Monika Shah Ayyar, Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
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Monika Shah Ayyar

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

9119 Memorial Drive Houston Texas, 77024

About

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

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 24 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Brain InjuryPhysical Medicine and RehabilitationStroke

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

Monika Shah Ayyar's Practice location

9119 Memorial Drive -
Houston, Texas 77024
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