Dr Rasika Bharaswadkar

Dr. Rasika Bharaswadkar is an experienced paediatric neurologist with extensive clinical, academic, and research expertise. Trained at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College and internationally certified through VIREPA ILAE EEG training, she has over two decades of experience managing complex pediatric neurological disorders. She is widely recognized for her work in epilepsy, developmental disorders, neurometabolic diseases, and neonatal neurology, along with a strong academic portfolio and multiple published research papers.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS – Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College (1997–2001)
• DCH – College of Physicians & Surgeons, Mumbai (2003–2005)
• DNB (Paediatrics) – National Board of Examination (2012)
• PhD (Paediatrics) – Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College (2016–2021)
• Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology – Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College (2016–2017)
• VIREPA ILAE Training (Paediatric & Neonatal EEG) – 2020–2021

Professional Experience:

• Currently working at Max Healthcare
• Consultant – Neurology, Oyster & Pearl Hospital, Pune (2018–2024)
• Consultant – Neurology, Vatsalya Mother & Child Hospital, Pune (2017–2024)
• Consultant – Neurology, Sterling Multispeciality Hospital, Nigdi (2017–2024)
• Associate Professor & Consultant – Paediatric Neurology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College (2015–2024)

Professional Memberships:

• Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Association of Child Neurology (AOCN)
• International Child Neurology Association (ICNA)
• IAP Neurology Subchapter

Research Papers & Publications:

• Assessment of speech and language delay in children up to 6 years using Trivandrum development screening chart and language evaluation scale Trivandrum, MedPulse International Journal of Paediatrics (January 2021)
• Developmental assessment of children with neonatal hypoglycemia. MedPulse International Journal of Paediatrics (January 2021); 17(1): 01-05.17(1): 06-09
• Influence of Electronic Media on Speech and Language Delay in Children, Med J DY Patil Vidyapeeth (2021); 14:656-61. SCOPUS
• Hidden Struggles: “The Impact of Epilepsy on Family Functioning”. Annals of Child Neurology (January 2024)
• Assessment of early pregnancy BMI; Gestational weight gain in association with Neonatal Birthweight-An observational study. African journal of biological sciences, Volume 6, Issue 6, May 2024 Received: 28 March 2024, Accepted: (30 April 2024), doi: 10.33472/AFJBS.6.6.2024.1038-1048