Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)
Dr. Rohit Jayakar
Dr. Rohit Jayakar is a Stanford-trained, board-certified physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Sports Medicine. Based in Mountain View, California, he is the Physician Owner and Medical Director of Jayakar Medical Group, where he focuses on sports and electrodiagnostic medicine. Dr. Jayakar is also a digital health entrepreneur and the Founder of PREHAB, an evidence-based platform dedicated to musculoskeletal health, injury prevention, and longevity. He earned his M.D. from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed his residency at Stanford University School of Medicine. An accomplished author and presenter, Dr. Jayakar actively contributes to medical literature and editorial boards on topics ranging from orthopedic injuries to chronic pain management.
Dr. Jayakar’s clinical and entrepreneurial focus centers on optimizing human movement and pain management:
- Musculoskeletal Health & Sports Medicine: Expertise in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of sports injuries, upper extremity repetitive stress injuries (such as Silicon Valley Syndrome), and general orthopedic conditions.
- Electrodiagnostic Medicine: Skilled in utilizing electrodiagnostic approaches to evaluate nerve conditions, including brachial plexopathies.
- Injury Prevention & Longevity: Founder of the PREHAB digital health platform, delivering evidence-based education on resistance training, joint health, and healthy aging.
- Digital Health & Patient Education: Extensive background in creating accessible patient resources, improving care pathways, and writing on conservative care strategies for osteoarthritis, inflammation, and chronic pain.
- Commitment to timely and thorough report delivery
- Easy scheduling with quick appointment availability
- Comprehensive medical evaluations and detailed reports tailored to meet legal needs
Dr. Jayakar completed his medical education and specialized training at premier institutions in California:
- Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Stanford University School of Medicine (2018–2021).
- Preliminary Internal Medicine Internship: Kaiser Permanente, Santa Clara (2017–2018).
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.): David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (2013–2017).
- Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience: University of Southern California (2008–2012), graduating Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa.
Dr. Jayakar maintains a robust clinical and entrepreneurial practice in the San Francisco Bay Area:
- Physician Owner / Medical Director: Jayakar Medical Group, Mountain View, CA (2021–Present), specializing in PM&R, Sports, and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
- Founder: PREHAB (2025–Present), leading a digital health platform focused on proactive musculoskeletal care.
- Board Certification & Licensure: Board Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2021–Present) and holds an active California Medical License (2018–Present).
- Professional Memberships: Active member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Association of Academic Physiatrists, and the American Medical Society For Sports Medicine.
- Previous Roles: Served as a Medical Intern at Post Street Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine (2012–2013) and a Process Research Intern at Genentech (2009–2010).