Dr.Shivan Kesavan

Brief Profile

Dr. Shivan Kesavan is a skilled Paediatric Neurologist with extensive experience in managing neurological disorders in children. With a strong foundation in paediatrics and specialized training in pediatric neurology, he has expertise in epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders, neuromuscular conditions, and neurocritical care.

Having managed complex neurological cases across outpatient, inpatient, and intensive care settings, Dr. Shivan Kesavan is dedicated to advancing pediatric neurology through specialized clinical care, research, and teaching. He brings a commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care and a vision to enhance pediatric neurology services through innovation and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Educational Qualifications

• M.B.B.S, Madurai Medical College, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Madurai,  India, 2012
• M.D (Pediatrics), PGIMER (Advanced Pediatrics Center, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research), Chandigarh, 2016
• D.M (Pediatric Neurology), PGIMER (Advanced Pediatrics Center, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research), Chandigarh, 2020

Clinical Expertise

• General Pediatric Neurology 
• Epilepsy & EEG 
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders 
• Neuroimmunology & Neuroinfections
• Neuromuscular & Movement Disorders
• Tropical and Acute Care Neurology and Intensive Care

Affiliations and Memberships

• Tamil Nadu Medical Council

Honors and Awards

• Best oral presentation for MD thesis work: National Assembly of Pediatric Emergency Medicine (NAPEM), Hyderabad, 2017
• First place in Quiz: IAN Epilepsy school, Jodhpur, 2019
• Best oral and poster presentation for DM thesis work: IAP Neuropedicon, Hyderabad,2019
• First place in Quiz: AOCN Child Neurocon, 2020

Research and Publication

• A Comparison of Multinutrient Therapy Versus Vitamin B12 Monotherapy in Children with Infantile Tremor Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial,  Indian Pediatrics
  
• The Expanding Spectrum of Dystrophinopathies: HyperCKemias to Manifest Female Carriers, Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences
  
• Neurological Manifestations of Influenza A (H1N1): Clinical Features, Intensive Care Needs, and Outcome, Indian Journal of Pediatrics
• Little Children, Bigger Problems: Anti-N-Methyl D-Aspartate Receptor Encephalitis!, Indian Journal of Pediatrics
  
• Quasi-Periodic Myoclonus in Anti-NMDAR Encephalitis, Indian Journal of Pediatrics
  
• Episodic Encephalopathy with Seizures: Think of the Floodgates!, Indian Journal of Pediatrics
• A Neonate with Exaggerated Startle and Tonic Spasms, Journal of Pediatric Neurology
  
• Recurrent Seizures, Fulminant Regression, and Severe Leukoencephalopathy in Endemic Areas: What Can We Forget?, BMJ Case Reports
  
• Monthly High-Dose Oral Dexamethasone Pulse Therapy for Cysticercal Encephalitis, American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
  
• Spontaneous Resolution of Lenticulostriate Perforator Aneurysm in CNS Tuberculosis, Journal of Neuroradiology
  
• Reversible Basal Ganglia Changes and Metabolic Crisis in Infantile Tremor Syndrome, Indian Journal of Pediatrics
  
• Unmasking the Masquerader: A Life-Changing Therapeutic Trial, Indian Journal of Pediatrics
• Diffuse White Matter Involvement in Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis, Neuropediatrics
  
• Teaching NeuroImages: Beaking in the Brainstem – Published, Neurology
  
• Rare Vascular Complication of Acute Meningococcal Meningitis in a Child – Published, BMJ Case Reports
  
• Tuberous Sclerosis and Cutaneous Stigmata: Ever-Expanding Spectrum – Published, Archives of Disease in Childhood
  
• Florid Brain Calcification in a Child with X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy: What Does It Signify? – Submitted, Journal of Pediatrics
  
• Central-Variant Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy – Submitted, Neuropediatrics
• Short Stature in a Girl with Muscular Dystrophy: Double Jeopardy! – Published, Indian Journal of Pediatrics
  
• Gaze Palsy, Organomegaly, and Inspiratory Stridor: A Diagnostic Triad – Published, Indian Journal of Pediatrics
  
• An Unusual Masquerader of Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy – Indian Journal of Pediatrics
• Familial Spastic Paraparesis: A Novel Mutation in a 4-Year-Old Girl – Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
  
• Early-Onset Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis: Report of Two Cases and Review of Literature – Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
  
• Epilepsy and Hydrocephalus: Should Pyridoxine-Dependent Epilepsy Cross Our Minds? – Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
  
• Poor Clinico-Radiological Correlation: A Hallmark of Acute Flaccid Myelitis – Brain and Development
• West Syndrome: Questions Aplenty – Few Answers – Indian Journal of Pediatrics

Academic Contributions

• Tropical movement disorders in children, Book Chapter
• Acute encephalopathies in children, Book Chapter
• Status epilepticus, Book Chapter
• Neurological history and examination, Book Chapter
• Neonatal seizures in the emergency, Book Chapter

Workshops

• Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol, August 2013
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, August 2013
• 2nd DHR-ICMR-PGI Workshop on Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases, Chandigarh, 2015
• 3rd Annual PGIMER Pediatric CME, March 2015
• 1st Annual Pediatric Endocrinology Update, PGIMER, April 2015
• Clinical Evaluation of Pediatric Neurology, Kalawati Saran Children’s Hospital, New Delhi, August 2015
• 4th Annual PGIMER Pediatric CME, March 2016
• National Pediatric Critical Care Conference, Chandigarh, 2017
• Myocon, Chennai, December 2018
• Pediatric Neuroradiology Update, New Delhi, 2018
• IAP Neuropedicon, Hyderabad, April 2019
• Brainstorm 2019, Chandigarh, April 2019
• IAN Epilepsy School, Jodhpur, August 2019
• National Epilepsy Surgery Support Activity Network (NESSAN) Annual CME, New Delhi, September 2019 
• CME on Inborn Errors of Metabolism, Chandigarh, September 2019 
• Workshop on General Movements, November 2019
• AOCN Child Neurocon, Bangalore, March 2020

Experience

• Senior Resident (MD Teaching Fellow) – Dept. of Pediatrics, PGIMER, Chandigarh (2017-2020)
  
• Registrar (DNB Teaching) – Dept. of Pediatrics, Dr. Mehta Children’s Hospital, Chennai (2016-2017)
  
• Junior Resident (MD Pediatrics) – Dept. of Pediatrics, PGIMER, Chandigarh (2013-2016)
  
• Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship – Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai (2011-2012)
  
• DM Pediatric Neurology Residency – Advanced Pediatrics Center, PGIMER, Chandigarh (2017-2020)