I graduated in 1989 after being awarded the University Gold Medal in Medicine in India. I then did a masters in paediatrics following which I qualified for the Diplomate of National Board in Paediatrics.

I completed my specialist registrar training at Sheffield Children’s Hospital working in general paediatrics and paediatric neurology.

I took up my consultant post in 2004 at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust and I am the lead for paediatric epilepsy at Dewsbury. I run a general paediatrics and dedicated epilepsy and neuromuscular disorder clinic.

I have a keen interest in teaching. I established the annual Yorkshire Neurology network study day in 2007 and this continues to be a successful meeting. I am the course director and tutor at Paediatric Epilepsy Training (PET) level 1 held alternate years at Dewsbury hospital. Over the years we have also hosted the Paediatric Membership examinations (MRCPCH) where I examine too. All these have been supported by excellent feedback.

I am the Royal College of Paediatric Officer for the North East of England and RCPCH council member since 2016.