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 clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Acute Pain, and Neuralgia.
Dr. Wasan is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 177 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. Dr. Wasan is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
5750 Centre Avenue, Centre Commons Bldg, Suite 260, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
1400 Locust Street, Suite 3206, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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
UPMC Pain Management At Centre Commons
Trent Emerick, MD, MBA, is certified in anesthesiology, pain medicine, and addiction medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Emerick is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine and Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Medicine. Dr. Emerick is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, Neuralgia, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Dr. Emerick is board certified in American Board Of Preventive Medicine, American Board Of Anesthesiology , and American Board Of Anesthesiology . Dr. Emerick is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Presbyterian
Cheryl Bernstein is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bernstein is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Sciatica, and Invertebral Disc Disease.
Pediatric Pain Management At UPMC Children's Hospital In Lawrenceville
Scott Brancolini, MD, MPH is board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Brancolini is an Associate Professor, Interim Medical Director of Pediatric Chronic Pain, and Associate Program Director of the Pain Medicine Fellowship in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. He received his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and his Master of Public Health at George Washington University. He completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and is a member of the Academy of Master Educators there. Dr. Brancolini is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Chronic Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Brancolini is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology and American Board Of Anesthesiology . Dr. Brancolini is currently accepting new patients.
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Benedict Alter is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alter is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Spinal Stenosis, and Acute Pain.
AHN Pain Management West Penn - 5124 Liberty Avenue
Till Conermann, MD, is a doctor with the AHN Medicine Institute who specializes in pain assessment and management. His clinical interests include chronic pain solutions, anesthetic management, the role of opioids in pain and recovery, and exploring alternative pain inhibitors. Dr. Conermann received his Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida, and earned his medical degree from Hahnemann School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His previous appointments include program director and medical director for the Pain Management Fellowship at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital. He also served as a clinical assistant professor for Temple University School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and was president of the Pittsburgh Pain Society for five years. He is certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties in anesthesiology and pain management, as well as through the American Board of Addiction Medicine in addiction medicine. Dr. Conermann is published in various medical journals and has also given numerous lectures on the efficacy of medication and its role in pain management. Dr. Conermann is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Sciatica, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Dr. Conermann is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine and American Board Of Anesthesiology - Anesthesiology.
AHN Neurosurgery - Floor 3 At Hemlock Building
Andrew Ku is a Radiologist and a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ku is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Ku is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Ku is currently accepting new patients.
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 412-665-8030. 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 177 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 412-665-8030 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Chronic PainDr. Wasan isElite. Learn about Chronic Pain.
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- Acute PainDr. Wasan isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Pain.
- FibromyalgiaDr. Wasan isDistinguished. Learn about Fibromyalgia.
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- NeuralgiaDr. Wasan isAdvanced. Learn about Neuralgia.
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- Complex Regional Pain SyndromeDr. Wasan isExperienced. Learn about Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.
- Facet Joint SyndromeDr. Wasan isExperienced. Learn about Facet Joint Syndrome.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Wasan isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Postpartum DepressionDr. Wasan isExperienced. Learn about Postpartum Depression.
- SciaticaDr. Wasan isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Wasan isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.