Empowering Lives Through Innovative Pain Solutions
Meet Dr. Prathima Anandi, a dedicated interventional pain management physician at FLEX Institute, whose innovative approach and empathetic care have improved the lives of countless patients. Dr. Anandi’s commitment to her field is evident in every step of her professional journey and the thoughtful care she provides.
Dr. Anandi began her medical journey with a residency in anesthesia and a fellowship in pain medicine at LSU, following her clinical pharmacology fellowship at Vanderbilt. Her passion for combining hands-on procedures with her pharmacology expertise led her to specialize in pain management.
Dr. Anandi believes relieving symptoms should involve addressing every patient’s overall health and well-being. She emphasizes a multimodal approach to pain management, combining interventional procedures, physical therapy, and medications. She has advanced skills in fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided injections, neuromodulation, spinal cord stimulator implantation, intrathecal pump therapy, vertebral augmentation, and sacroiliac joint fusion, in addition to various other minimally invasive procedures.
Her philosophy centers on patient education and setting realistic expectations, ensuring patients are informed and comfortable with their treatment plans.
Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Anandi balances her career with a fulfilling personal life supported by her family. She enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two sons, valuing family holidays and shared experiences.
At FLEX, Dr. Anandi’s warm demeanor and patient-centric approach set her apart. Her dedication to enhancing the quality of life for her patients, coupled with her innovative techniques and compassionate care, make her a trusted partner in the journey to wellness. Whether she’s explaining complex procedures with clarity or tailoring treatment plans to individual needs, Dr. Anandi’s commitment to her patients shines through in every interaction.
Expertise You Can Trust
Specialty Areas
- Interventional Pain Management
- Anesthesiology
Education & Training
- Fellowship in Interventional Pain Management: LSU Health, Shreveport, Louisiana
- Internship: LSU Health, Shreveport, Louisiana
- Anesthesiology Residency: LSU Health, Shreveport, Louisiana
- Fellowship in Clinical Pharmacology: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow: National Institutes of Health, Bethesda-MD
- Master of Science in Clinical Investigation: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee,
- Medical School: NTR University, India
