
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.
Insurance
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- EPO
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- EPO
- HMO
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
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- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
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- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
12610 N Community House Rd, 100, Charlotte, NC 28277
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.
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.
1 Clinical Trials
Novant Health Spine Specialists - Mint Hill
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Piedmont Healthcare PA
Harsh Govil is a Pain Medicine specialist and a Physiatrist in Statesville, North Carolina. Dr. Govil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Chronic Pain, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Dr. Govil is currently accepting new patients.
Carolina Orthopaedic And Sports Medicine Center PA
Lauren Mogk is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Mogk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. Her top areas of expertise are Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, and Muscle Atrophy. Dr. Mogk is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Kumar isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Experienced
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- CraniectomyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Craniectomy.
- Decerebrate PostureDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Decerebrate Posture.
- Decorticate PostureDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Decorticate Posture.
- EndoscopyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Giant Axonal NeuropathyDr. Kumar isExperienced. Learn about Giant Axonal Neuropathy.

