Dr. Shyam Purswani, MD, TX | Pain Management Specialist

About Dr. Shyam Purswani

Shyam Purswani, MD, holds dual board certification in anesthesiology and subspecialty in pain medicine, a highly specialized field dedicated to helping patients find relief from their pain. At his private practice in San Antonio, he and his staff treat each patient with deep care and compassion, always keeping the patient’s best interest at heart. Dr. Purswani develops a customized treatment for each patient, using a multimodal approach to pain management that incorporates the latest techniques and best practices. He works closely with each patient throughout their care, providing interventional pain management and encouraging and empowering them in self-management of their pain. Dr. Purswani was born and raised in Bombay (now Mumbai), India, and then relocated to enter the School of Medicine at the American University of the Caribbean. Dr. Purswani finished his clinical training at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan, spent a year in research at Cornell in New York, New York, and then spent five years of residency training, beginning in New Jersey and finishing at Baylor University in Houston. Since opening his practice in San Antonio in 1997, Dr. Purswani has focused 100% on pain management. He gives lectures locally, regionally, and sometimes nationally, and teaching diverse pain topics to health care providers, nurses, and primary care providers. Dr. Purswani diligently completes the requirements to maintain his board certifications in anesthesiology and pain medicine. He recertified in pain medicine in January 2019, which is valid until 2028, and his anesthesiology certification is valid indefinitely. He’s also proud to be a Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice and is affiliated with several hospitals in the San Antonio area, including Baptist Medical Center and Methodist Hospital. Dr. Purswani is intermediate in Spanish and converses at a beginner level in Russian, while staff at his practice are fluent in Spanish.

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

Lower back pain

Injection for back pain

Lower back pain

Office location

Dr. Shyam Purswani, MD also offers online video visits for patients

South Texas Pain Institute

2425 Babcock Rd, Ste 108, San Antonio, TX 78229

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Education and background

Practice names

South Texas Pain Institute

Hospital affiliations

Baptist Medical Center
Methodist Hospital

Board certifications

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

Education and training

Medical School - American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
Morristown Medical Center, Residency in General Surgery
Baylor College of Medicine, Residency in Anesthesiology

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1497763304

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Frequently asked questions

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Is Dr. Shyam Purswani accepting new patients?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Shyam Purswani online?

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Which hospital is Dr. Shyam Purswani affiliated with?

Dr. Shyam Purswani is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center and Methodist Hospital.

What practice does Dr. Shyam Purswani work with?

Dr. Shyam Purswani works with South Texas Pain Institute.

Where is Dr. Shyam Purswani's office located?

Dr. Shyam Purswani has 2 office locations in San Antonio, view full addresses on Dr. Purswani's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Shyam Purswani have?

Dr. Shyam Purswani is certified by American Board of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine (American Board of Anesthesiology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Shyam Purswani?

Dr. Shyam Purswani frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Back Problems, Neck Pain, Pain Management Consultation, and Sciatica. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Shyam Purswani on their profile.