Prof. Dr. Shiv Lal Yadav

Physical Medicine & RehabilitationFormer Professor, AIIMS (Retd.) with 35+ Years of ExperienceDelhi NCR

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Designation

Head – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Qualifications

MBBS: SMS Medical College, Jaipur

MD (PM&R): SMS Medical College, Jaipur

DNB (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation): SMS Medical College, Jaipur

Fields of Expertise

Neuro Rehabilitation

Focused on comprehensive rehabilitation for neurological conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and cerebral palsy. His work spans acute to long-term recovery, functional independence, and neuroplasticity-driven rehab programs.

Pain Medicine

Extensive expertise in musculoskeletal pain management, including chronic pain conditions, functional pain syndromes, and rehabilitation-led pain care. His leadership as President, Academy of Pain Physiatrists (APP) strongly anchors this domain.

Interventional Pain Management

Hands-on experience in image-guided and procedure-based pain interventions, supported by his role in organizing cadaveric and ultrasound-guided (USG) pain workshops at national level.

Orthopaedic Rehabilitation

Specialized rehabilitation for post-orthopaedic surgery, trauma, amputee rehabilitation, and complex musculoskeletal conditions, integrating prosthetics, orthotics, and functional recovery protocols.

Rehabilitation & Transition Care

Expert in continuum-of-care rehabilitation, bridging acute hospital treatment to long-term functional recovery. As a nodal officer, he has played a key role in promoting the use of the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) in India, strengthening structured and patient-centred rehabilitation practices.

Awards & Recognition

Fellow of the World Health Organization (WHO)

Selected by the World Health Organization for advanced training and contribution in rehabilitation medicine and public health.

Fellow of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

Recognized by India’s apex medical research body for long-standing work in evidence-based medical rehabilitation.

Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)

Elected member of a prestigious national academy that honors senior doctors for excellence in medical practice and teaching.

Professional Memberships & Certifications

Memberships

International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS)

International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO)

International Society of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM)

International Federation of Neurorehabilitation (IFNR)

World Federation of Neurorehabilitation (WFNR)

Description

Dr. Shiv Lal Yadav is a Head – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at HCAH, bringing with him over 35 years of experience, including a long and distinguished tenure as Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at AIIMS, New Delhi, one of India’s most reputed medical institutions.

He specializes in rehabilitation for stroke, spinal cord and brain injuries, cerebral palsy, amputee rehabilitation, and long-term musculoskeletal pain. His approach to care focuses on structured recovery, functional independence, and helping patients return to everyday life with confidence and dignity.

Dr. Yadav is a Fellow of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and a Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS) – recognitions that reflect his contribution to advancing rehabilitation care in India.

Backed by decades of experience and 75+ peer-reviewed scientific articles, Dr. Yadav brings clarity, compassion, and confidence to even the most complex recovery journeys.

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