Ajay D. Wasan
Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions
1400 Locust Street, Suite 3206, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Ajay Wasan, MD is certified in pain medicine and psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Wasan is a Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine and Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, as well as Vice Chair for Pain Medicine, Director of the Chronic Pain Research Program, and Director of the Center for Innovation in Pain Care in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. He completed fellowships at BWH/Harvard Medical School and University of California Davis, residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and medical degree at University of Illinois at Chicago.

Dr. Wasan is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Acute Pain, and Neuralgia.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 170 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of Illinois At Chicago

Residency

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Specialties

Pain Medicine

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology

Fellowships

University of California Davis School of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Mercy

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
The Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
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

UPMC Pain Management at UPMC Mercy
1400 Locust Street, Suite 3206, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Other Locations
UPMC Pain Management at Centre Commons
5750 Centre Avenue, Centre Commons Bldg, Suite 260, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

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.


7 Clinical Trials

Proof of Concept Study to Treat Negative Affect in Chronic Low Back Pain
The BEST Trial: Biomarkers for Evaluating Spine Treatments
Brain Plasticity Underlying Back Pain Response to Different Acupuncture Methods
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170 Total Publications

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ajay D. Wasan

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ajay D. Wasan?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ajay D. Wasan by calling their office at 412-232-8276. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ajay D. Wasan a top-rated expert for Chronic Pain?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ajay D. Wasan is classified as an Elite expert for Chronic Pain, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Ajay D. Wasan specialize in?

While Dr. Ajay D. Wasan is a Pain Medicine, they have specific expertise in Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, and Acute Pain. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pain Medicine.

Does Dr. Ajay D. Wasan participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ajay D. Wasan has published 170 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Pain. You can view a list of Dr. Ajay D. Wasan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ajay D. Wasan accept my insurance?

Dr. Ajay D. Wasan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-232-8276 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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