Interventional Pain Medicine

Abhinav Mohan, M.D.

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SUMMARY

I am a Board-certified PM&R and Interventional Pain physician specializing in the diagnosis and management of painful disorders of the spine, musculoskeletal system, and nervous system. In addition, I am trained in electrodiagnostic studies, biopsychosocial & interdisciplinary care, regenerative/sports medicine, and integrative medicine. I have experience working with all insurances, including workers compensation and personal injury. My aim is to provide high-quality, evidence-based, and compassionate care to people with pain.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Outpatient PM&R & Interventional Pain Physician October 2023 – Present

Center for Interdisciplinary Spine/Keystone Functional Restoration Program, Sacramento, CA

Provide evidence-based outpatient spine and musculoskeletal care (including electrodiagnostics) to patients in the workers compensation and personal injury sector.

Perform interventional pain procedures (both fluoroscopic and ultrasound guided) such as epidural injections, facet-targeted interventions, nerve blocks, joint injections, myofascial injections, and regenerative medicine/PRP.

Involved in the interdisciplinary management of patients enrolled in the Keystone Functional Restoration Program, an 8 week neuroscience-based rehabilitation program for patients with refractory chronic pain.

Successfully manage a high-volume clinic of up to 30 patients a day.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

University of Washington August 2022 – July 2023

Seattle, WA

Fellowship, Chronic Pain Medicine

Memorial Healthcare System June 2018 – June 2022

Hollywood, FL

Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Chief Resident, 2021-2022

Internship: Internal Medicine (June 2018 – June 2019)

University of South Florida College of Medicine July 2014 – May 2018

Tampa, FL

M.D., Doctor of Medicine

University of California, Irvine Sept 2010 – June 2014

Irvine, CA

B.S., Biological Sciences – Graduated with Honors, Dean’s List

Campuswide Honors Program (Longitudinal)

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 7/1/2023 - Continuing

American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Pain Medicine 9/16/2023 - 12/31/2033

American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

CONFERENCES & PROCEDURAL TRAININGS

American Society of Pain & Neuroscience

oAnnual Conference on June 22nd, 2021 in Miami Beach, FL

Attended Procedures Lab, exposed to wide range of interventional and minimally invasive pain management techniques.

oInnovation Summit on Dec 10th, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV

Fellow’s Lab: SCS/DRG (trials and implants), MILD, Kyphoplasty, PNS

North American Neuromodulation Society

oAttended Fellow’s Cadaver Lab in Las Vegas, NV on Jan 12th, 2023:

SCS [participated in individual one-to-one proctored stations on lead entry, anchoring, and suturing], PNS, DRG, IDD, RFA, Kyphoplasty, Vertiflex/ISD

Pacific Spine & Pain Society

oAttended Annual Conference on Sept 16-18th, 2022

Participated in Cadaver Lab

SCS, DRG, RFA, PNS, Interspinous Decompression, MILD, SIJ fusion

oAttended Portland Neuromodulation Lab on Apr 1st, 2023

Pocketing/anchoring of implantable devices, SCS, DRG, PNS

California Society of Interventional Pain Physicians

oAttended Annual Meeting Oct 14-16th 2022 in Newport Beach, CA

Participated in Hands-On Lab

SCS, PNS, Epidural Adhesiolysis, RFA

Seattle Science Foundation

oAttended 9th Annual Interventional Pain Management Fellows Course and Hands-On Bio-Skills Lab on Nov 11-12th, 2022

SCS, DRG, PNS, Intradiscal Injection, Vertebral Augmentation, Interspinous-Interlaminar Fusion, SI Joint Fusion

World Academy of Pain Medicine United

oInnovations in Pain Medicine in San Francisco, CA on Oct 7-9th, 2022:

PNS, Percutaneous Discectomy, Intrathecal Pump, Biologics/PRP, Kyphoplasty, RFA, Headache interventions

Other

oMedtronic Pain Interventions Fellows Course on Sept 30th - Oct 1st, 2022: Completed formal courses in Kyphoplasty, SCS, Implantable Drug Delivery, Surgical Skills

PUBLICATIONS

Mohan A, Tijmes SA, Mehta A, Cohen J. Yoga and Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain: Current Evidence and Mechanisms. International Journal of Yoga Therapy. 2022. PMID: 35405737.

Gutierrez A, Mousselli RL, Gude L, Mohan A, Chang A. Successful Application of Spinal Cord Stimulation in a Patient with Refractory Bilateral Meralgia Paresthetica: A Case Report. Pain Management (Future Medicine). 2022. PMID: 35060750.

Mohan A, Mielke-Maday H, Delgado-Lebron J. Cervical spinal cord infarction due to impingement of an anomalous right vertebral artery by a thoracic osteophyte. Spinal Cord Series and Cases. 2021. PMID: 34711806.

Mohan A, Chang EY. Minocycline and Cephalexin in a Patient with Spastic Neuropathic Pain Secondary to Neurosarcoidosis. Pain Medicine. 2021. PMID: 33560414.

Mohan A, Tijmes SA, Cohen JG, Sherman E, Eckardt PA. Iatrogenic Cushing Syndrome following Lumbar Medial Branch Block in a Patient with HIV on Ritonavir & Darunavir. Pain Management (Future Medicine). 2021. PMID: 33678012.

Mohan A, Tarras S, Eckardt PA. HIV neuropathy-associated foot drop, a presenting sign of HIV infection, resolving following initiation of antiretroviral therapy. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 2020. PMID: 33105156.

Mohan A, Davenport K. Iliacus Tear in a Young Dancer. PM&R. 2020. PMID: 31989763.

Kim K, Mohan A, Yeh BY, Ghebrendrias Y, Brentlinger G, Han J. Thalamic Dementia in Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation - Role for Amantadine? A Case Report. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 2020. PMID: 32251108.

Mohan A, Rubin, J, Chauhan P, Lemos Ramirez JC, Giese G. Renal and perinephric abscesses involving Lactobacillus jensenii and Prevotella bivia in a young woman following ureteral stent procedure. Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives. 2020. PMID: 32850056.

Mohan A, Chang EY. Decompression for botulinum toxin-exacerbated cervical myeloradiculopathy in setting of congenital stenosis and Arnold-Chiari I malformation. Spinal Cord Series and Cases. 2018. PMID: 29844925.

Mohan A, Calof AL. The Pre-Bötzinger Complex: Breathing Life into Cornelia de Lange Syndrome. Journal of Undergraduate Research in the Biological Sciences, University of California Irvine. 2014.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome – Anesthesiology Grand Rounds, VA Puget Sounds, Seattle, WA – April 25th, 2023

Overview of CRPS, including history, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management

Management of Opioid Withdrawal [Virtual] – UW Pain Fellow Lecture, Swedish Pain Services, Seattle, WA – March 16th, 2023

Lecture on the diagnosis, management, and risk mitigation strategies of opioid withdrawal, including medication-assisted treatment

Antiepileptics in the Management of Pain – Pain Fellowship Didactics, Center for Pain Relief, University of Washington, Seattle, WA – December 20th, 2022

Lecture on the indications and evidence behind use of antiepileptics in chronic pain

Memorial Sports Medicine Center Journal Club: Injuries in Dance Athletes [Virtual] – Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, FL – April 21st, 2022

Presented an article discussing use of ultrasound-guided percutaneous electrolysis in the rehabilitation of ballet dancers with pain related to chronic soleus injury

Introduction to PRP in Musculoskeletal Medicine [Virtual] – Memorial Sports Medicine Center, Hollywood, FL – February 12th, 2021

Presented an overview of PRP including its preparations, subtypes, indications, contraindications, and current state of the evidence for each of the main indications

Memorial Sports Medicine Center Journal Club: Achilles Tendon Rupture, Repair, and Rehabilitation [Virtual] – Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, FL – January 12th, 2021

Presented an article discussing vibration mechanotherapy in the rehabilitation of patients who underwent surgical repair of acute Achilles tendon rupture

Interventional Pain and… Spasticity? – Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, FL – December 9th, 2020

Discussed intrathecal baclofen indications, management, and complications

Foot & Ankle (PM&R Musculoskeletal Symposium) – Memorial Rehabilitation Institute, Hollywood, FL – April 28th, 2020

Comprehensive review of anatomy, function, and pathology for residents and faculty

The Shoulder: Anatomy, Physiology, & Pathology (PM&R Musculoskeletal Symposium) – Memorial Rehabilitation Institute, Hollywood, FL – April 14th, 2020

Comprehensive review of the shoulder, presented to resident and attending physicians

Introduction to PM&R & Inpatient Rehabilitation – Cleveland Clinic Florida (CCF), Weston, FL – February 14th, 2020

Guest lecture to CCF about post-acute rehabilitation options and appropriate referrals

POSTERS

Napa Pain Conference [Napa, CA, USA] – August 19th, 2022

Mohan A, Conine S, Smith MK. Comparison of Non-Narcotic and Narcotic Pain Management Protocols for Knee Arthroscopy: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 20th Annual Pain Medicine Meeting [San Francisco, CA, USA] – Nov. 19th, 2021

Mamun N, Gutierrez A, Mohan A, Cohen J. Retrodiscal Transforaminal Epidural Injection for Discogenic Back Pain: A Case Report.

Napa Pain Conference [Napa, CA, USA] – August 28th, 2021

Mohan A, Gude L, Chang A. Platelet-Rich Plasma Augmented Rehabilitation for Post-Labral Repair Shoulder Pain in an Ambidextrous Baseball Pitcher with Contralateral Shoulder Control, A Case Report.

Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting [Virtual Meeting] – February 11th, 2021

Mohan A, Quinones-Pagan V. Severe Lower Limb Allodynia Secondary to Hypovitaminosis C in a Malnourished Child

Mohan A, Cruz-Zeno E. A case of Surfer Myelitis, a rare rapidly progressive painful myelopathic syndrome

North American Neuromodulation Society Annual Meeting [Virtual Meeting] – Jan. 15th, 2021

Tijmes SA, Mohan A, Cohen J. Post-Traumatic Brachial Plexopathy: A Stimulating Case

American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Annual Meeting [Virtual Meeting] – Nov 14th, 2020

Mohan A, Jacobs J. What’s That Swelling? A Case of Mistaken Identity.

American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting [Virtual Meeting] – April 25th, 2020

Mohan A, Davenport K. Hip’s Don’t Lie - A Dance Medicine Case

Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting/International Society for Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress [Orlando, FL, USA] – March 6th, 2020

Mohan A, Tarras SC, Eckardt PA. HIV mononeuropathy-associated foot drop, a presenting sign of HIV infection, resolving following initiation of antiretroviral therapy.

Mohan A, Novick A. Is It Really Transverse Myelitis? A Perplexing Thoracic Myelopathy

Society of General Internal Medicine Annual Meeting [Washington DC, USA] – May 10th, 2019

Mohan A, Rubin J, Chauhan P, Lemos-Ramirez J, Giese G. Renal Manifestations of Lactobacillus jensenii and Prevotella bivia in a Young Woman

Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting [Atlanta, GA, USA] – February 16th, 2018

Mohan A, Chang EY. Decompression for botulinum toxin-exacerbated cervical myeloradiculopathy in the setting of congenital stenosis and Chiari I malformation

Excellence in Research Symposium [Irvine, CA, USA] – May 2nd, 2014

Mohan A, Calof AL. The Pre-Bötzinger Complex: Breathing Life into Cornelia de Lange Syndrome

Center for Complex Biological Systems Symposium [Irvine, CA, USA] – May 14th, 2013

Ovadia J, Wang X, Hollenbeck PLW, Greene N, Mohan A, Razo D, Nie Q, Lander A, Calof AL. A Positional Turing System Governs Macropatterning of Taste Stem Cell Domains in the Mouse Tongue

OTHER SCHOLARLY EXPERIENCES

UW TelePain PCP Outreach & Educational Needs Assessment

February 2023 – Present

An initiative to optimize UW TelePain services as a pain management digital resource for primary care physicians in the states of WA, WY, MI, AK, ID.

Peer Reviewer, American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

June 2018 – Present

Have peer-reviewed 8 manuscripts to-date, most recently October 2022

Rehabilitation Outcomes of Veteran Amputees Receiving Lower Extremity Prosthesis

July 2017 – May 2018

Retrospective cohort study comparing functional outcomes in veteran amputees undergoing rehabilitation based on BMI, premorbid functional status, smoking history, and others.

Cooking Habits and Pulmonary Function of Women in Cedro Galán, Nicaragua

June 2015 – December 2015

Used a portable spirometer to investigate the effect of cooking fuel practices on the pulmonary health of women living in the rural community of Cedro Galán, Nicaragua

Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Research, Developmental Neurobiology Lab, UC Irvine

August 2012 – June 2014

Conducted research related to Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS), a genetic disorder characterized by neuro-developmental abnormalities and cyanotic perinatal mortality

Specifically, I investigated the dysfunctional development of the Pre-Bötzinger Complex, a respiratory nucleus in the brainstem, in CdLS using a mouse model.

Worked under Anne Calof, Ph.D. – Dept. of Neurobiology, University of California Irvine

LEADERSHIP, SERVICE, & VOLUNTEERING

Resident Director for Research & Quality Improvement July 2020 – July 2021

Selected for this position by my Program Director to improve resident research output

Encouraged residents to purse scholarly activity, while providing step-by-step guidance and mentorship on an individual basis. Continued this role as part of chief duties (2021-2022)

Resident Ambassador, AAPM&R Physiatrist-in-Training Council Oct 2019 – Nov 2020

Resident liaison between the AAPM&R and my home residency program

Educate home program about monthly updates and opportunities for resident involvement

Founder, Positive Spin Boys’ Mentoring Group April 2016 – May 2018

Mentorship group for elementary and middle school-aged boys from underrepresented minorities living in underserved zip codes within the Tampa Bay area

Health Disparities Scholarly Concentration, USF Health October 2014 – May 2018

Student Scholarly Concentration Leader: February 2015 – February 2016

Organized events, such as speakers, movie screenings, and health fairs to improve diversity education and reduce inequities in healthcare access, quality, and delivery

American Medical Association Foundation (AMAF) October 2014 – June 2017

Non-profit branch of the AMA seeking to increase scholarship funding and community service opportunities for medical students in the U.S.

Marketing Chair: June 2015 – June 2016

oIncreased awareness of AMAF events and fundraisers through social media

oInitiated “regional representatives” to improve outreach and participation in AMAF

Manna Project International (MPI), Cedro Galán, Nicaragua June 2015 – July 2015

Non-profit community improvement organization in Cedro Galán, Nicaragua

Volunteered in the local community free clinic set up by ForwardHealth/MPI

Also taught English classes four days a week, as well as art and health classes

Campuswide Honors Student Council at UC Irvine June 2011 – June 2014

Governing and representative body for the students of the Campuswide Honors Program, which consisted of over 700 students

President: June 2013 – June 2014

Vice-President: June 2012 – June 2013

Treasurer: June 2011 – June 2012

Circle K International at UC Irvine September 2010 – June 2014

Large (300+ member) organization emphasizing service, leadership, and fellowship

Public Relations Chair: April 2011 – April 2012

oHelped our chapter become the largest chapter internationally during this year

Family Head: June 2011 – June 2012

HONORS, AWARDS, & CERTIFICATES

Integrative Medicine in Residency September 2022

Andrew Weil College of Integrative Medicine / University of Arizona College of Medicine

Certificate of completion of the comprehensive, U of A-affiliated evidenced-based online “Integrative Medicine in Residency” curriculum (200 hours) and final examination.

Top-Rated Poster February 2021

Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP)

For “A case of Surfer Myelitis, a rare rapidly progressive painful myelopathic syndrome” at the 2021 AAP Annual Meeting.

Research Badges for Rehabilitation Residents September 2020

Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP)

Certificate of completion of the 17-step training course provided by the AAP

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Award June 2019

Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, FL

Successful completion of a course on quality and performance improvement in healthcare

Outstanding Teacher of the Year - Resident April 2019

Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, FL

Awarded based on nomination of medical students for teaching on clinical rotations

Leadership Appreciation Award April 2017

Positive Spin, Inc., Tampa, FL

Awarded for founding and spearheading the Boys’ Mentoring Group for at-risk male youth living in underserved zip codes served by Positive Spin, a social service agency in Tampa

Medical Student Summer Scholarly Research Award April 2015

USF Morsani College of Medicine, Scholarly Concentrations Program, Tampa, FL

Competitive research grant for a faculty-mentored student research project

Project: Cooking Habits and Pulmonary Function of Women in Cedro Galán, Nicaragua

Frederick R. Weiss, M.D. Memorial Scholarship May 2014

Western Medical Center, Santa Ana, CA (WMCSA)

Most prestigious annual award for a WMCSA volunteer based on service and leadership

Excellence in Research May 2014

University of California, Irvine, School of Biological Sciences

Awarded for successful completion and presentation of faculty-mentored research

Project: The Pre-Bötzinger Complex: Breathing Life into Cornelia de Lange Syndrome

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Summer Grant May 2013

University of California, Irvine, School of Biological Sciences

Competitive research grant for faculty-mentored research

Project: The Pre-Bötzinger Complex: Breathing Life into Cornelia de Lange Syndrome

Outstanding Fellowship May 2012

Circle K International, Magic Kingdom Division, Cal-Nev-Ha District

Awarded for my work as Public Relations chair and commitment to creating an open, inclusive environment for all club members.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Chemistry, Math, & Physics Tutor March 2012 – June 2013

Orange County, CA

Tutored high-school students on a weekly/bi-weekly basis.

Medical Office Assistant July 2011 – December 2012

Newport Harbor Cardiology, Newport Beach, CA

Front and back office management, including insurance authorizations, benefit verifications, claim processing, and oversight of staff recruitment

Lab Assistant April 2012 – August 2012

Calof Lab, University of California-Irvine, Irvine, CA

Performed basic laboratory tasks, including solution preparation, sample digestion and processing, genotyping, and data collection

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Trilingual (fluent in English, Tamil, & Spanish)

PERSONAL INTERESTS & ABILITIES

Tennis (recreational)

oPlayed on USTA Tennis on Campus® traveling club teams for UCI and USF

oActive in USTA Leagues® (NTRP 4.0 and 4.5) and other local tennis competitions

Rap Artist (Motivational “Positive Impact” Hip-Hop)

oAlbum-produced in 2014

oPerformed at multiple fundraising events and once live in concert (@ Chain Reaction in Anaheim, CA in 2015)

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