Dr Mohan Mariappan MBBS, MRCS, ICAPMR, MBA

Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine

Clinical Experience

Dr. Mariappan has over 12 years of dedicated experience in in Rehabilitation Medicine. His clinical expertise spans Neuro Rehabilitation, Spinal Rehabilitation, Stroke Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, and Geriatric Rehabilitation. As Clinical Director at West Park Rehabilitation Hospital, part of The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust since 2021, he leads a 56-bed rehabilitation facility, ensuring high-quality care across various specialties. He has reconfigured rehabilitation services across the Black Country by integrating Neuro-Rehab, Stroke Rehab & Geriatric Rehab under one roof at West Park Rehabilitation Hospital.

Dr. Mariappan also manages outpatient clinics focusing on Neuro Rehabilitation, Spinal Rehabilitation, Spasticity/Dystonia (with Ultrasound Scanning), and Amputation Rehabilitation. He is actively involved in chairing multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and complex case conferences in both hospital and community settings, playing a crucial role in decision-making for patient care.

Alongside his clinical work, Dr. Mariappan holds several leadership roles within The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, including Educational and Quality Improvement Lead for the Rehabilitation Directorate, Transfusion Committee member and Smoking Cessation Lead. He has also been the Consultant Committee Secretary since 2023. His expertise is recognised at a national level through his involvement as a Midlands Clinical Senate Member and as a Specialist Adviser to the Care Quality Commission for Long-term Neurological Conditions.

Dr. Mariappan’s academic involvement includes being a Principal and Co-Investigator in research projects on Stroke and Multiple Sclerosis, alongside his responsibilities as an educational and clinical supervisor for doctors in training and appraiser for Consultants.

Special Interests

  • Acquired Brain Injury including long-term Neurological Conditions
  • Spasticity, Dystonia & Sialorrhea management
  • Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
  • Community Neuro-Rehabilitation

Memberships of Professional Bodies

  • General Medical Council
  • Medical Protection Society
  • Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
  • British Society of Physical Rehabilitation Medicine
    • Musculo-Skeletal Specialist Interest Group Member, 2018 – 2022
    • Trauma Rehabilitation, National Trainee Rep, 2015-2017
  • World Federation of Neurological Rehabilitation
  • UK Acquired Brain Injury Forum
  • NHS Clinical Leaders Network
  • West Midlands Clinical Research Network

Further information

Download Dr Mariappan’s CV to learn more about his qualifications and experience.