Mona Mhatre, DO

Mona Mhatre, DO is a specialist in the field physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Dr. Mhatre completed her residency program in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Washington University School of Medicine, in Missouri, where she was elected and appointed Academic Chief Resident, as well as being awarded Resident of the Year. While attending Washington University School of Medicine, Dr. Mhatre submitted several articles for a national publication, Rehab in Review, where she acted as the regional editor for all monthly article summaries submitted by the residents in the physical medicine and rehabilitation program. Dr. Mhatre completed her medical degree at the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences- College of Osteopathic Medicine. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas, where she received academic scholarships from Frank G. Crowell Scholarship and the Greater University Fund Scholarship.

Dr. Mhatre is proficient in advanced medical Spanish, as well as American Sign Language. She is currently involved in a study designed to determine characteristics of healthcare in women with disabilities in order to understand the unique barriers faced by these patients in this population. She is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR), American Osteopathic Association (AOA), and American Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP).

Research & Experience

Area of Specialty

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Education

Residency
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kansas City, MO

Bachelor of Arts
Human Biology
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Certification & Licensure

Licensed by Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery to practice Medicine and Surgery as an Osteopathic Physician in State of Arizona, May 2010.

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

• Part I (Passed August 2010)
• Part II (Eligible to take May 2011)

NBOME COMLEX Level I (Passed) June 2004
NBOME COMLEX Level II (Passed) February 2006
NBOME COMLEX Level II PE (Passed) September 2005
NBOME COMLEX Level III (Passed) February 2008

Honors & Scholarships

 Academic Chief Resident- Washington University in St. Louis

• Elected Position, July 2009 – June 2010

Resident of the Year- Washington University in St. Louis

• July 2009- June 2010

Regional Editor Rehab in Review national publication

• Regional editor for article summaries submitted by residents at Washington University PM&R Residency Program, July 2008 – June 2009

Frank G. Crowell Scholarship- University of Kansas

• Academic scholarship August, 1998 – May 2002

Greater University Fund Scholarship- University of Kansas

• Academic scholarship August, 1998 – May 2002

Research Experience

Women with Disabilities, July 2008 – ongoing

• Principal Investigator in study designed to determine characteristics of healthcare in women with disabilities (ages 19-80) in order to understand the unique barriers faced by patients in this population (data collection still in progress)

Cognitive Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis, May 2001 – May 2002

• Sub- investigator in study of the cognitive performance of patients with Multiple Sclerosis during periods of high and low fatigue.

Presentations & Publications

Rehab in Review

• Article summaries submitted and published in national review for the months of May 2008, June 2008, July 2008, October 2008, March 2009
• Regional Editor for all monthly article submissions by Washington University PM&R Residents July 2008 – June 2009

In-service to Outpatient Physical and Occupational Therapists – The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis

• One hour in-service presentation on "Spasticity"

Poster Presentation at the Residents’ Day Symposium, Department of Neurology, Washington University

• “The Changing Face of Stroke”May 2008

Contributor to the publication & CD-ROM Winning the Hepatitis C Battle by Shekhar Challa, M.D.

• Participated in the drafting and revision of this book & CD-ROM that strives to educate and advise patients on dealing with the diagnosis of Hepatitis C.

Community Service

Volunteer at Day Camp for Children with special needs June 2005

• Counselor for Nature Explorers Day Camp, a camp that allows children with disabilities to learn about nature by learning sign language, making arts & crafts, and taking a nature walk.

Volunteer at Wheelchair Seating Clinic June 2005

• Assisted rehabilitation team in evaluating children with disabilities and finding the appropriate equipment to meet his or her individual needs

Volunteer at Migrant Health Clinic September – November 2004

• Provided access for migrant and seasonal farm workers and their families to comprehensive, culturally competent primary care services in rural Northwest Ohio.

Docs for Tots September 2002 – August 2004

• Tutored and mentored children ranging in age from 5 -18 in the greater Kansas City area an average of 2 hours a week as a member of this community service club.

Professional Memberships & Co-Curricular Activities

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR) July 2006 – present

American Osteopathic Association, August 2002– present

American Association of Academic Physiatrists, March 2011- present

Medical Staff Leadership Committee – The Rehab Institute of St. Louis, January 2009 – June 2010

St. Louis Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, July 2006 – June 2010

Central Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, July 2006 – June 2010