Akshay Bhatt

Akshay Bhatt, MD is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Care, and Pain Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, where he practices as an interventional pain medicine specialist at NYU Langone Health. He treats adult patients with a wide range of painful conditions, including back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, and post-surgical pain syndromes. His clinical approach emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care using non-opioid medications, pain interventions, and complementary therapies.

• Specialties: Pain Management, Anesthesiology
• Treats: Adults
• Language: English
• Location: Center for the Study and Treatment of Pain, 240 East 38th Street, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10016
• Phone: 212-201-1004

Dr. Bhatt is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine (2021). His academic and clinical work is rooted in collaboration and innovation, with a particular interest in leveraging new technologies to improve access to care. He has conducted research on barriers to telemedicine use in pain management, aiming to optimize healthcare delivery for diverse patient populations.

His research interests focus on enhancing patient engagement and expanding access to pain care through digital health solutions. While no specific publications are listed, his work appears to center on the integration of telemedicine into chronic pain management, reflecting a commitment to proactive healthcare delivery and health equity. He is part of a multidisciplinary academic medical team at NYU Langone, one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers.

• American Board of Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine), 2021
• American Board of Anesthesiology - Anesthesiology, 2021

Dr. Bhatt is actively involved in clinical education and patient care but no information is available about formal student advising or external grant funding. He practices at the Center for the Study and Treatment of Pain, a specialized clinical and academic unit focused on advancing the understanding and treatment of chronic pain conditions through innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.