SOLVECHD and ICCPR Scholarship in Cardiac Rehabilitation (CRFC) (2023)
Over 18 years of dedicated expertise in rehabilitation, driving patient-centred care and innovation across cardiopulmonary, oncology, transplant, and renal rehabilitation disciplines
Dr. Anjali Zende is a renowned rehabilitation specialist with extensive experience in cardiopulmonary, oncology, renal, and transplant rehabilitation. As Consultant Rehab Specialist and Unit Head at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai, she 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. She is certified in Race Emergency Medicine by World Athletics (2019, 2022) and is an ACSM Certified Marathon Trainer (2023).
Dr. Zende has been instrumental in advancing rehabilitation practices through innovative methodologies and collaboration across specialities to enhance rehabilitation practices and patient care.
Beyond clinical work, Dr. Zende oversees medical operations for World Athletic Gold-labelled races in India Mumbai Marathon, Delhi Half Marathon, World 25 K Kolkata and 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.