Dr. Swetha Rampally
First DM-Qualified Pediatric Neurologist in Andhra Pradesh
12+
Years Experience
4
Gold Medals
Overview
Metro-level pediatric neurology, in Kurnool
Dr. Swetha Rampally is a Consultant Pediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her DM in Pediatric Neurology at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi - one of India's most respected centres for pediatric epilepsy and neurophysiology - and currently practices in Kurnool, where she is passionate about expanding access to advanced pediatric epilepsy care in tier-2 cities.
Every consultation ends with a written care plan in the family's language - so parents fully understand the diagnosis and the path forward.
Key Credentials
DM Pediatric Neurology
Amrita Institute, Kochi
4 Gold Medals in MBBS
With Distinction
12+ Years Experience
Pediatric neurology
13+ Publications
Peer-reviewed research
IAP · IEA · ILAE · AOCN
Professional memberships
APMC Reg. 71887
Est. 2022 · Kurnool
12+
Years Experience
4
Gold Medals
10+
Research Papers
1500+
Happy Families
Doctor's Talk
Conferences & Academic Events
Regularly invited to share clinical research at state and national pediatric conferences.
Guest Speaker - Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalitis & Guidelines
Clinical Updates Seminar
Panel Speaker - Pediatric Neurosurgery CME
KIMS Cuddles Pediatric Super Specialists Meet
Invited Speaker - Central Zone Pedicon
Pediatric Rhythmic Movement Presentation
Speaker, Drug resistant epilepsies
Neurology CME
Speaker, Pediatric Neurology State CME
Pediatric Neurology State CME
Speaker, Pediatric CME Talk
Pediatric CME Talk
Speaker, Pediatric Neurology State CME
Pediatric Neurology State CME
Speaker, Fetal Neurology CME
Fetal Neurology CME
Speaker, Epilepsy Awareness Program
Epilepsy Awareness Program
Speaker, Central Zone IAP Pedicon
Central Zone IAP Pedicon
Speaker, Pediatric Neurology Conference
CME for Pediatricians and Post Graduates
Inauguration, Pediatric CME
Lamp Lighting Ceremony
Area of Expertise
What Dr. Swetha specialises in
Trained at Amrita Institute - India's most respected paediatric epilepsy centre.
Video EEG, NCS, EMG, BERA, VEP and neuro-genetic & metabolic testing - performed and interpreted in-centre in Kurnool.
Qualification
Education & Credentials
DM Paediatric Neurology
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
MD Paediatrics
Govt. Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada
DCH Paediatrics
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
MBBS
Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool
Key Credentials
Languages Known
Dr. Swetha speaks your language
Reports and care plans are issued in the family's preferred language.
Telugu - తెలుగు
Primary - mother tongue
English - English
Full professional proficiency
Hindi - हिन्दी
Fluent
Malayalam - മലയാളം
Proficient - trained in Kochi
Kannada - ಕನ್ನಡ
Conversational
Consultations are in whichever language you're most comfortable with. Written summaries are also provided in your language.
Work Experience
Clinical Work & Practice
Founder & Consultant Pediatric Neurologist
Dr. Rampally's Child Neuro Care, Kurnool
- Founder of the primary outpatient (OPD) pediatric neurology & epilepsy centre in Kurnool
- Pioneering advanced, in-centre diagnostics including 1-Hour Video EEG, NCS, BERA, and VEP
- Dedicated to making metro-level pediatric neurology accessible to families across Rayalaseema
Affiliated Visiting Consultant Pediatric Neurologist
SparKKids Children's Hospital, Kurnool
- Provides specialized inpatient pediatric neurology evaluations and critical care support
- Coordinates care for emergency pediatric neurology cases requiring inpatient management
Former Consultant Paediatric Neurologist
KIMS Hospital, Kurnool
- Managed wide spectrum of pediatric neurology cases including complex epilepsies
- Initiated 1-hour video EEG protocol for improved diagnostic accuracy
- Mentored DNB Pediatric residents and Pharma-D students
- Monitored children with neurodevelopmental disorders at Haritham Child Development Unit
12+
Years Experience
4
Gold Medals
10+
Research Papers
1500+
Happy Families
Awards & Recognition
Honours & Achievements
4 Gold Medals in MBBS, with Distinction
Intermediate State Rank - Pratibha Award by Late CM Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
Gold Medals
MBBS with Distinction, Kurnool Medical College.
Professional Memberships
Indian Academy of Pediatrics · Indian Epilepsy Association · ILAE · Association of Child Neurology (AOCN) · IAN
Publications
Research & Writing
Peer-reviewed case reports and studies in pediatric epilepsy, neurogenetics, and neurometabolic disease.
- 01
Congenital aplasia of ICA presenting as complex partial seizures
- 02
Kawasaki disease presenting as Acute Flaccid Paralysis
- 03
A Case report of Primary Carnitine Deficiency, Homozygous pathogenic variant in SLC22A5, presenting as Acute Hyperammonemic encephalopathy
- 04
Subcortical Band Heterotopia as a Previously Unreported Feature of LAMC3-Related Cortical Malformation Presenting With Vigabatrin-Responsive Epilepsy (manuscript submitted)
- 05
Heterozygous RNASEH2B (p.Ala177Thr) Variant in a Child With Recurrent Headaches and Epileptiform EEG: Diagnostic Challenges in Suspected Aicardi - Goutières Syndrome (AGS)
- 06
A Rare Case of Anti-NMDAR Encephalitis Preceded by Presumptive Primary HSV-1 Encephalitis with Co-detection of HHV-6 in CSF
- 07
Study of EEG Characteristics in Pediatric Headaches and the Diagnostic Value of EEG in Determining the Association Between Pediatric Headaches and Epilepsy
- 08
Infantile PLA2G6-Associated Neurodegeneration Presenting with Early Ataxia, Axonal Neuropathy and Cerebellar Atrophy: A Genetically Confirmed Case from a Consanguineous Family (manuscript submitted)
- 09
Unilateral traumatic ptosis turned out to be Juvenile Ocular Myasthenia Gravis
- 10
Looking Beyond the Disc: Optic Atrophy as a Window to Pediatric Neurogenetic Disease (manuscript submitted)
- 11
Beyond PRRT2: Discovery of Treatable Biotinidase Deficiency in an Infant With Refractory Focal Seizures
- 12
Association of Aetiology with Neurodevelopment and Epilepsy Outcomes in Preschool Toddlers with Infantile Spasms, at a Tertiary Care Paediatric Epilepsy Centre (manuscript submitted)
Research Presentations
International Conference, AOCCN
Presented Research Paper
National Neuroimmunology Conference
Presented Research Paper
AOCN Conference, CMC Vellore
Presented Research Paper
Featured News
Talks, Research & Media
Kurnool KIMS doctors treat 5-year-old suffering from rare form of seizures
Deccan News Service / Telugu Newspaper
A 9-year-old boy gets the rarest NORSE disease, Kurnool KIMS doctors treat successfully
Deccan News Service / Telugu Newspaper
Miracle Recovery: Rescues Infant from Life-Threatening Metabolic Crisis
Standard Post Bureau / Telugu Newspaper
Dissolving Proteins in Children's Brains - A Rare Demyelination Disorder
Standard Post Bureau / Hans India
Increasing awareness on Autism
Telugu Newspapers
Infantile Spasms: Aetiology & Outcomes in Tier-2 India
IEA Annual Conference · Invited talk
Beyond PRRT2: Treatable Biotinidase Deficiency in Refractory Focal Seizures
Case report · Peer-reviewed
Recognising the first seizure - a parent guide
Featured on regional TV health segment
1-hour Video EEG protocol for pediatric OPDs
CME workshop for DNB Paediatrics residents
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