Dr. Ashish Shanbhag
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
SPARTANBURG, SC
30 years experience male
About
Bio
Spine Specialist with emphasis on least invasive spinal medicine.
ABMS Board Certified
Residency trained - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Subspecialty Training:
A. Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Interventional Spine, & Pain Management
B. Electrodiagnostic Medicine (EMG/NCS)
C. Endoscopic & Percutaneous Spine Surgery
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Pain Management
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ashish Shanbhaganswered
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 30 years experience
No: Combiflam contains an NSAID + acetaminophen; Naproxen is an NSAID as well. Taking these medications together can have a serious negative effect on the... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ashish Shanbhaganswered
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 30 years experience
Yes: One may see a physiatrist (also known as a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician). They are non-surgical bone, joint, nerve, muscle specialis... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ashish Shanbhaganswered
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 30 years experience
Consultation: Recommend consultation with a Headache Specialist to evaluate your source of pain. This may be a Physiatrist or Neurologist.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ashish Shanbhaganswered
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 30 years experience
No: Both are antiinflammatory medications but different ones.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ashish Shanbhaganswered
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 30 years experience
Yes.: Voltaren is a topical gel, and Coumadin (warfarin) works internally (blood thinning effect).
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ashish Shanbhaganswered
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 30 years experience
Consultation: Recommend consultation with a physiatrist to evaluate the potential structural source of your pain.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ashish Shanbhaganswered
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 30 years experience
No: Alcohol should not be mixed with any medications.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ashish Shanbhaganswered
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 30 years experience
No: These medications are both antiinflammatory and should never be used together.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ashish Shanbhaganswered
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 30 years experience
Possibly: It depends on the particular clinical pain issue (s) and the reason(s) for taking the pain medications. As long as there are no kidney or liver issu... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Shanbhag is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Shanbhag is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks, this was helpful. I appreciate it.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, SC
Graduated 1993MD
Awards
Top Doctor, Third Place, Spartanburg Region, SC - Summer
2013
Top Pain Management Specialist , First Place, South Carolina - Summer
2013
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