Dr. Adhikari Prabha M. R. | A.J Hospital

Specialties

General Medicine

Qualifications

MBBS, MD (General Medicine), PG Diploma in Geriatric Medicine

Dr. Adhikari Prabha M. R. is an experienced physician, medical educator, and researcher with over four decades of experience in medical education and clinical practice. Her areas of expertise include geriatric medicine, diabetes and endocrinology, palliative care, infectious diseases, and clinical research. She has made significant contributions to postgraduate medical education, research, and healthcare for older adults.

• Geriatric Medicine

• General Medicine

• Diabetes and Endocrinology

• Geriatric Palliative Care

• Dementia and Memory Care

• Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

• Infectious Diseases

• Clinical Research and Clinical Trials

• MBBS – Karnataka Medical College, Hubli (1980)

• MD (General Medicine) – Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (1983)

• PG Diploma in Clinical Research (2005)

• Bachelor of Public Health – University of Alabama (2005)

• Certificate Course in Biostatistics – Manipal University (2007)

• PG Diploma in Geriatric Medicine – MS Ramaiah Medical College / IGNOU (2015)

Dr. Adhikari has held senior academic and clinical positions at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, and Yenepoya Medical College. Her responsibilities have included Professor of Medicine, Head of Department, Unit Chief, Research Director, and Dr. TMA Pai Endowment Chair in Geriatrics.

She served as Professor and Head of Geriatric Medicine at Yenepoya Medical College until March 2026 and was appointed Professor Emeritus in Geriatrics in July 2026.

• Over 42 years of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience.

• Guided 35 postgraduate MD dissertations.

• Guided 18 PhD scholars, of whom 12 have completed their research.

• Extensive contributions to medical research and scientific publications.

Geriatric healthcare, diabetes management, palliative care, dementia care, infectious diseases, and clinical trials.