Dr. Neil Thakkar, DO, Phoenix, AZ | Pain Management Specialist

About Dr. Neil Thakkar

Dr. Neil Thakkar is double board-certified in Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Management. His desire to be a pain physician started prior to medical school, while caring for his mother, who was afflicted with pain. She suffered from acute post-surgical pain as well as chronic pain following neck surgery. He decided at that point that he wanted to dedicate his career to alleviating the pain of others. After completing medical school training at Western University of Health Sciences, he completed his residency in Anesthesiology at Saint Louis University, followed by an advanced fellowship in Pain Management at the University of Cincinnati. Although he enjoyed taking care of patients in critical situations, such as the operating room and intensive care units, he felt a closer connection to patients when treating chronic pain in the clinic setting. Dr. Thakkar has been practicing in the Valley since 2012. His training and experience allows him to offer a wide variety of modalities to offer his patients who suffer from acute and chronic pain conditions. He is able to manage even the most complex pain conditions He specializes in spinal disorders, complex regional pain syndrome, spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, migraine headaches, and joint pain. Patients will find that his knowledge base, skill level, and passion for helping others helps him provide the highest quality of pain management care. Care Philosophy: “My desire to be a pain physician started prior to medical school, while caring for my mother, who suffers with pain. She had acute post-surgical pain after neck surgery as well as chronic pain in her neck and low back. I decided at that point that I wanted to dedicate my career to alleviating the pain of others.”

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Injection for back pain

Disorders of the thoracic spine

Lower back pain

Neck pain and spine problems

Injection for back pain

Disorders of the thoracic spine

Lower back pain

Neck pain and spine problems

Office locations

Pain Consultants of Arizona (1 of 2)

23015 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 101, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

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(480) 222-7246

Pain Consultants of Arizona (2 of 2)

20950 N Tatum Blvd, Ste 100, Phoenix, AZ 85050

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(480) 222-7246

1 of 2

Education and background

Practice names

Pain Consultants of Arizona

Board certifications

American Board of Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine (American Board of Anesthesiology)

Education and training

Medical School - Western University of Health Sciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
University of Cincinnati, Fellowship in Interventional Pain Management
Saint Louis University, Residency in Anesthesiology

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1619175833

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Dr. Neil Thakkar work with?

Dr. Neil Thakkar works with Pain Consultants of Arizona.

Where is Dr. Neil Thakkar's office located?

Dr. Neil Thakkar has 2 office locations, including in Phoenix and Scottsdale, view full addresses on Dr. Thakkar's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Neil Thakkar have?

Dr. Neil Thakkar is certified by American Board of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine (American Board of Anesthesiology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Neil Thakkar?

Dr. Neil Thakkar frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Hand Problems, Pain Management Consultation, Sports Injury, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Neil Thakkar on their profile.