PHC 2025

Vaidya Bala speaker at 4th International Conference on Primary Health Care
Vaidya Bala

The Wollongong Hospital, Australia


Biography:

Dr. Vaidya Bala is an experienced and highly qualified Rehabilitation Physician with extensive expertise in the assessment and management of various conditions, including traumatic brain injury, musculoskeletal disorders, pain management, spinal injuries, and vocational assessments for individuals with ongoing impairments. He holds multiple accreditations in the field, including certifications in the American Medical Association's Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (4th, 5th, and 6th Editions), as well as being a WorkSafe accredited medical practitioner and impairment assessor.

Dr. Bala earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Madras, India, and has further distinguished himself through his Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of Physicians and other prestigious qualifications. His career spans senior roles in both public and private rehabilitation services in Australia, including positions at Wollongong, Port Kembla, and Masada Private Hospitals, as well as roles in pain management and brain injury rehabilitation at renowned institutions like Austin Health and Monash Health.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Bala is deeply involved in research, particularly in spinal injury services at Austin Health. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, the European Stroke Council, and the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. His diverse experience and commitment to advancing the field make him a leading expert in rehabilitation medicine.


Keynote Presentation (In-Person)
Title: Cobalt Syndrome A new entity to be aware in Primary health care