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  • Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurological Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 32 years of experience
  • National Spine & Pain Centers - Woodbridge 14605 Potomac Branch Dr Ste 100, Woodbridge, VA 22191
  • (703) 738-4371

Brief Intro

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

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • APWU
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Magellan Health
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Optum Health
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Tricare
  • GEHA
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Optima Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • AARP
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Golden Rule
  • Palmetto GBA
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  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 17
  • Orthopedics 41
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 29
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 38
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 43
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 28
  • Children's Hospital 9
  • Urology 34
  • Psychiatry 39
  • Geriatrics 30
  • Rehabilitation 26
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 7
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 4
  • Long Term Care 5
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 28