Overview
Dr. Ajai Sambasivan earned his Doctor of Medicine at George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine & Health Sciences. He went on to complete an internal medicine internship and a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. Sambasivan completed further training through a musculoskeletal and interventional pain management fellowship at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS). Board certified by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR) and the American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (ARDMS), Dr. Sambasivan is assistant professor in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston. He is known for his expertise in non-surgical orthopedics. Dr. Sambasivan’s medical practice is focused on interventional pain management, where he employs the latest musculoskeletal ultrasound and fluoroscopy techniques to diagnose and manage orthopedic injuries. His particular interests include restoring function through advanced musculoskeletal ultrasound techniques. He has presented nationally and internationally on this topic.
Dr. Sambasivan is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Post Polio Syndrome, Paraplegia, Spinal Stenosis, and Tendinitis.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.
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"Dr. Gerard Francisco, MD is the Chief Medical Officer at TIRR Memorial Hermann and Professor and Chairman of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Dr. Francisco is one of the nation's leading physicians in the field of brain injury and stroke rehabilitation and spasticity management. A frequent lecturer nationally and internationally, he is currently conducting research on the use of botulinum toxin and intrathecal baclofen for the treatment of spasticity, along with the use of robots to facilitate recovery after a stroke or spinal cord injury. Dr. Francisco is a Principal investigator in an R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Francisco is chairman and clinical professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston and adjunct professor at Baylor College of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of the Philippines and completed his internship at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago. His residency in PM&R was at the University of Medicine and Dentistry-New Jersey Medical School, where he was chief resident. Dr. Francisco completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Brain Injury Rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine. Before joining the Brain Injury Program at TIRR Memorial Hermann in 1997, he served as director of the Brain Injury Program at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and assistant professor in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Francisco was named Distinguished Educator Professor by University of Texas Medical School at Houston ""Academy of Master Educators"" in 2012 and inducted as a member of the University of Texas Academy of Health Science Education (2013). Dr. Francisco was elected to ""Best Doctors in America"" for 2007-2008 by his peers. From 2001-2012, he has been listed in ""Best Doctors in America"" by U.S. World & News Report. In 2013, he was nominated by his peers to Houstonia Magazine's list of Top Doctors. Services Provided by Dr. Francisco Comprehensive spasticity management, including: Botulinum toxin injection Phenol neurolysis Intrathecal baclofen pumps Outpatient management of persons who have sustained: Stroke Brain Injury". Dr. Francisco is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Hemiplegia, Stroke, and Cerebral Palsy.
Dr. Elaine Magat, MD, joined the TIRR Memorial Hermann team of affiliated physicians from the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Scott and White Healthcare in Temple, Texas, and from Scott and White’s Center for Rehabilitative Medicine in Waco, Texas, where she was assistant medical director. After receiving her medical degree at the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in Manila, Philippines, she completed two physical medicine and rehabilitation residencies – one at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center in Quezon City, Philippines, in 2003, where she was chief resident, and the second at the Baylor/UTHealth PM&R Alliance in 2010. Dr. Magat completed her fellowship in brain injury rehabilitation and tone management at the Alliance in 2011. A clinical assistant professor of PM&R at the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and a diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Magat works at the hospital’s Outpatient Medical Clinic. Services provided by Dr. Magat include outpatient management of persons who have sustained stroke or brain injury and outpatient management of spasticity and post polio. She is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Medical Association. Dr. Magat is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Spasticity, and Hemiplegia.
Dr. Stampas realizes the importance of getting to know his patients and their goals. He believes in actively listening and acknowledging each trial and triumph during the rehabilitation process. With a clinical interest in spinal cord injury rehabilitation, Dr. Stampas takes a team approach to optimize his patients’ outcomes. Dr. Stampas is fluent in English and Greek. Away from the office, Dr. Stampas likes spending time with his family and friends and enjoys the outdoors and staying active. Dr. Stampas is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Neurogenic Bowel, Spasticity, and Autonomic Dysreflexia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ajai Sambasivan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ajai Sambasivan?
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Is Dr. Ajai Sambasivan a top-rated expert for Post Polio Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ajai Sambasivan is classified as an Advanced expert for Post Polio Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ajai Sambasivan specialize in?
While Dr. Ajai Sambasivan is a Physiatry, they have specific expertise in Post Polio Syndrome, Paraplegia, and Spinal Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physiatry.
Does Dr. Ajai Sambasivan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ajai Sambasivan has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Post Polio Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Ajai Sambasivan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ajai Sambasivan accept my insurance?
Dr. Ajai Sambasivan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-5590 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- ParaplegiaDr. Sambasivan isAdvanced. Learn about Paraplegia.
- Post Polio SyndromeDr. Sambasivan isAdvanced. Learn about Post Polio Syndrome.
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