MBBS, MD - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Dr. Maheswarappa BM is one of the most eminent and distinguished Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist in the country. He has extensive knowledge, skill and experience in pain management and rehabilitation of traumatic and non-traumatic conditions of orthopedics, spine and neurological conditions. He did his graduated from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. He completed post-graduation course MD in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation from AIIMS, New Delhi and training in sports medicine from Sports Authority of India, New Delhi. Since there was need of surgical training to manage long term medical complications in patients with orthopedic and neurological disorders like spasticity, deformity, contractures, pressure ulcer, tendon transfer, arthrodesis etc., he went to Balaji Institute of Surgery Research and Rehabilitation for Disabled (BIRRD) at Tirupati and got extensive surgical training for two year.His keen interest in disability and challenges of patients with neurological disorders made him to join three years senior residency program in neurological rehabilitation at NIMHANS. Soon after the program he joined Manipal Hospital, Bangalore. to set-up India’s first department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of comprehensive in nature. After a decade of successfully establishing the department, now he has moved to Sakra World Hospital, Bangalore.He is member of Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Indian Association Sports Medicine and Indian Association of Spinal cord injury. He also does community based rehabilitation and training of community based rehabilitation workers in Association of People with Disability (APD) a non-government organization in Bangalore.Clinical interest:Neuro-rehabilitation: Stroke, head injury, hypoxic brain damage, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, neurodevelopmental disorders, neuro-infections squeal, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy, nerve injury, spasticity, Parkinson’s disease, neurodegenerative disorders, motor neuron disease, muscular dystrophy.Orthopedic and Rheumatologic: Poly-trauma, Post-surgical management of fracture, arthritis, amputation, osteoporosis, joint replacement and ligament reconstruction.Pain management: Acute, chronic, and recurrent neck and back pain, myofacial pain, fibromyalgia, disc, joints, musculoskeletal and soft tissue pain, Sports Injuries, rains and sports injuries.
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3 of us in the family have been patients of Dr. Maheshwarappa and he has been absolutely marvellous in the way he approached the problem, diagnosed it and treated it. All of it with calm confidence that comes from enormous experience and understanding of the human issues. I strongly recommend that patients make it a point to get his opinion before even thinking of surgery or other treatments.
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Q: Why do patients visit Dr. Maheswarappa B.M.?
A: Patients frequently visit Dr. Maheswarappa B.M. for Sports medicne, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.
Q: What do patients say about Dr. Maheswarappa B.M.?
A: Dr. Maheswarappa B.M. has been recommended by 2 patients and has recieved stories from 2 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.
Q: What is Dr. Maheswarappa B.M.'s education qualification?
A: Dr. Maheswarappa B.M. has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Q: What does Dr. Maheswarappa B.M. specialises in ?
A: Dr. Maheswarappa B.M. specialises as Rehab & Physical Medicine Specialist.
Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Maheswarappa B.M. have?
A: Dr. Maheswarappa B.M. has an overall experience of 24 years. View where has Dr. Maheswarappa B.M. practiced in the past.