Faculty & Research

FACULTY
Dr Mahendra Shende (PT)

Dr Mahendra Shende (PT)

Principal and Professor

Sir's distinguished academic journey and his vision for a promising future make him a remarkable leader to mentor a team of fourteen fellow Physiotherapists. An impeccable educator and administrator, sir's guidance and encouragement motivates everyone to achieve heights of glory. Having numerous degrees ranging from PhD in Allied Health Sciences to an MBA in Law Management and PGDBR in Disaster Management, Dr. Shende inspires others to continue their quest for gaining more knowledge.

Dr Reshma Nipunge (PT)

Dr Reshma Nipunge (PT)

Professor

Dr. Reshma Nipunge is a highly qualified physiotherapist with over 10 years of academic experience. She holds a Master's degree in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sciences and has contributed significantly to research, teaching, and patient care in the field of physiotherapy. Currently, she serves as a Professor, guiding students and leading initiatives to improve physiotherapy practices for better patient outcomes.

Dr Rima Musale (PT)

Dr Rima Musale (PT)

Professor

A PhD scholar and a senior academician with a career spanning 12 years, Dr. Rima Musale's take on wholistic development of our students is just apt. She emphasizes that along with physical health, mental health and other social dimensions of health should be given equal importance.

Dr Gaurai Gharote (PT)

Dr Gaurai Gharote (PT)

Professor

Working as a professor in Musculoskeletal Sciences, she has 11 years of experience in academics and 5 years in clinicals. Her unique interest in exploring and treating knee joint sets her apart from the rest. Teaching is her passion and she believes in research based learning.

Pooja Sharma (PT)

Dr Rasika Kaluskar (PT)

Professor

Dr Rasika Kaluskar is an experienced neuro physiotherapist. Her mastery over practical treatment implementing different neuro approaches like Bobath, PNF, Motor Learning Programs and NDT is remarkable. She is always focused and believes in constantly upgrading herself with recent research advances.

Dr Ankita Dabshede (PT)

Dr Ankita Dabshede (PT)

Associate Professor

Dr Ankita Dabshede is an accomplished physiotherapist who is working as Associate Professor in Cardiorespiratory sciences branch with extensive experience in academics. Her passion & dedication towards work & students is commendable.

Dr Aishwarya Kanhere (PT)

Dr Aishwarya Kanhere (PT)

Associate Professor

Dr Aishwarya Kanhere has a specialization in Musculoskeletal sciences and she holds various certifications such as mulligan practitioner, Pilates instructor and kinesiotaping. She has been part of various conferences and workshop for enhancing her knowledge and practice.

Dr Arpita Rathod (PT)

Dr Arpita Rathod (PT)

Associate Professor

Dr. Arpita Rathod has 7.5 years of academic and clinical experience and has worked in medical institutions and as a consultant in superspeciality hospitals, and is currently an Associate Professor. She holds Master's degree in Orthopaedic Physiotherapy, specializing in Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Conditions. She is also a certified manual therapist and Advanced Pilates Instructor. In 2023, she won the 1st prize at the International Physioexcellence Conference and is currently a PhD scholar, advancing her research in physiotherapy.

Dr Manali Kulkarni (PT)

Dr Manali Kulkarni (PT)

Associate Professor

Dr.Manali Kulkarni is associate professor in College with more than 6 years of academic and 8 years of clinical experience. She has done her masters in women's health and have keen interest in reaserch in women's health and rehabilitation.

Dr Neeraja Deshmukh (PT)

Dr Neeraja Deshmukh (PT)

Associate Professor

As a physiotherapy educator with over 5 years of teaching experience, she is dedicated to empowering students to become skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals. Her goal is to inspire and mentor the next generation of physiotherapists, focusing on bridging the gap between theory and practice, fostering critical thinking, hands-on skills, and a deep understanding of physiotherapy to help students excel and make a meaningful impact on patient care

Dr Shikha Paasi (PT)

Dr Shikha Paasi (PT)

Associate Professor

Dr Shikha Paasi with Master's degree in Geriatric Physiotherapy has been into academics for the last 5 years. Her sincere attitude and passion for teaching students is remarkable. She is keen about using advance teaching learning methods and is known to use evidence based data in her lectures.

Dr Shreya Deshak (PT)

Dr Shreya Deshak (PT)

Assistant Professor

Dr. Deshak is a skilled Physiotherapist specializing in Neuro Sciences. She has vast experience in clinical and academic fields. She has special interest in research and has published several article in International journals.

Dr Priyamwada Hinge (PT)

Dr Priyamwada Hinge (PT)

Assistant Professor

Dr. Priyamwada is a Community Physiotherapist and has a special liking towards working for betterment of geriatric and industrial clients. In her opinion, effectiveness of the treatment protocol can only be assessed with regard to how easily the client can be accommodated back in his or her own community.

Dr Bhagyashri Sonawadekar (PT)

Dr Bhagyashri Sonawadekar (PT)

Assistant Professor

Dr. Bhagyashri Sonawadekar is a dedicated and compassionate physiotherapist in the field of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiotherapy with clinical and academic experience.She is skilled in Patient evaluation , treatment planning along with ICU management, Post-operative Rehabilitation, Chest Physiotherapy, Vascular Rehabilitation. She has numerous paper publication under her name in national and international journals. She secures responsible career opportunities and works for the betterment of her profession

Dr Pratiksha Kulkarni (PT)

Dr Pratiksha Kulkarni (PT)

Assistant Professor

Pratiksha Kulkarni is a dedicated community Physiotherapist. She has a wide experience of clinical practice with special emphasize on Women's Health and Industrial Rehab. Her practical knowledge and research in this field is remarkable. Her aim is to uplift physiotherapy profession and inspire younger generation.

Dr Yogesh Patil (PT)

Dr Yogesh Patil (PT)

Assistant Professor

Dr Yogesh Patil is a dedicated physiotherapist with a Master's in Orthopedic Physiotherapisy and 5 years of experience in managing diverse orthopedic cases. He is committed to empowering his students with the knowledge and skills required to excel in Physiotherapy practice at a global level.

Dr Kartiki Bhillare (PT)

Dr Kartiki Bhillare (PT)

Assistant Professor

Dr. Kartiki is an experienced physiotherapist specializing in geriatric health and women's health. With a degree in Masters in Community Physiotherapy, she is dedicated to her work and excels in academics, showcasing a strong commitment to both learning and applying her knowledge.

Dr Manasi Deshpande (PT)

Dr Manasi Deshpande (PT)

Assistant Professor

Dr. Manasi Narayan Deshpande is an accomplished educator in Physiotherapy, specializing in Cardio-Respiratory Sciences. With an active academic foundation and research in areas like COPD management, she blends evidence-based practice with effective teaching. Her clinical expertise spans ICU, outpatient care and pulmonary rehabilitation. Dr. Deshpande is dedicated to fostering knowledge and advancing physiotherapy education.

Dr Sakshi Pandit (PT)

Dr Sakshi Pandit (PT)

Assistant Professor

Dr. Sakshi Pandit is a skilled physiotherapist with expertise in community-based rehabilitation. She has completed her Master's in Physiotherapy, and has extensive experience as a resident physiotherapist and intern across multiple healthcare facilities. Known for her commitment to patient care, she has led various physiotherapy camps and participated in workshops on advanced therapeutic techniques. Her research focuses on improving quality of life through yoga therapy and innovative rehabilitation methods.



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