Monika Shah Ayyar
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
9119 Memorial Drive Houston Texas, 77024About
Dr. Monika Ayyar is a physiatrist practicing in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ayyar is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Ayyar focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Ayyar can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Board Certification
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking- Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College -
- Regional Public Speaking -
- National Public Speaking -
Internships
- Sun Coast Hospital Largo, Nova Southeastern University
Fellowships
- Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Feinberg School of Medicine - Brain Injury Stroke
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Rehabilitation and Medicine
Articles and Publications
- Yes, Book Chapter
What do you attribute your success to?
- Good Mentors and Qualified Colleges Helping Along The Way.
Hobbies / Sports
- Exercising, Yoga, Art, Running, Painting, Cooking
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