Waseem Ur Rahman

Experienced Pediatric Neurologist specializing in diagnosis and treatment of complex neurological disorders in infants, children, and adolescents. Proficient in managing a wide range of conditions including epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders (autism, ADHD), neuromuscular diseases, migraines, and genetic/metabolic conditions. Skilled in utilizing advanced neurodiagnostics (EEG, EMG, MRI) to inform evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Committed to providing multidisciplinary, family-centered care that prioritizes improving quality of life for patients. Actively involved in clinical research, medical education, and advocacy efforts to promote pediatric neurology

• Rahman WU, Khan S, Ali N, Ahmad TM. Frequency of Hypocalcemia in Children 2 Months to 5 Years of Age Presenting with First Episode of Afebrile Seizures. Open J Pediatr. 2021;11(4):483-490. doi:10.4236/ojped.2021.114045
• Rahman WU, Ahdi SG, Khalily MA, Rehman ZU, Alvi JR, Sultan T. Spectrum of inherited metabolic disorders with neurological manifestations in children presenting to a tertiary care hospital. Pak Pediatr J. 2021;45(4)
• Ahdi SG, Rahman WU, Alvi JR, Ashfaq MA, Efthymiou S, Rehman ZU, Sultan T, Houlden H. Genotype-phenotype correlations in epileptic encephalopathy syndromes in less than 2 years of age: a single centre experience. Pak Pediatr J. 2023;47(2):145-152
• Shafiq M, Ullah I, Khan I, Khan K, Ahmad K, Rahman WU. Accuracy of automated blood pressure assessment device confirmed by mercury sphygmomanometer. Med Forum. 2021;32(6):47-50

• ASEPA Semiology & Neuroimaging Course 2024, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• ASEPA-ANZAN EEG Teaching Course 2023, Karachi, Pakistan
• Worked as Organizer in Pediatric Neurology Conferences 2023 and 2025
• EEG and Epilepsy Workshop, International Child Neurology Association (ICNA), 2021
• Neuroradiology Workshop, International Child Neurology Association (ICNA), 2021
• Ketogenic Diet Workshop, ILAE Task Force for Dietary Therapies, July 2022
• Young Researcher Award at 26th Biennial International Pediatric Conference, Karachi, 2022

• Phenotypic Diversity & Mutational Spectrum Of Vitamin Responsive Epileptic Encephalopathies (submitted for publishing)
• SCN1A and ABCB1 correlation with drug resistance in pediatric epileptic population presenting to a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan (IRB approved)
• Vitamin D Supplementation for Patients with Epilepsy on Antiseizure Medications: A Randomized Controlled Trial (research proposal being prepared)
• A Case of Metabolic Encephalopathy, Lactic Acidosis, and Strokelike Episodes (MELAS) in an 11-Year-Old Male
• Megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts (MLC) or Van Der Knaap Disease: A case report
• A case report on Leigh Disease (SURF1 mutation) in a 3 year old child
• A case report on Hyperornithinemia-hyperammonemia-homocitrullinuria (HHH) syndrome in a 14 year old child