I am a person Taking up Rehabilitation Medicine for my Post graduation in itself is a reflection of compassion and devotion as I deal with differently abled persons and my relationship with my patients is life long and it needs commitment. Doing further advance training in Neurological Rehabilitation and further specialization in Management of patients with Disorders of Consciousness, Rehab Robotics and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy; I have tried to reduce suffering and improve Quality of Life of patients suffering with disorders of consciousness due to brain injury and stroke. The goal of "Adding Life to Years" in such patients, I involve the use of advanced technology, multidisciplinary team and use evidence-based medicine. Being Director of the Rehab Services, I always work with positive attitude, empathy and patience to contribute towards a good, healthy work environment and a motivated team for the upliftment of patient’s outcome.
AREA(S) OF INTEREST:
Neuro Rehabilitation, Geriatric Rehabilitation, Musculoskelatal Rehabilitation, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Service, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Pediatric Rehabilitation, Cancer Rehabilitation
TREATMENTS/PROCEDURES OFFERED:
• Neurorehabilitation for stroke and brain injury & spinal cord injury, Management of unconscious patients, Rehab Robotics, Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, Spasticity management with Botulinum toxin injections, Neurological Rehabilitation, Rehab Robotics, Cardiopulmonary Rehab
NAME OF INSTITUTE(S):
PHD, NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION, Department Of Psychiatric & Neurological Rehabilitation, National Institute Of Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India
SENIOR RESIDENT, NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION, Department Of Psychiatric & Neurological Rehabilitation, National Institute Of Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India
MEMBER OF NATIONAL ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (MNAMS), PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, INDIA
DIPLOMATE IN NATIONAL BOARD (DNB), PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, National Board Of Examination (NBE), New Delhi
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE (MD), PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, Rehabilitation Research & Artificial Limb Fitting Centre, Dept Of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, SMS Medical College & Associated Hospitals, Jaipur, India
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE BACHELOR OF SURGERY (MBBS), JLN Medical College & Associated Hospitals, University of Rajasthan, India
FELLOWSHIPS:
HONORARY MEDICAL STAFF MEMBER, Rehabilitation Medicine, Shepherd Center, Atlanta, USA
SPINAL CORD SERVICE, Stanford Veterans Affairs Hospital, Palo Alto Health Care System, California, USA
PAIN MANAGEMENT, University Hospitals of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA
CARDIAC REHABILITATION, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, USA
REHABILITATON MEDICINE, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore