Dr Dheeraj A

HOD & Consultant â€“ Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

January 1, 2007

Connect with Dr Dheeraj A

Top Areas of Expertise

Neurological Rehabilitation
Paediatric Rehabilitation
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine
Geriatric Rehabilitation

â€

Top Treatments Offered

Stroke & Neurorehabilitation programs
Paediatric rehabilitation for children with developmental delays
Comprehensive musculoskeletal pain management
Geriatric rehabilitation including fall prevention & balance therapy
Lifestyle disease management (obesity, diabetes, hypertension)
Orthosis & prosthesis prescription and rehabilitation support

About Dr Dheeraj A

Dr. Dheeraj A is a renowned rehabilitation physician in Bangalore, heading PMR at Manipal Hospitals. With a strong academic background from AIIMS New Delhi and a fellowship in Neurological Rehabilitation, he has managed complex cases of stroke, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord disorders, and musculoskeletal pain. He is widely respected for his patient-centric approach and for integrating modern rehabilitation strategies with holistic care.

Educational Qualifications:

MBBS â€“ Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), Bellary (2006)
MD â€“ Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, AIIMS New Delhi
Post-Doctoral Fellowship â€“ Neurological Rehabilitation, NIMHANS, Bangalore

Professional Memberships:

Life member of Indian Medical Association.
Life member of Indian Association of PMR (IAPMR).
Indian Federation of Neurorehabilitation.

Publications:

Nerve Conduction Studies on Median and Ulnar nerves of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (Dissertation for Degree of Doctor of Medicine, PM&R, AIIMS, New Delhi) Pachydermodactyly: Bhaskaraiah SK, Adiga D, Sardana R, Singh U. Pachydermodactyly. Astrocyte 2015;2:105-6.
Sleep Disorders in Children with Cerebral Palsy: Adiga D, Gupta A, Khanna M, Taly AB, Thennarasu K. Sleep disorders in children with cerebral palsy and its correlation with sleep disturbance in primary caregivers and other associated factors. Ann Indian Acad Neurol 2014;17:473-6.
Presented lectures in various CMEs on topics â€˜Stroke Rehabilitationâ€™, Geriatric Rehabilitation, Orthosis / Prosthesis prescriptions, Comprehensive Rehabilitation Approaches, Paediatric Rehabilitation in Delayed developmental disorders, etc.