18+years
Dr. Anjali Zende is a Consultant Physiotherapist at the Department of Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine, Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre. She is a renowned rehabilitation specialist with extensive experience in cardiopulmonary, oncology, renal, and transplant rehabilitation.
Dr. Zende completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.T) at V.S.P. M.’s College of Physiotherapy, Nagpur, M.Sc. (Certification) in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (M.Sc. CPR (Cert.)) at University of Chester (UK/Mumbai Chapter), and Postgraduate Programme in Healthcare Management (P.G.D.M.-HCM-HB) at Welingkars Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai.
As a Consultant Rehab Specialist and Unit Head at our hospital, Dr. Zende leads multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based, patient-centric care. She integrates exercise prescription, yoga, psychology, and nutrition into her programmes, fostering holistic recovery and improved outcomes. Dr. Zende is a World Athletics-Certified Race Emergency Medicine Specialist (2019, 2022) and an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)-Certified Marathon Trainer (2023).
She has been instrumental in advancing rehabilitation practices through innovative methodologies and collaboration across specialities to enhance patient care.
Dr. Zende also oversees medical operations for World Athletic Gold-labelled races in India—Mumbai Marathon, Delhi Half Marathon, World 25 K Kolkata, World 10 k Bangalore—ensuring participant safety and efficient healthcare delivery.
Committed to advancing rehabilitation standards, Dr. Zende continues to drive innovation and excellence in patient care, race emergency medicine, and quality management.