Dr. Vikas Krishnananda | Neurologist | Cadabam's CDC

Dr. Vikas Krishnananda — Paediatric Neurologist

Dr. Vikas Krishnananda is a Paediatric Neurologist at Cadabam's Child Development Centre with 6 years of experience in diagnosing and managing neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions in children. As the most senior medical specialist on the CDC team, he plays a critical role in diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and coordinating complex care plans for children with neurological conditions.

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Experience & Specialisation

With 6 years of experience in paediatric neurology, Dr. Vikas brings essential medical expertise to Cadabam's CDC's multidisciplinary team. While therapists focus on skill building and behavioral intervention, Dr. Vikas provides the neurological perspective — identifying underlying neurological causes, ordering and interpreting diagnostic investigations (EEG, MRI, genetic testing), managing medications when indicated, and monitoring neurological health over time.

His diagnostic expertise is particularly valuable for children with complex or unclear presentations — cases where symptoms overlap multiple conditions and an accurate neurological evaluation is essential for effective treatment planning. He works closely with the psychology, therapy, and special education teams to ensure that medical and therapeutic interventions are aligned.

Role at Cadabam's CDC

As a paediatric neurologist, Dr. Vikas serves several critical functions within the multidisciplinary team. He conducts neurological evaluations for children referred for developmental concerns, provides diagnostic clarity for complex cases, manages epilepsy and other neurological conditions that commonly co-occur with developmental disabilities, oversees medication management for conditions like ADHD where pharmacological intervention is appropriate, and provides medical guidance to the therapy team on neurological factors affecting a child's progress.

Conditions Treated

Dr. Vikas evaluates and manages children with epilepsy, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, genetic and metabolic neurological conditions, neuromuscular disorders, developmental regression, and complex neurodevelopmental presentations requiring medical investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should my child see a paediatric neurologist?

A paediatric neurologist evaluation is recommended when a child shows signs of developmental regression (losing skills they previously had), seizures or unusual movements, persistent headaches, significant motor delays, or when a standard developmental assessment suggests an underlying neurological condition. Your child's therapist or pediatrician may also refer you for a neurological opinion if progress in therapy is slower than expected.

Does my child need medication?

Not necessarily. Dr. Vikas takes a conservative approach to medication, recommending pharmacological intervention only when there is clear evidence it will benefit the child — for example, anti-epileptic medication for seizures, or ADHD medication when behavioral strategies alone are insufficient. All medication decisions are made collaboratively with parents, with thorough discussion of benefits, risks, and alternatives.

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Profile last updated: March 2026