Dr. Devi Nampiaparampil, MD

Bio

Dr. Nampiaparampil is an Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Anesthesiology at NYU School of Medicine. She previously served as Chief of Interventional Pain Management at the Department of Veterans Affairs in New York and initiated several programs across the country to treat traumatic brain injuries and chronic pain in veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. She performs x-ray-guided procedures to treat spinal disorders, sports injuries, and cancer-related pain.

Dr. Nampiaparampil graduated from the seven-year combined BA/MD program at Northwestern University. She completed her internship, residency, and fellowship training through Harvard Medical School, where she received awards for her research and for “furthering the field of PM&R.” She is Board-certified in Pain Medicine, PM&R, and Hospice & Palliative Medicine. Her research focuses on preventing chronic pain by characterizing the factors that cause acute pain to progress to chronic pain. She has published her findings in the Journal of the American Medical Association and regularly writes for the journal on the subject of chronic pain. Dr. Nampiaparampil is interested in international health issues and has published in the International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences. She has also appeared on CNN, CNN International, CBS, The Doctor Oz Show, and the soap opera, General Hospital.

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Pain Medicine:

    FRIDAY, June 14 (HealthDay News) -- Older adults who get steroid injections to ease lower back and leg pain may have increased odds of suffering a spine fracture, a new study suggests.

    It's not clear, however, whether the treatment is to blame, according to expe...Full Article

  • Devi Nampiaparampil, MD
    What are x-ray guided interventional injections for pain treatment?
    X-ray guided interventional injections are used to treat very specific localized pain, such as...  Full Post
  • Devi Nampiaparampil, MD
    How does exercise help relieve pain?
    Aerobic and strength exercises help with weight management and release endorphins to help relieve...  Full Post
  • Devi Nampiaparampil, MD
    Are complementary bodywork therapies safe and effective to relieve pain?
    Combined with other treatments, acupuncture can help relieve certain chronic pain, with few risks...  Full Post
  • Devi Nampiaparampil, MD
    Are complementary bodywork therapies safe and effective to relieve pain?
    Combined with other treatments, acupuncture can help relieve certain chronic pain, with few risks...  Full Post
  • Devi Nampiaparampil, MD
    What are x-ray guided interventional injections for pain treatment?
    X-ray guided interventional injections are used to treat very specific localized pain, such as...  Full Post
  • Devi Nampiaparampil, MD
    How does stress increase pain?
    Stress worsens pain by affecting mood, sleep and pain threshold. The more stress you experience,...  Full Post
  • Devi Nampiaparampil, MD
    How does exercise help relieve pain?
    Aerobic and strength exercises help with weight management and release endorphins to help relieve...  Full Post
  • Devi Nampiaparampil, MD
    Can tai chi and yoga relieve chronic pain?
    Yoga and tai chi enhance flexibility and balance and reduce stress to relieve pain. In this video,...  Full Post
  • Devi Nampiaparampil, MD
    Are full or nearly full recoveries from TBI becoming more common?
    Despite advances in treating traumatic brain injuries (TBI), much is still unknown about effective...  Full Post
  • Devi Nampiaparampil, MD
    Does pain medication contribute to the "overmedication" of our society?
    Used responsibly, pain medication can be part of an overall treatment strategy that helps a patient...  Full Post
  • Devi Nampiaparampil, MD
    Are complementary bodywork therapies safe and effective to relieve pain?
    Combined with other treatments, acupuncture can help relieve certain chronic pain, with few risks...  Full Post
  • Devi Nampiaparampil, MD
    What types of over-the-counter painkillers do you recommend?
    An over-the-counter anti-inflammatory painkiller can relieve occasional arthritis pain, but don't...  Full Post
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    What are the risks of using opioid pain medication?
    Opioids can cause constipation and can be overly sedating, which interferes with work and family...  Full Post
  • Devi Nampiaparampil, MD
    What are x-ray guided interventional injections for pain treatment?
    X-ray guided interventional injections are used to treat very specific localized pain, such as...  Full Post