Deepankar Mohanty, MD
- Neurology
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Neurology and Epilepsy, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-822-1750
Neurology
Phone:
832-822-0959
Epilepsy
Languages: English
Departments:
Office location:
6621 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Deepankar Mohanty, MD
Dr. Deepankar Mohanty is a Pediatric Neurologist who specializes in the management of medically refractory epilepsy. He is proficient in medical management of complex epilepsy as well as evaluation for epilepsy surgery, particularly in individuals with tuberous sclerosis complex. In addition, he is trained in advanced techniques to locate the origin of focal seizures in the brain, such as magnetoencephalography (MEG), intracranial stereo-EEG and electrical source imaging, all of which are invaluable in improving the outcomes of epilepsy surgery. Alongside his clinical duties, he maintains an active research agenda and participates in teaching clinical fellows and residents.
Personal Statement
As a pediatric epileptologist, my goal is to provide the best possible care for my patients while ensuring families feel heard, informed and empowered. Managing epilepsy is more than just prescribing treatments – it’s about understanding each child's unique needs, fostering trust and working together to determine the right approach. I believe in open communication, where parents and caregivers can freely express concerns, ask questions and actively participate in decisions. Shared decision-making is at the heart of my practice, helping families feel confident that every choice is made with their child's well-being as the priority. My greatest reward is seeing children thrive with personalized care that respects their journey and gives them the best chance for a brighter future.
Clinical Interests
Refractory epilepsy, tuberous sclerosis, epilepsy surgery
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Epilepsy | 2023 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Clinical Neurophysiology | 2022 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Residency | Child Neurology | 2021 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Residency | Pediatrics | 2018 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2016 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Biology | 2011 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Bachelors | Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy | 2011 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Clinical Neurophysiology Society | Member |
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Board Certified in Child Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Epilepsy
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Research interests
Utilization of MEG and electrical source imaging for seizure source localization, thalamic neuromodulation for refractory epilepsy
Mohanty D, Houck KM, Trandafir C, Haneef Z, Karakas C, Lee S, Curry DJ, Riviello JJ, Ali I. Responsive neurostimulation of thalamic nuclei for regional and multifocal drug-resistant epilepsy in children and young adults. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2024 Apr 12;34(1):40-48. doi: 10.3171/2024.2.PEDS23531. PMID: 38608307.
Boerwinkle VL, Mohanty D, Foldes ST, Guffey D, Minard CG, Vedantam A, Raskin JS, Lam S, Bond M, Mirea L, Adelson PD, Wilfong AA, Curry DJ. Correlating Resting-State Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Connectivity by Independent Component Analysis-Based Epileptogenic Zones with Intracranial Electroencephalogram Localized Seizure Onset Zones and Surgical Outcomes in Prospective Pediatric Intractable Epilepsy Study. Brain Connect. 2017 Sep;7(7):424-442. doi: 10.1089/brain.2016.0479. PMID: 28782373; PMCID: PMC5647510.
Carozza RB, Mohanty D, Wolf MS, Martin EN, Anderson J, Pagano LM. Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity: Development of a Pediatric Clinical Practice Guideline. Hosp Pediatr. 2023 Dec 1;13(12):e402-e410. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2023-007261. PMID: 37953681.