Monika Shah Ayyar

Monika Shah Ayyar, D.O., B.A., is an Assistant Professor in the H. Ben Taub Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine. She serves as the Medical Director at Kindred Hospital Houston and is involved in the Long-term Brain Injury Program. Her professional interests include Intrathecal Baclofen Pump (ITB) management, Botulinum Toxin injections, and Seating evaluations. Dr. Ayyar is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation as a Diplomate in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

• Education:
  • B.A., University of Texas at Austin (May 1996)
  • D.O., University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (May 2000)
  • Residency: Baylor College of Medicine (June 2004)
  • Fellowship: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (June 2005)

Her clinical expertise focuses on rehabilitation medicine, with a particular emphasis on neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. She is fluent in Spanish and actively contributes to clinical care and interdisciplinary teams.