Overview

Dr. Anne Mary John is a highly experienced and dedicated Physiatrist (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist) with over a decade of clinical and academic experience. She specializes in Neurorehabilitation for complex cases including Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Stroke. Her expertise extends to Chronic Pain Management, performing interventions like intraarticular injections and nerve blocks, and providing a holistic approach to Geriatric Care and Palliative Medicine. Dedicated to optimizing patient function and quality of life, she has been a key figure in academic training and clinical practice across prestigious institutions.

Experience

Assistant Professor in PMR Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (06.01.2020 – Present)

Managed complex neurorehabilitation cases, including Spinal Cord Injury, TBI, and Stroke.

Performed therapeutic interventions for chronic musculoskeletal pain (intraarticular injections, nerve blocks, trigger point infiltrations).

Involved in teaching and training medical students and interns.

Assistant Professor in PMR Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences (01.06.2016 – 25.09.18) & Government Medical College, Thiruvalla (26.09.18 – 23.03.19)

Focused on treating musculoskeletal problems like back pain and arthritis.

Gained experience working independently and contributed to academic training.

Medical Officer (Palliative Care) General Hospital, Kottayam (23.09.2019 – 06.12.2019)

Provided compassionate palliative care and homecare, developing a more sensitive and holistic approach to patient needs, including cancer pain management.

Contract Lecturer in PMR Government Medical College, Kottayam (01.08.15 – 30.04.16)

Education

MD, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2012 – 2015) St. John’s Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore

DNB, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (December 2015) St. John’s Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore

MBBS (2009) Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

PG Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (PGDGM) Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore (Distance Education)

Areas of Interest

 

• Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
• Stroke and Brain Injury Rehabilitation
• Chronic Pain Management
• Tropical Parasitology
• Geriatric Rehabilitation

Research & Publications

Published an assessment of pressure injury knowledge among Indian nurses.

Published a systematic review on the effect of telerehabilitation on motor and functional outcomes in people with spinal cord injuries (European Journal of Physiotherapy, 2023).

Authored a Chapter on 'Osteoarthritis of the Knee Joint' in the St. John’s Handbook of Rehabilitation.

Certifications

Completed a 6-week Certificate Course in Palliative Medicine (CCPM) from Pallium India.

Served as a Guest Teaching Faculty Member for PGDRM at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore for 2 years.