Training and Experience
Education
Dr Vora had learnt basic and the highest principals of life and human kind from early childhood. He had his all the schooling at very famous Sheth C N Vidyalaya, Ahmedabad wherein he had started building a strong foundation for best doctor practices. He gave his services as scribe for the blind people.
Experience in India
Dr Vora graduated from Smt NHL Medical College, Ahmedabad in 1999 and was awarded three gold medals and stood first in college during his MBBS exams. He pursued his postgraduate training in Paediatrics at B J Medical College and Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad. He was awarded Diploma Paediatrics in 2001 wherein he stood first in Gujarat University and was awarded M.D. Paediatrics in 2002. He developed a keen interest in Paediatric Neurology during his postgraduate training. So, he went to UK for further training in Paediatric Neurology.
International experience
Dr Vora has received five years of higher specialist training in Paediatric Neurology at University Hospitals, Nottingham and Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh. He was awarded CCT (Certificate of Completion of specialist Training) in Paediatric Neurology by Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and PMETB, UK. Dr Vora's name was recommended to be on the list of the Specialist register of General Medical Council UK as an accredited Paediatric Neurologist. He is the first from state of Gujarat to get accredited for such recognition by GMC. During his higher specialist training in Paediatric Neurology he developed immense interest in area of Epilepsy. He joined as post CCT (consultant) fellow in complex epilepsy at the world famous Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and Institute of Child Health (ICH) London where he received worlds best training in complex epilepsy management including area of epilepsy surgery for twelve months. He started his work as a Consultant Paediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist at Great Ormond Street Childrens Hospital, London. He had extensive training and experience in all childhood and adolescence neurological conditions. He is an expert in management of Paediatric Epilepsies. He has presented scientific papers in many international scientific conferences. For his dedication and contribution to field of Paediatrics and Paediatric Neurology, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK has awarded him with prestigious FRCPCH.
Current position
He is currently working as Consultant Paediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London which is a world-renowned centre of excellence. He is also giving his services at National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy (NCYPE) for children with complex neurological needs.
Qualifications
- FRCPCH (UK) 2011
- Post CCT (Consultant) Fellow in Complex Epilepsy (UK) 2010 - First and only in India with this 12 months fellowship.
- CCT in Paediatric Neurology (UK) 2010 - First in state of Gujarat on specialist register of General Medical Council, UK as Paediatric Neurologist
- MRCPCH (UK) 2004
- MD Paediatrics 2002
- Diploma Paediatrics 2001 (University first)
- MBBS 1999 (Gold medallist)
International Scientific Publications / Presentations
- Epilepsy surgery in Rasmussen syndrome abstract, Journal of Neurosurgery, 2010.
- Role of Nitrazepam in West Syndrome abstract, Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 2010.,
- Variability in Acute Cerebellitis a report of three cases abstract, Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 2010.
- CNS complications of ENT infections a case series abstract, European Journal of Paediatric Neurology, 2009.
- Chiari I benign but not so benign abstract, European Journal of Paediatric Neurology, 2009.
- Scottish Experience with Rufinamide in children with refractory drop attacks a case series abstract, European Journal of Paediatric Neurology, 2009.
- CNS complications of ENT infections a case series" abstract, Archives of Disease in Childhood , 2009.
- Case series on Term IVH - " abstract, Archives of Disease in Childhood, 2008.
- Case series of Cerebello Pontine Hypoplasia abstract, Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 2008.
- The National Ataxia Telangiectasia Clinic European Journal of Paediatric Neurology, volume 9, Numbers 3-4, 2005, Page 192- a.
Clinical Governance
Dr Vora has always strived for best clinical practises based on scientific evidence.
Audit
He has led several audits related to Paediatrics and Paediatric Neurology, highlighting deficiencies in service, proposing new guidelines, and leading to change in practices. Few examples are:
- Meningitis Antibiotics Guideline
- Epilepsy Clinic Audit
- Neonatal Seizures, Management and Outcome
Research and Study
Dr Vora has always been actively involved with clinical research work to improve knowledge and skill of medical fraternity for betterment of human kind. Some examples of his work are:
- Rasmussens Encephalitis: medical and surgical management.
- Review of surgical management of Epilepsy
- Usefulness of PET and SPECT scans in epilepsy surgery decision making
- Role of Nitrazepam in West Syndrome
- Review of West Syndrome
- CNS complications of ENT infections
- Awareness workshops, guest lectures and training for Paediatricians, Neurologists and Epileptologists.
Clinical Guideline, pathway and protocol development
Dr Vora has contributed his best in service development and improvement of patient safety. Some of his work in developing the following and noteworthy:
- Ketogenic diet guideline
- Epilepsy care pathways
- Intrathecal antibiotics guidelines
Scholastic approach and Mentoring
Dr Vora has contributed to field of education and training by his active and effective teaching and has developed a significant teaching portfolio. Few examples of his commitment are:
- Paediatric Epilepsy Training (PET) Facilitator for UK and Europe
- MRCPCH course tutor for Institute of Child Health and Pastest
- Postgraduate medical teaching, training, supervision and assessment
- Training and teaching of medical, nursing and other health professionals
- Health education programmes for patients, their families and community
- Awareness workshops, guest lectures and training for Paediatricians, Neurologists and Epileptologists.
Management
Dr Vora has had specific training in leadership, experience, ongoing involvement and follow-through in service development work.
His patients say...
- Dr Vora is an honest, empathetic, humble, top notch doctor and an excellent human being.
- He is very good at listening, understanding us and keeps us well informed.
- He is easy to approach and down to earth personality
- On one side he will play with kids as a child and when required can make tough decisions.
His colleagues say...
- Dr Vora is sincere, hard working, enthusiastic, flexible, committed, compassionate doctor and great friend.
- Always happy to help in any situation.
- Very good at team work
Training and Experience