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Dr. Viji Shankar, MD

Pain Management*
Dr. Viji Shankar, MD
2.6 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. Viji Shankar, MD is a Pain Management Specialist in Fayetteville, NC.
Dr. Viji Shankar, MD
2.6 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. Viji Shankar, MD

Pain Management*
Fayetteville, NC
Accepting new patients
Dr. Viji Shankar, MD is a Pain Management Specialist in Fayetteville, NC.

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Dr. Viji Shankar, MD is a Pain Management Specialist in Fayetteville, NC. Dr. Shankar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UPMC Mckeesport and UPMC Mercy. At present, Dr. Shankar received an average rating of 2.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Shankar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shankar also speaks Tamil. Dr. Shankar accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Arthritis
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Spinal Nerve Block
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Facet Joint Pain
Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Hip Pain
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Knee Ligament Tears
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Myofascial Pain
Neck Pain
Occipital Neuralgia
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom Limb With Pain
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacroiliac Pain Syndrome
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
Chronic Pain Management
EMG (Electromyography)
Epidural Steroid Injections
Facet Block
Facet Blocks
Facet Joint Injection
Joint Drainage
Joint Injection
Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
Lumbar Medial Branch Radiofrequency Neurotomy
Lumbar Selective Nerve Root Block
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Blocks
Nerve Conduction Studies
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Pain Management
Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Coventry Health Care
  • Medicaid
  • Classic Blue
  • Medicare
  • Blue Card PPO
  • UPMC Health Plan
    Dental
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Cigna
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Humana
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Preferred PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Interventional Pain Center PLLC
    2153 Valleygate Dr Ste 102, Fayetteville, NC 28304
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shankar
2.6
Based on 12 Reviews
5 Stars (4)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (7)

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Jan 11, 2018
Dr Viji Shankar is absolutely fantastic and a brilliant doctor!.I had acute back pain and called her clinic.She immediately called in all the necessary medications.She discussed all the potential side effects of the medications.She took special care of other conditions like diabetes etc for which she advised me to keep an eye on my sugars as i was on steroidsI am responding very well to her treatment.She is a very caring doctor who pays attention to detail.Would def recommend her to all.
Komal in Wexford,PA — Jan 11, 2018
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Languages Spoken
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pain Management
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Specialties*
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Education

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • UPMC Mercy
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • West Penn Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Viji Shankar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shankar's profile.

Dr. Viji Shankar, MD is affiliated with UPMC Mckeesport and UPMC Mercy.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UPMC Mckeesport

    1500 5th Ave, McKeesport, PA

  • UPMC Mercy

    1400 Locust St, Pittsburgh, PA