Dr. Shekhar Patil: A Neurologist with Strong Pediatric Foundation
Dealing with neurological complications-whether in children or adults-takes more than just understand; it takes patience, a discerning eye and a sincere flair for empathy. At Capsule Info, we always ensure we profile specialists who truly embody that paradigm. One such name is Dr. Shekhar Patil, a highly skilled Neurologist with almost 30 years of clinical practice including 20 years specifically in neurology.
In this article, we will discuss his career path, clinical focus, how he approaches patients and what distinguishes him from other practice in India's medical field.
Education and Medical Training
Dr. Patil started his medical career with an MBBS which provided a wide base to his general medicine background. The real love for childhood sickness and health led him to a postgraduate (MD) study into Pediatrics which still shapes his comprehensive practice of neurology.
Not content with an MD, he went and obtained a DM in Neurology-so he occupies a very special group of doctors with double specialities in Child Health and neurological disorders.
This combination of qualifications helps him tackle the most complex issues, especially when it comes to understanding developmental disorders, childhood seizures, or neurogenetic disorders.
Professional Experience
After 28 years in medicine, Dr. Patil offers both a fundamental understanding of pediatrics and a true neurological expertise on ever case. He has been practicing exclusively as a neurologist for the last 20 years and has handled thousands of cases, including epilepsy, stroke, movement disorders, neuroinfections, and more.
The hospitals he has been associated with, (names not provided, but used in real practice), exposed his work to counterparts in the field, with most understanding and respecting the effort that goes into providing excellent care to patients.
"Dr. Patil is able to look at the most complicated cases and stay calm. He sees patterns that others just miss," said one former colleague.
Specialization
Dr. Patil takes a big picture perspective, and a wide range of neurological disorders fall into his specialist domain. Because of his pediatric background, he can work particularly well with children, with key areas being:
- Epilepsy and seizure management
- Pediatric neurology
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Development delays and autism spectrum
- Stroke care
- Neurodegenerative disorders
What he does well is diagnose subtle symptoms that relate to early and ongoing signs of neurological function, and he has a special talent for making links to neurological outcomes and capturing those opportunities for preventive neurology.
What Services do we Provide
Whether we are consulting on a child who has missed developmental milestones or an elderly parent who just had a stroke, Dr. Patil provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services that include:
- EEG, EMG, and NCV testing
- Neurological consultations and second opinions
- Long-term management of chronic neurological disorders
- Cognitive assessments for developmental problems or memory loss
- Pediatric neurological assessments
He is also known for spending a good amount of time in consultations, often using images or analogies to help families think about neurological circumstances.
Patient-Centered Approach
What is often most remembered by patients relates to the way in which Dr. Patil explains a condition in language that can be understood by all. His training in pediatrics helps especially in calming anxious parents and working with children in a non-threatening manner.
A parent once reflected, "Dr. Patil helped us manage our son’s epilepsy with clarity and compassion. He didn’t just treat, he taught us."
Dr. Patil is also the type of specialist who will not jump into clinical terminology without listening first, asking a lot of questions about family and development, or after carefully thinking about the plan.