Overview
Dr. Ayyangar developed and directs several Pediatric Rehabilitation programs at the University of Michigan including the Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship Program, and the intrathecal baclofen program. She was also instrumental in developing the injection under sedation program for botulinum toxin and phenol injections and initiating the use of US guidance for injections in the pediatric population. She has a particular affinity for the management of children with complex needs and is currently actively involved in the Pediatric Palliative Care Service, and is board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (as well as pediatrics, PM&R, and pediatric rehabilitation medicine.) She has served on the AAPM&R Board of Governors as well as several academy committees. She was Vice Chair and Chair of the Council for Pediatric Rehabilitation/Developmental Disabilities and received the 2015 AAPM&R Outstanding Council Service Award. Dr. Ayyanagar has made national and international presentations on topics related to spasticity management and cerebral palsy and has received several honors including recognition as one of the Best Doctors in America as a pediatric specialist in 2013, 2014 and 2015 by US News and World Report.
Dr. Ayyangar is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Spasticity, and Focal Dystonia.
Dr. Ayyangar is board certified in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehab. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ayyangar is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1540 E Hospital Dr, Floor 3 Reception C, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
2205 Commonwealth Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Ayyangar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Pediatric Rehabilitation Center
Edward A. Hurvitz, MD is Professor and Chair, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the University of Michigan Medical School. He is the James W. Rae Collegiate Professor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He graduated from Wayne State College of Medicine, and completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Sinai Hospital of Detroit. He joined the faculty of the University of Michigan Department of PM&R in 1989 after completing a one-year fellowship there in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. Dr. Hurvitz also obtained certification in Electrodiagnostic Medicine in 1990. He became department chair in 2006 and was promoted to full Professor in 2013. He has also served as chief of service for PM&R at the Ann Arbor VA hospital. His clinical and academic focus has been on individuals with cerebral palsy and other brain-related syndromes that start in the childhood years, including adolescents and adults. His current work focuses on body composition and fitness in children and adults with cerebral palsy, as well as overall health and function in adults with cerebral palsy.In 2013, the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine recognized his work with the Chambers Lifespan awardand lecture. Dr. Hurvitz co-founded and co-directs the Cerebral Palsy Research Consortium of Michigan, and the International Cerebral Palsy Health Promotion Group. He has been funded for research as a PI or Co-PI from the NIH, NIDILRR, United Cerebral Palsy, and from industry.He is on the Executive Committee of the Cerebral Palsy Research Network, a national effort to establish a registry of individuals with CP. Dr. Hurvitz is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Myelomeningocele, Spasticity, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Hurvitz is board certified in Electrodiagnostic Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehab. Dr. Hurvitz is currently accepting new patients.
Wheelchair Seating Service
Dr. Rodriguez is Medical Director of the Wheelchair Seating Clinic and PM&R Administrator in the Michigan Bowel Control Clinic and the Wound Care Clinic. She has been actively involved in research with the Spinal Cord Injury Model System. She has written and collaborated on several research publications and written chapters on SCI sequelae in premier journals and textbooks in PM&R. Dr. Rodriguez has been recognized for her teaching of trainees with the Silver Crutch award. She is the associate SCI fellowship program director. She also serves on the International Standards and Autonomic Standards Committees, two crucial committees of the American Spinal Injury Association that are responsible for development of any new standards documents related to SCI, continuous review and improvement of the existing ASIA documents on neurological and autonomic standards and development and oversight of the International Data Sets project. Dr. Rodriguez is highly rated in 43 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bowel, Paraplegia, Spasticity, and Autonomic Dysreflexia. Dr. Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.
University Of Michigan Pediatric Genetics Clinic
Donna Martin is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Martin is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses CHARGE Syndrome and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Dr. Martin is board certified in American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, Clinical Biochemical Genetics - 2023. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rita N. Ayyangar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rita N. Ayyangar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rita N. Ayyangar by calling their office at 734-936-5780. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rita N. Ayyangar a top-rated expert for Cerebral Palsy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rita N. Ayyangar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cerebral Palsy, 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. Rita N. Ayyangar specialize in?
While Dr. Rita N. Ayyangar is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Spasticity. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Rita N. Ayyangar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rita N. Ayyangar has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cerebral Palsy. You can view a list of Dr. Rita N. Ayyangar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rita N. Ayyangar accept my insurance?
Dr. Rita N. Ayyangar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-936-5780 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Cerebral PalsyDr. Ayyangar isDistinguished. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
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- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Ayyangar isAdvanced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.
- DiGeorge SyndromeDr. Ayyangar isAdvanced. Learn about DiGeorge Syndrome.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Ayyangar isAdvanced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy
- Focal DystoniaDr. Ayyangar isAdvanced. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- HemiplegiaDr. Ayyangar isAdvanced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- Koolen De Vries SyndromeDr. Ayyangar isAdvanced. Learn about Koolen De Vries Syndrome.
- Microcephaly Deafness SyndromeDr. Ayyangar isAdvanced. Learn about Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome.
- Moebius SyndromeDr. Ayyangar isAdvanced. Learn about Moebius Syndrome.
- MyelomeningoceleDr. Ayyangar isAdvanced. Learn about Myelomeningocele.
- Osteogenesis ImperfectaDr. Ayyangar isAdvanced. Learn about Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
- Spastic Diplegia Infantile TypeDr. Ayyangar isAdvanced. Learn about Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type.
- SpasticityDr. Ayyangar isAdvanced. Learn about Spasticity.
- Tethered Cord SyndromeDr. Ayyangar isAdvanced. Learn about Tethered Cord Syndrome.
- TorticollisDr. Ayyangar isAdvanced. Learn about Torticollis.
- Wildervanck SyndromeDr. Ayyangar isAdvanced. Learn about Wildervanck Syndrome.
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- 15q11.2 MicrodeletionDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about 15q11.2 Microdeletion.
- Agyria Pachygyria PolymicrogyriaDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Agyria Pachygyria Polymicrogyria.
- Alternating Hemiplegia of ChildhoodDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.
- Arthrogryposis Multiplex CongenitaDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita.
- Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Neurogenic Type
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Baller-Gerold SyndromeDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Baller-Gerold Syndrome.
- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- Bilateral Perisylvian PolymicrogyriaDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Perisylvian Polymicrogyria.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Cardiofaciocutaneous SyndromeDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Chronic PainDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Coach SyndromeDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Coach Syndrome.
- ConcussionDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- Congenital AthymiaDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Athymia.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Delayed GrowthDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
- Developmental Dysphasia FamilialDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Developmental Dysphasia Familial.
- Developmental Expressive Language DisorderDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Developmental Expressive Language Disorder.
- Distal 18q Deletion SyndromeDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome.
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)Dr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered RosettesDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- GM1 GangliosidosisDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about GM1 Gangliosidosis.
- Hereditary Spastic ParaparesisDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis.
- HydranencephalyDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Hydranencephaly.
- HydroceleDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocele.
- Hypermobile JointsDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Hypermobile Joints.
- HypochondroplasiaDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Hypochondroplasia.
- Jacobsen SyndromeDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Jacobsen Syndrome.
- L1 SyndromeDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about L1 Syndrome.
- Lissencephaly 1Dr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Lissencephaly 1.
- Lissencephaly 2Dr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Lissencephaly 2.
- Muscle SpasmsDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Spasms.
- Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS)
- Myotonia CongenitaDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Myotonia Congenita.
- Neurogenic BowelDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Neurogenic Bowel.
- OpisthotonosDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Opisthotonos.
- Orofaciodigital Syndrome 6Dr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Orofaciodigital Syndrome 6.
- ParaplegiaDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Paraplegia.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- RASopathiesDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about RASopathies.
- Rett SyndromeDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Rett Syndrome.
- ScoliosisDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spastic ParaparesisDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraparesis.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 11Dr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 11.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 2Dr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 3ADr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 4Dr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 4.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 5ADr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 7Dr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.
- Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome
- SyringobulbiaDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Syringobulbia.
- SyringomyeliaDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Syringomyelia.
- Thoracic Outlet SyndromeDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
- Troyer SyndromeDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about Troyer Syndrome.
- VLDLR-Associated Cerebellar HypoplasiaDr. Ayyangar isExperienced. Learn about VLDLR-Associated Cerebellar Hypoplasia.


