Dr. Ruth Lawrence Bavighar
Dr. Ruth Lawrence Bavighar
Paediatric Physiotherapist
DHA License: DHA ID: 49357455
MIAP: Member of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP NO: L-49979)
About
Dr. Ruth Lawrence Bavighar is a highly skilled and compassionate Pediatric Physiotherapist with a solid academic background and extensive professional experience in pediatric rehabilitation. She holds a Master’s degree in Pediatric Physiotherapy from Kasturba Medical College, MAHE, ranked as India’s No. 3 Allied Health College. With over five years of experience and more than 3,500 hours of hands-on therapy, Dr. Ruth specializes in early intervention and neurodevelopmental rehabilitation. Her expertise in assessing and treating preterm infants, including those born as early as 26 weeks, ensures timely and customized interventions to optimize developmental outcomes and enhance the quality of life for her young patients. Dr. Ruth’s work in NICU (LEVEL-3) environments and her collaborations with interdisciplinary teams underscore her dedication to providing holistic and effective care.
Education and Training
- Master’s Degree: Pediatric Physiotherapy, Kasturba Medical College, MAHE
- Bayley-4 Certified: Specialized in developmental assessment tools
Career Summary
Dr. Ruth began her career in Bangalore at leading corporate Women and Child Care centers, including the NICU setup at Motherhood Hospital, Indiranagar. There, she played a pivotal role in neonatal care, focusing on developmental outcomes for high-risk infants. Her expertise includes bedside neurodevelopmental screenings, feeding support, sensory stimulation therapies, and customized developmental care. She has mentored healthcare professionals in the NICU setting and collaborated with neonatologists, pediatricians, neurologists, and other specialists to provide integrated care for neonates and children with complex developmental needs.
Core Areas of Expertise
Languages Known
English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Konkani, Kannada