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Brief Profile
Dr. Shivan Kesavan is a Pediatric Neurologist with over 9 years of experience, specializing in epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders, neuromuscular and movement disorders, neurocritical care, and cerebral palsy.
He completed his MBBS from Madurai Medical College in 2012, followed by MD (Pediatrics) and DM (Pediatric Neurology) at the prestigious PGIMER, Chandigarh. During his training, he earned several honors, including Best Oral Presentation at NAPEM 2017, first place in quizzes at IAN Epilepsy School and AOCN Child Neurocon, and Best Oral & Poster Presentation at IAP Neuropedicon 2019.
An active member of the Tamil Nadu Medical Council, Dr. Shivan has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications, authored book chapters, and participated in national academic workshops.
He has managed complex neurological cases across outpatient, inpatient, and intensive care settings, and is dedicated to advancing pediatric neurology through clinical care, research, and teaching.
Educational Qualifications
- MBBS
Madurai Medical College, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Madurai, India
2012 - MD (Pediatrics)
PGIMER (Advanced Pediatrics Center, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research), Chandigarh
2013–2016 - DM (Pediatric Neurology)
PGIMER (Advanced Pediatrics Center, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research), Chandigarh
2017–2020
Clinical Expertise
- General Pediatric Neurology
- Epilepsy & EEG
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Neuroimmunology & Neuroinfections
- Neuromuscular & Movement Disorders
- Tropical and Acute Care Neurology and Intensive Care
Accomplishments
Affiliations and Memberships
Present position
Honors and Awards
Editorial Work and Reviewer
Innovation
Associated Publications
Research and Publication
Publications (Peer-Reviewed Journals)
- 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 – Neurology
- Rare Vascular Complication of Acute Meningococcal Meningitis in a Child – BMJ Case Reports
- Tuberous Sclerosis and Cutaneous Stigmata: Ever-Expanding Spectrum – Archives of Disease in Childhood
- Florid Brain Calcification in a Child with X-Linked Adrenaleukodystrophy: 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! – Indian Journal of Pediatrics
- Gaze Palsy, Organomegaly, and Inspiratory Stridor: A Diagnostic Triad – 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-PGIMER 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
- JAN 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
- Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre (RIMC), Chennai
Consultant – General Paediatrics & Paediatric Neurology
Present - Advanced Pediatrics Center, PGIMER, Chandigarh
DM Pediatric Neurology Residency
2017–2020 - PGIMER, Chandigarh
Senior Resident (MD Teaching Fellow) – Dept. of Pediatrics
2017–2020 - Dr. Mehta Children’s Hospital, Chennai
Registrar (DNB Teaching) – Dept. of Pediatrics
2016–2017 - PGIMER, Chandigarh
Junior Resident (MD Pediatrics) – Dept. of Pediatrics
2013–2016 - Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai
Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship
2011–2012