DR. VRUSHABH S. GAVALI

Dr. Vrushabh is a Pediatric Neurologist with special training in Neuro-develomental Pediatrics & works out of central Mumbai & Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

He completed his MBBS from LTMMC & LTMGH (Sion Hospital) & went on to pursue specialization in Pediatric Medicine at Seth GSMC & KEM Hospital, Mumbai. Further he pursued his passion for neurology by completing training in Pediatric Neurology at Bharati Hospital, Pune (one of the few centers with excellence in pediatric neurology) under guidance of eminent pediatric & adult neurologists. He was awarded Best outgoing fellow award by Neurology chapter of Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) for outstanding performance in fellowship exit exams.

Currently, he is working as Assistant Professor in Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurosciences at esteemed BJ Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai. He also consults as an independent consultant at various places Viz. Parel, Thane, Mulund, Bhiwandi.

He has keen interest in childhood epilepsy, neonatal neurology & developmental disorders.

He believes that '' Happy Child = Happy Parents = Happy Family '' & strives not only for medical relief but also for betterment of quality of life of children with neurological/developmental disorders & special needs.

A Pediatric Neurologist is a trained physician who diagnoses, treats & offers support to families with kids having neurological/developmental disorders like -

• Childhood fits, seizures, epilepsy

• Developmental delays

• Genetic/Rare disorders of brain

• Childhood stroke, demyelination & many other acquired disorders

• Disorders affecting nerves & muscles

• Autism, ADHD, Learning disorders, Behavioral & Sleep disorders

You should visit a Pediatric Neurologist when you have concerns of following in your child -

• Fits, faints, funny turns.

• Child is not gaining milestones appropriate for age

• Child gained the milestones but started losing them

• Child not paying attention to his/her name, fails to respond to emotions, prefers to stay alone & engages in repetitive activities

• Concerns of hyperactivity, inattention, poor school performance, difficult behaviors, sleep problems

• Concerns of abnormal walking, weakness of movements, imbalance or abnormal movements

• Recurrent headaches, visual or hearing problems

Mumbai -

• Sparsh Childrens Hospital, Parel (Saturday 2 PM); Contact - 8779437216

• BJ Wadia Hospital for Children (Mon, Friday 10-12 PM)

Address - Acharya Donde Marg, Parel, Mumbai.

Thane -

• Alpha speciality clinic (Tue, Thur, Sat 7-9 PM); Contact - 8291210889/02225300992

Address - Opposite ICICI bank, Near Gajanan Maharaj chowk, Ram Maruti Rd, Thane (W)

• Mala Childrens Hospital (on appointment basis); Contact - 9833973300

Address - 1st floor, Rustom Mall, Manpada, GB road, Thane (W)

Bhiwandi -

• Dr. Gavali's Clinic (Alternate Friday 6 PM); Contact - 9226784331

Address - Buliding number 3B, Ground floor, Near Ashapura Medical, Ashok nagar, Bhiwandi