Dr. M. Aakash

Consultant Paediatric Neurology
Qualification
MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), MRCPCH, DM (Paediatric Neurology)
Speciality
Pediatric Neurology
Location
Maa Kauvery Trichy
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Dr. M Aakash - Top Paediatric Neurologist in Trichy - Neuro Paediatrician

Dr. M. Aakash is a compassionate and highly skilled Pediatric Neurologist dedicated to the neurological health and developmental well-being of children from infancy through adolescence. He specializes in the evaluation and management of epilepsy, developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, cerebral palsy, learning difficulties, neuromuscular disorders, headaches, autoimmune encephalitis, neuroinfectious, neurometabolic and other complex pediatric neurological conditions. Known for his patient-centered and family-focused approach, Dr. Aakash combines clinical expertise with empathetic care to provide accurate diagnosis, individualized treatment, and comprehensive long-term support. His goal is to help every child reach their fullest potential through early intervention, advanced neurological care, and close collaboration with families

  • Paediatric Epilepsy
  • Paediatric Demyelination
  • Autoimmune and Infective Encephalitis
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Neuromuscular Disorders
  • Paediatric Stroke
  • Paediatric Headache
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Neurodegenerative and Neurometabolic Disorders
  • Paediatric Movement Disorders
  • Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
  • International Child Neurology Association (ICNA)
  • Association of Child Neurology, India (AOCN)
  • IAP – Association of Paediatric Neurology subsection
  • Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Articles:

  • Mahesan A, Gulati S, Kamila G, et al. Teaching Neuroimage: Juvenile Krabbe – A MRI Pattern Recognition in Leukodystrophy [Homepage on the Internet]. Neurology India. 2023;839(4). Available from: https://doi.org/10.4103/0028-3886.383812.(Impact factor 1.7)
  • Mahesan A, Gulati S, Kamila G, Jauhari P, Chakrabarty B, Kumar A. Teaching Neuroimage: A Rare Case of Encephalocraniocutaneous Lipomatosis: A ClinicoRadiological Diagnosis [Homepage on the Internet]. Neurology India. 2023;1122(5). Available from: https://doi.org/10.4103/0028-3886.388083.(Impact factor 1.7)
  • Mahesan A, Gulati S, Kamila G, et al. Teaching Neuroimage – Aicardi Syndrome: A Triad of Epileptic Spasms, Agenesis of Corpus Callosum, and Chorio-Retinal Lacunae [Homepage on the Internet]. Neurology India. 2023;1114(5). Available from: https://doi.org/10.4103/0028-3886.388086.(Impact factor 1.7)
  • Aakash M, Chakrabarty B. Brewing Evidence for Pharmacotherapy in Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy: A Step in the Right Direction. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2023;853– 854(9). Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-023-04670-1. (Impact factor 4.3)
  • Wander, A., Mahesan, A., Meena, A.K. et al. Bartter Syndrome Unveiled: Unraveling the Masquerade of Neuroregression. Indian J Pediatr (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-023-04993-z.(Impact factor 4.3)
  • Mahesan A, Kamila G, Choudhary P, et al. Novel SLC16A2 Gene Mutation: A Rare Case of Delayed Myelination with Dysthyroidism,v Allan-Herndon-Dudley Syndrome. Neurol India. 2023;71(6):1282-1283. doi:10.4103/0028- 3886.391343.(Impact factor 1.7)
  • Mahesan, A., Kamila, G. & Gulati, S. Rare paediatric disorders in Indian healthcare settings with focus on neuromuscular disorders: Diagnostic and management challenges. J Biosci 49, 15 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12038-023-00403-w (Impact factor 2.9)
  • Mahesan A, Kamila G, Jauhari P, Chakrabarty B, Kumar A, Gulati S. Negative Regulator of Reactive Oxygen Species–Related Microgliopathy. Neurology 2024;102. https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.0000000000209182. (Impact factor 11.8)
  • Mahesan A, Sheref A, Kamila G, Jauhari P, Chakrabarty B, Gulati S, et al. Disseminated phaeohyphomycosis due to Cladophialophora bantiana in an immunocompetent child. Journal of Medical Mycology 2024:101467. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mycmed.2024.101467. (Impact factor 3.6)
  • Mahesan A, Choudhary PK, Kamila G, Rohil A, Kumar A, Gulati S, et al. NDUFV1 Related Mitochondrial Complex-1 Disorders- A Retrospective Case Series and Literature Review. Pediatric Neurology 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2024.02.012. (Impact factor 3.8)
  • Mahesan A, Kamila G, Tiwari R, Das S, Sharma MC, Jauhari P, Chakrabarty B, Gulati S. Congenital Myasthenia Syndrome Due to a Novel DPAGT1 Gene Mutation – An Error of Glycosylation Masquerading as a Congenital Myopathy. Neurol India. 2024 Jan 1;72(1):175-177. doi: 10.4103/neurol-india.Neurol-India-D-23-00582. Epub 2024 Feb 29. PMID: 38443029. (Impact factor 1.7)
  • Mahesan, A., Khedia, S., Kamila, G., Kumar, A., Chakrabarty, B., Jauhari, P., Gulati, S., et al. Teaching Neuroimage: Unveiling the Enigma: Intracranial Multivesicular Hydatid Cyst. Neurology 2024;102. https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.0000000000209318. (Impact factor 11.8)
  • Dhiman, S., Goyal, R.K., Mahesan, A. Gulati, S., et al. Prevalence of Sensory Processing Deficits in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy – An Indian Caregiver’s Perspective. Indian J Pediatr (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-024-05111-3
  • Mahesan A, Kamila G, Kumar A, et al. Teaching NeuroImage: Mitochondrial Membrane Protein-Associated Neurodegeneration. Neurology; 102. Epub ahead of print May 2024. DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000209420.
  • Dhiman, S., Goyal, R.K., Mahesan, A. et al. Prevalence of Sensory Processing Deficits in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy – An Indian Caregiver’s Perspective: Authors’ Reply. Indian J Pediatr (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-024-05176-0
  • Mahesan A, Kamila G, Gulati S. Pediatric Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management. J Transl Gastroen. 2024;2(2):101-108. doi: 10.14218/JTG.2023.00075.
  • Choudhary, Puneet K; Mahesan, Aakash; Kamila, Gautam; Meena, Ankit K; Jauhari, Prashant; Chakrabarty, Biswaroop; Kumar, Atin1; Gulati, Sheffali. White Matter Mineralization in an Adolescent Girl with Vanishing White Matter Disease. Neurology India 72(3):p 684-685, May–Jun 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/neurolindia.Neurol-India-D-24-00070
  • Mahesan, Aakash; Jauhari, Prashant; Singhal, Mita1; Gulati, Sheffali; Chakrabarty, Biswaroop; Sirolia, Vivek; Pandey, Ravindra Mohan2. A Relook at Cerebral Palsy Beyond Motor Pathology: A Cross-Sectional Study of Sensory Processing Abilities. Neurology India 72(3):p 590-596, May–Jun 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/ni.ni_1108_22
  • Mahesan, Aakash; Kamila, Gautam; Sundaram, Mohana; Kumar, Atin1; Jauhari, Prashant; Chakrabarty, Biswaroop; Gulati, Sheffali. MELAS Syndrome: Rare Early Presentation of a Known Stroke Mimic. Neurology India 72(3):p 645-646, May–Jun 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/neurol-india.Neurol-India-D-24-00065
  • Mahesan, Aakash; Kamila, Gautam; Gulati, Sheffali. Advancements in Dravet Syndrome Therapeutics: A Comprehensive Look at Present and Future Treatment Horizons: A Focused Review. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology ():10.4103/aian.aian_49_24, August 16, 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/aian.aian_49_24
  • Mahesan A, Rohil A, Jauhari P, Tripathi M, Chakrabarty B, Kumar A, Gulati S. Uncommon Pediatric Immune-Mediated Epilepsy: Disease Course, Diagnosis, and Outcome – A Series of Three Cases. Ann Indian Acad Neurol. 2024 Sep 1;27(5):576- 579. doi: 10.4103/aian.aian_149_24. Epub 2024 Oct 8. PMID: 39377237; PMCID: PMC11575859.
  • Gulati S, Narayan CL, Mahesan A, et al. Transmethylation and Oxidative Biomarkers in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross Sectional Study. J Autism Dev Disord. Published online September 4, 2024. doi:10.1007/s10803-024-06542-9
  • Mahesan A, Wander A, Singh R, Gaddigoudar MS, Meena AK. Epilepsia partialis continua in a child with disseminated tuberculosis: a case report and review of literature. Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease. 2024;11. doi:10.1177/20499361241304476
  • Mahesan A, Gulati S, Sondhi V, et al. Safety, Efficacy, and Tolerability of Ketogenic Diet Versus Adrenocorticotropic Hormone in Infantile Epileptic Spasms Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Pediatr Neurol. 2025;169:196-203. doi:10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2025.05.027
  • Anand V, Gulati S,Agarwala A, Kamila G, Mahesan A, Sondhi V, et al.Comparison of efficacy of low glycemic index treatment and modified Atkins diet among children with drug-resistant epilepsy: A randomized non-inferiority trial. Epilepsia.2025;00:1– 10. https://doi.org/10.1111/epi.18292
  • Choudhary, P. K., Meena, A. K., Wander, A., Mahesan, A., & Singh, P. (2025). Neurofibromatosis Type 1: Clinical and imaging perspectives from a pediatric case. Case Reports in Radiology, 2025(1). https://doi.org/10.1155/crra/9912392
  • Mahesan, A., Gulati, S., Sondhi, V., Agarwala, A., Gupta, K. L., Kamila, G., Jauhari, P., Chakrabarty, B., & Pandey, R. M. (2025). Safety, efficacy and tolerability of ketogenic diet versus adrenocorticotropic hormone in infantile epileptic spasms syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. Pediatric Neurology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2025.05.027
  • Meena AK, Mahesan A, Kamila G, et al. HECW2 Gene Mutation: A Rare Cause of West Syndrome: A Case Report. Neurol India. 2025;73(4):784-787. doi:10.4103/neurol-india.Neurol-India-D-23-00203
  • Mahesan, A.; Rajangam, M.; Pachamuthu, M.; Chelliah, S.; Duraisamy, S. Fever Triggered Seizure, Acute Encephalopathy, Choreoathetosis and Hemiplegia: RHOBTB2 Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy. Indian J. Pediatr. 2026, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-026-06018-x.
  • Setia S, Mahesan A, Chaudhary PK, Gupta R, Vinayan KP, Anand V, Peer S, Vellingiri B, Wander A. Expanding the Phenotypic and Radiological Spectrum of PLA2G6-Associated Neurodegeneration. Indian J Pediatr. 2026 Feb 19 doi: 10.1007/s12098-026-06008-z. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41712152.
  • Krishnan, B., Mahesan, A., Pachamuthu, M., Saravanan, A., Murugan, S., Chelliah, S., & Duraisamy, S. (2026). Invisible Worms, Visible Danger: A Rare Case of Eosinophilic Meningoencephalitis in a Toddler due to Angiostrongylus cantonensis. Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences. https://doi.org/10.4103/jpn.jpn_7_26

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