Dr. Srikant Venkatakrishnan

Dr Srikant Venkatakrishnan is a dedicated rehabilitation medicine specialist in Bangalore with 13 years of experience in physical medicine, neurological rehabilitation, and interventional pain management.

Patients searching for a stroke rehabilitation specialist in Bangalore, spinal cord injury rehabilitation doctor near me, chronic pain management expert, cerebral palsy rehabilitation specialist, or Parkinson's disease rehabilitation doctor will find a compassionate physiatrist committed to restoring independence and improving quality of life.

Area of Expertise

Comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation care is delivered for neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and chronic pain conditions through a multidisciplinary team-based approach.

Neurological Rehabilitation

Fellowship-trained expertise at NIMHANS is applied to restoring function in patients with complex neurological conditions.

• Stroke rehabilitation and post-stroke recovery
• Brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation
• Cerebral palsy management and therapy
• Parkinson's disease rehabilitation
• Neuropathy and peripheral nerve injury recovery

Musculoskeletal Medicine and Pain Management

Advanced interventional techniques are utilised for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment of musculoskeletal and pain conditions.

• Intra-articular injections for joint pain
• Trigger point injections for myofascial pain
• Motor point blocks for spasticity management
• Chemical neurolysis for pain and spasticity
• Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK Ultrasound) guided procedures
• Chronic back pain and arthritis management

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

Specialised rehabilitation programmes are delivered for patients recovering from cardiac and respiratory conditions.

• Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation for heart and lung conditions
• Poor activity tolerance and breathlessness management
• Gradual exercise and functional restoration programmes

Interventional Pain Management

Minimally invasive procedures are performed to address chronic and neuropathic pain conditions.

• Neuromodulation for chronic pain
• Chemical neurolysis for persistent spasticity
• Contracture release procedures
• Interventional pain management for complex cases

Wound Care and Rehabilitation

Comprehensive wound management is integrated within the rehabilitation programme for patients with chronic wounds.

• Wound debridement for chronic and non-healing wounds
• Foot ulcer offloading for diabetic foot management
• Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment

Comprehensive Rehabilitation Programmes

Multidisciplinary inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programmes are directed for a wide range of conditions.

• Comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation
• Outpatient rehabilitation programmes
• Music in neurorehabilitation
• Community reintegration and caregiver burden reduction
• Orthotics and prosthetics (splints) fitting and training

Professional Experience

Dr Srikant Venkatakrishnan is currently associated with Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center Bommasandra Bangalore as Consultant in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

He has previously served at:

• Post Doctoral Fellow and Senior Resident, Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, NIMHANS Bangalore
• Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, St Johns Medical College Bangalore

Credentials, Qualifications, and Memberships

Dr Srikant Venkatakrishnan is registered with the Karnataka Medical Council (Registration No. 100813 since 2013).

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (2013)
• MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation from St Johns Medical College and Hospital (2018)
• Fellowship in Neurological Rehabilitation from NIMHANS (2019)

Awards and Recognitions

• University First Rank in MD (2018) Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Bangalore
• First Rank NIMHANS Entrance Exam (2018) for Post Doctoral Fellowship in Neurological Rehabilitation
• Special Grant from International Society for Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) to present work at annual conference, Kobe Japan (2019)
• Invited Expert to Multinational Delphi Panel on Equinovarus Foot Management, Society of Neuro-Orthopedic, Versailles Paris (2019)
• Member of Inaugural Task Force of the World Youth Forum for Physiatrists (ISPRM)

Professional Memberships

• Karnataka Medical Council
• Medical Council of India
• International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM)

Languages Spoken

• English, Hindi, Kannada, and Tamil

Why Consult Dr Srikant Venkatakrishnan

Patients benefit from a rare combination of double first rank academic excellence and fellowship-level clinical training at NIMHANS, one of India's premier neuroscience institutions. International recognition through a Special Grant from ISPRM and an invitation as expert to a Multinational Delphi Panel in Paris reflects a globally acknowledged standard of expertise in rehabilitation medicine.

A commitment to evidence-based, cost-effective, and patient-centred rehabilitation ensures individuals recover maximum independence and return to meaningful daily life.

Book an Appointment

For expert consultation on stroke rehabilitation, spinal cord injury recovery, chronic pain, musculoskeletal conditions, or comprehensive rehabilitation programmes, Dr Srikant Venkatakrishnan is available at Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center Bommasandra Bangalore.

Book your appointment through HexaHealth for a seamless experience and priority access to one of Bangalore's most accomplished rehabilitation medicine specialists.