Medical diagnostic services
Medical diagnostic services
The Diagnostics and Research Centre consists of a Multidisciplinary team combining Medical, Therapy and Allied Health Services. The Multi-Disciplinary Team at the Diagnostic And Research Centre consists of the Medico-Social Worker, Paediatric Developmental Neurologist, Ophthalmologist, orthopedic surgeon, ENT Specialist, Neurologist for Seizure Management (Epileptologist), Psychiatrist, Dentist, Paediatrician, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Special Educator, Psychologist, Speech, Language Pathologist and Therapist.
Pediatric developmental neurology
Since all children seen at this centre, present with developmental and neurological concerns, this clinic provides the prime diagnostic function of the centre. All children seen here are appropriately referred to other paramedical units for appropriate assessments, interventions and rehabilitation. Children's seizure management is managed by the developmental neurologist.
Dr. M.S. Mahadevaiah
MBBS, DABP (USA), FAACP & DM
Hon. Medical Director - Emeritus
& Pediatric Developmental Neurologist
Pediatric developmental clinic
The clinic provides diagnosis of developmental disorders like cerebral palsy, autism, learning disabilities, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and many others. All children seen here are appropriately referred to other paramedical units for appropriate assessments, interventions and rehabilitation.
Dr. Chitra Sankar
Fellowship, 1999, Royal College Of Physician, London
Diploma, 1996, Royal College Of Physician, London
MBBS, 1989, Madras Medical College, Chennai
Pediatric developmental clinic
Since all children seen at this centre, present with developmental and neurological concerns, this clinic provides the prime diagnostic function of the centre. All children seen here are appropriately referred to other paramedical units for appropriate assessments, interventions and rehabilitation.
Dr. Prafulla Srinivas
MBBS, MD, FDBP
Consultant Developmental Pediatrician
Pediatric clinic
General health screening and consultation for children. Periodical health surveys under the guidance of Dr. Kamakshi provides for timely interventions.
Dr. Kamakshi Kannan
MBBS, DCH
Paediatrician
Orthopedic clinic
Children with cerebral palsy develop secondary complications like contractures and deformities as they grow due to the abnormal tone and other biomechanical factors related to posture and movement. Hence they may need orthopedic interventions for aiding them in mobility, seating and better positioning and for better management. Dr. Gautam Kodikal, consultant, orthopedic surgeon evaluates, suggests further treatment plan and surgical interventions to parents and professionals. The various orthopedic interventions carried out are muscle releases, TA slides, botox injections, alcohol blocks, corrective surgeries, etc. The process of orthopedic /surgical interventions involves a case conference with the team members and care givers involved with the child. Preoperative and postoperative therapy is crucial for these children and the child under goes these till the goal set is achieved. The clinic also looks into pain management cases and appropriate intervention is recommended.
Dr. Gautam Kodikal
MBBS, MS (Ortho)
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Opthalmology clinic
Visual dysfunction is commonly found in children with developmental disabilities and includes amblyopia, strabismus, refraction errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. Because visual deficits can interfere with development, early and periodic assessment is extremely important. Ophthalmologist can screen for visual deficits, ocular alignment, and ocular abnormalities; further more specific vision testing, refraction, and electrophysiologic studies. Ophthalmologic interventions range from prescription of glasses and patching to surgery.
Dr. Sudha N M
MBBS, DOMS, DNB
Ophthalmologist
Functional Visual Assessment
Functional vision is about how the entire visual system—eyes, brain and the visual pathways between them—work together to help you move through and interact with your surroundings. Functional vision means that the child has good eye teaming, eye focusing and coordinated eye movement. Dr. Shalin Modi who is a parent of a son with cerebral palsy and Governing Board member plans for functional vision assessments with the ophthalmologist; she works with the teacher and parent of the child and puts into place visual interventions in the classroom and the home.
Dr. Shalini Modi
Functional Visual Assessments
ENT clinic
This clinic addresses the ENT concerns of children with Special needs. Functioning once a week, the clinic offers screening, ear cleaning, guidance and prescription for management of all ENT concerns.
Dr. Bashrat Nadeem
MBBS, MS - ENT, DNB - Otorhinolaryngology
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
Child and adolescent psychiatry clinic
Addresses psychiatric and emotional concerns of the child, siblings and the parents. This clinic also caters to persons referred from other institutions, etc. services provided include psychiatric consultation, medication, management and individual therapy.
Dr. Shobha Ramesh
MBBS, MD(Psychiatry)
Psychiatrist
Child and adolescent psychiatry clinic
Addresses psychiatric and emotional concerns of the child, siblings and the parents. This clinic also caters to persons referred from other institutions, etc. services provided include psychiatric consultation, medication, management and individual therapy.
DR. LAKSHMI SRAVANTI
MD, DM (Gold Medal, NIMHANS)
Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Dental clinic
Since the disability also affects oromotor activities, functions like chewing, swallowing, gargling etc. are affected and children develop dental concerns, like caries, etc. To address this need the Dental Clinic was set up by the Rotary Club. This clinic provides basic dental care services like, Screenings, Fillings, X Rays, Scaling and Extractions. This clinic now has extended services to the underprivileged children in the neighborhood schools, and provides oral hygiene demonstrations.
Dentists from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Dental College