novel HADHA mutation
  VATKAR AJ, JOSHI N, PATIL S, SHARIFF M. Neuromyopathy due to mitochondrial trifunctional protein deficiency caused by novel HADHA mutation. (2022). Indian Journal of Child Health, 9(5), 84-86.

• Rare Case of Biotin-Thiamine-Responsive Basal Ganglia Disease Presenting in a Neonate
  BAJAJ S, VATKAR AJ, BAROT V, BAROT S. Rare Case of Biotin-Thiamine-Responsive Basal Ganglia Disease Presenting in a Neonate. Journal of Child Science. 2022 Sep ISSN 2474-5871.

• Novel HADHA Mutation Causes Mitochondrial Protein Deficiency and Neuromuscular Disease
  Vatkar, Amit and Nishigandha, S. Joshi and Patil, Smita and Shariff, Mumtaz (2023) Novel HADHA Mutation Causes Mitochondrial Protein Deficiency and Neuromuscular Disease. In: Advanced Concepts in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 11. B P International, pp. 74-78. ISBN 978-81-968656-6-5.

• A Case Report on Jouberts Syndrome
  VATKA AJ, Bainade, K.S., Kotrashetti, V.A., Sonawane, V.B.. and Bhatarkar, S.R. 2022. A Case Report on Jouberts Syndrome. Current Practice in Medical Science Vol. 3. (Jun. 2022), 107–112.

• A Brief Study about Dyke Davidoff Masson Syndrome: Rare Cause of Cerebral Hemiatrophy
  Vatkar A J. ., Vashishtha , I. ., Hedaginal , V. P. ., & Madhav, B. R. S. . (2022). A Brief Study about Dyke Davidoff Masson Syndrome: Rare Cause of Cerebral Hemiatrophy. New Horizons in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 2, 93–96.