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Sheena Bhuva
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Practicing Locations: Frisco | Plano
Specialty: Physiatrist – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Fellowship Training: Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine
Certification: Board Certified – American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Dr. Sheena Bhuva Quote:
“As a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, my greatest joy comes from providing patients with the knowledge about their diagnosis, so that together we can develop a treatment plan that improves their quality of life and function.”
Sheena Bhuva, MD, a Plano, Texas native, is a physiatrist at Texas Back Institute. She completed her undergrad studies in Biology and Sociology at Austin College in Sherman, TX. Dr. Bhuva earned her Doctorate of Medicine at Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine in Bryan and Dallas, TX. She then completed her Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency, where she was Chief Resident, at Baylor University Medical Center/Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation in Dallas, TX. Dr. Bhuva then left the state for Phoenix, AZ where she completed her Fellowship in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine at Desert Spine and Sports Physicians. She then returned to her hometown to start her practice at Texas Back Institute.
Dr. Bhuva helps patients reach their functional goals by performing interventional spine procedures, coordinating with physical therapy, and prescribing non-opioid pain medications as appropriate. She also performs NCS/EMG studies for diagnostic purposes.
She is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the International Pain and Spine Intervention Society.
Dr. Bhuva enjoys spending time with her family and friends playing board games and trying new restaurants. She additionally loves to travel and stay active by playing basketball and hiking. She has a second-degree black belt in USA Martial Arts. Dr. Bhuva also enjoys teaching and providing mentorship to medical students and residents.
Education
- Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine Fellowship – Desert Spine and Sports Physicians in Phoenix AZ (2017-2018)
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency – Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas (2014-2017)
- Internal Medicine Internship Preliminary Year – Woodhull Medical Center/NYU Langone in Brooklyn, NY (2013-2014)
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) – Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine (2009-2013)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology and minor in Biology – Austin College in Sherman, TX (2004-2008)
Award/Recognition
- Dr. Bhuva’s Awards/Recognition:
- D Magazine Best Doctors – 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Super Doctors – 2021 Rising Stars
- July 2017 – Interventional Orthopedics Foundation (IOF) Scholarship for Regenerative Medicine Cadaver Course
- Feb 2017, 2018 – IOF Stipend Award for Regenerative Medicine Conference
- May 2016 – Arnold P. Gold Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award
- Feb 2016 – Baylor University Medical Center Discovery Foundation Research Grant
- May 2013 – American Academy of Neurology Medical Student Prize for Excellence in Neurology
- June 2011 – Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Sarah Baskin Award for Excellence in Research
Publication, Books, & Presentations
Peer-reviewed journal publications:
Bhuva S, Mookerjee S J “Turf Wars: Natural Grass vs Synthetic Surfaces, Review and Comments on Dr. George Balazs’s Article: “Risk of anterior cruciate ligament injury in athletes on synthetic playing surfaces: a systematic review,”” Sports Review Journal, NFP, 1(6):16-17, June 2016.
Schnitzer TJ, Wysocki N, Barkema D, Griffith J, Bhuva S, Welbel R, et al. Calcaneal quantitative ultrasound compared with hip and femoral neck dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry in people with a spinal cord injury. PM&R,4(10):748-55, Oct 2012.
Poster presentations:
Bhuva S, Reynolds M, Saracino G, Asrani S, Driver S, et al. Impact of acute inpatient rehabilitation after liver transplantation in patients with a high Model for End Stage Liver Disease (MELD) scores. Association of Academic Physiatrists. Sacramento, CA. Feb 2016. Also presented at Baylor University Medical Center Scholarly Day. Dallas, TX. Mar 2016.
Schnitzer TJ, Bhuva S, Welbel R.Screening for Osteoporosis for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries: Comparing Quantitative Ultrasound with Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry. Graduate Student Research Symposium. Bryan, TX. Sept 2010, Mar 2011.
Quality improvement projects:
Efficiency of rapid response and code blue management at Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation. Baylor University Medical Center. Dallas, TX. Aug 2014-June 2015.
Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) project: Early Rehabilitation Intervention in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Setting for Patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine/Baylor University Medical Center. Dallas, TX. Mar 2013.
Blogs:
What’s up with opioids? May 2018. https://desertspineandsports.com/whats-up-with-opioids/
The link between vascular disease and spine disease. Mar 2018. https://desertspineandsports.com/link-vascular-disease-lumbar-spine-disease/
Is R.I.C.E still the answer for musculoskeletal injuries? Jan 2018. https://desertspineandsports.com/r-c-e-still-answer-musculoskeletal-injuries/
Lectures:
Monthly spine/MSK lectures. Desert Spine and Sports Physicians. Phoenix, AZ. Aug 2017-July 2018.
Needlecraft techniques and simulation. Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation. Dallas, TX. June 2017.
Grand rounds: Acute inpatient rehabilitation outcomes after liver transplant. Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation. Dallas, TX. May 2017.
Case report: Hip pain in a quad amputee. Baylor University Medical Center. Dallas, TX. April 2017.
Pars interarticularis fractures and other stress injuries. Baylor University Medical Center. Dallas, TX. April 2017.
Spine anatomy and pathology. Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation. Dallas, TX. March 2017.
Established Musculoskeletal & Ultrasound didactic curriculum and lecture series. Peer ultrasound instructor. Baylor University Medical Center. Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation. Dallas, TX. March 2016 – June 2017.
Stress injuries and fractures. OSS Health. York, PA. July 2016.
FIM scores. Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation. Dallas, TX. July 2016.
Femoral neuropathy. Baylor University Medical Center. Dallas, TX. Sept 2015.
Gout and pseudogout. Baylor University Medical Center. Dallas, TX. Aug 2015.
Vertebrobasilar syndromes. Baylor University Medical Center. Dallas, TX. April 2015.
Neurogenic bladder and bowel – RN education. Our Children’s House. Dallas, TX. April 2015.
Ulnar neuropathy. Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation. Dallas, TX. Aug 2014.
Mechanism, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Osteoporosis in Spinal Cord Injury. Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine. Bryan, TX. Dec 2010.