Dr. Manisha Chahal is a double board- certified interventional pain management physician who has specialized in minimally invasive procedures for pain for over 15 years. She is highly skilled at a large number of both gold-standard and cutting- edge interventional spine and pain procedures. She also believes in treating the root cause of pain and utilizing a comprehensive, whole-person approach and a versatile range of therapies to treat the present pain as well as prevent future painful episodes.

Education & Experience

Medical School & Residency

• New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) – Fellowship, Pain Medicine

• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Residency, – Anesthesiology

• Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital – Internship, Internal Medicine

• Howard University College of Medicine – Medical School

Certifications & Licensure

• American Board of Anesthesiology (ABMS®) – Certified in Anesthesiology

• American Board of Anesthesiology (ABMS®) – Certified in Pain Medicine

• American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME®) – Certified Independent Medical Examiner

Treatment Philosophy

Non-Routine Opioid Prescribing: I understand that VITAL Spine & Pain Specialists does not routinely prescribe opioid (narcotic) medications as the primary or long-term treatment for chronic pain. The practice philosophy is centered on restoring function, improving quality of life, and reducing reliance on medication. We offer many non-opioid innovative, cutting-edge as well as holistic treatments.

Focus on Alternatives: Treatment will primarily focus on non-pharmacological, interventional, and rehabilitative strategies, including, but not limited to, procedures (e.g., injections, nerve blocks), physical rehab, and non-opioid medications.