Aashish J. Kumar
Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
12610 N Community House Rd, 100, 
Charlotte, NC 

Overview

Dr. Aashish Jay Kumar is a board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine specialist dedicated to providing cutting-edge, patient-centered care. As the founder and owner of Spine & Pain Specialists of the Carolinas in Charlotte, NC, Dr. Kumar specializes in diagnosing and treating complex pain conditions using advanced, evidence-based therapies. His expertise includes spinal cord stimulation, dorsal root ganglion stimulation, and peripheral nerve stimulation, among other innovative procedures designed to improve patients’ quality of life while minimizing reliance on opioid medications.

Dr. Kumar completed his anesthesiology residency at Wayne State University, followed by two fellowships in pediatric anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine at Wayne State University. After his training, he became a Clinical Associate Professor at Duke University School of Medicine, where he contributed to the education and training of future pain specialists.

In 2022, Dr. Kumar returned to his hometown of Charlotte, NC, to establish his own private practice, Spine & Pain Specialists of the Carolinas. His practice is dedicated to delivering compassionate, innovative, and effective pain management solutions tailored to each patient's unique needs.

His mission is to empower patients with innovative solutions that address the root cause of pain, allowing them to reclaim their lives with confidence and comfort.

Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Decerebrate Posture, Craniectomy, and Endoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Umhs, 2014
Residency
Wayne State University
Specialties
Pain Medicine
Licenses
Medical Doctor in NC
Medical Doctor in MI
Medical Doctor in SC
Board Certifications
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine
Fellowships
Pediatric Anesthesiology
Interventional Pain
Hospital Affiliations
Novant Health
Atrium Health
WakeMed
Duke Health
Languages Spoken
English
Hindi
Spanish
Gender
Male
Awards
Charlotte Business Journal - Health Care Hero 2024

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Priority Health
  • HMO
  • POS
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Spine & Pain Specialists of the Carolinas
12610 N Community House Rd, 100, Charlotte, NC 28277
Sunday:Closed
Monday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday:Closed

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Kumar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Chronic Pain
Acute Pain
Spinal Fusion
Diabetic Nephropathy
Coccydynia
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Neuralgia
Pudendal Neuralgia
Diabetic Neuropathy
Peripheral Neuropathy
Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction
Spinal Stenosis
Sciatica
Spondylolisthesis
Cervical Spondylosis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Sacral Nerve Stimulation
Cluster Headache
New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH)
Headache
Tension Headache
Migraine
Central Pain Syndrome
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Facet Joint Syndrome
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Sacroiliac Joint Disease
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
Vertebroplasty
Kyphosis
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Foot Drop
Fibromyalgia
Interstitial Cystitis
Phantom Limb Pain
Vulvodynia
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Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Areas of Expertise

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