Ajay D. Wasan
Expertise in
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conditions
Expertise in
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UPMC Pain Management At Centre Commons
5750 Centre Avenue, Centre Commons Bldg, Suite 260, 
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 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.

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

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Locations

UPMC Pain Management at Centre Commons
5750 Centre Avenue, Centre Commons Bldg, Suite 260, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Other Locations
UPMC Pain Management at UPMC Mercy
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

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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177 Total Publications

The Feasibility of Using Virtual Reality With Debriefing as a Treatment Modality for Chronic Pain.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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