Dr. Shanbhag joined National Spine & Pain Centers in 2012 after several years in private practice in South Carolina.Experienced and expertly trained, Dr. Shanbhag earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina – College Of Medicine. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Minnesota, followed by advanced fellowship training in Interventional Pain Management and in Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Dr. Shanbhag then went on to complete clinical postgraduate training in Endoscopic & Percutaneous Spine Surgery at Synergy Spine Center. He is one of few physiatrists both nationally and internationally to have completed advanced training in minimally invasive spine surgery.Board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine, Dr. Shanbhag treats the spectrum of spine, joint, nerve, muscle, and soft tissue pain, with an emphasis on the therapeutic treatment of spinal disease. He has a particular interest in endoscopic transforaminal (“keyhole”) treatments for spinal stenosis and herniated discs, as well as percutaneous discectomy. His expertise also includes image-guided procedures such as epidural injections, facet blocks, radiofrequency neuroablation, provocation discography, spinal cord stimulators, nerve blocks, joint injections, and soft tissue injections.He is also engaged in the medico-legal arena for patient healthcare related matters including IME’s, second opinions, worker’s comp, and personal injury.Dr. Shanbhag approaches every patient with an open and interested mind set and a singular purpose: to quickly identify, locate, and treat their individual and unique source of pain. He provides compassionate care and treatment for each patient as he would for his own family.Dr. Shanbhag maintains active memberships in numerous spine and pain organizations including the North American Spine Society, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, International Spine Interventional Society, and the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
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Education Background
FELLOWSHIP
Medical University of South Carolina | Medical University of South Carolina, Neurodiagnostic Medicine
RESIDENCY
University of Minnesota | University of South Alabama Medical
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine - 1993
Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine - 1993
Languages Spoken
Spanish
English
Location & Hours
National Spine & Pain Centers - Woodbridge
14605 Potomac Branch Dr Ste 100, Woodbridge, VA 22191
Mon:8:30 am - 5:00 pm Tue:8:30 am - 5:00 pm Wed:8:30 am - 5:00 pm Thu:8:30 am - 5:00 pm Fri:8:30 am - 5:00 pm Sat:Closed Sun:Closed
Specialties Treated
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Pain Medicine
Neurological Surgery
Conditions Addressed
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Shoulder Pain
Hip Pain
Knee Pain
Cervicogenic headache
Joint Pain
Neck Pain
Back Pain
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Sciatica
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Vertebral Compression Fractures
Tendinopathies
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Procedures Performed
Epidural Nerve Block
Facet Joint Injection
Radiofrequency
SI Joint Injections
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Prolotherapy
Radiofrequency Neurotomy Genicular Nerve Block
Vertebroplasty / Kyphoplasty
Wound Care
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Insurance Accepted
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