Biographical summary
Erica Bellamkonda, M.D., is an Assistant Professor of
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
She is the Practice Chair for the department of PM&R and the interim Co-Director
for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility at the Generose Building. She has a specific interest in
Brain Injury Rehabilitation and is Board Certified in Brain Injury Medicine.
Dr. Bellamkonda is an integral part of the PM&R Resident
and Fellowship teaching program where she is a daily instructor. She allows shadowing at-the-bedside, real-time
discussion, and hands-on education to the newest physiatrists in the
field. Her teaching is focused on many
subjects, including:
- Neuroendocrine disorders and other medical complications after brain injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation
- Post-Concussive Syndrome
- Spasticity management
Dr. Bellamkonda is constantly working to advance the
department and the clinical practice of PM&R with “Women in Leadership,
Medicine, and Academics,” the “Leadership Development Program,” and magnifying
stewardship in the medical field with reducing waste and optimizing patient
safety. She has presented across the United
States and the world on patient safety, ethics in practice, and quality improvement
in healthcare as a top physiatrist
at the Mayo Clinic.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2010
Fellow - Brain Injury and Rehabilitation FellowshipRehabilitation Institute of Chicago
- 2009
Resident - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation ResidencyOhio State University Medical Center
- 2006
Resident - Transitional YearAultman Health Foundation
- 2005
BS/MDNortheastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
- 2001
BS - Natural Sciences; Chemistry Minor, Magna Cum LaudeUniversity of Akron
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2014
Brain Injury MedicineAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2010
Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Awards and honors
- 2017
2017 Excellence in Clinical Innovation AwardDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2014
Top Rated Project2014 Quality Conference: Working Differently Across Healthcare
- 2010
Baskin Award for Excellence in ResearchRehabilitation Institute of Chicago
- 2007
BRAV-O Recognition for Outstanding Patient Care & ServicesOhio State University Medical Center
- 2007
100% Caring Recognition for Compassionate Patient CareOhio State University Medical Center
- 2006
Star Award for Outstanding Patient Care & Services X 3Ohio State University Medical Center
- 2005
Ohio Department of Aging and Geriatric Medicine AwardNortheastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
- 2005
St. Elizabeth's Award for Knowledge and Compassionate CareSt. Elizabeth's Medical Center
- 2005
Lange Meritorious Service AwardNortheastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
- 2005
Nomination by Peers for Service to College AwardsNortheastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
- 2001
Phi Sigma Alpha invitation and inductionUniversity of Akron Chapter, Phi Sigma Alpha
- 2000
Dean's ListUniversity of Akron
- 2000
Samuel C. Andress ScholarshipUniversity of Akron
- 1999
BS/MD Partners in Excellence Academic ScholarshipUniversity of Akron
Professional memberships
- 2021 - present
Co-DirectorDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility
- 2020 - present
MemberPM&R Specialty Council, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2020 - 2021
ChairDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Acute Care Practice
- 2019 - present
Committee MemberQuality Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2019 - present
Committee ChairPM&R Clinical Practice Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2019 - present
MemberPM&R Faculty Development Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2019 - present
MemberPM&R Finance Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2018 - present
MemberPMR Executive Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2018 - present
MemberPOA Workgroup, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2018 - present
MemberPractice Chairs Forum
- 2018 - present
MemberEpic Optimization Team, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2018 - present
Clinical Competency ChairDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship
- 2016 - present
MemberAdult Trauma Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Trauma Center
- 2015 - 2019
MemberRehabilitation Oversight Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2015 - 2017
Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2015 - 2019
Co-DirectorBrain Injury Division, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2015 - 2018
Ad Hoc MemberPM&R Clinical Practice Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2012 - present
MemberPM&R Hospital Practice Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2012 - present
MemberZumbro Valley Medical Association, Minnesota Medical Association
- 2011 - 2021
ChairDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Trauma/Complex Medical
- 2011 - 2019
Chair/Co-ChairQuality Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2011 - present
MemberTrauma Performance Improvement Subcommittee, Trauma Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
- 2011 - present
MemberDiversity Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2009 - 2010
MemberRehabilitation Institute of Chicago Disability Ethics Committee
- 2009 - 2010
MemberIllinois Medical Society of PM&R
- 2009 - present
MemberAmerican Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
- 2008 - present
FellowAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2008 - present
MemberAssociation of Academic Physiatrists
- 2005 - 2009
MemberOhio State Medical Association
- 2005 - 2006
MemberStark County Medical Society
- 2005 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 2003 - 2005
RepresentativeCurriculum Council, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
- 2003 - 2005
Co-PresidentStudent Council, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
- 2001 - 2005
MemberAmerican Medical Student Association
- 2001 - 2003
MemberAmerican Geriatrics Society
- 2001 - 2003
Task Force ChairNEOUCOM's Health and Aging Task Force, American Medical Student Association
- 2001 - present
MemberUniversity of Akron Chapter, Phi Sigma Alpha
Publications