
Overview
Kuntal Sen, MD, is the co-director of Neurogenetics Clinic in the Division of Neurogenetics and Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics at Children's National Hospital. He is a graduate of Grant Government Medical College, Mumbai. He completed a combined pediatrics-medical genetics and genomics residency at the Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University of Medicine. He then completed a child neurology fellowship at Children’s National. He also worked at the National Institutes of Health as a volunteer for the Undiagnosed Diseases Program. He is one of the few physicians in the country with dual training in neurology and clinical genetics which affords him a unique expertise to diagnose and manage patients with complex monogenic neurological disorders. Dr. Sen’s clinical expertise is centered on providing long-term, holistic, and family-centered care for patients with mitochondrial diseases and other ultra-rare neuro-metabolic disorders. Dr. Sen's research focus is on multi-modal neuroimaging and neuromonitoring in inborn errors of metabolism. Dr. Sen has published several peer-reviewed articles and presented at many international conferences on newborn screening disorders, rare neurometabolic epilepsies and ethics in genetic testing. Dr. Sen spearheaded a national survey aimed at identifying innovative approaches to educate child neurologists about genomic testing. This initiative culminated in the development and release of a national curriculum through the Child Neurology Society, under his leadership. He was elected chair of the Neurogenetics Section of the American Academy of Neurology, reflecting his national recognition in the field. He is a fellow of the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) and a member of the ACMG Advocacy and Government Affairs Committee. He also serves as the media editor for the Pediatric Neurology Journal. During his medical training, he has won awards and grants from professional societies including the prestigious ACMG Foundation/Perkin Elmer Award and Children’s National Founders Auxiliary Board Grant. Publications Google Scholar.
Dr. Sen is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Hydranencephaly, Lissencephaly 2, and Cortical Dysplasia.
Dr. Sen is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2022 and Clinical Genetics (MD): American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2019. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 42 peer reviewed articles.
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Clinical Research
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Main Hospital-Neuroscience Clinic
William D. Gaillard, MD, professor of neurology and neurophysiology, is chief of the Divisions of Child Neurology and of Epilepsy and Neurophysiology. He is director of the Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program — one of the leading multidisciplinary pediatric epilepsy programs in the country. As associate director of the Children’s National Research Institute’s Center for Neuroscience Research, he is responsible for overseeing and organizing clinical neuroscience research. Dr. Gaillard is professor of pediatrics and neurology at the George Washington University School of Medicine; Professor of Neurology, Georgetown University; and Adjunct Professor of Hearing and Speech Sciences, University of Maryland, College Park. Additionally, Dr. Gaillard holds longstanding collaborations with the Clinical Epilepsy Section (CES), National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and NIH. His innovative research utilizes advanced structural and functional imaging to examine the effects of epilepsy on brain structure and function. His pioneering work with functional imaging has changed clinical practice for patients with epilepsy, made important technical contributions to structural and functional imaging methods, and provided fundamental scientific insights on the biology of brain plasticity. Ultimately, the goal of his research is to improve the outcomes and lives of children with epilepsy. Dr. Gaillard is a past president of the American Epilepsy Society. He is past treasurer of the American Epilepsy Society, past chair of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) Commission on Diagnostics, past chair of the ILAE Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Task Force and past member of the Pediatric Commission. He is a past editor of Epilepsy Research and a past editor of Epilepsia. He is the author of more than 240 peer-reviewed scientific papers and more than 50 chapters and holds longstanding federal and foundation grant funding. Dr. Gaillard is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Status Epilepticus, Liver Embolization, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Gaillard is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2005, and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 1992.
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Dr. Comi graduated from SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and received her training in pediatrics at the Children's Hospital of Buffalo and her child neurology training at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Her clinical specialization is in the treatment of the neurological aspects of Sturge-Weber syndrome and other disorders related to capillary malformation. Dr. Comi's clinical research interests focus on improving the early diagnosis and treatment of brain involvement in Sturge-Weber syndrome in order to prevent ischemic brain injury in affected infants and young children, and on studies to understand what causes Sturge-Weber syndrome. Her laboratory research work deals with the pathogenesis of Sturge-Weber syndrome, recently shown to be caused by a somatic mutation, and on developing new drug targets, screening assays, models and therapeutic strategies for Sturge-Weber syndrome. Her lab group also works on developing better neuroprotective and neuroregenerative responses to brain injury resulting from impaired blood flow to the brain. Dr. Comi is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Parkes Weber Syndrome, Stork Bite, Epilepsy in Children, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Comi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.
Children's National Hospital
Diana Bharucha is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bharucha is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Dysferlinopathy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Miyoshi Myopathy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kuntal Sen
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Is Dr. Kuntal Sen a top-rated expert for Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kuntal Sen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Kuntal Sen specialize in?
While Dr. Kuntal Sen is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Hydranencephaly, and Lissencephaly 2. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Kuntal Sen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kuntal Sen has published 42 articles and abstracts on conditions like Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). You can view a list of Dr. Kuntal Sen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kuntal Sen accept my insurance?
Dr. Kuntal Sen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-476-3434 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)Dr. Sen isDistinguished. Learn about Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).
- Advanced
- Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Sen isAdvanced. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- HemiplegiaDr. Sen isAdvanced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- HydranencephalyDr. Sen isAdvanced. Learn about Hydranencephaly.
- LissencephalyDr. Sen isAdvanced. Learn about Lissencephaly.
- Lissencephaly 2Dr. Sen isAdvanced. Learn about Lissencephaly 2.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Sen isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Acrocallosal SyndromeDr. Sen isExperienced. Learn about Acrocallosal Syndrome.
- Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)Dr. Sen isExperienced. Learn about Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD).
- Agyria Pachygyria PolymicrogyriaDr. Sen isExperienced. Learn about Agyria Pachygyria Polymicrogyria.
- Aicardi SyndromeDr. Sen isExperienced. Learn about Aicardi Syndrome.
- AphantasiaDr. Sen isExperienced. Learn about Aphantasia.

