Dr. Kailash Kothari – Pain Management Specialist in Mumbai

Dr. Kailash Kothari is a Consultant in Pain Management associated with Fortis Hospital, Mulund, and Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai. He specialises in interventional pain medicine and the nonsurgical management of chronic pain conditions. His principal clinical interests include neck pain, back pain, spine-related pain and cancer-associated pain.

Dr. Kailash Kothari holds MBBS, MD and FIAPM qualifications. He has more than two decades of reported professional experience in pain management and has visited specialist pain centres in the United States and Europe to develop his knowledge of interventional techniques. His approach focuses on identifying pain mechanisms and choosing appropriate treatment strategies.

His main area of clinical interest is spine-related pain, including chronic back and neck pain. These conditions can result from different structures, including joints, nerves, discs and surrounding soft tissues. Treatment selection begins with clinical assessment and may involve medication, rehabilitation, targeted injections or other interventional techniques when appropriate.

Dr. Kothari also has experience in cancer-related pain management. Severe cancer pain may involve multiple mechanisms, including nerve involvement, bone disease and treatment-related complications. Interventional techniques such as selected nerve blocks may be considered when conventional medication does not provide sufficient relief or causes unacceptable adverse effects.

Beyond clinical care, Dr. Kailash Kothari has been involved in professional teaching, pain medicine research and medical conferences. Gleneagles reports that he has trained more than 500 doctors and has contributed to numerous national and international presentations. He has also served in leadership roles within the Indian Society for Study of Pain and the Indian Journal of Pain.

Patients seeking chronic pain or spine pain management in Mumbai and Thane may consult Dr. Kailash Kothari to discuss the causes of persistent pain, medical treatment, rehabilitation and potential interventional procedures. Treatment recommendations depend on the diagnosis, previous therapies, functional limitations and individual medical needs.

Chronic Back Pain Management

Chronic back pain may develop from spinal joints, discs, muscles or nerves. Evaluation focuses on identifying the source of pain and assessing its impact on daily activities. Management may include medication, physiotherapy, exercise-based rehabilitation or selected interventional procedures when conservative treatment is insufficient.

Chronic Neck Pain Treatment

Neck pain may result from muscle strain, degenerative spinal changes, joint abnormalities or nerve irritation. Persistent symptoms require appropriate clinical assessment. Treatment may include medication, posture modification, physiotherapy and targeted pain procedures in carefully selected patients.

Interventional Spine Pain Management

Interventional spine pain management uses selected image-guided or targeted procedures to address pain arising from spinal structures. Treatment may involve injections, nerve blocks or other techniques depending on the suspected pain source. Procedures are considered after clinical evaluation and assessment of potential risks and benefits.

Cancer Pain Management

Cancer-related pain can arise from tumours, nerve involvement, bone disease or cancer treatment. Management involves identifying pain mechanisms and selecting appropriate medication, supportive care and interventional techniques. Specialist pain procedures may be considered when severe pain remains inadequately controlled despite conventional treatment.

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Nerve Blocks

Nerve blocks involve delivering medication near selected nerves or nerve groups to reduce pain signals. They may help evaluate the source of pain or provide temporary symptom relief. The choice of nerve block depends on diagnosis, anatomical considerations and the expected benefits and risks.

Epidural Pain Injections

Epidural injections deliver medication into the space surrounding spinal nerves. They may be considered for selected patients experiencing nerve-related back or neck pain. Treatment decisions depend on clinical findings, imaging results and whether previous conservative therapies have provided adequate relief.

Facet Joint Pain Management

Facet joints connect the vertebrae and can contribute to certain forms of chronic neck or back pain. Evaluation involves medical history, examination and sometimes diagnostic nerve blocks. Treatment may include rehabilitation, medication or targeted interventional procedures when appropriate.

Radiofrequency Pain Procedures

Radiofrequency procedures use controlled energy near selected nerves to modify pain transmission. They may be considered for carefully selected chronic pain conditions after appropriate diagnostic assessment. Results vary according to the underlying cause, technique and individual response, and repeat treatment may sometimes be required.

Neuropathic Pain Management

Neuropathic pain results from damage or dysfunction affecting the nervous system and may cause burning, shooting pain, tingling or abnormal sensitivity. Management focuses on treating underlying causes where possible and may involve specialised medicines, rehabilitation or selected interventional approaches.

Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

Chronic musculoskeletal pain affects muscles, joints, tendons or other supporting tissues and may significantly limit mobility and daily functioning. Treatment often combines physical rehabilitation, appropriate medication and management of contributing conditions. Specialist procedures may be considered for selected patients.

Postoperative Pain Management

Pain following surgery is managed according to the procedure, expected recovery and individual patient needs. Treatment may include medication, regional anaesthesia techniques and rehabilitation. Persistent pain after surgery requires reassessment to identify possible complications or underlying nerve-related causes.