Dr Vishal Mehta

Dr Mehta  sees children and adolescents (0-18 years) with a wide range of general paediatric conditions, as well as those with brain disorders (neurological problems). He accepts referrals from GPs, allied health professionals such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists, self-referrals (with a supporting letter from a GP), and other medical professionals and colleagues. Dr Mehta has a  special interest in paediatric neurology and neurodisability . He manages various neurological conditions in children, particularly: Headaches Faints and Funny turns Epilepsy Tic disorders and Tourette’s syndrome Movement disorders Developmental delay Cerebral palsy Functional neurological disorders Neuromuscular disorders Sleep difficulties In addition, Dr Mehta has extensive experience in managing a wide range of  general paediatric conditions,  including abdominal pain or cramps, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux), cow’s milk protein allergy, constipation, urinary tract infections, breathing difficulties, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue or tiredness, PoTS, dizziness, chest pain, palpitations, leg pain, neck lumps, back pain, and bedwetting, among others. Dr Mehta graduated from  Indore, India , and completed his postgraduate training in paediatrics at the prestigious  University of Bombay (Mumbai) , where he obtained his MD degree. He then moved to the UK and trained at several centres, including  St Mary’s Hospital Manchester ,  Leeds General Infirmary , and  Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital , before taking up his current role as  Consultant Paediatrician at Hull Royal Infirmary . He has a  keen interest in teaching  and regularly contributes to: The Yorkshire Deanery MRCPCH Clinical Course British Paediatric Neurology Association’s headache (CHaT) and epilepsy (PET) courses Resucitation council run Eurpean Paediatric Adavance Life Support Course(EPALS) He is current joint secratary of the  BPNA(British Paediatric Neurology Association) CHaT( Childhood Healdache Network).  Additionally, he is an  Honorary Lecturer in Paediatrics  at  Hull York Medical School (HYMS), Revalidation Lead  at  HUTH  and had previously served as  Clinical Lead for Paediatrics  and  RCPCH College Tutor  at Hull University Teaching Hospitals. He is also an  MRCPCH Examiner Elect and EPALS resuscitation course Instructor.

Migraine/Headaches Faints and Funny turns Epilepsy Non Epileptic Attack Diosorder Tic disorders and Tourette’s syndrome Movement disorders Developmental delay Cerebral palsy Functional neurological disorders( FND) Sleep difficulties Postural Orthostatic l tachycardia Syndrome(PoTS) Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension