Dr. Jayashree S Bhat

Dr Jayashree S Bhat is a Consultant in Speech, Language Pathology and Audiology in Mangaluru with 44 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Attavar.

She specialises in assessment and rehabilitation of communication, swallowing, voice, hearing, and cognitive disorders, and is one of the most academically accomplished speech and audiology specialists in Mangalore with a PhD from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, over 100 research publications, 5 books, more than 15 copyrights, and more than 10 research grants.

She consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Konkani.

Area of Expertise

Communication and Speech Disorders

Dr Jayashree S Bhat evaluates and manages patients with speech and language difficulties using evidence based rehabilitative interventions:

• Speech disorder assessment and therapy
• Language disorder evaluation and management
• Communication problem rehabilitation
• Cognitive communication disorder treatment
• Child and adult speech language therapy

Swallowing Disorders

Patients presenting with difficulty swallowing due to neurological, structural, or post surgical causes are assessed and managed by Dr Bhat with non invasive rehabilitative approaches:

• Swallowing disorder assessment
• Dysphagia rehabilitation
• Oropharyngeal swallowing evaluation
• Non invasive swallowing therapy
• Post stroke swallowing management

Voice Disorders

Dr Jayashree Bhat evaluates and manages patients with voice related pathologies requiring clinical assessment and targeted voice therapy:

• Voice disorder diagnosis and treatment
• Vocal rehabilitation
• Voice problem assessment across age groups
• Non invasive voice therapy
• Professional voice care and management

Hearing and Listening Disorders

Patients with hearing loss and listening difficulties are assessed and managed by Dr Bhat with audiology evaluation and rehabilitative care:

• Hearing disorder evaluation
• Listening disorder assessment and management
• Auditory rehabilitation planning
• Hearing assessment across age groups
• Hearing aid and assistive device guidance

Credentials and Qualifications

• BA Psychology, All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore (1982)
• MSc Audio Speech and Hearing Therapy, All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore (1984)
• MA Psychology, Annamalai University (1988)
• PhD Speech Language Pathology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal (2002)

Academic Contributions

Dr Jayashree S Bhat served as Professor and Head at Manipal University, contributing to speech and audiology education and research over several decades. She has received multiple scientific presentation awards at national and international forums and has conducted public awareness programmes in media on communication and hearing disorders.

Professional Memberships

• Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
• Indian Speech Hearing Association (ISHA)
• Dyslexic Society of India

Research and Publications

Dr Jayashree Bhat has an extensive academic portfolio including:

• Over 100 research papers in reputed national and international journals
• 5 book publications in speech language pathology and audiology
• More than 15 registered copyrights
• More than 10 research grants received
• Research presentations at national and international forums

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Jayashree S Bhat currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Attavar, Mangaluru

Previous Association

• Professor and Head, Manipal University

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