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If you have a damaged disc in your spine, it may heal by itself with time and appropriate care. If not, a discectomy may be required to relieve nerve pain in your spine. Here’s what you need to know.
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About The Practice
Ajay Kumar MD, DABPM, DABPM, is an interventional spine and pain physician at New Jersey Advanced Pain Management, which has locations in Hackettstown, New Jersey, Matamoras, Pennsylvania, and Warwick New York
Dr. Kumar earned his Doctor of Medicine from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, India. He completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. He is fellowship-trained in interventional pain medicine, board certified in physical medicine, and a diplomate of the American Board of Pain Medicine.
In India, Dr. Kumar was an orthopedic surgeon with specialized training in doing fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided minimally invasive pain procedures. He is one of the few physicians who have extensive training in prolotherapy. At New Jersey Advanced Pain Management Center, Dr. Kumar works with the patient to offer them various solutions for their problem. He routinely treats patients affected by musculoskeletal injuries that cause back pain, neck pain, knee pain, and shoulder pain. Dr. Kumar has extensive experience in NCV/EMG studies to diagnose the cause of the pain. He offers minimally invasive spine procedures and spinal cord stimulation trials as well as spinal cord stimulation permanent implants for various medical diagnoses.
Dr. Kumar's strengths include diagnosing difficult cases and offering sensible treatments that are logical and safe. He understands the ability of the body to naturally heal itself as a basis for his treatment protocols. Dr. Kumar also embraces multidisciplinary care, including physical therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic, to get well and stay healthy.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kumar and the team at New Jersey Advanced Pain Management Center, call the office or book an appointment online today.
Dr. Kumar offers minimally invasive spine procedures and spinal cord stimulation trials as well as spinal cord stimulation permanent implants for various medical diagnoses.
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Testimonials
Words from our patients
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"Excellent experience, The staff and doctor were great. I felt confident that I was being heard and the correct treatment was suggested."
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"Finally free of my hip pain, i received excellent care, dr Kumar was very thorough with his treatment."
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"Gave me a new meaning of life, went from horrible to much better feeling in my life."
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"Doctor resolved my problems, Dr, Kumar helped with many problems that i had. I've seen other doctors and they were not able to get me out of the pain."
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"Finally relief from chronic pain, very through, good listener and provided solution to my pain."
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"Offered other solutions such as injections,patches, and different pain management techniques until he found the right fit for me."
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"Now I'm living a better quality life with alot less pain & medication thanks to Dr Kumar. I would highly recommend him if you're looking for positive change."
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"Caring, honest, trustworthy, and confident is the best words i can use to describe the Dr."
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"He takes to time to listen, gets to know you and will do whatever he needs to do to make you as comfortable and pain free (or at least to control the pain)."
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"Recommend him if you are suffering from chronic pain and other ailments related to pain for which you have not found a solution."
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