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  • Dr. Shiva Kumar R currently serves as the Head of the Department and Senior Consultant in Neurology and Epileptology at the Manipal Hospitals, Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru. Looking at his academic performance he is regarded as the best Neurologist and Epileptologist in Sarjapur Bangalore. He has achieved a unique reputation of being a devoted, dedicated Neurologist and Epileptologist in such a short period since his return from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala after completing his fellowship in Epilepsy. With an excellent academic background, he has acquired the vital qualifications to excel in his field. Dr. Shiva Kumar R’s areas of specialisation include Epilepsy, Headache, Stroke and Sleep Medicine.

  • Dr. Shiva Kumar R completed his MBBS from the Shri BM Patil Medical College Bijapur, Karnataka in 2001; his MD in Internal Medicine from the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli, in 2005; and DM in Neurology from the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in 2008. His fluency in more than one language, which includes Kannada, Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and Malayalam, permits him to effectively communicate with patients from numerous backgrounds.

  • Dr. Shiva Kumar R was presented as the best outgoing Student in MBBS in 2001. He was also the Best Outgoing Student in MD Medicine and DM Neurology. He was presented the Gold Medal for standing First at the India level in DNB Medicine, New Delhi, India in 2006. He was presented with the Gold Medal for standing First at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka for MD Medicine in 2005. He was presented with the V K Kale Gold Medal in Anatomy for standing First at Dharwad University, Karnataka in 1997.

  • Dr. Shiva Kumar R’s dedication to organising medical talks, sharing knowledge and teaching Neurology is clear through his talks and guides. The doctor is quite an accomplished and esteemed Epileptologist and neurologist, regarded for his knowledge in neurology, epileptology, stroke and sleep medicine. He has brought informative talks on subjects such as Epilepsy, Seizures, Stroke, Headache, Parkinsonism, Alzheimer’s Disease and early identification of scientific situations. He holds memberships in the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), European Academy of Neurology (EAN), Indian Academy of Neurology, Indian Epilepsy Association (IEA), Indian Epilepsy Society (IES), Movement Disorder Society of India (MDSI), Karnataka Neurosciences Academy (KAN), Indian Stroke Association (ISA) and the Bangalore Neurological Society (BNS). He is a life member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA). In addition to his medical work, Dr. Shiva Kumar R has contributed to national and worldwide courses, similarly establishing his popularity as an expert within the field of Epilepsy, Stroke, Headache and Neurology. His research and guides offer precious insights and contribute to the advancements in the prognosis, treatment, and prevention of epilepsy and neurological problems. Some of Dr. Shiva Kumar R’s services include epilepsy treatment, epilepsy surgery, Video EEG monitoring, multiple sclerosis treatment, sleep disorder treatment, dementia treatment, vertigo treatment, migraine treatment, Botulinum toxin injections, Parkinson's disease treatment, and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease.

  • Field of Expertise

  • Epilepsy
  • Stroke
  • Headache
  • Multiple Sclerosis & other Demyelinating Diseases
  • Sleep Medicine Neurology & Epilepsy 18 years
  • Botulinum Toxin Injection
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Certified Clinical Fellow Epilepsy & EEG (PDF)
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Telugu
  • Tamil
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam
  • Urdu
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Dr. V. G. Kale's gold medal for standing highest at the m.b.b.s phase I anatomy examination of the university was held in December 1996.
  • The honour of the best outgoing undergraduate student at Shri B. M. Patil medical college, hospital and research centre, Bijapur, karnataka: 2000.
  • Winner of “quiz – internal medicine” held at JSS Medical College Mysore - 2004.
  • Gold medal for standing highest in internal medicine at Rajiv Gandhi University Bengaluru: january 2006.
  • Honour of best outgoing postgraduate in internal medicine from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli: 2005.
  • Gold medal for standing first in d.n.b internal medicine at all India level: march 2006.
  • Bursary for young scientist for presenting free paper at wcn 2009, bangkok – predictors and outcome in posterior cortex epilepsy.
  • International travel grant from Department of Science and Technology - poster presentation at aes 2009, 63rd annual meet, boston usa.
  • Winner of “epilepsy quiz” - econ 2012, cochin, Kerala.
  • The best poster 2nd prize - posterior quadrant disconnections: case series; colloquium on drug-resistant epilepsy, means, Bengaluru Aug 2013.
  • The best case presented “episodic confusion” at bnccu 2016 held in Bengaluru from June 24-26.
  • Talks & Publications

  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker at CME on Botulinum Toxin in Chronic Migraine & Other Headache Disorders. 3rd Annual Congress of the World Headache Society (WHS) June 16-18 at Hotel Four Seasons Bengaluru 2023.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker at CME on Updates on MOG. 12th Annual Conference of Karnataka Neurosciences Academy (KNACON) 28-30th April 2023. Shivamogga, Karnataka.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Chairperson for International CME on “Expert Consensus for Managing Elderly Asian Epilepsy Patients” on 4th Feb 2023. Perampanel Value Webinar Series. Participants from India, Thailand, Myanmar, Philippines and Taiwan.
  • Thomas Mathew, Vikram Kamath, Shiva Kumar R et al. A Real World Multi Center-Study on Efficacy and Safety of Natalizumab in Indian Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis July 24 2022.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker at CME Tension-type Headache is not a mini migraine? Debate in 2nd Annual Congress of the World Headache Society (WHS) May 27-29 at Sheraton Grand at Brigade Gateway, Bengaluru 2022.
  • Shiva Kumar R. STAR Preceptorship Program. Workshop and CME on Stroke learning to update skills for general physicians in all aspects of Stroke management. March 25 2022 Sakra Auditorium. Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Women with Epilepsy (WWE). Purple Day awareness program for general physicians. March 24 2022, Novotel Hotel, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Post Traumatic Epilepsy Case of PTE with PNES and Panel discussion on PTE. March 20 2022, Webinar Abbott Advisory Board.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Management of Epilepsy – Newer Anti-seizure Drugs” IANCON 2021 Lunch on Symposium (Alkem Pharmaceuticals) November 13 2021. Clarkes Exotica, Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. STAR (Star Academy e-Learning). Course on Stroke learning to update skills for general physicians in all aspects of Stroke management in collaboration with IMA. 6 modules October 2021. Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Pro Throm – ICH Update” CME on Aug 8 2021 at Sakra Auditorium. Bengaluru
  • Thomas Mathew, Saju K John Vikram Kamath, Shiva Kumar R et al. Essential oil related seizures (EORS): A multi-center prospective study on essential oils and seizures in adults. Epilepsy Research Volume 173, July 2021, 106626. Abstract-No: A-1186-0002-00017
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Stroke Basics – Ambulance Drivers” CME on 28th July 2021. Stroke Awareness Program, Sakra World Hospital. Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R, Chanda Kulkarni. Factors influencing adherence to anti-convulsant drugs in persons with epilepsy: An observational, cross-sectional study from Indo-Japanese tertiary care hospital. Posted at 13th Asian & Oceanian Epilepsy Congress, 10-13 June 2021
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Sleep and Epilepsy – A complex interplay” an eEMM online Pan India Webinar organized by Sanofi on March 21st 2021. Webinar
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Management of Parkinson’s Disease” a Pan India CME organized by CLIRnet on April 20th 2021. Webinar
  • Thomas Mathew, Saju K Jhon, GRK Sharma, Raghunandan Nadig, Shiva Kumar R et al. COVID-19-related strokes are associated with increased mortality and morbidity: A multicenter comparative study from Bengaluru, South India. International Journal of Stroke 2020 Dec 6;1747493020968236.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Epilepsy Management Scenario – Post SANAD 2” a CME on Generalized Epilepsy Management Symposium (GEMS) web conference on 27th June 2020 organized by Abbott.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “EEG in other Neurological Conditions in ICU” an Epilepsy Management meet (EMM) for Neurologist through a web conference on 21st June 2020 organized by Sanofi Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Vertigo and Dizziness” a Master Circle CME for general practitioners through web conference on 6th May 2020 organized by CLIRNET, India’s First Tele Case Discussion Platform for doctors.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for “Principles for Surgical Evaluation” a 1st Digital Epilepsy Master Class A case Based Approach on May 2-3 2020 organized by Abbott
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Practical approach to Dizziness & Vertigo” a webinar organized by Health & NU – Digi Neuro on April 25 2020
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for “Optimizing treatment options in epilepsy across age groups” an Epilepsy Expert group meeting held on April 12 2020 organized by Abbott
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Management of Epilepsy in Clinic Practice – based on Seizure Type, Age Group, gender” an Epilepsy Expert group meeting held on March 26 2020 organized by Abbott
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Challenges in Diagnosis and Management of Epilepsy” a CME on Epilepsy exclusively for Psychiatrist on 6th March 2020 held at The Chancery Pavilion, Residency Road, Bengaluru organized by Sanofi Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for Debate on “Cervicogenic Dizziness/Vertigo: Myth or Reality” at Neurosphere 2020 International CONy programme held in Alila Diwa, Goa on 29th Feb 2020.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Epilepsy Management Meet” about “Latest & Current Happening Concepts in Epilepsy in 2019” held at The Chancery Pavilion, Residency Road, Bengaluru organized by Sanofi Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Antiepileptic (AED) Medication adherence and Tools to monitor adherence” at Epilepsy National Conference ECON 2020 held at Ahmedabad on Jan 17-19 2020.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Role of Lacosamide in Epilepsy Management” held at Sterling Mac Hotel on Dec 19 2019 organized by Sun Pharma Limited.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Benign Epileptiform Variants (BEV) – EEG Workshop” held at St John’s Hospital Bengaluru on Dec 18th 2019 organized by Dr Reddy Pharmaceuticals.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Epilepsy Management Meet” about the latest updates in Epilepsy at Hyderabad Hotel Mercure on Dec 15 2019 organized by Sanofi Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Brivaracetam Update” for BNS meet held at Hotel Fortune Park Celestial on Nov 02 2019 organized by Dr Reddy Pharmaceuticals.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Developments in Epilepsy Management” for Physicians at First East Zone Conference of IACM 2019 held at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhaban, Agartala Tripura on 14th & 15th September 2019.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Epilepsy Master Circle. Speaker for webinar “Evidence-Based Management of Epilepsy in Clinical Practice” for Psychiatrist from Bengaluru 12th September 2019.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist on discussion at Epilepsy Conclave held at ITC Gardenia on August 3 & 4th 2019.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Clinical Challenges for Diagnosis of Epilepsy for Physicians” Kapicon 2019 Belgaum, KLE Convention Center May 31-June 2.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Chapter 11, Emergencies in Epilepsy “Handbook on Epilepsy – for Physicians”. Jaypee Brothers 2019
  • Shiva Kumar R. Presented a paper on an interesting case of Subclavian Steal causing recurrent stroke at BNSU on Jan 5, 2019, held at Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “When to test OCB in MS” Eisai MS Summit 2018, Merging Perspectives of MS in India held on Nov 25th 2018 at Hotel Shangrila.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Challenges in Diagnosis & Management of Epilepsy” CME held at Hotel Trivik, Chickamangaluru on Sep 23rd 2018 by Sakra World Hospital.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “How to treat difficult epilepsies in Adults & Children?” in CME held at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar on August 28th 2018.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “TIA and Stroke: An Update” in CME held at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar on August 28th 2018.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Headache and Vertigo: Clinical Approach” in CME held at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar on August 28th 2018.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Symposium on Primary and Secondary CNS/PNS Vasculitis – Case Presentation and Challenging Case Discussion” in Bengaluru Neuroimmunology Update 2018 held at Hotel Vivanta Taj from June 22-24th 2018 organized by BNET.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Novel Oral Anticoagulants: Dabigatran and its importance in neurological practice” held at Royal Orchade on June 9th 2018 organized by Lupin Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Lacosamide: Emerging Drug for Epilepsy” held at Mangalore IMA meet on April 21st 2018 organized by Sun Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Challenges in Diagnosis & Management of Vertigo” CME held at Hotel Citrus, Bengaluru February 6th 2018, Janssen & Janssen Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Approach to Status Epilepticus” CME speaker at KNACON 2018 held at Hotel Dennisson’s at Hubbali, Karnataka on Jan 26th 2018.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Reflex Seizures – Interesting Cases” Meet the master’s session held at Hotel Dennison, Hubli on Jan 25th 2018. KNACON 2018
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Valproate in Males & Children: Interesting cases” CME held at Hotel Chancery Pavilion on 10th Dec organized by Sanofi Aventis. Epilepsy Management Meet 2017
  • Shiva Kumar R. Presented case in the CPC annual meeting of BNS on 3rd Dec 2017 held at Hotel Fortune Park JP Celestial Bengaluru, Karnataka.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Non-Convulsive Status Epilepticus: When to Suspect and How to Manage?” at BNET 2017 meeting held on 25th Nov at RG Royal Hotel & Convention Center, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Grand Rounds: How do I Choose an AED?” at BNET 2017 meeting held on 26th Nov at RG Royal Hotel & Convention Center, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Epilepsy: Difficult to treat cases” in CME held at Hassan on Sep 22 2017 organized by Sakra World Hospital and IMA Hassan.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Epilepsy Management Meet – Interesting case of Denovo Psychosis after FLE Surgery” held at Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru June 11th 2017, Sanofi Aventis Pharma.
  • Thomas Mathew, Vikram Kamath, R. Shiva Kumar, Meghana Srinivas, Prarthana Hareesh, Rakesh Jadav, and Sreekanta SwamyEucalyptus oil inhalation–induced seizure: A novel, under-recognized, preventable cause of acute symptomatic seizure. Epilepsia Open, 2(3):350–354, 2017
  • Shiva Kumar R. “DRUG CORNER – Brivaracetam – A New Drug for Partial Epilepsy” chapter published in Epilepsy India April-June 2017 Edition Issue 2, 2017
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Vertigo & Dizziness – Case-Based Approach” CME held at Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru on April 11th 2017, Zydus Neurosciences Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Chairperson and Speaker for “Awareness Programme for Parkinsonism” CME held at Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru on April 11th 2017.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Approach to Headache – Clinical Case Studies” CME held at Hotel Citrus, Bengaluru March 31st 2017, Janssen & Janssen Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “EEG-Epilepsy Expert Group Meet – Stopping AEDs in Epilepsy Remission: Why, When and How?” CME held at Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru March 19th 2017, UCB Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for discussion on Alzheimer’s Disease and Peripheral Neuropathy at CliniEx – Management of STEMI with hypertension and DM at Primary Care Setup held at Royal Orchid Hotel on Feb 11, 2017, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Epilepsy Diagnosis: Clinical Challenges” CME held at Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru on the occasion of International Epilepsy Day on Feb 16, 2017, UCB Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Evolving Role of Oxcarbazepine in Partial Epilepsy” Conference held at Hotel La Marvel Feb 4 2017, Sanofi Pharma Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Best Atrial Fibrillation”, Conference held at Sakra World Hospital, on Feb 2 2017, Bengaluru. Pfizer Pharma
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Complications of Epilepsy Surgery – A Neurologist perspective with special emphasis on memory” at Epilepsy in Clinical Practice 2016 – Approach and Management, Conference held at Hotel Chancery from Nov 4-6, 2016 organized by Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Epilepsy Self Learning Case – Reading and Eating epilepsy” at Epilepsy in Clinical Practice 2016 – Approach and Management, Conference held at Hotel Chancery from Nov 4-6, 2016 organized by Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Montages and its application” EEG workshop help at Epilepsy in Clinical Practice 2016 – Approach and Management, Conference held at Hotel Chancery from Nov 4-6, 2016 organized by Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for discussion on Stroke and TIA at CliniEx – Management of STEMI with hypertension and DM at Primary Care Setup held at Royal Orchid Hotel on Oct 22, 2016, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited speaker at ReLeaf 2 on “Neuropathy: Small and Large Fiber and Interpretation of Nerve Conduction Studies” held at Advanced Learning Center MS Ramiaha Hospital, Bengaluru on August 5, 2016.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Episodic Confusion” case presentation at BNCCU 2016 update held at Sheraton Grand, Bengaluru from June 24-26. Was awarded best case of the conference at BNCCU 2016.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Workshop on EEG in Neurological Emergency at BNCCU 2016 update held at Sheraton Grand, Bengaluru from June 24-26.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for discussion on Neuropathy at CliniEx – A case of T2DM with Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, CKD and DVT held at Royal Orchid Hotel on June 11th, 2016 Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited speaker at ACF 2016 on “Oral anticoagulation: Vitamin K antagonists in Neurological Conditions” by Abbott Pharma at Hotel Lalith Ashok, Bengaluru. April 23, 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited speaker on “Status Epilepticus Management: Non-Convulsive Status Epilepticus” by Zydus Neurosciences at Hotel Pride, Bengaluru. 7, 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist at “Topiramate: Role in Epilepsy and Migraine” by Janssen Pharma at Hotel J W Mariott, Bengaluru. , 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. Webinar on “Epilepsy management in a special group of the population” by GSK Pharma. Feb 26, 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. IMA journal chapter on “Diagnosis and Management of Epilepsy” Feb 26, 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Neurological Problems in Elderly” held at Sakra World Hospital, Marathahalli Bengaluru. Jan 16, 2016
  • Book Chapter – Photosensitive Epilepsy. Shiva Kumar R Pediatric Epilepsy Workshop held at Trivandrum in association with SCTIMST
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Reflex Epilepsy – Photosensitive Epilepsy” held at Hotel Mascot Square, Nov 14-15, 2015. Pediatric Epilepsy Workshop held at Trivandrum in association with SCTIMST
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Panelist “Partial Epilepsy Expert Forum” held at Hotel Lalith Ashok, Nov 1, 2015, organized by Sanofi CNS Team, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Headache: Clinical Approach” Meet held at Hotel The Park, Marathahalli on September 4, 2015, Bengaluru organized by Janssen.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Combination Therapy in The Management of Vertigo” Meet held at Hotel The Park, Marathahalli on May 19, 2015, Bengaluru organized by Janssen.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Challenges in the Diagnosis of Epilepsy” at Epilepsy Management Meet held at Hotel Le Meridien on 10 May 2015 in Bengaluru by Sanofi.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Approach to Invasive Monitoring” at Epilepsy Conclave 2015 in Mumbai on 5th April. By USV
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Headache & Migraine” CME by Telerad RxDx on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention – Non-Communicable Disease. 15th March, 2015, Bengaluru, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker, CME on “Headache, Epilepsy & Diabetic Neuropathy”: Med-Fest 2015, March 14. St Thomas Parish Hall, Near Diary Circle. Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Case presentation – Instroke 2015, Hotel Chancery Pavilion. Occult Spinal AVM. Jan 17-18, 2015
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Partial Epilepsy: Seizure Control & Beyond” RTM Sanofi. Hotel Pride, Bengaluru, Dec 20, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Epilepsy Diagnosis” IMA monthly meet, IMA Hall, Kolar, Bengaluru, Dec 9, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Peripheral Neuropathy with special reference to Diabetes” CGHS monthly Clinical meet, Hotel Citrine, Bengaluru, Nov 23, 2014
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Status Epilepticus” Neuroupdate, BNET (Bengaluru Neuro Education Trust), Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru, Nov 8-9, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “EEG workshop” at Annual MERT (Medical Education and Research Trust) API Bhavan, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru, Oct 13-18, 2014.
  • Javeria Nooraine, Shiva Kumar R, Rajesh B. Iyer, Seetharam Raghavendra. Posterior Quadrant Disconnection for refractory epilepsy – A case series. Neurology India. Issue 4 Oct 2014; 17:392-7
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Acute Stroke Diagnosis and Management” at Insights in Neurocritical Care, Bagalkot, Karnataka, Sep 20-21, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Clinical Challenges in the Diagnosis of Epilepsy” at Insights in Neurocritical Care. Bagalkot, Karnataka, Sep 20-21, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Long-term use of Clobazam as a first add-on in uncontrolled epilepsy” – useful/not useful Debate (Sanofi) Epilepsy Management Meet: 24th Aug 2014. Hotel Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Management of Complex Partial Seizures – emphasis on Oxcarbazepine” (Sanofi) Epilepsy Management Meet: April 2014. Hotel Pride, Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Acute Confusional State & Coma” – Clinical Approach, CMH Hospital monthly meet, Feb 15, 2014; Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Stroke Mimics & Chameleons” - Marathahalli, Dec 21, 2013; Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Posterior Quadrant Disconnection: Case series. Poster presentation; Colloquium on Drug-Resistant Epilepsy; NIMHANS; Aug 18-20, 2013; BENGALURU – Best Poster 2nd Prize
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Acute Stroke management” - Case Based Approach; Marathahalli, July 2013; Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Neurocritical Care – Case discussions” – Monthly CME IMA Chapter Hoskote IMA Chapter, May 18th 2013.
  • Javeria Nooraine, Anand Jayaraman, Shiva Kumar R, Rajesh B. Iyer, Seetharam Raghavendra. Clinical letter. Ictal sign of cross—Does it have any religious annotations at all? Seizure 2013; Sep 22(7):584-5.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Selection of candidates for Temporal lobe lesional Epilepsy Surgery” – VEEG workshop, Epilepsy Conclave, 2013, April 26 organized by Bengaluru Epilepsy Foundation and Vikram Hospitals, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “PLEDS in EEG” – VEEG workshop, Epilepsy Conclave, 2013, April 26 organised by Bengaluru Epilepsy Foundation and Vikram Hospitals, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Artifacts in EEG” – VEEG workshop, Epilepsy Conclave, 2013, April 26 organized by Bengaluru Epilepsy Foundation and Vikram Hospitals, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Pathophysiology of Status Epilepticus”. Dec 20th Breakfast seminar. Neurocon 2012. Pre-Surgical workup of extratemporal epilepsy.
  • Shiva Kumar R, S Raghavendra. Pre-Surgical workup of extratemporal epilepsy. Neurocon 2012 yearbook chapter.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Topiramate in refractory status epilepticus. Poster presentation at IANCON 2012 at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Myoclonic status precipitated by antiepileptic drugs in Juvenile myoclonic: Case report. Complicated cases in Epilepsy. Editor Dr. Bhim Singhal. Kontentworx. Chapter 18: 138-44.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Complex partial status epilepticus as the initial presentation of posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome: A case report. Complicated cases in Epilepsy. Editor Dr. Bhim Singhal. Kontentworx. Chapter 06: 39-47.
  •  Shiva Kumar R, Seetharam Raghavendra, Abraham Kuruvilla. Movement Disorders in Children. Textbook of Movement Disorder. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar: Foreword: Antony E Lang. Jaypee Brothers: 2014. Ed 1e: Ch 51: 431-46.
  •  Prashant L K, Shiva Kumar R, Seetharam Raghavendra, Abraham Kuruvilla. Tremor: Clinical diagnosis and Treatment. Textbook of Movement Disorder. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar; Foreword: Antony E Lang. Jaypee Brothers: 2014. Ed 1e: Ch 24: 203-11.
  • Prashant L K, Shiva Kumar R, Seetharam Raghavendra, Abraham Kuruvilla. Meige’s Syndrome. Textbook of Movement Disorder. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar: Foreword: Antony E Lang. Jaypee Brothers: 2014. Ed 1e: Ch 31: 257-61.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Presentation on “Artifacts in EEG”. EEG workshop. Bengaluru. May 2010. Sponsored by Sanofi Aventis Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Seetharam Raghavendra, Abraham Kuruvilla. Imitators of epilepsy. Epilepsy Review. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar. Jaypee Brothers: May 2010: Ch 2: 11-35.
  • Seetharam Raghavendra, Shiva Kumar R, Abraham Kuruvilla. Pseudoseizures. Epilepsy Review. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar. Jaypee Brothers: May 2010: Ch 11: 619-634.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Abraham Kuruvilla. Phrenic Nerve Conduction predicts early mechanical ventilation in Guillaume Barre Syndrome. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2008; Vol 11: Supp 2: S176.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Pandurang W, Rathore C and Dinesh Nayak. Angiographic moya moya syndrome in a patient with Rheumatic heart disease; a rare presentation. Poster presentation. International Stroke Meet 2008, Trivandrum, Kerala.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Sanjeev V. Thomas. The face of the giant panda and her cub: MRI correlates of Wilson disease. Teaching Neuroimage. Neurology 2009; 72; e50.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Abraham Kuruvilla. Acute Hemorrhagic Leucoencephalitis (AHLE) after mumps. Teaching Neuroimage. Neurology 2009; 73: e98.
  • Shiva Kumar R., Abraham Kuruvilla. Repetitive compound muscle action potentials (R-CMAPs) in the electrophysiological diagnosis of congenital myasthenic syndromes: a case report and review of the literature. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology 2010: 10: 2: 139-141.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Keerthiraj B and Chandrasekhran Kesavadas. MR imaging in fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP). Teaching Neuroimage. Neurology 2010; 74: e20.
  • Shiva Kumar R and Malini Gopinath. A rare reason for foot drop after radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for varicose veins: Case report and review of literature. Neurology India: 2010: 58: 2: 303-305.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Atampreet Singh, Chaturbhuj Rathore and Chandrasekhar Kesavdas. Tumefactive vasculitis. Neurology India: 2010: 58: 1: 147-149.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Atmaram Bansal, Ashalatha R, Rathore C, Radhakrishnan K. Occipital lobe epilepsy: Diagnostic considerations and surgical outcome. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2009; Vol 12: Supp 1: S22.
  • Atmaram Bansal, Shiva Kumar R, Ramesha KN, Chaturbuj Rathore, Ashalatha Radhakrishnan, Chandrasekar Kesavdas, Mathew Abraham and Radhakrishnan K. Seizure outcome after anterior temporal lobectomy in patients with bilateral MTS. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2009; Vol 12: Supp 1: S22.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Ashalatha R, Radhakrishnan K. Prognostic indicators and long term surgical outcome among 65 patients after posterior cortex epilepsy surgery: An experience from a developing country. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, Volume 285, Supplement 1, October 2009, page S108.
  • Shiva Kumar R, A Kuruvilla. Phrenic nerve latencies predict mechanical ventilation at admission in the early stage of Guillain-Barre syndrome. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, Volume 285, Supplement 1, October 2009, page S77.
  • Shiva Kumar R, K Radhakrishnan. Does solitary cysticercal granuloma (SCG) cause intractable epilepsy in developing countries? : An experience from a tertiary epilepsy centre in South India. Epilepsia 50; Supplement 11, 2009: 422.
  • Interesting Epilepsy Case presentation at Epilepsy Conference held at Trivandrum, Kerala. 2009.
  • Presenter of “Clinico-pathological Conference” (CPC) at KIMS Hubli – 2004. A case of intravascular lymphomatosis and dissemination lymphoma. Department of Internal Medicine.
  • Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road, Sarjapur, Hebbal and Millers Road: Dr. Ullas V Acharya, Dr. Bopanna K M, Dr. Veena Veda, Dr. Shiva Kumar R, and Dr. Anil R on World Stroke Day Panel Discussion on Know The Signs Act Fast | LinkedIn. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar on Doctors Stress need to be fast in thwarting Stroke-TOI | Times Of India. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr Shivakumar on The neurological effects of excessive smartphone use on children, Here is what an expert has to say I Hindustan Times Kannada. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar and Dr. Ajay Hegde on Explained: The significance of World Movement Disorder Day | Asianet News. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on How Yoga Helps To Control Epilepsy And Epileptic Seizures | ABP Live. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on Health Tips: What is facial paralysis? What are the symptoms? | Asianet Suvarna News | Kannada Asia. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on Sleeping with startles: Understanding the hypnic jerk and its causes | The Pioneer. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on Losing even an hour of sleep can take four days to recover from; this is why | The Indian Express. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on Delhi Heatwave Red Alert To Be Followed By Yellow, Green Alerts, Says IMD: Health Risks To Watch Out For | Only My Health. Click Here

    Fellowship & Membership

  • Certified Clinical Fellow Epilepsy & EEG (PDF)
  • Overview

  • Dr. Shiva Kumar R currently serves as the Head of the Department and Senior Consultant in Neurology and Epileptology at the Manipal Hospitals, Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru. Looking at his academic performance he is regarded as the best Neurologist and Epileptologist in Sarjapur Bangalore. He has achieved a unique reputation of being a devoted, dedicated Neurologist and Epileptologist in such a short period since his return from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala after completing his fellowship in Epilepsy. With an excellent academic background, he has acquired the vital qualifications to excel in his field. Dr. Shiva Kumar R’s areas of specialisation include Epilepsy, Headache, Stroke and Sleep Medicine.

  • Dr. Shiva Kumar R completed his MBBS from the Shri BM Patil Medical College Bijapur, Karnataka in 2001; his MD in Internal Medicine from the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli, in 2005; and DM in Neurology from the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in 2008. His fluency in more than one language, which includes Kannada, Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and Malayalam, permits him to effectively communicate with patients from numerous backgrounds.

  • Dr. Shiva Kumar R was presented as the best outgoing Student in MBBS in 2001. He was also the Best Outgoing Student in MD Medicine and DM Neurology. He was presented the Gold Medal for standing First at the India level in DNB Medicine, New Delhi, India in 2006. He was presented with the Gold Medal for standing First at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka for MD Medicine in 2005. He was presented with the V K Kale Gold Medal in Anatomy for standing First at Dharwad University, Karnataka in 1997.

  • Dr. Shiva Kumar R’s dedication to organising medical talks, sharing knowledge and teaching Neurology is clear through his talks and guides. The doctor is quite an accomplished and esteemed Epileptologist and neurologist, regarded for his knowledge in neurology, epileptology, stroke and sleep medicine. He has brought informative talks on subjects such as Epilepsy, Seizures, Stroke, Headache, Parkinsonism, Alzheimer’s Disease and early identification of scientific situations. He holds memberships in the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), European Academy of Neurology (EAN), Indian Academy of Neurology, Indian Epilepsy Association (IEA), Indian Epilepsy Society (IES), Movement Disorder Society of India (MDSI), Karnataka Neurosciences Academy (KAN), Indian Stroke Association (ISA) and the Bangalore Neurological Society (BNS). He is a life member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA). In addition to his medical work, Dr. Shiva Kumar R has contributed to national and worldwide courses, similarly establishing his popularity as an expert within the field of Epilepsy, Stroke, Headache and Neurology. His research and guides offer precious insights and contribute to the advancements in the prognosis, treatment, and prevention of epilepsy and neurological problems. Some of Dr. Shiva Kumar R’s services include epilepsy treatment, epilepsy surgery, Video EEG monitoring, multiple sclerosis treatment, sleep disorder treatment, dementia treatment, vertigo treatment, migraine treatment, Botulinum toxin injections, Parkinson's disease treatment, and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease.

  • Field of Expertise

  • Epilepsy
  • Stroke
  • Headache
  • Multiple Sclerosis & other Demyelinating Diseases
  • Sleep Medicine Neurology & Epilepsy 18 years
  • Botulinum Toxin Injection
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Telugu
  • Tamil
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam
  • Urdu
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Dr. V. G. Kale's gold medal for standing highest at the m.b.b.s phase I anatomy examination of the university was held in December 1996.
  • The honour of the best outgoing undergraduate student at Shri B. M. Patil medical college, hospital and research centre, Bijapur, karnataka: 2000.
  • Winner of “quiz – internal medicine” held at JSS Medical College Mysore - 2004.
  • Gold medal for standing highest in internal medicine at Rajiv Gandhi University Bengaluru: january 2006.
  • Honour of best outgoing postgraduate in internal medicine from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli: 2005.
  • Gold medal for standing first in d.n.b internal medicine at all India level: march 2006.
  • Bursary for young scientist for presenting free paper at wcn 2009, bangkok – predictors and outcome in posterior cortex epilepsy.
  • International travel grant from Department of Science and Technology - poster presentation at aes 2009, 63rd annual meet, boston usa.
  • Winner of “epilepsy quiz” - econ 2012, cochin, Kerala.
  • The best poster 2nd prize - posterior quadrant disconnections: case series; colloquium on drug-resistant epilepsy, means, Bengaluru Aug 2013.
  • The best case presented “episodic confusion” at bnccu 2016 held in Bengaluru from June 24-26.
  • Talks & Publications

  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker at CME on Botulinum Toxin in Chronic Migraine & Other Headache Disorders. 3rd Annual Congress of the World Headache Society (WHS) June 16-18 at Hotel Four Seasons Bengaluru 2023.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker at CME on Updates on MOG. 12th Annual Conference of Karnataka Neurosciences Academy (KNACON) 28-30th April 2023. Shivamogga, Karnataka.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Chairperson for International CME on “Expert Consensus for Managing Elderly Asian Epilepsy Patients” on 4th Feb 2023. Perampanel Value Webinar Series. Participants from India, Thailand, Myanmar, Philippines and Taiwan.
  • Thomas Mathew, Vikram Kamath, Shiva Kumar R et al. A Real World Multi Center-Study on Efficacy and Safety of Natalizumab in Indian Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis July 24 2022.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker at CME Tension-type Headache is not a mini migraine? Debate in 2nd Annual Congress of the World Headache Society (WHS) May 27-29 at Sheraton Grand at Brigade Gateway, Bengaluru 2022.
  • Shiva Kumar R. STAR Preceptorship Program. Workshop and CME on Stroke learning to update skills for general physicians in all aspects of Stroke management. March 25 2022 Sakra Auditorium. Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Women with Epilepsy (WWE). Purple Day awareness program for general physicians. March 24 2022, Novotel Hotel, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Post Traumatic Epilepsy Case of PTE with PNES and Panel discussion on PTE. March 20 2022, Webinar Abbott Advisory Board.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Management of Epilepsy – Newer Anti-seizure Drugs” IANCON 2021 Lunch on Symposium (Alkem Pharmaceuticals) November 13 2021. Clarkes Exotica, Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. STAR (Star Academy e-Learning). Course on Stroke learning to update skills for general physicians in all aspects of Stroke management in collaboration with IMA. 6 modules October 2021. Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Pro Throm – ICH Update” CME on Aug 8 2021 at Sakra Auditorium. Bengaluru
  • Thomas Mathew, Saju K John Vikram Kamath, Shiva Kumar R et al. Essential oil related seizures (EORS): A multi-center prospective study on essential oils and seizures in adults. Epilepsy Research Volume 173, July 2021, 106626. Abstract-No: A-1186-0002-00017
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Stroke Basics – Ambulance Drivers” CME on 28th July 2021. Stroke Awareness Program, Sakra World Hospital. Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R, Chanda Kulkarni. Factors influencing adherence to anti-convulsant drugs in persons with epilepsy: An observational, cross-sectional study from Indo-Japanese tertiary care hospital. Posted at 13th Asian & Oceanian Epilepsy Congress, 10-13 June 2021
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Sleep and Epilepsy – A complex interplay” an eEMM online Pan India Webinar organized by Sanofi on March 21st 2021. Webinar
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Management of Parkinson’s Disease” a Pan India CME organized by CLIRnet on April 20th 2021. Webinar
  • Thomas Mathew, Saju K Jhon, GRK Sharma, Raghunandan Nadig, Shiva Kumar R et al. COVID-19-related strokes are associated with increased mortality and morbidity: A multicenter comparative study from Bengaluru, South India. International Journal of Stroke 2020 Dec 6;1747493020968236.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Epilepsy Management Scenario – Post SANAD 2” a CME on Generalized Epilepsy Management Symposium (GEMS) web conference on 27th June 2020 organized by Abbott.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “EEG in other Neurological Conditions in ICU” an Epilepsy Management meet (EMM) for Neurologist through a web conference on 21st June 2020 organized by Sanofi Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Vertigo and Dizziness” a Master Circle CME for general practitioners through web conference on 6th May 2020 organized by CLIRNET, India’s First Tele Case Discussion Platform for doctors.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for “Principles for Surgical Evaluation” a 1st Digital Epilepsy Master Class A case Based Approach on May 2-3 2020 organized by Abbott
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Practical approach to Dizziness & Vertigo” a webinar organized by Health & NU – Digi Neuro on April 25 2020
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for “Optimizing treatment options in epilepsy across age groups” an Epilepsy Expert group meeting held on April 12 2020 organized by Abbott
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Management of Epilepsy in Clinic Practice – based on Seizure Type, Age Group, gender” an Epilepsy Expert group meeting held on March 26 2020 organized by Abbott
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Challenges in Diagnosis and Management of Epilepsy” a CME on Epilepsy exclusively for Psychiatrist on 6th March 2020 held at The Chancery Pavilion, Residency Road, Bengaluru organized by Sanofi Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for Debate on “Cervicogenic Dizziness/Vertigo: Myth or Reality” at Neurosphere 2020 International CONy programme held in Alila Diwa, Goa on 29th Feb 2020.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Epilepsy Management Meet” about “Latest & Current Happening Concepts in Epilepsy in 2019” held at The Chancery Pavilion, Residency Road, Bengaluru organized by Sanofi Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Antiepileptic (AED) Medication adherence and Tools to monitor adherence” at Epilepsy National Conference ECON 2020 held at Ahmedabad on Jan 17-19 2020.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Role of Lacosamide in Epilepsy Management” held at Sterling Mac Hotel on Dec 19 2019 organized by Sun Pharma Limited.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Benign Epileptiform Variants (BEV) – EEG Workshop” held at St John’s Hospital Bengaluru on Dec 18th 2019 organized by Dr Reddy Pharmaceuticals.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Epilepsy Management Meet” about the latest updates in Epilepsy at Hyderabad Hotel Mercure on Dec 15 2019 organized by Sanofi Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Brivaracetam Update” for BNS meet held at Hotel Fortune Park Celestial on Nov 02 2019 organized by Dr Reddy Pharmaceuticals.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Developments in Epilepsy Management” for Physicians at First East Zone Conference of IACM 2019 held at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhaban, Agartala Tripura on 14th & 15th September 2019.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Epilepsy Master Circle. Speaker for webinar “Evidence-Based Management of Epilepsy in Clinical Practice” for Psychiatrist from Bengaluru 12th September 2019.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist on discussion at Epilepsy Conclave held at ITC Gardenia on August 3 & 4th 2019.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Clinical Challenges for Diagnosis of Epilepsy for Physicians” Kapicon 2019 Belgaum, KLE Convention Center May 31-June 2.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Chapter 11, Emergencies in Epilepsy “Handbook on Epilepsy – for Physicians”. Jaypee Brothers 2019
  • Shiva Kumar R. Presented a paper on an interesting case of Subclavian Steal causing recurrent stroke at BNSU on Jan 5, 2019, held at Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “When to test OCB in MS” Eisai MS Summit 2018, Merging Perspectives of MS in India held on Nov 25th 2018 at Hotel Shangrila.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Challenges in Diagnosis & Management of Epilepsy” CME held at Hotel Trivik, Chickamangaluru on Sep 23rd 2018 by Sakra World Hospital.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “How to treat difficult epilepsies in Adults & Children?” in CME held at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar on August 28th 2018.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “TIA and Stroke: An Update” in CME held at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar on August 28th 2018.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Headache and Vertigo: Clinical Approach” in CME held at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar on August 28th 2018.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Symposium on Primary and Secondary CNS/PNS Vasculitis – Case Presentation and Challenging Case Discussion” in Bengaluru Neuroimmunology Update 2018 held at Hotel Vivanta Taj from June 22-24th 2018 organized by BNET.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Novel Oral Anticoagulants: Dabigatran and its importance in neurological practice” held at Royal Orchade on June 9th 2018 organized by Lupin Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Lacosamide: Emerging Drug for Epilepsy” held at Mangalore IMA meet on April 21st 2018 organized by Sun Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Challenges in Diagnosis & Management of Vertigo” CME held at Hotel Citrus, Bengaluru February 6th 2018, Janssen & Janssen Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Approach to Status Epilepticus” CME speaker at KNACON 2018 held at Hotel Dennisson’s at Hubbali, Karnataka on Jan 26th 2018.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Reflex Seizures – Interesting Cases” Meet the master’s session held at Hotel Dennison, Hubli on Jan 25th 2018. KNACON 2018
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Valproate in Males & Children: Interesting cases” CME held at Hotel Chancery Pavilion on 10th Dec organized by Sanofi Aventis. Epilepsy Management Meet 2017
  • Shiva Kumar R. Presented case in the CPC annual meeting of BNS on 3rd Dec 2017 held at Hotel Fortune Park JP Celestial Bengaluru, Karnataka.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Non-Convulsive Status Epilepticus: When to Suspect and How to Manage?” at BNET 2017 meeting held on 25th Nov at RG Royal Hotel & Convention Center, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Grand Rounds: How do I Choose an AED?” at BNET 2017 meeting held on 26th Nov at RG Royal Hotel & Convention Center, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Epilepsy: Difficult to treat cases” in CME held at Hassan on Sep 22 2017 organized by Sakra World Hospital and IMA Hassan.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Epilepsy Management Meet – Interesting case of Denovo Psychosis after FLE Surgery” held at Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru June 11th 2017, Sanofi Aventis Pharma.
  • Thomas Mathew, Vikram Kamath, R. Shiva Kumar, Meghana Srinivas, Prarthana Hareesh, Rakesh Jadav, and Sreekanta SwamyEucalyptus oil inhalation–induced seizure: A novel, under-recognized, preventable cause of acute symptomatic seizure. Epilepsia Open, 2(3):350–354, 2017
  • Shiva Kumar R. “DRUG CORNER – Brivaracetam – A New Drug for Partial Epilepsy” chapter published in Epilepsy India April-June 2017 Edition Issue 2, 2017
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Vertigo & Dizziness – Case-Based Approach” CME held at Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru on April 11th 2017, Zydus Neurosciences Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Chairperson and Speaker for “Awareness Programme for Parkinsonism” CME held at Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru on April 11th 2017.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Approach to Headache – Clinical Case Studies” CME held at Hotel Citrus, Bengaluru March 31st 2017, Janssen & Janssen Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “EEG-Epilepsy Expert Group Meet – Stopping AEDs in Epilepsy Remission: Why, When and How?” CME held at Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru March 19th 2017, UCB Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for discussion on Alzheimer’s Disease and Peripheral Neuropathy at CliniEx – Management of STEMI with hypertension and DM at Primary Care Setup held at Royal Orchid Hotel on Feb 11, 2017, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Epilepsy Diagnosis: Clinical Challenges” CME held at Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru on the occasion of International Epilepsy Day on Feb 16, 2017, UCB Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Evolving Role of Oxcarbazepine in Partial Epilepsy” Conference held at Hotel La Marvel Feb 4 2017, Sanofi Pharma Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Best Atrial Fibrillation”, Conference held at Sakra World Hospital, on Feb 2 2017, Bengaluru. Pfizer Pharma
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Complications of Epilepsy Surgery – A Neurologist perspective with special emphasis on memory” at Epilepsy in Clinical Practice 2016 – Approach and Management, Conference held at Hotel Chancery from Nov 4-6, 2016 organized by Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Epilepsy Self Learning Case – Reading and Eating epilepsy” at Epilepsy in Clinical Practice 2016 – Approach and Management, Conference held at Hotel Chancery from Nov 4-6, 2016 organized by Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Montages and its application” EEG workshop help at Epilepsy in Clinical Practice 2016 – Approach and Management, Conference held at Hotel Chancery from Nov 4-6, 2016 organized by Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for discussion on Stroke and TIA at CliniEx – Management of STEMI with hypertension and DM at Primary Care Setup held at Royal Orchid Hotel on Oct 22, 2016, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited speaker at ReLeaf 2 on “Neuropathy: Small and Large Fiber and Interpretation of Nerve Conduction Studies” held at Advanced Learning Center MS Ramiaha Hospital, Bengaluru on August 5, 2016.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Episodic Confusion” case presentation at BNCCU 2016 update held at Sheraton Grand, Bengaluru from June 24-26. Was awarded best case of the conference at BNCCU 2016.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Workshop on EEG in Neurological Emergency at BNCCU 2016 update held at Sheraton Grand, Bengaluru from June 24-26.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for discussion on Neuropathy at CliniEx – A case of T2DM with Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, CKD and DVT held at Royal Orchid Hotel on June 11th, 2016 Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited speaker at ACF 2016 on “Oral anticoagulation: Vitamin K antagonists in Neurological Conditions” by Abbott Pharma at Hotel Lalith Ashok, Bengaluru. April 23, 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited speaker on “Status Epilepticus Management: Non-Convulsive Status Epilepticus” by Zydus Neurosciences at Hotel Pride, Bengaluru. 7, 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist at “Topiramate: Role in Epilepsy and Migraine” by Janssen Pharma at Hotel J W Mariott, Bengaluru. , 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. Webinar on “Epilepsy management in a special group of the population” by GSK Pharma. Feb 26, 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. IMA journal chapter on “Diagnosis and Management of Epilepsy” Feb 26, 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Neurological Problems in Elderly” held at Sakra World Hospital, Marathahalli Bengaluru. Jan 16, 2016
  • Book Chapter – Photosensitive Epilepsy. Shiva Kumar R Pediatric Epilepsy Workshop held at Trivandrum in association with SCTIMST
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Reflex Epilepsy – Photosensitive Epilepsy” held at Hotel Mascot Square, Nov 14-15, 2015. Pediatric Epilepsy Workshop held at Trivandrum in association with SCTIMST
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Panelist “Partial Epilepsy Expert Forum” held at Hotel Lalith Ashok, Nov 1, 2015, organized by Sanofi CNS Team, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Headache: Clinical Approach” Meet held at Hotel The Park, Marathahalli on September 4, 2015, Bengaluru organized by Janssen.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Combination Therapy in The Management of Vertigo” Meet held at Hotel The Park, Marathahalli on May 19, 2015, Bengaluru organized by Janssen.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Challenges in the Diagnosis of Epilepsy” at Epilepsy Management Meet held at Hotel Le Meridien on 10 May 2015 in Bengaluru by Sanofi.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Approach to Invasive Monitoring” at Epilepsy Conclave 2015 in Mumbai on 5th April. By USV
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Headache & Migraine” CME by Telerad RxDx on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention – Non-Communicable Disease. 15th March, 2015, Bengaluru, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker, CME on “Headache, Epilepsy & Diabetic Neuropathy”: Med-Fest 2015, March 14. St Thomas Parish Hall, Near Diary Circle. Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Case presentation – Instroke 2015, Hotel Chancery Pavilion. Occult Spinal AVM. Jan 17-18, 2015
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Partial Epilepsy: Seizure Control & Beyond” RTM Sanofi. Hotel Pride, Bengaluru, Dec 20, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Epilepsy Diagnosis” IMA monthly meet, IMA Hall, Kolar, Bengaluru, Dec 9, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Peripheral Neuropathy with special reference to Diabetes” CGHS monthly Clinical meet, Hotel Citrine, Bengaluru, Nov 23, 2014
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Status Epilepticus” Neuroupdate, BNET (Bengaluru Neuro Education Trust), Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru, Nov 8-9, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “EEG workshop” at Annual MERT (Medical Education and Research Trust) API Bhavan, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru, Oct 13-18, 2014.
  • Javeria Nooraine, Shiva Kumar R, Rajesh B. Iyer, Seetharam Raghavendra. Posterior Quadrant Disconnection for refractory epilepsy – A case series. Neurology India. Issue 4 Oct 2014; 17:392-7
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Acute Stroke Diagnosis and Management” at Insights in Neurocritical Care, Bagalkot, Karnataka, Sep 20-21, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Clinical Challenges in the Diagnosis of Epilepsy” at Insights in Neurocritical Care. Bagalkot, Karnataka, Sep 20-21, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Long-term use of Clobazam as a first add-on in uncontrolled epilepsy” – useful/not useful Debate (Sanofi) Epilepsy Management Meet: 24th Aug 2014. Hotel Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Management of Complex Partial Seizures – emphasis on Oxcarbazepine” (Sanofi) Epilepsy Management Meet: April 2014. Hotel Pride, Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Acute Confusional State & Coma” – Clinical Approach, CMH Hospital monthly meet, Feb 15, 2014; Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Stroke Mimics & Chameleons” - Marathahalli, Dec 21, 2013; Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Posterior Quadrant Disconnection: Case series. Poster presentation; Colloquium on Drug-Resistant Epilepsy; NIMHANS; Aug 18-20, 2013; BENGALURU – Best Poster 2nd Prize
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Acute Stroke management” - Case Based Approach; Marathahalli, July 2013; Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Neurocritical Care – Case discussions” – Monthly CME IMA Chapter Hoskote IMA Chapter, May 18th 2013.
  • Javeria Nooraine, Anand Jayaraman, Shiva Kumar R, Rajesh B. Iyer, Seetharam Raghavendra. Clinical letter. Ictal sign of cross—Does it have any religious annotations at all? Seizure 2013; Sep 22(7):584-5.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Selection of candidates for Temporal lobe lesional Epilepsy Surgery” – VEEG workshop, Epilepsy Conclave, 2013, April 26 organized by Bengaluru Epilepsy Foundation and Vikram Hospitals, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “PLEDS in EEG” – VEEG workshop, Epilepsy Conclave, 2013, April 26 organised by Bengaluru Epilepsy Foundation and Vikram Hospitals, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Artifacts in EEG” – VEEG workshop, Epilepsy Conclave, 2013, April 26 organized by Bengaluru Epilepsy Foundation and Vikram Hospitals, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Pathophysiology of Status Epilepticus”. Dec 20th Breakfast seminar. Neurocon 2012. Pre-Surgical workup of extratemporal epilepsy.
  • Shiva Kumar R, S Raghavendra. Pre-Surgical workup of extratemporal epilepsy. Neurocon 2012 yearbook chapter.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Topiramate in refractory status epilepticus. Poster presentation at IANCON 2012 at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Myoclonic status precipitated by antiepileptic drugs in Juvenile myoclonic: Case report. Complicated cases in Epilepsy. Editor Dr. Bhim Singhal. Kontentworx. Chapter 18: 138-44.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Complex partial status epilepticus as the initial presentation of posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome: A case report. Complicated cases in Epilepsy. Editor Dr. Bhim Singhal. Kontentworx. Chapter 06: 39-47.
  •  Shiva Kumar R, Seetharam Raghavendra, Abraham Kuruvilla. Movement Disorders in Children. Textbook of Movement Disorder. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar: Foreword: Antony E Lang. Jaypee Brothers: 2014. Ed 1e: Ch 51: 431-46.
  •  Prashant L K, Shiva Kumar R, Seetharam Raghavendra, Abraham Kuruvilla. Tremor: Clinical diagnosis and Treatment. Textbook of Movement Disorder. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar; Foreword: Antony E Lang. Jaypee Brothers: 2014. Ed 1e: Ch 24: 203-11.
  • Prashant L K, Shiva Kumar R, Seetharam Raghavendra, Abraham Kuruvilla. Meige’s Syndrome. Textbook of Movement Disorder. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar: Foreword: Antony E Lang. Jaypee Brothers: 2014. Ed 1e: Ch 31: 257-61.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Presentation on “Artifacts in EEG”. EEG workshop. Bengaluru. May 2010. Sponsored by Sanofi Aventis Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Seetharam Raghavendra, Abraham Kuruvilla. Imitators of epilepsy. Epilepsy Review. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar. Jaypee Brothers: May 2010: Ch 2: 11-35.
  • Seetharam Raghavendra, Shiva Kumar R, Abraham Kuruvilla. Pseudoseizures. Epilepsy Review. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar. Jaypee Brothers: May 2010: Ch 11: 619-634.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Abraham Kuruvilla. Phrenic Nerve Conduction predicts early mechanical ventilation in Guillaume Barre Syndrome. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2008; Vol 11: Supp 2: S176.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Pandurang W, Rathore C and Dinesh Nayak. Angiographic moya moya syndrome in a patient with Rheumatic heart disease; a rare presentation. Poster presentation. International Stroke Meet 2008, Trivandrum, Kerala.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Sanjeev V. Thomas. The face of the giant panda and her cub: MRI correlates of Wilson disease. Teaching Neuroimage. Neurology 2009; 72; e50.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Abraham Kuruvilla. Acute Hemorrhagic Leucoencephalitis (AHLE) after mumps. Teaching Neuroimage. Neurology 2009; 73: e98.
  • Shiva Kumar R., Abraham Kuruvilla. Repetitive compound muscle action potentials (R-CMAPs) in the electrophysiological diagnosis of congenital myasthenic syndromes: a case report and review of the literature. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology 2010: 10: 2: 139-141.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Keerthiraj B and Chandrasekhran Kesavadas. MR imaging in fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP). Teaching Neuroimage. Neurology 2010; 74: e20.
  • Shiva Kumar R and Malini Gopinath. A rare reason for foot drop after radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for varicose veins: Case report and review of literature. Neurology India: 2010: 58: 2: 303-305.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Atampreet Singh, Chaturbhuj Rathore and Chandrasekhar Kesavdas. Tumefactive vasculitis. Neurology India: 2010: 58: 1: 147-149.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Atmaram Bansal, Ashalatha R, Rathore C, Radhakrishnan K. Occipital lobe epilepsy: Diagnostic considerations and surgical outcome. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2009; Vol 12: Supp 1: S22.
  • Atmaram Bansal, Shiva Kumar R, Ramesha KN, Chaturbuj Rathore, Ashalatha Radhakrishnan, Chandrasekar Kesavdas, Mathew Abraham and Radhakrishnan K. Seizure outcome after anterior temporal lobectomy in patients with bilateral MTS. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2009; Vol 12: Supp 1: S22.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Ashalatha R, Radhakrishnan K. Prognostic indicators and long term surgical outcome among 65 patients after posterior cortex epilepsy surgery: An experience from a developing country. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, Volume 285, Supplement 1, October 2009, page S108.
  • Shiva Kumar R, A Kuruvilla. Phrenic nerve latencies predict mechanical ventilation at admission in the early stage of Guillain-Barre syndrome. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, Volume 285, Supplement 1, October 2009, page S77.
  • Shiva Kumar R, K Radhakrishnan. Does solitary cysticercal granuloma (SCG) cause intractable epilepsy in developing countries? : An experience from a tertiary epilepsy centre in South India. Epilepsia 50; Supplement 11, 2009: 422.
  • Interesting Epilepsy Case presentation at Epilepsy Conference held at Trivandrum, Kerala. 2009.
  • Presenter of “Clinico-pathological Conference” (CPC) at KIMS Hubli – 2004. A case of intravascular lymphomatosis and dissemination lymphoma. Department of Internal Medicine.
  • Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road, Sarjapur, Hebbal and Millers Road: Dr. Ullas V Acharya, Dr. Bopanna K M, Dr. Veena Veda, Dr. Shiva Kumar R, and Dr. Anil R on World Stroke Day Panel Discussion on Know The Signs Act Fast | LinkedIn. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar on Doctors Stress need to be fast in thwarting Stroke-TOI | Times Of India. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr Shivakumar on The neurological effects of excessive smartphone use on children, Here is what an expert has to say I Hindustan Times Kannada. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar and Dr. Ajay Hegde on Explained: The significance of World Movement Disorder Day | Asianet News. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on How Yoga Helps To Control Epilepsy And Epileptic Seizures | ABP Live. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on Health Tips: What is facial paralysis? What are the symptoms? | Asianet Suvarna News | Kannada Asia. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on Sleeping with startles: Understanding the hypnic jerk and its causes | The Pioneer. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on Losing even an hour of sleep can take four days to recover from; this is why | The Indian Express. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on Delhi Heatwave Red Alert To Be Followed By Yellow, Green Alerts, Says IMD: Health Risks To Watch Out For | Only My Health. Click Here

    Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Telugu
  • Tamil
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam
  • Urdu
  • Overview

  • Dr. Shiva Kumar R currently serves as the Head of the Department and Senior Consultant in Neurology and Epileptology at the Manipal Hospitals, Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru. Looking at his academic performance he is regarded as the best Neurologist and Epileptologist in Sarjapur Bangalore. He has achieved a unique reputation of being a devoted, dedicated Neurologist and Epileptologist in such a short period since his return from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala after completing his fellowship in Epilepsy. With an excellent academic background, he has acquired the vital qualifications to excel in his field. Dr. Shiva Kumar R’s areas of specialisation include Epilepsy, Headache, Stroke and Sleep Medicine.

  • Dr. Shiva Kumar R completed his MBBS from the Shri BM Patil Medical College Bijapur, Karnataka in 2001; his MD in Internal Medicine from the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli, in 2005; and DM in Neurology from the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in 2008. His fluency in more than one language, which includes Kannada, Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and Malayalam, permits him to effectively communicate with patients from numerous backgrounds.

  • Dr. Shiva Kumar R was presented as the best outgoing Student in MBBS in 2001. He was also the Best Outgoing Student in MD Medicine and DM Neurology. He was presented the Gold Medal for standing First at the India level in DNB Medicine, New Delhi, India in 2006. He was presented with the Gold Medal for standing First at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka for MD Medicine in 2005. He was presented with the V K Kale Gold Medal in Anatomy for standing First at Dharwad University, Karnataka in 1997.

  • Dr. Shiva Kumar R’s dedication to organising medical talks, sharing knowledge and teaching Neurology is clear through his talks and guides. The doctor is quite an accomplished and esteemed Epileptologist and neurologist, regarded for his knowledge in neurology, epileptology, stroke and sleep medicine. He has brought informative talks on subjects such as Epilepsy, Seizures, Stroke, Headache, Parkinsonism, Alzheimer’s Disease and early identification of scientific situations. He holds memberships in the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), European Academy of Neurology (EAN), Indian Academy of Neurology, Indian Epilepsy Association (IEA), Indian Epilepsy Society (IES), Movement Disorder Society of India (MDSI), Karnataka Neurosciences Academy (KAN), Indian Stroke Association (ISA) and the Bangalore Neurological Society (BNS). He is a life member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA). In addition to his medical work, Dr. Shiva Kumar R has contributed to national and worldwide courses, similarly establishing his popularity as an expert within the field of Epilepsy, Stroke, Headache and Neurology. His research and guides offer precious insights and contribute to the advancements in the prognosis, treatment, and prevention of epilepsy and neurological problems. Some of Dr. Shiva Kumar R’s services include epilepsy treatment, epilepsy surgery, Video EEG monitoring, multiple sclerosis treatment, sleep disorder treatment, dementia treatment, vertigo treatment, migraine treatment, Botulinum toxin injections, Parkinson's disease treatment, and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease.

  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Certified Clinical Fellow Epilepsy & EEG (PDF)
  • Field of Expertise

  • Epilepsy
  • Stroke
  • Headache
  • Multiple Sclerosis & other Demyelinating Diseases
  • Sleep Medicine Neurology & Epilepsy 18 years
  • Botulinum Toxin Injection
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Dr. V. G. Kale's gold medal for standing highest at the m.b.b.s phase I anatomy examination of the university was held in December 1996.
  • The honour of the best outgoing undergraduate student at Shri B. M. Patil medical college, hospital and research centre, Bijapur, karnataka: 2000.
  • Winner of “quiz – internal medicine” held at JSS Medical College Mysore - 2004.
  • Gold medal for standing highest in internal medicine at Rajiv Gandhi University Bengaluru: january 2006.
  • Honour of best outgoing postgraduate in internal medicine from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli: 2005.
  • Gold medal for standing first in d.n.b internal medicine at all India level: march 2006.
  • Bursary for young scientist for presenting free paper at wcn 2009, bangkok – predictors and outcome in posterior cortex epilepsy.
  • International travel grant from Department of Science and Technology - poster presentation at aes 2009, 63rd annual meet, boston usa.
  • Winner of “epilepsy quiz” - econ 2012, cochin, Kerala.
  • The best poster 2nd prize - posterior quadrant disconnections: case series; colloquium on drug-resistant epilepsy, means, Bengaluru Aug 2013.
  • The best case presented “episodic confusion” at bnccu 2016 held in Bengaluru from June 24-26.
  • Talks & Publications

  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker at CME on Botulinum Toxin in Chronic Migraine & Other Headache Disorders. 3rd Annual Congress of the World Headache Society (WHS) June 16-18 at Hotel Four Seasons Bengaluru 2023.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker at CME on Updates on MOG. 12th Annual Conference of Karnataka Neurosciences Academy (KNACON) 28-30th April 2023. Shivamogga, Karnataka.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Chairperson for International CME on “Expert Consensus for Managing Elderly Asian Epilepsy Patients” on 4th Feb 2023. Perampanel Value Webinar Series. Participants from India, Thailand, Myanmar, Philippines and Taiwan.
  • Thomas Mathew, Vikram Kamath, Shiva Kumar R et al. A Real World Multi Center-Study on Efficacy and Safety of Natalizumab in Indian Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis July 24 2022.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker at CME Tension-type Headache is not a mini migraine? Debate in 2nd Annual Congress of the World Headache Society (WHS) May 27-29 at Sheraton Grand at Brigade Gateway, Bengaluru 2022.
  • Shiva Kumar R. STAR Preceptorship Program. Workshop and CME on Stroke learning to update skills for general physicians in all aspects of Stroke management. March 25 2022 Sakra Auditorium. Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Women with Epilepsy (WWE). Purple Day awareness program for general physicians. March 24 2022, Novotel Hotel, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Post Traumatic Epilepsy Case of PTE with PNES and Panel discussion on PTE. March 20 2022, Webinar Abbott Advisory Board.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Management of Epilepsy – Newer Anti-seizure Drugs” IANCON 2021 Lunch on Symposium (Alkem Pharmaceuticals) November 13 2021. Clarkes Exotica, Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. STAR (Star Academy e-Learning). Course on Stroke learning to update skills for general physicians in all aspects of Stroke management in collaboration with IMA. 6 modules October 2021. Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Pro Throm – ICH Update” CME on Aug 8 2021 at Sakra Auditorium. Bengaluru
  • Thomas Mathew, Saju K John Vikram Kamath, Shiva Kumar R et al. Essential oil related seizures (EORS): A multi-center prospective study on essential oils and seizures in adults. Epilepsy Research Volume 173, July 2021, 106626. Abstract-No: A-1186-0002-00017
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Stroke Basics – Ambulance Drivers” CME on 28th July 2021. Stroke Awareness Program, Sakra World Hospital. Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R, Chanda Kulkarni. Factors influencing adherence to anti-convulsant drugs in persons with epilepsy: An observational, cross-sectional study from Indo-Japanese tertiary care hospital. Posted at 13th Asian & Oceanian Epilepsy Congress, 10-13 June 2021
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Sleep and Epilepsy – A complex interplay” an eEMM online Pan India Webinar organized by Sanofi on March 21st 2021. Webinar
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Management of Parkinson’s Disease” a Pan India CME organized by CLIRnet on April 20th 2021. Webinar
  • Thomas Mathew, Saju K Jhon, GRK Sharma, Raghunandan Nadig, Shiva Kumar R et al. COVID-19-related strokes are associated with increased mortality and morbidity: A multicenter comparative study from Bengaluru, South India. International Journal of Stroke 2020 Dec 6;1747493020968236.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Epilepsy Management Scenario – Post SANAD 2” a CME on Generalized Epilepsy Management Symposium (GEMS) web conference on 27th June 2020 organized by Abbott.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “EEG in other Neurological Conditions in ICU” an Epilepsy Management meet (EMM) for Neurologist through a web conference on 21st June 2020 organized by Sanofi Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Vertigo and Dizziness” a Master Circle CME for general practitioners through web conference on 6th May 2020 organized by CLIRNET, India’s First Tele Case Discussion Platform for doctors.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for “Principles for Surgical Evaluation” a 1st Digital Epilepsy Master Class A case Based Approach on May 2-3 2020 organized by Abbott
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Practical approach to Dizziness & Vertigo” a webinar organized by Health & NU – Digi Neuro on April 25 2020
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for “Optimizing treatment options in epilepsy across age groups” an Epilepsy Expert group meeting held on April 12 2020 organized by Abbott
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Management of Epilepsy in Clinic Practice – based on Seizure Type, Age Group, gender” an Epilepsy Expert group meeting held on March 26 2020 organized by Abbott
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Challenges in Diagnosis and Management of Epilepsy” a CME on Epilepsy exclusively for Psychiatrist on 6th March 2020 held at The Chancery Pavilion, Residency Road, Bengaluru organized by Sanofi Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for Debate on “Cervicogenic Dizziness/Vertigo: Myth or Reality” at Neurosphere 2020 International CONy programme held in Alila Diwa, Goa on 29th Feb 2020.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Epilepsy Management Meet” about “Latest & Current Happening Concepts in Epilepsy in 2019” held at The Chancery Pavilion, Residency Road, Bengaluru organized by Sanofi Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Antiepileptic (AED) Medication adherence and Tools to monitor adherence” at Epilepsy National Conference ECON 2020 held at Ahmedabad on Jan 17-19 2020.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Role of Lacosamide in Epilepsy Management” held at Sterling Mac Hotel on Dec 19 2019 organized by Sun Pharma Limited.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Benign Epileptiform Variants (BEV) – EEG Workshop” held at St John’s Hospital Bengaluru on Dec 18th 2019 organized by Dr Reddy Pharmaceuticals.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Epilepsy Management Meet” about the latest updates in Epilepsy at Hyderabad Hotel Mercure on Dec 15 2019 organized by Sanofi Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Brivaracetam Update” for BNS meet held at Hotel Fortune Park Celestial on Nov 02 2019 organized by Dr Reddy Pharmaceuticals.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Developments in Epilepsy Management” for Physicians at First East Zone Conference of IACM 2019 held at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhaban, Agartala Tripura on 14th & 15th September 2019.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Epilepsy Master Circle. Speaker for webinar “Evidence-Based Management of Epilepsy in Clinical Practice” for Psychiatrist from Bengaluru 12th September 2019.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist on discussion at Epilepsy Conclave held at ITC Gardenia on August 3 & 4th 2019.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Clinical Challenges for Diagnosis of Epilepsy for Physicians” Kapicon 2019 Belgaum, KLE Convention Center May 31-June 2.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Chapter 11, Emergencies in Epilepsy “Handbook on Epilepsy – for Physicians”. Jaypee Brothers 2019
  • Shiva Kumar R. Presented a paper on an interesting case of Subclavian Steal causing recurrent stroke at BNSU on Jan 5, 2019, held at Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “When to test OCB in MS” Eisai MS Summit 2018, Merging Perspectives of MS in India held on Nov 25th 2018 at Hotel Shangrila.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Challenges in Diagnosis & Management of Epilepsy” CME held at Hotel Trivik, Chickamangaluru on Sep 23rd 2018 by Sakra World Hospital.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “How to treat difficult epilepsies in Adults & Children?” in CME held at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar on August 28th 2018.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “TIA and Stroke: An Update” in CME held at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar on August 28th 2018.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Headache and Vertigo: Clinical Approach” in CME held at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar on August 28th 2018.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Symposium on Primary and Secondary CNS/PNS Vasculitis – Case Presentation and Challenging Case Discussion” in Bengaluru Neuroimmunology Update 2018 held at Hotel Vivanta Taj from June 22-24th 2018 organized by BNET.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Novel Oral Anticoagulants: Dabigatran and its importance in neurological practice” held at Royal Orchade on June 9th 2018 organized by Lupin Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Lacosamide: Emerging Drug for Epilepsy” held at Mangalore IMA meet on April 21st 2018 organized by Sun Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Challenges in Diagnosis & Management of Vertigo” CME held at Hotel Citrus, Bengaluru February 6th 2018, Janssen & Janssen Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Approach to Status Epilepticus” CME speaker at KNACON 2018 held at Hotel Dennisson’s at Hubbali, Karnataka on Jan 26th 2018.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Reflex Seizures – Interesting Cases” Meet the master’s session held at Hotel Dennison, Hubli on Jan 25th 2018. KNACON 2018
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Valproate in Males & Children: Interesting cases” CME held at Hotel Chancery Pavilion on 10th Dec organized by Sanofi Aventis. Epilepsy Management Meet 2017
  • Shiva Kumar R. Presented case in the CPC annual meeting of BNS on 3rd Dec 2017 held at Hotel Fortune Park JP Celestial Bengaluru, Karnataka.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Non-Convulsive Status Epilepticus: When to Suspect and How to Manage?” at BNET 2017 meeting held on 25th Nov at RG Royal Hotel & Convention Center, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Grand Rounds: How do I Choose an AED?” at BNET 2017 meeting held on 26th Nov at RG Royal Hotel & Convention Center, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Epilepsy: Difficult to treat cases” in CME held at Hassan on Sep 22 2017 organized by Sakra World Hospital and IMA Hassan.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Epilepsy Management Meet – Interesting case of Denovo Psychosis after FLE Surgery” held at Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru June 11th 2017, Sanofi Aventis Pharma.
  • Thomas Mathew, Vikram Kamath, R. Shiva Kumar, Meghana Srinivas, Prarthana Hareesh, Rakesh Jadav, and Sreekanta SwamyEucalyptus oil inhalation–induced seizure: A novel, under-recognized, preventable cause of acute symptomatic seizure. Epilepsia Open, 2(3):350–354, 2017
  • Shiva Kumar R. “DRUG CORNER – Brivaracetam – A New Drug for Partial Epilepsy” chapter published in Epilepsy India April-June 2017 Edition Issue 2, 2017
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Vertigo & Dizziness – Case-Based Approach” CME held at Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru on April 11th 2017, Zydus Neurosciences Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Chairperson and Speaker for “Awareness Programme for Parkinsonism” CME held at Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru on April 11th 2017.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Approach to Headache – Clinical Case Studies” CME held at Hotel Citrus, Bengaluru March 31st 2017, Janssen & Janssen Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “EEG-Epilepsy Expert Group Meet – Stopping AEDs in Epilepsy Remission: Why, When and How?” CME held at Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru March 19th 2017, UCB Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for discussion on Alzheimer’s Disease and Peripheral Neuropathy at CliniEx – Management of STEMI with hypertension and DM at Primary Care Setup held at Royal Orchid Hotel on Feb 11, 2017, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Epilepsy Diagnosis: Clinical Challenges” CME held at Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru on the occasion of International Epilepsy Day on Feb 16, 2017, UCB Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Evolving Role of Oxcarbazepine in Partial Epilepsy” Conference held at Hotel La Marvel Feb 4 2017, Sanofi Pharma Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Best Atrial Fibrillation”, Conference held at Sakra World Hospital, on Feb 2 2017, Bengaluru. Pfizer Pharma
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Complications of Epilepsy Surgery – A Neurologist perspective with special emphasis on memory” at Epilepsy in Clinical Practice 2016 – Approach and Management, Conference held at Hotel Chancery from Nov 4-6, 2016 organized by Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Epilepsy Self Learning Case – Reading and Eating epilepsy” at Epilepsy in Clinical Practice 2016 – Approach and Management, Conference held at Hotel Chancery from Nov 4-6, 2016 organized by Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Montages and its application” EEG workshop help at Epilepsy in Clinical Practice 2016 – Approach and Management, Conference held at Hotel Chancery from Nov 4-6, 2016 organized by Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for discussion on Stroke and TIA at CliniEx – Management of STEMI with hypertension and DM at Primary Care Setup held at Royal Orchid Hotel on Oct 22, 2016, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited speaker at ReLeaf 2 on “Neuropathy: Small and Large Fiber and Interpretation of Nerve Conduction Studies” held at Advanced Learning Center MS Ramiaha Hospital, Bengaluru on August 5, 2016.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Episodic Confusion” case presentation at BNCCU 2016 update held at Sheraton Grand, Bengaluru from June 24-26. Was awarded best case of the conference at BNCCU 2016.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Workshop on EEG in Neurological Emergency at BNCCU 2016 update held at Sheraton Grand, Bengaluru from June 24-26.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for discussion on Neuropathy at CliniEx – A case of T2DM with Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, CKD and DVT held at Royal Orchid Hotel on June 11th, 2016 Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited speaker at ACF 2016 on “Oral anticoagulation: Vitamin K antagonists in Neurological Conditions” by Abbott Pharma at Hotel Lalith Ashok, Bengaluru. April 23, 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited speaker on “Status Epilepticus Management: Non-Convulsive Status Epilepticus” by Zydus Neurosciences at Hotel Pride, Bengaluru. 7, 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist at “Topiramate: Role in Epilepsy and Migraine” by Janssen Pharma at Hotel J W Mariott, Bengaluru. , 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. Webinar on “Epilepsy management in a special group of the population” by GSK Pharma. Feb 26, 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. IMA journal chapter on “Diagnosis and Management of Epilepsy” Feb 26, 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Neurological Problems in Elderly” held at Sakra World Hospital, Marathahalli Bengaluru. Jan 16, 2016
  • Book Chapter – Photosensitive Epilepsy. Shiva Kumar R Pediatric Epilepsy Workshop held at Trivandrum in association with SCTIMST
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Reflex Epilepsy – Photosensitive Epilepsy” held at Hotel Mascot Square, Nov 14-15, 2015. Pediatric Epilepsy Workshop held at Trivandrum in association with SCTIMST
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Panelist “Partial Epilepsy Expert Forum” held at Hotel Lalith Ashok, Nov 1, 2015, organized by Sanofi CNS Team, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Headache: Clinical Approach” Meet held at Hotel The Park, Marathahalli on September 4, 2015, Bengaluru organized by Janssen.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Combination Therapy in The Management of Vertigo” Meet held at Hotel The Park, Marathahalli on May 19, 2015, Bengaluru organized by Janssen.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Challenges in the Diagnosis of Epilepsy” at Epilepsy Management Meet held at Hotel Le Meridien on 10 May 2015 in Bengaluru by Sanofi.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Approach to Invasive Monitoring” at Epilepsy Conclave 2015 in Mumbai on 5th April. By USV
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Headache & Migraine” CME by Telerad RxDx on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention – Non-Communicable Disease. 15th March, 2015, Bengaluru, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker, CME on “Headache, Epilepsy & Diabetic Neuropathy”: Med-Fest 2015, March 14. St Thomas Parish Hall, Near Diary Circle. Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Case presentation – Instroke 2015, Hotel Chancery Pavilion. Occult Spinal AVM. Jan 17-18, 2015
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Partial Epilepsy: Seizure Control & Beyond” RTM Sanofi. Hotel Pride, Bengaluru, Dec 20, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Epilepsy Diagnosis” IMA monthly meet, IMA Hall, Kolar, Bengaluru, Dec 9, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Peripheral Neuropathy with special reference to Diabetes” CGHS monthly Clinical meet, Hotel Citrine, Bengaluru, Nov 23, 2014
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Status Epilepticus” Neuroupdate, BNET (Bengaluru Neuro Education Trust), Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru, Nov 8-9, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “EEG workshop” at Annual MERT (Medical Education and Research Trust) API Bhavan, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru, Oct 13-18, 2014.
  • Javeria Nooraine, Shiva Kumar R, Rajesh B. Iyer, Seetharam Raghavendra. Posterior Quadrant Disconnection for refractory epilepsy – A case series. Neurology India. Issue 4 Oct 2014; 17:392-7
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Acute Stroke Diagnosis and Management” at Insights in Neurocritical Care, Bagalkot, Karnataka, Sep 20-21, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Clinical Challenges in the Diagnosis of Epilepsy” at Insights in Neurocritical Care. Bagalkot, Karnataka, Sep 20-21, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Long-term use of Clobazam as a first add-on in uncontrolled epilepsy” – useful/not useful Debate (Sanofi) Epilepsy Management Meet: 24th Aug 2014. Hotel Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Management of Complex Partial Seizures – emphasis on Oxcarbazepine” (Sanofi) Epilepsy Management Meet: April 2014. Hotel Pride, Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Acute Confusional State & Coma” – Clinical Approach, CMH Hospital monthly meet, Feb 15, 2014; Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Stroke Mimics & Chameleons” - Marathahalli, Dec 21, 2013; Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Posterior Quadrant Disconnection: Case series. Poster presentation; Colloquium on Drug-Resistant Epilepsy; NIMHANS; Aug 18-20, 2013; BENGALURU – Best Poster 2nd Prize
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Acute Stroke management” - Case Based Approach; Marathahalli, July 2013; Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Neurocritical Care – Case discussions” – Monthly CME IMA Chapter Hoskote IMA Chapter, May 18th 2013.
  • Javeria Nooraine, Anand Jayaraman, Shiva Kumar R, Rajesh B. Iyer, Seetharam Raghavendra. Clinical letter. Ictal sign of cross—Does it have any religious annotations at all? Seizure 2013; Sep 22(7):584-5.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Selection of candidates for Temporal lobe lesional Epilepsy Surgery” – VEEG workshop, Epilepsy Conclave, 2013, April 26 organized by Bengaluru Epilepsy Foundation and Vikram Hospitals, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “PLEDS in EEG” – VEEG workshop, Epilepsy Conclave, 2013, April 26 organised by Bengaluru Epilepsy Foundation and Vikram Hospitals, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Artifacts in EEG” – VEEG workshop, Epilepsy Conclave, 2013, April 26 organized by Bengaluru Epilepsy Foundation and Vikram Hospitals, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Pathophysiology of Status Epilepticus”. Dec 20th Breakfast seminar. Neurocon 2012. Pre-Surgical workup of extratemporal epilepsy.
  • Shiva Kumar R, S Raghavendra. Pre-Surgical workup of extratemporal epilepsy. Neurocon 2012 yearbook chapter.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Topiramate in refractory status epilepticus. Poster presentation at IANCON 2012 at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Myoclonic status precipitated by antiepileptic drugs in Juvenile myoclonic: Case report. Complicated cases in Epilepsy. Editor Dr. Bhim Singhal. Kontentworx. Chapter 18: 138-44.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Complex partial status epilepticus as the initial presentation of posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome: A case report. Complicated cases in Epilepsy. Editor Dr. Bhim Singhal. Kontentworx. Chapter 06: 39-47.
  •  Shiva Kumar R, Seetharam Raghavendra, Abraham Kuruvilla. Movement Disorders in Children. Textbook of Movement Disorder. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar: Foreword: Antony E Lang. Jaypee Brothers: 2014. Ed 1e: Ch 51: 431-46.
  •  Prashant L K, Shiva Kumar R, Seetharam Raghavendra, Abraham Kuruvilla. Tremor: Clinical diagnosis and Treatment. Textbook of Movement Disorder. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar; Foreword: Antony E Lang. Jaypee Brothers: 2014. Ed 1e: Ch 24: 203-11.
  • Prashant L K, Shiva Kumar R, Seetharam Raghavendra, Abraham Kuruvilla. Meige’s Syndrome. Textbook of Movement Disorder. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar: Foreword: Antony E Lang. Jaypee Brothers: 2014. Ed 1e: Ch 31: 257-61.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Presentation on “Artifacts in EEG”. EEG workshop. Bengaluru. May 2010. Sponsored by Sanofi Aventis Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Seetharam Raghavendra, Abraham Kuruvilla. Imitators of epilepsy. Epilepsy Review. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar. Jaypee Brothers: May 2010: Ch 2: 11-35.
  • Seetharam Raghavendra, Shiva Kumar R, Abraham Kuruvilla. Pseudoseizures. Epilepsy Review. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar. Jaypee Brothers: May 2010: Ch 11: 619-634.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Abraham Kuruvilla. Phrenic Nerve Conduction predicts early mechanical ventilation in Guillaume Barre Syndrome. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2008; Vol 11: Supp 2: S176.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Pandurang W, Rathore C and Dinesh Nayak. Angiographic moya moya syndrome in a patient with Rheumatic heart disease; a rare presentation. Poster presentation. International Stroke Meet 2008, Trivandrum, Kerala.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Sanjeev V. Thomas. The face of the giant panda and her cub: MRI correlates of Wilson disease. Teaching Neuroimage. Neurology 2009; 72; e50.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Abraham Kuruvilla. Acute Hemorrhagic Leucoencephalitis (AHLE) after mumps. Teaching Neuroimage. Neurology 2009; 73: e98.
  • Shiva Kumar R., Abraham Kuruvilla. Repetitive compound muscle action potentials (R-CMAPs) in the electrophysiological diagnosis of congenital myasthenic syndromes: a case report and review of the literature. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology 2010: 10: 2: 139-141.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Keerthiraj B and Chandrasekhran Kesavadas. MR imaging in fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP). Teaching Neuroimage. Neurology 2010; 74: e20.
  • Shiva Kumar R and Malini Gopinath. A rare reason for foot drop after radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for varicose veins: Case report and review of literature. Neurology India: 2010: 58: 2: 303-305.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Atampreet Singh, Chaturbhuj Rathore and Chandrasekhar Kesavdas. Tumefactive vasculitis. Neurology India: 2010: 58: 1: 147-149.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Atmaram Bansal, Ashalatha R, Rathore C, Radhakrishnan K. Occipital lobe epilepsy: Diagnostic considerations and surgical outcome. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2009; Vol 12: Supp 1: S22.
  • Atmaram Bansal, Shiva Kumar R, Ramesha KN, Chaturbuj Rathore, Ashalatha Radhakrishnan, Chandrasekar Kesavdas, Mathew Abraham and Radhakrishnan K. Seizure outcome after anterior temporal lobectomy in patients with bilateral MTS. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2009; Vol 12: Supp 1: S22.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Ashalatha R, Radhakrishnan K. Prognostic indicators and long term surgical outcome among 65 patients after posterior cortex epilepsy surgery: An experience from a developing country. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, Volume 285, Supplement 1, October 2009, page S108.
  • Shiva Kumar R, A Kuruvilla. Phrenic nerve latencies predict mechanical ventilation at admission in the early stage of Guillain-Barre syndrome. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, Volume 285, Supplement 1, October 2009, page S77.
  • Shiva Kumar R, K Radhakrishnan. Does solitary cysticercal granuloma (SCG) cause intractable epilepsy in developing countries? : An experience from a tertiary epilepsy centre in South India. Epilepsia 50; Supplement 11, 2009: 422.
  • Interesting Epilepsy Case presentation at Epilepsy Conference held at Trivandrum, Kerala. 2009.
  • Presenter of “Clinico-pathological Conference” (CPC) at KIMS Hubli – 2004. A case of intravascular lymphomatosis and dissemination lymphoma. Department of Internal Medicine.
  • Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road, Sarjapur, Hebbal and Millers Road: Dr. Ullas V Acharya, Dr. Bopanna K M, Dr. Veena Veda, Dr. Shiva Kumar R, and Dr. Anil R on World Stroke Day Panel Discussion on Know The Signs Act Fast | LinkedIn. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar on Doctors Stress need to be fast in thwarting Stroke-TOI | Times Of India. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr Shivakumar on The neurological effects of excessive smartphone use on children, Here is what an expert has to say I Hindustan Times Kannada. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar and Dr. Ajay Hegde on Explained: The significance of World Movement Disorder Day | Asianet News. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on How Yoga Helps To Control Epilepsy And Epileptic Seizures | ABP Live. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on Health Tips: What is facial paralysis? What are the symptoms? | Asianet Suvarna News | Kannada Asia. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on Sleeping with startles: Understanding the hypnic jerk and its causes | The Pioneer. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on Losing even an hour of sleep can take four days to recover from; this is why | The Indian Express. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on Delhi Heatwave Red Alert To Be Followed By Yellow, Green Alerts, Says IMD: Health Risks To Watch Out For | Only My Health. Click Here

    Field of Expertise

  • Epilepsy
  • Stroke
  • Headache
  • Multiple Sclerosis & other Demyelinating Diseases
  • Sleep Medicine Neurology & Epilepsy 18 years
  • Botulinum Toxin Injection
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Certified Clinical Fellow Epilepsy & EEG (PDF)
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Telugu
  • Tamil
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam
  • Urdu
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Dr. V. G. Kale's gold medal for standing highest at the m.b.b.s phase I anatomy examination of the university was held in December 1996.
  • The honour of the best outgoing undergraduate student at Shri B. M. Patil medical college, hospital and research centre, Bijapur, karnataka: 2000.
  • Winner of “quiz – internal medicine” held at JSS Medical College Mysore - 2004.
  • Gold medal for standing highest in internal medicine at Rajiv Gandhi University Bengaluru: january 2006.
  • Honour of best outgoing postgraduate in internal medicine from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli: 2005.
  • Gold medal for standing first in d.n.b internal medicine at all India level: march 2006.
  • Bursary for young scientist for presenting free paper at wcn 2009, bangkok – predictors and outcome in posterior cortex epilepsy.
  • International travel grant from Department of Science and Technology - poster presentation at aes 2009, 63rd annual meet, boston usa.
  • Winner of “epilepsy quiz” - econ 2012, cochin, Kerala.
  • The best poster 2nd prize - posterior quadrant disconnections: case series; colloquium on drug-resistant epilepsy, means, Bengaluru Aug 2013.
  • The best case presented “episodic confusion” at bnccu 2016 held in Bengaluru from June 24-26.
  • Talks & Publications

  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker at CME on Botulinum Toxin in Chronic Migraine & Other Headache Disorders. 3rd Annual Congress of the World Headache Society (WHS) June 16-18 at Hotel Four Seasons Bengaluru 2023.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker at CME on Updates on MOG. 12th Annual Conference of Karnataka Neurosciences Academy (KNACON) 28-30th April 2023. Shivamogga, Karnataka.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Chairperson for International CME on “Expert Consensus for Managing Elderly Asian Epilepsy Patients” on 4th Feb 2023. Perampanel Value Webinar Series. Participants from India, Thailand, Myanmar, Philippines and Taiwan.
  • Thomas Mathew, Vikram Kamath, Shiva Kumar R et al. A Real World Multi Center-Study on Efficacy and Safety of Natalizumab in Indian Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis July 24 2022.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker at CME Tension-type Headache is not a mini migraine? Debate in 2nd Annual Congress of the World Headache Society (WHS) May 27-29 at Sheraton Grand at Brigade Gateway, Bengaluru 2022.
  • Shiva Kumar R. STAR Preceptorship Program. Workshop and CME on Stroke learning to update skills for general physicians in all aspects of Stroke management. March 25 2022 Sakra Auditorium. Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Women with Epilepsy (WWE). Purple Day awareness program for general physicians. March 24 2022, Novotel Hotel, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Post Traumatic Epilepsy Case of PTE with PNES and Panel discussion on PTE. March 20 2022, Webinar Abbott Advisory Board.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Management of Epilepsy – Newer Anti-seizure Drugs” IANCON 2021 Lunch on Symposium (Alkem Pharmaceuticals) November 13 2021. Clarkes Exotica, Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. STAR (Star Academy e-Learning). Course on Stroke learning to update skills for general physicians in all aspects of Stroke management in collaboration with IMA. 6 modules October 2021. Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Pro Throm – ICH Update” CME on Aug 8 2021 at Sakra Auditorium. Bengaluru
  • Thomas Mathew, Saju K John Vikram Kamath, Shiva Kumar R et al. Essential oil related seizures (EORS): A multi-center prospective study on essential oils and seizures in adults. Epilepsy Research Volume 173, July 2021, 106626. Abstract-No: A-1186-0002-00017
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Stroke Basics – Ambulance Drivers” CME on 28th July 2021. Stroke Awareness Program, Sakra World Hospital. Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R, Chanda Kulkarni. Factors influencing adherence to anti-convulsant drugs in persons with epilepsy: An observational, cross-sectional study from Indo-Japanese tertiary care hospital. Posted at 13th Asian & Oceanian Epilepsy Congress, 10-13 June 2021
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Sleep and Epilepsy – A complex interplay” an eEMM online Pan India Webinar organized by Sanofi on March 21st 2021. Webinar
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Management of Parkinson’s Disease” a Pan India CME organized by CLIRnet on April 20th 2021. Webinar
  • Thomas Mathew, Saju K Jhon, GRK Sharma, Raghunandan Nadig, Shiva Kumar R et al. COVID-19-related strokes are associated with increased mortality and morbidity: A multicenter comparative study from Bengaluru, South India. International Journal of Stroke 2020 Dec 6;1747493020968236.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Epilepsy Management Scenario – Post SANAD 2” a CME on Generalized Epilepsy Management Symposium (GEMS) web conference on 27th June 2020 organized by Abbott.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “EEG in other Neurological Conditions in ICU” an Epilepsy Management meet (EMM) for Neurologist through a web conference on 21st June 2020 organized by Sanofi Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Vertigo and Dizziness” a Master Circle CME for general practitioners through web conference on 6th May 2020 organized by CLIRNET, India’s First Tele Case Discussion Platform for doctors.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for “Principles for Surgical Evaluation” a 1st Digital Epilepsy Master Class A case Based Approach on May 2-3 2020 organized by Abbott
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Practical approach to Dizziness & Vertigo” a webinar organized by Health & NU – Digi Neuro on April 25 2020
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for “Optimizing treatment options in epilepsy across age groups” an Epilepsy Expert group meeting held on April 12 2020 organized by Abbott
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Management of Epilepsy in Clinic Practice – based on Seizure Type, Age Group, gender” an Epilepsy Expert group meeting held on March 26 2020 organized by Abbott
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Challenges in Diagnosis and Management of Epilepsy” a CME on Epilepsy exclusively for Psychiatrist on 6th March 2020 held at The Chancery Pavilion, Residency Road, Bengaluru organized by Sanofi Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for Debate on “Cervicogenic Dizziness/Vertigo: Myth or Reality” at Neurosphere 2020 International CONy programme held in Alila Diwa, Goa on 29th Feb 2020.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Epilepsy Management Meet” about “Latest & Current Happening Concepts in Epilepsy in 2019” held at The Chancery Pavilion, Residency Road, Bengaluru organized by Sanofi Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Antiepileptic (AED) Medication adherence and Tools to monitor adherence” at Epilepsy National Conference ECON 2020 held at Ahmedabad on Jan 17-19 2020.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Role of Lacosamide in Epilepsy Management” held at Sterling Mac Hotel on Dec 19 2019 organized by Sun Pharma Limited.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Benign Epileptiform Variants (BEV) – EEG Workshop” held at St John’s Hospital Bengaluru on Dec 18th 2019 organized by Dr Reddy Pharmaceuticals.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Epilepsy Management Meet” about the latest updates in Epilepsy at Hyderabad Hotel Mercure on Dec 15 2019 organized by Sanofi Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Brivaracetam Update” for BNS meet held at Hotel Fortune Park Celestial on Nov 02 2019 organized by Dr Reddy Pharmaceuticals.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Developments in Epilepsy Management” for Physicians at First East Zone Conference of IACM 2019 held at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhaban, Agartala Tripura on 14th & 15th September 2019.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Epilepsy Master Circle. Speaker for webinar “Evidence-Based Management of Epilepsy in Clinical Practice” for Psychiatrist from Bengaluru 12th September 2019.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist on discussion at Epilepsy Conclave held at ITC Gardenia on August 3 & 4th 2019.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Clinical Challenges for Diagnosis of Epilepsy for Physicians” Kapicon 2019 Belgaum, KLE Convention Center May 31-June 2.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Chapter 11, Emergencies in Epilepsy “Handbook on Epilepsy – for Physicians”. Jaypee Brothers 2019
  • Shiva Kumar R. Presented a paper on an interesting case of Subclavian Steal causing recurrent stroke at BNSU on Jan 5, 2019, held at Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “When to test OCB in MS” Eisai MS Summit 2018, Merging Perspectives of MS in India held on Nov 25th 2018 at Hotel Shangrila.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Challenges in Diagnosis & Management of Epilepsy” CME held at Hotel Trivik, Chickamangaluru on Sep 23rd 2018 by Sakra World Hospital.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “How to treat difficult epilepsies in Adults & Children?” in CME held at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar on August 28th 2018.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “TIA and Stroke: An Update” in CME held at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar on August 28th 2018.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Headache and Vertigo: Clinical Approach” in CME held at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar on August 28th 2018.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Symposium on Primary and Secondary CNS/PNS Vasculitis – Case Presentation and Challenging Case Discussion” in Bengaluru Neuroimmunology Update 2018 held at Hotel Vivanta Taj from June 22-24th 2018 organized by BNET.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Novel Oral Anticoagulants: Dabigatran and its importance in neurological practice” held at Royal Orchade on June 9th 2018 organized by Lupin Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Lacosamide: Emerging Drug for Epilepsy” held at Mangalore IMA meet on April 21st 2018 organized by Sun Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Challenges in Diagnosis & Management of Vertigo” CME held at Hotel Citrus, Bengaluru February 6th 2018, Janssen & Janssen Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Approach to Status Epilepticus” CME speaker at KNACON 2018 held at Hotel Dennisson’s at Hubbali, Karnataka on Jan 26th 2018.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Reflex Seizures – Interesting Cases” Meet the master’s session held at Hotel Dennison, Hubli on Jan 25th 2018. KNACON 2018
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Valproate in Males & Children: Interesting cases” CME held at Hotel Chancery Pavilion on 10th Dec organized by Sanofi Aventis. Epilepsy Management Meet 2017
  • Shiva Kumar R. Presented case in the CPC annual meeting of BNS on 3rd Dec 2017 held at Hotel Fortune Park JP Celestial Bengaluru, Karnataka.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Non-Convulsive Status Epilepticus: When to Suspect and How to Manage?” at BNET 2017 meeting held on 25th Nov at RG Royal Hotel & Convention Center, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Grand Rounds: How do I Choose an AED?” at BNET 2017 meeting held on 26th Nov at RG Royal Hotel & Convention Center, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Epilepsy: Difficult to treat cases” in CME held at Hassan on Sep 22 2017 organized by Sakra World Hospital and IMA Hassan.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Epilepsy Management Meet – Interesting case of Denovo Psychosis after FLE Surgery” held at Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru June 11th 2017, Sanofi Aventis Pharma.
  • Thomas Mathew, Vikram Kamath, R. Shiva Kumar, Meghana Srinivas, Prarthana Hareesh, Rakesh Jadav, and Sreekanta SwamyEucalyptus oil inhalation–induced seizure: A novel, under-recognized, preventable cause of acute symptomatic seizure. Epilepsia Open, 2(3):350–354, 2017
  • Shiva Kumar R. “DRUG CORNER – Brivaracetam – A New Drug for Partial Epilepsy” chapter published in Epilepsy India April-June 2017 Edition Issue 2, 2017
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Vertigo & Dizziness – Case-Based Approach” CME held at Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru on April 11th 2017, Zydus Neurosciences Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Chairperson and Speaker for “Awareness Programme for Parkinsonism” CME held at Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru on April 11th 2017.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Approach to Headache – Clinical Case Studies” CME held at Hotel Citrus, Bengaluru March 31st 2017, Janssen & Janssen Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “EEG-Epilepsy Expert Group Meet – Stopping AEDs in Epilepsy Remission: Why, When and How?” CME held at Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru March 19th 2017, UCB Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for discussion on Alzheimer’s Disease and Peripheral Neuropathy at CliniEx – Management of STEMI with hypertension and DM at Primary Care Setup held at Royal Orchid Hotel on Feb 11, 2017, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Epilepsy Diagnosis: Clinical Challenges” CME held at Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru on the occasion of International Epilepsy Day on Feb 16, 2017, UCB Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Evolving Role of Oxcarbazepine in Partial Epilepsy” Conference held at Hotel La Marvel Feb 4 2017, Sanofi Pharma Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Best Atrial Fibrillation”, Conference held at Sakra World Hospital, on Feb 2 2017, Bengaluru. Pfizer Pharma
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Complications of Epilepsy Surgery – A Neurologist perspective with special emphasis on memory” at Epilepsy in Clinical Practice 2016 – Approach and Management, Conference held at Hotel Chancery from Nov 4-6, 2016 organized by Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Epilepsy Self Learning Case – Reading and Eating epilepsy” at Epilepsy in Clinical Practice 2016 – Approach and Management, Conference held at Hotel Chancery from Nov 4-6, 2016 organized by Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Montages and its application” EEG workshop help at Epilepsy in Clinical Practice 2016 – Approach and Management, Conference held at Hotel Chancery from Nov 4-6, 2016 organized by Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for discussion on Stroke and TIA at CliniEx – Management of STEMI with hypertension and DM at Primary Care Setup held at Royal Orchid Hotel on Oct 22, 2016, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited speaker at ReLeaf 2 on “Neuropathy: Small and Large Fiber and Interpretation of Nerve Conduction Studies” held at Advanced Learning Center MS Ramiaha Hospital, Bengaluru on August 5, 2016.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Episodic Confusion” case presentation at BNCCU 2016 update held at Sheraton Grand, Bengaluru from June 24-26. Was awarded best case of the conference at BNCCU 2016.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Workshop on EEG in Neurological Emergency at BNCCU 2016 update held at Sheraton Grand, Bengaluru from June 24-26.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for discussion on Neuropathy at CliniEx – A case of T2DM with Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, CKD and DVT held at Royal Orchid Hotel on June 11th, 2016 Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited speaker at ACF 2016 on “Oral anticoagulation: Vitamin K antagonists in Neurological Conditions” by Abbott Pharma at Hotel Lalith Ashok, Bengaluru. April 23, 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited speaker on “Status Epilepticus Management: Non-Convulsive Status Epilepticus” by Zydus Neurosciences at Hotel Pride, Bengaluru. 7, 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist at “Topiramate: Role in Epilepsy and Migraine” by Janssen Pharma at Hotel J W Mariott, Bengaluru. , 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. Webinar on “Epilepsy management in a special group of the population” by GSK Pharma. Feb 26, 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. IMA journal chapter on “Diagnosis and Management of Epilepsy” Feb 26, 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Neurological Problems in Elderly” held at Sakra World Hospital, Marathahalli Bengaluru. Jan 16, 2016
  • Book Chapter – Photosensitive Epilepsy. Shiva Kumar R Pediatric Epilepsy Workshop held at Trivandrum in association with SCTIMST
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Reflex Epilepsy – Photosensitive Epilepsy” held at Hotel Mascot Square, Nov 14-15, 2015. Pediatric Epilepsy Workshop held at Trivandrum in association with SCTIMST
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Panelist “Partial Epilepsy Expert Forum” held at Hotel Lalith Ashok, Nov 1, 2015, organized by Sanofi CNS Team, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Headache: Clinical Approach” Meet held at Hotel The Park, Marathahalli on September 4, 2015, Bengaluru organized by Janssen.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Combination Therapy in The Management of Vertigo” Meet held at Hotel The Park, Marathahalli on May 19, 2015, Bengaluru organized by Janssen.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Challenges in the Diagnosis of Epilepsy” at Epilepsy Management Meet held at Hotel Le Meridien on 10 May 2015 in Bengaluru by Sanofi.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Approach to Invasive Monitoring” at Epilepsy Conclave 2015 in Mumbai on 5th April. By USV
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Headache & Migraine” CME by Telerad RxDx on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention – Non-Communicable Disease. 15th March, 2015, Bengaluru, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker, CME on “Headache, Epilepsy & Diabetic Neuropathy”: Med-Fest 2015, March 14. St Thomas Parish Hall, Near Diary Circle. Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Case presentation – Instroke 2015, Hotel Chancery Pavilion. Occult Spinal AVM. Jan 17-18, 2015
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Partial Epilepsy: Seizure Control & Beyond” RTM Sanofi. Hotel Pride, Bengaluru, Dec 20, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Epilepsy Diagnosis” IMA monthly meet, IMA Hall, Kolar, Bengaluru, Dec 9, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Peripheral Neuropathy with special reference to Diabetes” CGHS monthly Clinical meet, Hotel Citrine, Bengaluru, Nov 23, 2014
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Status Epilepticus” Neuroupdate, BNET (Bengaluru Neuro Education Trust), Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru, Nov 8-9, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “EEG workshop” at Annual MERT (Medical Education and Research Trust) API Bhavan, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru, Oct 13-18, 2014.
  • Javeria Nooraine, Shiva Kumar R, Rajesh B. Iyer, Seetharam Raghavendra. Posterior Quadrant Disconnection for refractory epilepsy – A case series. Neurology India. Issue 4 Oct 2014; 17:392-7
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Acute Stroke Diagnosis and Management” at Insights in Neurocritical Care, Bagalkot, Karnataka, Sep 20-21, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Clinical Challenges in the Diagnosis of Epilepsy” at Insights in Neurocritical Care. Bagalkot, Karnataka, Sep 20-21, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Long-term use of Clobazam as a first add-on in uncontrolled epilepsy” – useful/not useful Debate (Sanofi) Epilepsy Management Meet: 24th Aug 2014. Hotel Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Management of Complex Partial Seizures – emphasis on Oxcarbazepine” (Sanofi) Epilepsy Management Meet: April 2014. Hotel Pride, Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Acute Confusional State & Coma” – Clinical Approach, CMH Hospital monthly meet, Feb 15, 2014; Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Stroke Mimics & Chameleons” - Marathahalli, Dec 21, 2013; Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Posterior Quadrant Disconnection: Case series. Poster presentation; Colloquium on Drug-Resistant Epilepsy; NIMHANS; Aug 18-20, 2013; BENGALURU – Best Poster 2nd Prize
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Acute Stroke management” - Case Based Approach; Marathahalli, July 2013; Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Neurocritical Care – Case discussions” – Monthly CME IMA Chapter Hoskote IMA Chapter, May 18th 2013.
  • Javeria Nooraine, Anand Jayaraman, Shiva Kumar R, Rajesh B. Iyer, Seetharam Raghavendra. Clinical letter. Ictal sign of cross—Does it have any religious annotations at all? Seizure 2013; Sep 22(7):584-5.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Selection of candidates for Temporal lobe lesional Epilepsy Surgery” – VEEG workshop, Epilepsy Conclave, 2013, April 26 organized by Bengaluru Epilepsy Foundation and Vikram Hospitals, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “PLEDS in EEG” – VEEG workshop, Epilepsy Conclave, 2013, April 26 organised by Bengaluru Epilepsy Foundation and Vikram Hospitals, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Artifacts in EEG” – VEEG workshop, Epilepsy Conclave, 2013, April 26 organized by Bengaluru Epilepsy Foundation and Vikram Hospitals, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Pathophysiology of Status Epilepticus”. Dec 20th Breakfast seminar. Neurocon 2012. Pre-Surgical workup of extratemporal epilepsy.
  • Shiva Kumar R, S Raghavendra. Pre-Surgical workup of extratemporal epilepsy. Neurocon 2012 yearbook chapter.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Topiramate in refractory status epilepticus. Poster presentation at IANCON 2012 at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Myoclonic status precipitated by antiepileptic drugs in Juvenile myoclonic: Case report. Complicated cases in Epilepsy. Editor Dr. Bhim Singhal. Kontentworx. Chapter 18: 138-44.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Complex partial status epilepticus as the initial presentation of posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome: A case report. Complicated cases in Epilepsy. Editor Dr. Bhim Singhal. Kontentworx. Chapter 06: 39-47.
  •  Shiva Kumar R, Seetharam Raghavendra, Abraham Kuruvilla. Movement Disorders in Children. Textbook of Movement Disorder. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar: Foreword: Antony E Lang. Jaypee Brothers: 2014. Ed 1e: Ch 51: 431-46.
  •  Prashant L K, Shiva Kumar R, Seetharam Raghavendra, Abraham Kuruvilla. Tremor: Clinical diagnosis and Treatment. Textbook of Movement Disorder. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar; Foreword: Antony E Lang. Jaypee Brothers: 2014. Ed 1e: Ch 24: 203-11.
  • Prashant L K, Shiva Kumar R, Seetharam Raghavendra, Abraham Kuruvilla. Meige’s Syndrome. Textbook of Movement Disorder. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar: Foreword: Antony E Lang. Jaypee Brothers: 2014. Ed 1e: Ch 31: 257-61.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Presentation on “Artifacts in EEG”. EEG workshop. Bengaluru. May 2010. Sponsored by Sanofi Aventis Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Seetharam Raghavendra, Abraham Kuruvilla. Imitators of epilepsy. Epilepsy Review. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar. Jaypee Brothers: May 2010: Ch 2: 11-35.
  • Seetharam Raghavendra, Shiva Kumar R, Abraham Kuruvilla. Pseudoseizures. Epilepsy Review. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar. Jaypee Brothers: May 2010: Ch 11: 619-634.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Abraham Kuruvilla. Phrenic Nerve Conduction predicts early mechanical ventilation in Guillaume Barre Syndrome. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2008; Vol 11: Supp 2: S176.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Pandurang W, Rathore C and Dinesh Nayak. Angiographic moya moya syndrome in a patient with Rheumatic heart disease; a rare presentation. Poster presentation. International Stroke Meet 2008, Trivandrum, Kerala.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Sanjeev V. Thomas. The face of the giant panda and her cub: MRI correlates of Wilson disease. Teaching Neuroimage. Neurology 2009; 72; e50.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Abraham Kuruvilla. Acute Hemorrhagic Leucoencephalitis (AHLE) after mumps. Teaching Neuroimage. Neurology 2009; 73: e98.
  • Shiva Kumar R., Abraham Kuruvilla. Repetitive compound muscle action potentials (R-CMAPs) in the electrophysiological diagnosis of congenital myasthenic syndromes: a case report and review of the literature. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology 2010: 10: 2: 139-141.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Keerthiraj B and Chandrasekhran Kesavadas. MR imaging in fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP). Teaching Neuroimage. Neurology 2010; 74: e20.
  • Shiva Kumar R and Malini Gopinath. A rare reason for foot drop after radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for varicose veins: Case report and review of literature. Neurology India: 2010: 58: 2: 303-305.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Atampreet Singh, Chaturbhuj Rathore and Chandrasekhar Kesavdas. Tumefactive vasculitis. Neurology India: 2010: 58: 1: 147-149.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Atmaram Bansal, Ashalatha R, Rathore C, Radhakrishnan K. Occipital lobe epilepsy: Diagnostic considerations and surgical outcome. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2009; Vol 12: Supp 1: S22.
  • Atmaram Bansal, Shiva Kumar R, Ramesha KN, Chaturbuj Rathore, Ashalatha Radhakrishnan, Chandrasekar Kesavdas, Mathew Abraham and Radhakrishnan K. Seizure outcome after anterior temporal lobectomy in patients with bilateral MTS. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2009; Vol 12: Supp 1: S22.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Ashalatha R, Radhakrishnan K. Prognostic indicators and long term surgical outcome among 65 patients after posterior cortex epilepsy surgery: An experience from a developing country. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, Volume 285, Supplement 1, October 2009, page S108.
  • Shiva Kumar R, A Kuruvilla. Phrenic nerve latencies predict mechanical ventilation at admission in the early stage of Guillain-Barre syndrome. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, Volume 285, Supplement 1, October 2009, page S77.
  • Shiva Kumar R, K Radhakrishnan. Does solitary cysticercal granuloma (SCG) cause intractable epilepsy in developing countries? : An experience from a tertiary epilepsy centre in South India. Epilepsia 50; Supplement 11, 2009: 422.
  • Interesting Epilepsy Case presentation at Epilepsy Conference held at Trivandrum, Kerala. 2009.
  • Presenter of “Clinico-pathological Conference” (CPC) at KIMS Hubli – 2004. A case of intravascular lymphomatosis and dissemination lymphoma. Department of Internal Medicine.
  • Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road, Sarjapur, Hebbal and Millers Road: Dr. Ullas V Acharya, Dr. Bopanna K M, Dr. Veena Veda, Dr. Shiva Kumar R, and Dr. Anil R on World Stroke Day Panel Discussion on Know The Signs Act Fast | LinkedIn. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar on Doctors Stress need to be fast in thwarting Stroke-TOI | Times Of India. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr Shivakumar on The neurological effects of excessive smartphone use on children, Here is what an expert has to say I Hindustan Times Kannada. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar and Dr. Ajay Hegde on Explained: The significance of World Movement Disorder Day | Asianet News. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on How Yoga Helps To Control Epilepsy And Epileptic Seizures | ABP Live. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on Health Tips: What is facial paralysis? What are the symptoms? | Asianet Suvarna News | Kannada Asia. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on Sleeping with startles: Understanding the hypnic jerk and its causes | The Pioneer. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on Losing even an hour of sleep can take four days to recover from; this is why | The Indian Express. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on Delhi Heatwave Red Alert To Be Followed By Yellow, Green Alerts, Says IMD: Health Risks To Watch Out For | Only My Health. Click Here
  • Overview

  • Dr. Shiva Kumar R currently serves as the Head of the Department and Senior Consultant in Neurology and Epileptology at the Manipal Hospitals, Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru. Looking at his academic performance he is regarded as the best Neurologist and Epileptologist in Sarjapur Bangalore. He has achieved a unique reputation of being a devoted, dedicated Neurologist and Epileptologist in such a short period since his return from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala after completing his fellowship in Epilepsy. With an excellent academic background, he has acquired the vital qualifications to excel in his field. Dr. Shiva Kumar R’s areas of specialisation include Epilepsy, Headache, Stroke and Sleep Medicine.

  • Dr. Shiva Kumar R completed his MBBS from the Shri BM Patil Medical College Bijapur, Karnataka in 2001; his MD in Internal Medicine from the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli, in 2005; and DM in Neurology from the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in 2008. His fluency in more than one language, which includes Kannada, Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and Malayalam, permits him to effectively communicate with patients from numerous backgrounds.

  • Dr. Shiva Kumar R was presented as the best outgoing Student in MBBS in 2001. He was also the Best Outgoing Student in MD Medicine and DM Neurology. He was presented the Gold Medal for standing First at the India level in DNB Medicine, New Delhi, India in 2006. He was presented with the Gold Medal for standing First at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka for MD Medicine in 2005. He was presented with the V K Kale Gold Medal in Anatomy for standing First at Dharwad University, Karnataka in 1997.

  • Dr. Shiva Kumar R’s dedication to organising medical talks, sharing knowledge and teaching Neurology is clear through his talks and guides. The doctor is quite an accomplished and esteemed Epileptologist and neurologist, regarded for his knowledge in neurology, epileptology, stroke and sleep medicine. He has brought informative talks on subjects such as Epilepsy, Seizures, Stroke, Headache, Parkinsonism, Alzheimer’s Disease and early identification of scientific situations. He holds memberships in the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), European Academy of Neurology (EAN), Indian Academy of Neurology, Indian Epilepsy Association (IEA), Indian Epilepsy Society (IES), Movement Disorder Society of India (MDSI), Karnataka Neurosciences Academy (KAN), Indian Stroke Association (ISA) and the Bangalore Neurological Society (BNS). He is a life member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA). In addition to his medical work, Dr. Shiva Kumar R has contributed to national and worldwide courses, similarly establishing his popularity as an expert within the field of Epilepsy, Stroke, Headache and Neurology. His research and guides offer precious insights and contribute to the advancements in the prognosis, treatment, and prevention of epilepsy and neurological problems. Some of Dr. Shiva Kumar R’s services include epilepsy treatment, epilepsy surgery, Video EEG monitoring, multiple sclerosis treatment, sleep disorder treatment, dementia treatment, vertigo treatment, migraine treatment, Botulinum toxin injections, Parkinson's disease treatment, and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease.

    Awards & Achievements

  • Dr. V. G. Kale's gold medal for standing highest at the m.b.b.s phase I anatomy examination of the university was held in December 1996.
  • The honour of the best outgoing undergraduate student at Shri B. M. Patil medical college, hospital and research centre, Bijapur, karnataka: 2000.
  • Winner of “quiz – internal medicine” held at JSS Medical College Mysore - 2004.
  • Gold medal for standing highest in internal medicine at Rajiv Gandhi University Bengaluru: january 2006.
  • Honour of best outgoing postgraduate in internal medicine from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli: 2005.
  • Gold medal for standing first in d.n.b internal medicine at all India level: march 2006.
  • Bursary for young scientist for presenting free paper at wcn 2009, bangkok – predictors and outcome in posterior cortex epilepsy.
  • International travel grant from Department of Science and Technology - poster presentation at aes 2009, 63rd annual meet, boston usa.
  • Winner of “epilepsy quiz” - econ 2012, cochin, Kerala.
  • The best poster 2nd prize - posterior quadrant disconnections: case series; colloquium on drug-resistant epilepsy, means, Bengaluru Aug 2013.
  • The best case presented “episodic confusion” at bnccu 2016 held in Bengaluru from June 24-26.
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Certified Clinical Fellow Epilepsy & EEG (PDF)
  • Field of Expertise

  • Epilepsy
  • Stroke
  • Headache
  • Multiple Sclerosis & other Demyelinating Diseases
  • Sleep Medicine Neurology & Epilepsy 18 years
  • Botulinum Toxin Injection
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Telugu
  • Tamil
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam
  • Urdu
  • Talks & Publications

  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker at CME on Botulinum Toxin in Chronic Migraine & Other Headache Disorders. 3rd Annual Congress of the World Headache Society (WHS) June 16-18 at Hotel Four Seasons Bengaluru 2023.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker at CME on Updates on MOG. 12th Annual Conference of Karnataka Neurosciences Academy (KNACON) 28-30th April 2023. Shivamogga, Karnataka.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Chairperson for International CME on “Expert Consensus for Managing Elderly Asian Epilepsy Patients” on 4th Feb 2023. Perampanel Value Webinar Series. Participants from India, Thailand, Myanmar, Philippines and Taiwan.
  • Thomas Mathew, Vikram Kamath, Shiva Kumar R et al. A Real World Multi Center-Study on Efficacy and Safety of Natalizumab in Indian Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis July 24 2022.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker at CME Tension-type Headache is not a mini migraine? Debate in 2nd Annual Congress of the World Headache Society (WHS) May 27-29 at Sheraton Grand at Brigade Gateway, Bengaluru 2022.
  • Shiva Kumar R. STAR Preceptorship Program. Workshop and CME on Stroke learning to update skills for general physicians in all aspects of Stroke management. March 25 2022 Sakra Auditorium. Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Women with Epilepsy (WWE). Purple Day awareness program for general physicians. March 24 2022, Novotel Hotel, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Post Traumatic Epilepsy Case of PTE with PNES and Panel discussion on PTE. March 20 2022, Webinar Abbott Advisory Board.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Management of Epilepsy – Newer Anti-seizure Drugs” IANCON 2021 Lunch on Symposium (Alkem Pharmaceuticals) November 13 2021. Clarkes Exotica, Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. STAR (Star Academy e-Learning). Course on Stroke learning to update skills for general physicians in all aspects of Stroke management in collaboration with IMA. 6 modules October 2021. Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Pro Throm – ICH Update” CME on Aug 8 2021 at Sakra Auditorium. Bengaluru
  • Thomas Mathew, Saju K John Vikram Kamath, Shiva Kumar R et al. Essential oil related seizures (EORS): A multi-center prospective study on essential oils and seizures in adults. Epilepsy Research Volume 173, July 2021, 106626. Abstract-No: A-1186-0002-00017
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Stroke Basics – Ambulance Drivers” CME on 28th July 2021. Stroke Awareness Program, Sakra World Hospital. Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R, Chanda Kulkarni. Factors influencing adherence to anti-convulsant drugs in persons with epilepsy: An observational, cross-sectional study from Indo-Japanese tertiary care hospital. Posted at 13th Asian & Oceanian Epilepsy Congress, 10-13 June 2021
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Sleep and Epilepsy – A complex interplay” an eEMM online Pan India Webinar organized by Sanofi on March 21st 2021. Webinar
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Management of Parkinson’s Disease” a Pan India CME organized by CLIRnet on April 20th 2021. Webinar
  • Thomas Mathew, Saju K Jhon, GRK Sharma, Raghunandan Nadig, Shiva Kumar R et al. COVID-19-related strokes are associated with increased mortality and morbidity: A multicenter comparative study from Bengaluru, South India. International Journal of Stroke 2020 Dec 6;1747493020968236.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Epilepsy Management Scenario – Post SANAD 2” a CME on Generalized Epilepsy Management Symposium (GEMS) web conference on 27th June 2020 organized by Abbott.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “EEG in other Neurological Conditions in ICU” an Epilepsy Management meet (EMM) for Neurologist through a web conference on 21st June 2020 organized by Sanofi Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Vertigo and Dizziness” a Master Circle CME for general practitioners through web conference on 6th May 2020 organized by CLIRNET, India’s First Tele Case Discussion Platform for doctors.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for “Principles for Surgical Evaluation” a 1st Digital Epilepsy Master Class A case Based Approach on May 2-3 2020 organized by Abbott
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Practical approach to Dizziness & Vertigo” a webinar organized by Health & NU – Digi Neuro on April 25 2020
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for “Optimizing treatment options in epilepsy across age groups” an Epilepsy Expert group meeting held on April 12 2020 organized by Abbott
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Management of Epilepsy in Clinic Practice – based on Seizure Type, Age Group, gender” an Epilepsy Expert group meeting held on March 26 2020 organized by Abbott
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Challenges in Diagnosis and Management of Epilepsy” a CME on Epilepsy exclusively for Psychiatrist on 6th March 2020 held at The Chancery Pavilion, Residency Road, Bengaluru organized by Sanofi Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for Debate on “Cervicogenic Dizziness/Vertigo: Myth or Reality” at Neurosphere 2020 International CONy programme held in Alila Diwa, Goa on 29th Feb 2020.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Epilepsy Management Meet” about “Latest & Current Happening Concepts in Epilepsy in 2019” held at The Chancery Pavilion, Residency Road, Bengaluru organized by Sanofi Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Antiepileptic (AED) Medication adherence and Tools to monitor adherence” at Epilepsy National Conference ECON 2020 held at Ahmedabad on Jan 17-19 2020.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Role of Lacosamide in Epilepsy Management” held at Sterling Mac Hotel on Dec 19 2019 organized by Sun Pharma Limited.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Benign Epileptiform Variants (BEV) – EEG Workshop” held at St John’s Hospital Bengaluru on Dec 18th 2019 organized by Dr Reddy Pharmaceuticals.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Epilepsy Management Meet” about the latest updates in Epilepsy at Hyderabad Hotel Mercure on Dec 15 2019 organized by Sanofi Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Brivaracetam Update” for BNS meet held at Hotel Fortune Park Celestial on Nov 02 2019 organized by Dr Reddy Pharmaceuticals.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Developments in Epilepsy Management” for Physicians at First East Zone Conference of IACM 2019 held at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhaban, Agartala Tripura on 14th & 15th September 2019.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Epilepsy Master Circle. Speaker for webinar “Evidence-Based Management of Epilepsy in Clinical Practice” for Psychiatrist from Bengaluru 12th September 2019.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist on discussion at Epilepsy Conclave held at ITC Gardenia on August 3 & 4th 2019.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Clinical Challenges for Diagnosis of Epilepsy for Physicians” Kapicon 2019 Belgaum, KLE Convention Center May 31-June 2.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Chapter 11, Emergencies in Epilepsy “Handbook on Epilepsy – for Physicians”. Jaypee Brothers 2019
  • Shiva Kumar R. Presented a paper on an interesting case of Subclavian Steal causing recurrent stroke at BNSU on Jan 5, 2019, held at Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “When to test OCB in MS” Eisai MS Summit 2018, Merging Perspectives of MS in India held on Nov 25th 2018 at Hotel Shangrila.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Challenges in Diagnosis & Management of Epilepsy” CME held at Hotel Trivik, Chickamangaluru on Sep 23rd 2018 by Sakra World Hospital.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “How to treat difficult epilepsies in Adults & Children?” in CME held at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar on August 28th 2018.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “TIA and Stroke: An Update” in CME held at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar on August 28th 2018.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Headache and Vertigo: Clinical Approach” in CME held at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar on August 28th 2018.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Symposium on Primary and Secondary CNS/PNS Vasculitis – Case Presentation and Challenging Case Discussion” in Bengaluru Neuroimmunology Update 2018 held at Hotel Vivanta Taj from June 22-24th 2018 organized by BNET.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Novel Oral Anticoagulants: Dabigatran and its importance in neurological practice” held at Royal Orchade on June 9th 2018 organized by Lupin Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Lacosamide: Emerging Drug for Epilepsy” held at Mangalore IMA meet on April 21st 2018 organized by Sun Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Challenges in Diagnosis & Management of Vertigo” CME held at Hotel Citrus, Bengaluru February 6th 2018, Janssen & Janssen Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Approach to Status Epilepticus” CME speaker at KNACON 2018 held at Hotel Dennisson’s at Hubbali, Karnataka on Jan 26th 2018.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Reflex Seizures – Interesting Cases” Meet the master’s session held at Hotel Dennison, Hubli on Jan 25th 2018. KNACON 2018
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Valproate in Males & Children: Interesting cases” CME held at Hotel Chancery Pavilion on 10th Dec organized by Sanofi Aventis. Epilepsy Management Meet 2017
  • Shiva Kumar R. Presented case in the CPC annual meeting of BNS on 3rd Dec 2017 held at Hotel Fortune Park JP Celestial Bengaluru, Karnataka.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Non-Convulsive Status Epilepticus: When to Suspect and How to Manage?” at BNET 2017 meeting held on 25th Nov at RG Royal Hotel & Convention Center, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Grand Rounds: How do I Choose an AED?” at BNET 2017 meeting held on 26th Nov at RG Royal Hotel & Convention Center, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Epilepsy: Difficult to treat cases” in CME held at Hassan on Sep 22 2017 organized by Sakra World Hospital and IMA Hassan.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Epilepsy Management Meet – Interesting case of Denovo Psychosis after FLE Surgery” held at Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru June 11th 2017, Sanofi Aventis Pharma.
  • Thomas Mathew, Vikram Kamath, R. Shiva Kumar, Meghana Srinivas, Prarthana Hareesh, Rakesh Jadav, and Sreekanta SwamyEucalyptus oil inhalation–induced seizure: A novel, under-recognized, preventable cause of acute symptomatic seizure. Epilepsia Open, 2(3):350–354, 2017
  • Shiva Kumar R. “DRUG CORNER – Brivaracetam – A New Drug for Partial Epilepsy” chapter published in Epilepsy India April-June 2017 Edition Issue 2, 2017
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Vertigo & Dizziness – Case-Based Approach” CME held at Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru on April 11th 2017, Zydus Neurosciences Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Chairperson and Speaker for “Awareness Programme for Parkinsonism” CME held at Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru on April 11th 2017.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Approach to Headache – Clinical Case Studies” CME held at Hotel Citrus, Bengaluru March 31st 2017, Janssen & Janssen Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “EEG-Epilepsy Expert Group Meet – Stopping AEDs in Epilepsy Remission: Why, When and How?” CME held at Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru March 19th 2017, UCB Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for discussion on Alzheimer’s Disease and Peripheral Neuropathy at CliniEx – Management of STEMI with hypertension and DM at Primary Care Setup held at Royal Orchid Hotel on Feb 11, 2017, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Epilepsy Diagnosis: Clinical Challenges” CME held at Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru on the occasion of International Epilepsy Day on Feb 16, 2017, UCB Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Evolving Role of Oxcarbazepine in Partial Epilepsy” Conference held at Hotel La Marvel Feb 4 2017, Sanofi Pharma Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Best Atrial Fibrillation”, Conference held at Sakra World Hospital, on Feb 2 2017, Bengaluru. Pfizer Pharma
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Complications of Epilepsy Surgery – A Neurologist perspective with special emphasis on memory” at Epilepsy in Clinical Practice 2016 – Approach and Management, Conference held at Hotel Chancery from Nov 4-6, 2016 organized by Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Epilepsy Self Learning Case – Reading and Eating epilepsy” at Epilepsy in Clinical Practice 2016 – Approach and Management, Conference held at Hotel Chancery from Nov 4-6, 2016 organized by Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Montages and its application” EEG workshop help at Epilepsy in Clinical Practice 2016 – Approach and Management, Conference held at Hotel Chancery from Nov 4-6, 2016 organized by Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for discussion on Stroke and TIA at CliniEx – Management of STEMI with hypertension and DM at Primary Care Setup held at Royal Orchid Hotel on Oct 22, 2016, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited speaker at ReLeaf 2 on “Neuropathy: Small and Large Fiber and Interpretation of Nerve Conduction Studies” held at Advanced Learning Center MS Ramiaha Hospital, Bengaluru on August 5, 2016.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Episodic Confusion” case presentation at BNCCU 2016 update held at Sheraton Grand, Bengaluru from June 24-26. Was awarded best case of the conference at BNCCU 2016.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Workshop on EEG in Neurological Emergency at BNCCU 2016 update held at Sheraton Grand, Bengaluru from June 24-26.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for discussion on Neuropathy at CliniEx – A case of T2DM with Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, CKD and DVT held at Royal Orchid Hotel on June 11th, 2016 Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited speaker at ACF 2016 on “Oral anticoagulation: Vitamin K antagonists in Neurological Conditions” by Abbott Pharma at Hotel Lalith Ashok, Bengaluru. April 23, 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited speaker on “Status Epilepticus Management: Non-Convulsive Status Epilepticus” by Zydus Neurosciences at Hotel Pride, Bengaluru. 7, 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist at “Topiramate: Role in Epilepsy and Migraine” by Janssen Pharma at Hotel J W Mariott, Bengaluru. , 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. Webinar on “Epilepsy management in a special group of the population” by GSK Pharma. Feb 26, 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. IMA journal chapter on “Diagnosis and Management of Epilepsy” Feb 26, 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Neurological Problems in Elderly” held at Sakra World Hospital, Marathahalli Bengaluru. Jan 16, 2016
  • Book Chapter – Photosensitive Epilepsy. Shiva Kumar R Pediatric Epilepsy Workshop held at Trivandrum in association with SCTIMST
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Reflex Epilepsy – Photosensitive Epilepsy” held at Hotel Mascot Square, Nov 14-15, 2015. Pediatric Epilepsy Workshop held at Trivandrum in association with SCTIMST
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Panelist “Partial Epilepsy Expert Forum” held at Hotel Lalith Ashok, Nov 1, 2015, organized by Sanofi CNS Team, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Headache: Clinical Approach” Meet held at Hotel The Park, Marathahalli on September 4, 2015, Bengaluru organized by Janssen.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Combination Therapy in The Management of Vertigo” Meet held at Hotel The Park, Marathahalli on May 19, 2015, Bengaluru organized by Janssen.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Challenges in the Diagnosis of Epilepsy” at Epilepsy Management Meet held at Hotel Le Meridien on 10 May 2015 in Bengaluru by Sanofi.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Approach to Invasive Monitoring” at Epilepsy Conclave 2015 in Mumbai on 5th April. By USV
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Headache & Migraine” CME by Telerad RxDx on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention – Non-Communicable Disease. 15th March, 2015, Bengaluru, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker, CME on “Headache, Epilepsy & Diabetic Neuropathy”: Med-Fest 2015, March 14. St Thomas Parish Hall, Near Diary Circle. Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Case presentation – Instroke 2015, Hotel Chancery Pavilion. Occult Spinal AVM. Jan 17-18, 2015
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Partial Epilepsy: Seizure Control & Beyond” RTM Sanofi. Hotel Pride, Bengaluru, Dec 20, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Epilepsy Diagnosis” IMA monthly meet, IMA Hall, Kolar, Bengaluru, Dec 9, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Peripheral Neuropathy with special reference to Diabetes” CGHS monthly Clinical meet, Hotel Citrine, Bengaluru, Nov 23, 2014
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Status Epilepticus” Neuroupdate, BNET (Bengaluru Neuro Education Trust), Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru, Nov 8-9, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “EEG workshop” at Annual MERT (Medical Education and Research Trust) API Bhavan, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru, Oct 13-18, 2014.
  • Javeria Nooraine, Shiva Kumar R, Rajesh B. Iyer, Seetharam Raghavendra. Posterior Quadrant Disconnection for refractory epilepsy – A case series. Neurology India. Issue 4 Oct 2014; 17:392-7
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Acute Stroke Diagnosis and Management” at Insights in Neurocritical Care, Bagalkot, Karnataka, Sep 20-21, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Clinical Challenges in the Diagnosis of Epilepsy” at Insights in Neurocritical Care. Bagalkot, Karnataka, Sep 20-21, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Long-term use of Clobazam as a first add-on in uncontrolled epilepsy” – useful/not useful Debate (Sanofi) Epilepsy Management Meet: 24th Aug 2014. Hotel Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Management of Complex Partial Seizures – emphasis on Oxcarbazepine” (Sanofi) Epilepsy Management Meet: April 2014. Hotel Pride, Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Acute Confusional State & Coma” – Clinical Approach, CMH Hospital monthly meet, Feb 15, 2014; Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Stroke Mimics & Chameleons” - Marathahalli, Dec 21, 2013; Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Posterior Quadrant Disconnection: Case series. Poster presentation; Colloquium on Drug-Resistant Epilepsy; NIMHANS; Aug 18-20, 2013; BENGALURU – Best Poster 2nd Prize
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Acute Stroke management” - Case Based Approach; Marathahalli, July 2013; Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Neurocritical Care – Case discussions” – Monthly CME IMA Chapter Hoskote IMA Chapter, May 18th 2013.
  • Javeria Nooraine, Anand Jayaraman, Shiva Kumar R, Rajesh B. Iyer, Seetharam Raghavendra. Clinical letter. Ictal sign of cross—Does it have any religious annotations at all? Seizure 2013; Sep 22(7):584-5.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Selection of candidates for Temporal lobe lesional Epilepsy Surgery” – VEEG workshop, Epilepsy Conclave, 2013, April 26 organized by Bengaluru Epilepsy Foundation and Vikram Hospitals, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “PLEDS in EEG” – VEEG workshop, Epilepsy Conclave, 2013, April 26 organised by Bengaluru Epilepsy Foundation and Vikram Hospitals, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Artifacts in EEG” – VEEG workshop, Epilepsy Conclave, 2013, April 26 organized by Bengaluru Epilepsy Foundation and Vikram Hospitals, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Pathophysiology of Status Epilepticus”. Dec 20th Breakfast seminar. Neurocon 2012. Pre-Surgical workup of extratemporal epilepsy.
  • Shiva Kumar R, S Raghavendra. Pre-Surgical workup of extratemporal epilepsy. Neurocon 2012 yearbook chapter.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Topiramate in refractory status epilepticus. Poster presentation at IANCON 2012 at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Myoclonic status precipitated by antiepileptic drugs in Juvenile myoclonic: Case report. Complicated cases in Epilepsy. Editor Dr. Bhim Singhal. Kontentworx. Chapter 18: 138-44.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Complex partial status epilepticus as the initial presentation of posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome: A case report. Complicated cases in Epilepsy. Editor Dr. Bhim Singhal. Kontentworx. Chapter 06: 39-47.
  •  Shiva Kumar R, Seetharam Raghavendra, Abraham Kuruvilla. Movement Disorders in Children. Textbook of Movement Disorder. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar: Foreword: Antony E Lang. Jaypee Brothers: 2014. Ed 1e: Ch 51: 431-46.
  •  Prashant L K, Shiva Kumar R, Seetharam Raghavendra, Abraham Kuruvilla. Tremor: Clinical diagnosis and Treatment. Textbook of Movement Disorder. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar; Foreword: Antony E Lang. Jaypee Brothers: 2014. Ed 1e: Ch 24: 203-11.
  • Prashant L K, Shiva Kumar R, Seetharam Raghavendra, Abraham Kuruvilla. Meige’s Syndrome. Textbook of Movement Disorder. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar: Foreword: Antony E Lang. Jaypee Brothers: 2014. Ed 1e: Ch 31: 257-61.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Presentation on “Artifacts in EEG”. EEG workshop. Bengaluru. May 2010. Sponsored by Sanofi Aventis Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Seetharam Raghavendra, Abraham Kuruvilla. Imitators of epilepsy. Epilepsy Review. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar. Jaypee Brothers: May 2010: Ch 2: 11-35.
  • Seetharam Raghavendra, Shiva Kumar R, Abraham Kuruvilla. Pseudoseizures. Epilepsy Review. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar. Jaypee Brothers: May 2010: Ch 11: 619-634.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Abraham Kuruvilla. Phrenic Nerve Conduction predicts early mechanical ventilation in Guillaume Barre Syndrome. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2008; Vol 11: Supp 2: S176.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Pandurang W, Rathore C and Dinesh Nayak. Angiographic moya moya syndrome in a patient with Rheumatic heart disease; a rare presentation. Poster presentation. International Stroke Meet 2008, Trivandrum, Kerala.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Sanjeev V. Thomas. The face of the giant panda and her cub: MRI correlates of Wilson disease. Teaching Neuroimage. Neurology 2009; 72; e50.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Abraham Kuruvilla. Acute Hemorrhagic Leucoencephalitis (AHLE) after mumps. Teaching Neuroimage. Neurology 2009; 73: e98.
  • Shiva Kumar R., Abraham Kuruvilla. Repetitive compound muscle action potentials (R-CMAPs) in the electrophysiological diagnosis of congenital myasthenic syndromes: a case report and review of the literature. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology 2010: 10: 2: 139-141.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Keerthiraj B and Chandrasekhran Kesavadas. MR imaging in fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP). Teaching Neuroimage. Neurology 2010; 74: e20.
  • Shiva Kumar R and Malini Gopinath. A rare reason for foot drop after radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for varicose veins: Case report and review of literature. Neurology India: 2010: 58: 2: 303-305.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Atampreet Singh, Chaturbhuj Rathore and Chandrasekhar Kesavdas. Tumefactive vasculitis. Neurology India: 2010: 58: 1: 147-149.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Atmaram Bansal, Ashalatha R, Rathore C, Radhakrishnan K. Occipital lobe epilepsy: Diagnostic considerations and surgical outcome. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2009; Vol 12: Supp 1: S22.
  • Atmaram Bansal, Shiva Kumar R, Ramesha KN, Chaturbuj Rathore, Ashalatha Radhakrishnan, Chandrasekar Kesavdas, Mathew Abraham and Radhakrishnan K. Seizure outcome after anterior temporal lobectomy in patients with bilateral MTS. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2009; Vol 12: Supp 1: S22.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Ashalatha R, Radhakrishnan K. Prognostic indicators and long term surgical outcome among 65 patients after posterior cortex epilepsy surgery: An experience from a developing country. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, Volume 285, Supplement 1, October 2009, page S108.
  • Shiva Kumar R, A Kuruvilla. Phrenic nerve latencies predict mechanical ventilation at admission in the early stage of Guillain-Barre syndrome. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, Volume 285, Supplement 1, October 2009, page S77.
  • Shiva Kumar R, K Radhakrishnan. Does solitary cysticercal granuloma (SCG) cause intractable epilepsy in developing countries? : An experience from a tertiary epilepsy centre in South India. Epilepsia 50; Supplement 11, 2009: 422.
  • Interesting Epilepsy Case presentation at Epilepsy Conference held at Trivandrum, Kerala. 2009.
  • Presenter of “Clinico-pathological Conference” (CPC) at KIMS Hubli – 2004. A case of intravascular lymphomatosis and dissemination lymphoma. Department of Internal Medicine.
  • Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road, Sarjapur, Hebbal and Millers Road: Dr. Ullas V Acharya, Dr. Bopanna K M, Dr. Veena Veda, Dr. Shiva Kumar R, and Dr. Anil R on World Stroke Day Panel Discussion on Know The Signs Act Fast | LinkedIn. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar on Doctors Stress need to be fast in thwarting Stroke-TOI | Times Of India. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr Shivakumar on The neurological effects of excessive smartphone use on children, Here is what an expert has to say I Hindustan Times Kannada. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar and Dr. Ajay Hegde on Explained: The significance of World Movement Disorder Day | Asianet News. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on How Yoga Helps To Control Epilepsy And Epileptic Seizures | ABP Live. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on Health Tips: What is facial paralysis? What are the symptoms? | Asianet Suvarna News | Kannada Asia. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on Sleeping with startles: Understanding the hypnic jerk and its causes | The Pioneer. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on Losing even an hour of sleep can take four days to recover from; this is why | The Indian Express. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on Delhi Heatwave Red Alert To Be Followed By Yellow, Green Alerts, Says IMD: Health Risks To Watch Out For | Only My Health. Click Here
  • Overview

  • Dr. Shiva Kumar R currently serves as the Head of the Department and Senior Consultant in Neurology and Epileptology at the Manipal Hospitals, Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru. Looking at his academic performance he is regarded as the best Neurologist and Epileptologist in Sarjapur Bangalore. He has achieved a unique reputation of being a devoted, dedicated Neurologist and Epileptologist in such a short period since his return from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala after completing his fellowship in Epilepsy. With an excellent academic background, he has acquired the vital qualifications to excel in his field. Dr. Shiva Kumar R’s areas of specialisation include Epilepsy, Headache, Stroke and Sleep Medicine.

  • Dr. Shiva Kumar R completed his MBBS from the Shri BM Patil Medical College Bijapur, Karnataka in 2001; his MD in Internal Medicine from the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli, in 2005; and DM in Neurology from the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in 2008. His fluency in more than one language, which includes Kannada, Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and Malayalam, permits him to effectively communicate with patients from numerous backgrounds.

  • Dr. Shiva Kumar R was presented as the best outgoing Student in MBBS in 2001. He was also the Best Outgoing Student in MD Medicine and DM Neurology. He was presented the Gold Medal for standing First at the India level in DNB Medicine, New Delhi, India in 2006. He was presented with the Gold Medal for standing First at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka for MD Medicine in 2005. He was presented with the V K Kale Gold Medal in Anatomy for standing First at Dharwad University, Karnataka in 1997.

  • Dr. Shiva Kumar R’s dedication to organising medical talks, sharing knowledge and teaching Neurology is clear through his talks and guides. The doctor is quite an accomplished and esteemed Epileptologist and neurologist, regarded for his knowledge in neurology, epileptology, stroke and sleep medicine. He has brought informative talks on subjects such as Epilepsy, Seizures, Stroke, Headache, Parkinsonism, Alzheimer’s Disease and early identification of scientific situations. He holds memberships in the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), European Academy of Neurology (EAN), Indian Academy of Neurology, Indian Epilepsy Association (IEA), Indian Epilepsy Society (IES), Movement Disorder Society of India (MDSI), Karnataka Neurosciences Academy (KAN), Indian Stroke Association (ISA) and the Bangalore Neurological Society (BNS). He is a life member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA). In addition to his medical work, Dr. Shiva Kumar R has contributed to national and worldwide courses, similarly establishing his popularity as an expert within the field of Epilepsy, Stroke, Headache and Neurology. His research and guides offer precious insights and contribute to the advancements in the prognosis, treatment, and prevention of epilepsy and neurological problems. Some of Dr. Shiva Kumar R’s services include epilepsy treatment, epilepsy surgery, Video EEG monitoring, multiple sclerosis treatment, sleep disorder treatment, dementia treatment, vertigo treatment, migraine treatment, Botulinum toxin injections, Parkinson's disease treatment, and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease.

    Talks & Publications

  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker at CME on Botulinum Toxin in Chronic Migraine & Other Headache Disorders. 3rd Annual Congress of the World Headache Society (WHS) June 16-18 at Hotel Four Seasons Bengaluru 2023.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker at CME on Updates on MOG. 12th Annual Conference of Karnataka Neurosciences Academy (KNACON) 28-30th April 2023. Shivamogga, Karnataka.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Chairperson for International CME on “Expert Consensus for Managing Elderly Asian Epilepsy Patients” on 4th Feb 2023. Perampanel Value Webinar Series. Participants from India, Thailand, Myanmar, Philippines and Taiwan.
  • Thomas Mathew, Vikram Kamath, Shiva Kumar R et al. A Real World Multi Center-Study on Efficacy and Safety of Natalizumab in Indian Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis July 24 2022.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker at CME Tension-type Headache is not a mini migraine? Debate in 2nd Annual Congress of the World Headache Society (WHS) May 27-29 at Sheraton Grand at Brigade Gateway, Bengaluru 2022.
  • Shiva Kumar R. STAR Preceptorship Program. Workshop and CME on Stroke learning to update skills for general physicians in all aspects of Stroke management. March 25 2022 Sakra Auditorium. Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Women with Epilepsy (WWE). Purple Day awareness program for general physicians. March 24 2022, Novotel Hotel, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Post Traumatic Epilepsy Case of PTE with PNES and Panel discussion on PTE. March 20 2022, Webinar Abbott Advisory Board.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Management of Epilepsy – Newer Anti-seizure Drugs” IANCON 2021 Lunch on Symposium (Alkem Pharmaceuticals) November 13 2021. Clarkes Exotica, Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. STAR (Star Academy e-Learning). Course on Stroke learning to update skills for general physicians in all aspects of Stroke management in collaboration with IMA. 6 modules October 2021. Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Pro Throm – ICH Update” CME on Aug 8 2021 at Sakra Auditorium. Bengaluru
  • Thomas Mathew, Saju K John Vikram Kamath, Shiva Kumar R et al. Essential oil related seizures (EORS): A multi-center prospective study on essential oils and seizures in adults. Epilepsy Research Volume 173, July 2021, 106626. Abstract-No: A-1186-0002-00017
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Stroke Basics – Ambulance Drivers” CME on 28th July 2021. Stroke Awareness Program, Sakra World Hospital. Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R, Chanda Kulkarni. Factors influencing adherence to anti-convulsant drugs in persons with epilepsy: An observational, cross-sectional study from Indo-Japanese tertiary care hospital. Posted at 13th Asian & Oceanian Epilepsy Congress, 10-13 June 2021
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Sleep and Epilepsy – A complex interplay” an eEMM online Pan India Webinar organized by Sanofi on March 21st 2021. Webinar
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Management of Parkinson’s Disease” a Pan India CME organized by CLIRnet on April 20th 2021. Webinar
  • Thomas Mathew, Saju K Jhon, GRK Sharma, Raghunandan Nadig, Shiva Kumar R et al. COVID-19-related strokes are associated with increased mortality and morbidity: A multicenter comparative study from Bengaluru, South India. International Journal of Stroke 2020 Dec 6;1747493020968236.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Epilepsy Management Scenario – Post SANAD 2” a CME on Generalized Epilepsy Management Symposium (GEMS) web conference on 27th June 2020 organized by Abbott.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “EEG in other Neurological Conditions in ICU” an Epilepsy Management meet (EMM) for Neurologist through a web conference on 21st June 2020 organized by Sanofi Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Vertigo and Dizziness” a Master Circle CME for general practitioners through web conference on 6th May 2020 organized by CLIRNET, India’s First Tele Case Discussion Platform for doctors.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for “Principles for Surgical Evaluation” a 1st Digital Epilepsy Master Class A case Based Approach on May 2-3 2020 organized by Abbott
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Practical approach to Dizziness & Vertigo” a webinar organized by Health & NU – Digi Neuro on April 25 2020
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for “Optimizing treatment options in epilepsy across age groups” an Epilepsy Expert group meeting held on April 12 2020 organized by Abbott
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Management of Epilepsy in Clinic Practice – based on Seizure Type, Age Group, gender” an Epilepsy Expert group meeting held on March 26 2020 organized by Abbott
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Challenges in Diagnosis and Management of Epilepsy” a CME on Epilepsy exclusively for Psychiatrist on 6th March 2020 held at The Chancery Pavilion, Residency Road, Bengaluru organized by Sanofi Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for Debate on “Cervicogenic Dizziness/Vertigo: Myth or Reality” at Neurosphere 2020 International CONy programme held in Alila Diwa, Goa on 29th Feb 2020.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Epilepsy Management Meet” about “Latest & Current Happening Concepts in Epilepsy in 2019” held at The Chancery Pavilion, Residency Road, Bengaluru organized by Sanofi Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Antiepileptic (AED) Medication adherence and Tools to monitor adherence” at Epilepsy National Conference ECON 2020 held at Ahmedabad on Jan 17-19 2020.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Role of Lacosamide in Epilepsy Management” held at Sterling Mac Hotel on Dec 19 2019 organized by Sun Pharma Limited.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Benign Epileptiform Variants (BEV) – EEG Workshop” held at St John’s Hospital Bengaluru on Dec 18th 2019 organized by Dr Reddy Pharmaceuticals.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Epilepsy Management Meet” about the latest updates in Epilepsy at Hyderabad Hotel Mercure on Dec 15 2019 organized by Sanofi Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Brivaracetam Update” for BNS meet held at Hotel Fortune Park Celestial on Nov 02 2019 organized by Dr Reddy Pharmaceuticals.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Developments in Epilepsy Management” for Physicians at First East Zone Conference of IACM 2019 held at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhaban, Agartala Tripura on 14th & 15th September 2019.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Epilepsy Master Circle. Speaker for webinar “Evidence-Based Management of Epilepsy in Clinical Practice” for Psychiatrist from Bengaluru 12th September 2019.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist on discussion at Epilepsy Conclave held at ITC Gardenia on August 3 & 4th 2019.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Clinical Challenges for Diagnosis of Epilepsy for Physicians” Kapicon 2019 Belgaum, KLE Convention Center May 31-June 2.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Chapter 11, Emergencies in Epilepsy “Handbook on Epilepsy – for Physicians”. Jaypee Brothers 2019
  • Shiva Kumar R. Presented a paper on an interesting case of Subclavian Steal causing recurrent stroke at BNSU on Jan 5, 2019, held at Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “When to test OCB in MS” Eisai MS Summit 2018, Merging Perspectives of MS in India held on Nov 25th 2018 at Hotel Shangrila.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Challenges in Diagnosis & Management of Epilepsy” CME held at Hotel Trivik, Chickamangaluru on Sep 23rd 2018 by Sakra World Hospital.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “How to treat difficult epilepsies in Adults & Children?” in CME held at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar on August 28th 2018.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “TIA and Stroke: An Update” in CME held at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar on August 28th 2018.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Headache and Vertigo: Clinical Approach” in CME held at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar on August 28th 2018.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Symposium on Primary and Secondary CNS/PNS Vasculitis – Case Presentation and Challenging Case Discussion” in Bengaluru Neuroimmunology Update 2018 held at Hotel Vivanta Taj from June 22-24th 2018 organized by BNET.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Novel Oral Anticoagulants: Dabigatran and its importance in neurological practice” held at Royal Orchade on June 9th 2018 organized by Lupin Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Lacosamide: Emerging Drug for Epilepsy” held at Mangalore IMA meet on April 21st 2018 organized by Sun Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Challenges in Diagnosis & Management of Vertigo” CME held at Hotel Citrus, Bengaluru February 6th 2018, Janssen & Janssen Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Approach to Status Epilepticus” CME speaker at KNACON 2018 held at Hotel Dennisson’s at Hubbali, Karnataka on Jan 26th 2018.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Reflex Seizures – Interesting Cases” Meet the master’s session held at Hotel Dennison, Hubli on Jan 25th 2018. KNACON 2018
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Valproate in Males & Children: Interesting cases” CME held at Hotel Chancery Pavilion on 10th Dec organized by Sanofi Aventis. Epilepsy Management Meet 2017
  • Shiva Kumar R. Presented case in the CPC annual meeting of BNS on 3rd Dec 2017 held at Hotel Fortune Park JP Celestial Bengaluru, Karnataka.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Non-Convulsive Status Epilepticus: When to Suspect and How to Manage?” at BNET 2017 meeting held on 25th Nov at RG Royal Hotel & Convention Center, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Grand Rounds: How do I Choose an AED?” at BNET 2017 meeting held on 26th Nov at RG Royal Hotel & Convention Center, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Epilepsy: Difficult to treat cases” in CME held at Hassan on Sep 22 2017 organized by Sakra World Hospital and IMA Hassan.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Epilepsy Management Meet – Interesting case of Denovo Psychosis after FLE Surgery” held at Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru June 11th 2017, Sanofi Aventis Pharma.
  • Thomas Mathew, Vikram Kamath, R. Shiva Kumar, Meghana Srinivas, Prarthana Hareesh, Rakesh Jadav, and Sreekanta SwamyEucalyptus oil inhalation–induced seizure: A novel, under-recognized, preventable cause of acute symptomatic seizure. Epilepsia Open, 2(3):350–354, 2017
  • Shiva Kumar R. “DRUG CORNER – Brivaracetam – A New Drug for Partial Epilepsy” chapter published in Epilepsy India April-June 2017 Edition Issue 2, 2017
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Vertigo & Dizziness – Case-Based Approach” CME held at Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru on April 11th 2017, Zydus Neurosciences Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Chairperson and Speaker for “Awareness Programme for Parkinsonism” CME held at Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru on April 11th 2017.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for “Approach to Headache – Clinical Case Studies” CME held at Hotel Citrus, Bengaluru March 31st 2017, Janssen & Janssen Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “EEG-Epilepsy Expert Group Meet – Stopping AEDs in Epilepsy Remission: Why, When and How?” CME held at Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru March 19th 2017, UCB Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for discussion on Alzheimer’s Disease and Peripheral Neuropathy at CliniEx – Management of STEMI with hypertension and DM at Primary Care Setup held at Royal Orchid Hotel on Feb 11, 2017, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Epilepsy Diagnosis: Clinical Challenges” CME held at Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru on the occasion of International Epilepsy Day on Feb 16, 2017, UCB Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Evolving Role of Oxcarbazepine in Partial Epilepsy” Conference held at Hotel La Marvel Feb 4 2017, Sanofi Pharma Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Best Atrial Fibrillation”, Conference held at Sakra World Hospital, on Feb 2 2017, Bengaluru. Pfizer Pharma
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Complications of Epilepsy Surgery – A Neurologist perspective with special emphasis on memory” at Epilepsy in Clinical Practice 2016 – Approach and Management, Conference held at Hotel Chancery from Nov 4-6, 2016 organized by Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Epilepsy Self Learning Case – Reading and Eating epilepsy” at Epilepsy in Clinical Practice 2016 – Approach and Management, Conference held at Hotel Chancery from Nov 4-6, 2016 organized by Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Montages and its application” EEG workshop help at Epilepsy in Clinical Practice 2016 – Approach and Management, Conference held at Hotel Chancery from Nov 4-6, 2016 organized by Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for discussion on Stroke and TIA at CliniEx – Management of STEMI with hypertension and DM at Primary Care Setup held at Royal Orchid Hotel on Oct 22, 2016, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited speaker at ReLeaf 2 on “Neuropathy: Small and Large Fiber and Interpretation of Nerve Conduction Studies” held at Advanced Learning Center MS Ramiaha Hospital, Bengaluru on August 5, 2016.
  • Shiva Kumar R. “Episodic Confusion” case presentation at BNCCU 2016 update held at Sheraton Grand, Bengaluru from June 24-26. Was awarded best case of the conference at BNCCU 2016.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Workshop on EEG in Neurological Emergency at BNCCU 2016 update held at Sheraton Grand, Bengaluru from June 24-26.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist for discussion on Neuropathy at CliniEx – A case of T2DM with Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, CKD and DVT held at Royal Orchid Hotel on June 11th, 2016 Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited speaker at ACF 2016 on “Oral anticoagulation: Vitamin K antagonists in Neurological Conditions” by Abbott Pharma at Hotel Lalith Ashok, Bengaluru. April 23, 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited speaker on “Status Epilepticus Management: Non-Convulsive Status Epilepticus” by Zydus Neurosciences at Hotel Pride, Bengaluru. 7, 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. Panelist at “Topiramate: Role in Epilepsy and Migraine” by Janssen Pharma at Hotel J W Mariott, Bengaluru. , 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. Webinar on “Epilepsy management in a special group of the population” by GSK Pharma. Feb 26, 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. IMA journal chapter on “Diagnosis and Management of Epilepsy” Feb 26, 2016
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Neurological Problems in Elderly” held at Sakra World Hospital, Marathahalli Bengaluru. Jan 16, 2016
  • Book Chapter – Photosensitive Epilepsy. Shiva Kumar R Pediatric Epilepsy Workshop held at Trivandrum in association with SCTIMST
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Reflex Epilepsy – Photosensitive Epilepsy” held at Hotel Mascot Square, Nov 14-15, 2015. Pediatric Epilepsy Workshop held at Trivandrum in association with SCTIMST
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Panelist “Partial Epilepsy Expert Forum” held at Hotel Lalith Ashok, Nov 1, 2015, organized by Sanofi CNS Team, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Headache: Clinical Approach” Meet held at Hotel The Park, Marathahalli on September 4, 2015, Bengaluru organized by Janssen.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Combination Therapy in The Management of Vertigo” Meet held at Hotel The Park, Marathahalli on May 19, 2015, Bengaluru organized by Janssen.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Challenges in the Diagnosis of Epilepsy” at Epilepsy Management Meet held at Hotel Le Meridien on 10 May 2015 in Bengaluru by Sanofi.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Approach to Invasive Monitoring” at Epilepsy Conclave 2015 in Mumbai on 5th April. By USV
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Headache & Migraine” CME by Telerad RxDx on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention – Non-Communicable Disease. 15th March, 2015, Bengaluru, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker, CME on “Headache, Epilepsy & Diabetic Neuropathy”: Med-Fest 2015, March 14. St Thomas Parish Hall, Near Diary Circle. Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Case presentation – Instroke 2015, Hotel Chancery Pavilion. Occult Spinal AVM. Jan 17-18, 2015
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Partial Epilepsy: Seizure Control & Beyond” RTM Sanofi. Hotel Pride, Bengaluru, Dec 20, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Epilepsy Diagnosis” IMA monthly meet, IMA Hall, Kolar, Bengaluru, Dec 9, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Peripheral Neuropathy with special reference to Diabetes” CGHS monthly Clinical meet, Hotel Citrine, Bengaluru, Nov 23, 2014
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Status Epilepticus” Neuroupdate, BNET (Bengaluru Neuro Education Trust), Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru, Nov 8-9, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “EEG workshop” at Annual MERT (Medical Education and Research Trust) API Bhavan, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru, Oct 13-18, 2014.
  • Javeria Nooraine, Shiva Kumar R, Rajesh B. Iyer, Seetharam Raghavendra. Posterior Quadrant Disconnection for refractory epilepsy – A case series. Neurology India. Issue 4 Oct 2014; 17:392-7
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Acute Stroke Diagnosis and Management” at Insights in Neurocritical Care, Bagalkot, Karnataka, Sep 20-21, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Clinical Challenges in the Diagnosis of Epilepsy” at Insights in Neurocritical Care. Bagalkot, Karnataka, Sep 20-21, 2014.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Long-term use of Clobazam as a first add-on in uncontrolled epilepsy” – useful/not useful Debate (Sanofi) Epilepsy Management Meet: 24th Aug 2014. Hotel Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Management of Complex Partial Seizures – emphasis on Oxcarbazepine” (Sanofi) Epilepsy Management Meet: April 2014. Hotel Pride, Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Invited Speaker, CME on “Acute Confusional State & Coma” – Clinical Approach, CMH Hospital monthly meet, Feb 15, 2014; Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Stroke Mimics & Chameleons” - Marathahalli, Dec 21, 2013; Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Posterior Quadrant Disconnection: Case series. Poster presentation; Colloquium on Drug-Resistant Epilepsy; NIMHANS; Aug 18-20, 2013; BENGALURU – Best Poster 2nd Prize
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Acute Stroke management” - Case Based Approach; Marathahalli, July 2013; Bengaluru
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Neurocritical Care – Case discussions” – Monthly CME IMA Chapter Hoskote IMA Chapter, May 18th 2013.
  • Javeria Nooraine, Anand Jayaraman, Shiva Kumar R, Rajesh B. Iyer, Seetharam Raghavendra. Clinical letter. Ictal sign of cross—Does it have any religious annotations at all? Seizure 2013; Sep 22(7):584-5.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Selection of candidates for Temporal lobe lesional Epilepsy Surgery” – VEEG workshop, Epilepsy Conclave, 2013, April 26 organized by Bengaluru Epilepsy Foundation and Vikram Hospitals, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “PLEDS in EEG” – VEEG workshop, Epilepsy Conclave, 2013, April 26 organised by Bengaluru Epilepsy Foundation and Vikram Hospitals, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Artifacts in EEG” – VEEG workshop, Epilepsy Conclave, 2013, April 26 organized by Bengaluru Epilepsy Foundation and Vikram Hospitals, Bengaluru.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Speaker for CME on “Pathophysiology of Status Epilepticus”. Dec 20th Breakfast seminar. Neurocon 2012. Pre-Surgical workup of extratemporal epilepsy.
  • Shiva Kumar R, S Raghavendra. Pre-Surgical workup of extratemporal epilepsy. Neurocon 2012 yearbook chapter.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Topiramate in refractory status epilepticus. Poster presentation at IANCON 2012 at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Myoclonic status precipitated by antiepileptic drugs in Juvenile myoclonic: Case report. Complicated cases in Epilepsy. Editor Dr. Bhim Singhal. Kontentworx. Chapter 18: 138-44.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Complex partial status epilepticus as the initial presentation of posterior reversible leukoencephalopathy syndrome: A case report. Complicated cases in Epilepsy. Editor Dr. Bhim Singhal. Kontentworx. Chapter 06: 39-47.
  •  Shiva Kumar R, Seetharam Raghavendra, Abraham Kuruvilla. Movement Disorders in Children. Textbook of Movement Disorder. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar: Foreword: Antony E Lang. Jaypee Brothers: 2014. Ed 1e: Ch 51: 431-46.
  •  Prashant L K, Shiva Kumar R, Seetharam Raghavendra, Abraham Kuruvilla. Tremor: Clinical diagnosis and Treatment. Textbook of Movement Disorder. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar; Foreword: Antony E Lang. Jaypee Brothers: 2014. Ed 1e: Ch 24: 203-11.
  • Prashant L K, Shiva Kumar R, Seetharam Raghavendra, Abraham Kuruvilla. Meige’s Syndrome. Textbook of Movement Disorder. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar: Foreword: Antony E Lang. Jaypee Brothers: 2014. Ed 1e: Ch 31: 257-61.
  • Shiva Kumar R. Presentation on “Artifacts in EEG”. EEG workshop. Bengaluru. May 2010. Sponsored by Sanofi Aventis Pharma.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Seetharam Raghavendra, Abraham Kuruvilla. Imitators of epilepsy. Epilepsy Review. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar. Jaypee Brothers: May 2010: Ch 2: 11-35.
  • Seetharam Raghavendra, Shiva Kumar R, Abraham Kuruvilla. Pseudoseizures. Epilepsy Review. Editor Dr. Ashok Kumar. Jaypee Brothers: May 2010: Ch 11: 619-634.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Abraham Kuruvilla. Phrenic Nerve Conduction predicts early mechanical ventilation in Guillaume Barre Syndrome. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2008; Vol 11: Supp 2: S176.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Pandurang W, Rathore C and Dinesh Nayak. Angiographic moya moya syndrome in a patient with Rheumatic heart disease; a rare presentation. Poster presentation. International Stroke Meet 2008, Trivandrum, Kerala.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Sanjeev V. Thomas. The face of the giant panda and her cub: MRI correlates of Wilson disease. Teaching Neuroimage. Neurology 2009; 72; e50.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Abraham Kuruvilla. Acute Hemorrhagic Leucoencephalitis (AHLE) after mumps. Teaching Neuroimage. Neurology 2009; 73: e98.
  • Shiva Kumar R., Abraham Kuruvilla. Repetitive compound muscle action potentials (R-CMAPs) in the electrophysiological diagnosis of congenital myasthenic syndromes: a case report and review of the literature. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology 2010: 10: 2: 139-141.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Keerthiraj B and Chandrasekhran Kesavadas. MR imaging in fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP). Teaching Neuroimage. Neurology 2010; 74: e20.
  • Shiva Kumar R and Malini Gopinath. A rare reason for foot drop after radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for varicose veins: Case report and review of literature. Neurology India: 2010: 58: 2: 303-305.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Atampreet Singh, Chaturbhuj Rathore and Chandrasekhar Kesavdas. Tumefactive vasculitis. Neurology India: 2010: 58: 1: 147-149.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Atmaram Bansal, Ashalatha R, Rathore C, Radhakrishnan K. Occipital lobe epilepsy: Diagnostic considerations and surgical outcome. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2009; Vol 12: Supp 1: S22.
  • Atmaram Bansal, Shiva Kumar R, Ramesha KN, Chaturbuj Rathore, Ashalatha Radhakrishnan, Chandrasekar Kesavdas, Mathew Abraham and Radhakrishnan K. Seizure outcome after anterior temporal lobectomy in patients with bilateral MTS. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2009; Vol 12: Supp 1: S22.
  • Shiva Kumar R, Ashalatha R, Radhakrishnan K. Prognostic indicators and long term surgical outcome among 65 patients after posterior cortex epilepsy surgery: An experience from a developing country. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, Volume 285, Supplement 1, October 2009, page S108.
  • Shiva Kumar R, A Kuruvilla. Phrenic nerve latencies predict mechanical ventilation at admission in the early stage of Guillain-Barre syndrome. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, Volume 285, Supplement 1, October 2009, page S77.
  • Shiva Kumar R, K Radhakrishnan. Does solitary cysticercal granuloma (SCG) cause intractable epilepsy in developing countries? : An experience from a tertiary epilepsy centre in South India. Epilepsia 50; Supplement 11, 2009: 422.
  • Interesting Epilepsy Case presentation at Epilepsy Conference held at Trivandrum, Kerala. 2009.
  • Presenter of “Clinico-pathological Conference” (CPC) at KIMS Hubli – 2004. A case of intravascular lymphomatosis and dissemination lymphoma. Department of Internal Medicine.
  • Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road, Sarjapur, Hebbal and Millers Road: Dr. Ullas V Acharya, Dr. Bopanna K M, Dr. Veena Veda, Dr. Shiva Kumar R, and Dr. Anil R on World Stroke Day Panel Discussion on Know The Signs Act Fast | LinkedIn. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar on Doctors Stress need to be fast in thwarting Stroke-TOI | Times Of India. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr Shivakumar on The neurological effects of excessive smartphone use on children, Here is what an expert has to say I Hindustan Times Kannada. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar and Dr. Ajay Hegde on Explained: The significance of World Movement Disorder Day | Asianet News. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on How Yoga Helps To Control Epilepsy And Epileptic Seizures | ABP Live. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on Health Tips: What is facial paralysis? What are the symptoms? | Asianet Suvarna News | Kannada Asia. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on Sleeping with startles: Understanding the hypnic jerk and its causes | The Pioneer. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on Losing even an hour of sleep can take four days to recover from; this is why | The Indian Express. Click Here
  • Manipal Hospitals Sarjapur: Dr. Shiva Kumar R on Delhi Heatwave Red Alert To Be Followed By Yellow, Green Alerts, Says IMD: Health Risks To Watch Out For | Only My Health. Click Here
  • Overview

  • Dr. Shiva Kumar R currently serves as the Head of the Department and Senior Consultant in Neurology and Epileptology at the Manipal Hospitals, Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru. Looking at his academic performance he is regarded as the best Neurologist and Epileptologist in Sarjapur Bangalore. He has achieved a unique reputation of being a devoted, dedicated Neurologist and Epileptologist in such a short period since his return from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala after completing his fellowship in Epilepsy. With an excellent academic background, he has acquired the vital qualifications to excel in his field. Dr. Shiva Kumar R’s areas of specialisation include Epilepsy, Headache, Stroke and Sleep Medicine.

  • Dr. Shiva Kumar R completed his MBBS from the Shri BM Patil Medical College Bijapur, Karnataka in 2001; his MD in Internal Medicine from the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli, in 2005; and DM in Neurology from the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in 2008. His fluency in more than one language, which includes Kannada, Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and Malayalam, permits him to effectively communicate with patients from numerous backgrounds.

  • Dr. Shiva Kumar R was presented as the best outgoing Student in MBBS in 2001. He was also the Best Outgoing Student in MD Medicine and DM Neurology. He was presented the Gold Medal for standing First at the India level in DNB Medicine, New Delhi, India in 2006. He was presented with the Gold Medal for standing First at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka for MD Medicine in 2005. He was presented with the V K Kale Gold Medal in Anatomy for standing First at Dharwad University, Karnataka in 1997.

  • Dr. Shiva Kumar R’s dedication to organising medical talks, sharing knowledge and teaching Neurology is clear through his talks and guides. The doctor is quite an accomplished and esteemed Epileptologist and neurologist, regarded for his knowledge in neurology, epileptology, stroke and sleep medicine. He has brought informative talks on subjects such as Epilepsy, Seizures, Stroke, Headache, Parkinsonism, Alzheimer’s Disease and early identification of scientific situations. He holds memberships in the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), European Academy of Neurology (EAN), Indian Academy of Neurology, Indian Epilepsy Association (IEA), Indian Epilepsy Society (IES), Movement Disorder Society of India (MDSI), Karnataka Neurosciences Academy (KAN), Indian Stroke Association (ISA) and the Bangalore Neurological Society (BNS). He is a life member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA). In addition to his medical work, Dr. Shiva Kumar R has contributed to national and worldwide courses, similarly establishing his popularity as an expert within the field of Epilepsy, Stroke, Headache and Neurology. His research and guides offer precious insights and contribute to the advancements in the prognosis, treatment, and prevention of epilepsy and neurological problems. Some of Dr. Shiva Kumar R’s services include epilepsy treatment, epilepsy surgery, Video EEG monitoring, multiple sclerosis treatment, sleep disorder treatment, dementia treatment, vertigo treatment, migraine treatment, Botulinum toxin injections, Parkinson's disease treatment, and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease.

  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Certified Clinical Fellow Epilepsy & EEG (PDF)
  • Field of Expertise

  • Epilepsy
  • Stroke
  • Headache
  • Multiple Sclerosis & other Demyelinating Diseases
  • Sleep Medicine Neurology & Epilepsy 18 years
  • Botulinum Toxin Injection
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Telugu
  • Tamil
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam
  • Urdu
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Dr. V. G. Kale's gold medal for standing highest at the m.b.b.s phase I anatomy examination of the university was held in December 1996.
  • The honour of the best outgoing undergraduate student at Shri B. M. Patil medical college, hospital and research centre, Bijapur, karnataka: 2000.
  • Winner of “quiz – internal medicine” held at JSS Medical College Mysore - 2004.
  • Gold medal for standing highest in internal medicine at Rajiv Gandhi University Bengaluru: january 2006.
  • Honour of best outgoing postgraduate in internal medicine from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli: 2005.
  • Gold medal for standing first in d.n.b internal medicine at all India level: march 2006.
  • Bursary for young scientist for presenting free paper at wcn 2009, bangkok – predictors and outcome in posterior cortex epilepsy.
  • International travel grant from Department of Science and Technology - poster presentation at aes 2009, 63rd annual meet, boston usa.
  • Winner of “epilepsy quiz” - econ 2012, cochin, Kerala.
  • The best poster 2nd prize - posterior quadrant disconnections: case series; colloquium on drug-resistant epilepsy, means, Bengaluru Aug 2013.
  • The best case presented “episodic confusion” at bnccu 2016 held in Bengaluru from June 24-26.

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