Prof. Dr. Ubaid Shah

Consultant Paediatric Neurology

Specializations

• Childhood epilepsy, including drug-resistant and refractory epilepsy
• Autoimmune and inflammatory encephalitis, including anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis
• New-onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE / FIRES)
• Paediatric Acute Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS / PANDAS)
• Developmental regression and unexplained neurological deterioration, including cerebral folate deficiency
• Movement disorders including cerebral palsy, tics, tremors, dystonia, and dyskinesia
• Neurodevelopmental disorders including autism spectrum disorder and ADHD
• Paediatric headache disorders, including migraine

Experience

Prof. Ubaid Shah is an Australian-trained Consultant Paediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist with more than 18 years of specialist experience in managing complex neurological conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. He began his medical career in 2005 and has built an international reputation for his expertise in childhood epilepsy and high-acuity paediatric neurological disorders.

He provides tertiary-level care for children with complex and treatment-resistant neurological conditions, with particular expertise in drug-resistant epilepsy, neuro-immune disorders, neuromuscular conditions, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Prof. Shah is frequently involved in the management of diagnostically challenging cases that require advanced clinical insight and a structured, long-term treatment approach.

His clinical philosophy centres on early diagnosis, precision-based treatment strategies, and family-centred care. He is known for clearly explaining complex neurological conditions to families and developing practical, personalised care plans aimed at improving long-term neurological and developmental outcomes.

In addition to his clinical work, Prof. Shah has held senior academic and leadership positions, including Regional Program Director for a paediatric residency training program, reflecting his strong commitment to postgraduate education, clinical governance, and mentoring the next generation of paediatricians. He currently serves as a Consultant Paediatric Neurologist at HealthBay Specialty Care.

Qualifications

• MBBS (Hons.), MD (Paediatrics), DCH, FRACP (Paediatric Neurology), Fellowship in Paediatric Epilepsy
• Australian-trained Paediatric Neurologist Epileptologist