Dr Karthik Palanivelu (Velu) is a Consultant Community Paediatrician and Clinical Lead for Paediatric Epilepsy in Herefordshire & Worcestershire Health & Care NHS Trust. He has clinical interests in Paediatric Epilepsy, Neurodevelopment, Neurodisability and Sensory Impairments.

Dr Velu has been involved in diagnosing children with neurodevelopmental disorders, including Autism and ADHD. 

Dr Velu has been awarded a Fellowship by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health & Higher Education Academy. He is a certified trainer for Paediatric Epilepsy Training provided by British Paediatric Neurology Association.  He has been nominated as a regional representative for the British Association of Paediatricians in the national Audiology network. He is an active member of the West Midland BACCH Network.

Dr Velu has particular interests in Medical Education and supervises Paediatric Specialty Trainees and Health professionals working with children and young people.