Pain Medicine Physiatrist
2021 K Street NW
Suite 615
Washington, DC
Top reviews
Relieved my mother’s pain and talked us through everything. First doctor we’ve come across who actually listened and did not dismiss us. Would recommend him in a heartbeat to any one!! One in a million.
Compassionate A good listener Staff and crew are knowledgeable able to take care of you in a warm environment Thank you for making me feel better
Dr. Thakral is a fellowship-trained Interventional Pain Medicine physician who is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. He is joining the team at the International Spine, Pain & Performance Center, and will be treating patients in both our Washington DC and Arlington Virginia locations.
Dr. Thakral was born and raised locally in northern Virginia. He earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), where he then completed a General Surgery internship before moving to New Jersey for his Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) residency at Rutgers RWJMS - Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute. During his final year of residency, Dr. Thakral was elected Academic Chief Resident. He completed an additional one year of training in an ACGME-accredited Pain Medicine fellowship at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute.
Dr. Thakral specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of spine and musculoskeletal injuries. He is passionate about using a comprehensive approach in treating his patients' pain. In addition to utilizing conservative measures such as personalized exercise and therapy programs, Dr. Thakral performs a variety of fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures, including to the back, neck, joints, and soft tissues. He takes pride in his ability to listen and connect with patients, helping create individualized treatment plans to improve his patients' functional abilities and to get back to the activities they love.
In his free time, Dr. Thakral enjoys playing tennis, running, hiking, exploring new restaurants, and hopelessly rooting for the Washington Commanders.
Back Pain
Cervical Spine
Epidural Steroid Injections
Herniated Disc
Hip Pain
Interventional Orthopedic
Intrathecal Pain Pump
Knee Pain
Kyphoplasty
Lumbar Spine
Migraine
Neck Pain
Nutrition
Pelvic Pain
Physical Therapy
Radiofrequency Ablation
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Stenosis
Sports Medicine
Locations (2)
International Spine, Pain & Performance Center
2021 K Street NW
Suite 615
Washington, DC, 20006
International Spine, Pain & Performance Center
1635 North George Mason Drive
Suite 180
Arlington, VA, 22205
More About Dr. Aakash Thakral, MD
NPI Number
1831544816
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
Relieved my mother’s pain and talked us through everything. First doctor we’ve come across who actually listened and did not dismiss us. Would recommend him in a heartbeat to any one!! One in a million.
Compassionate A good listener Staff and crew are knowledgeable able to take care of you in a warm environment Thank you for making me feel better
Very willing to hear my story and how ESI worked for me in the past. Agreed to continue with them.
Efficient and took the time to understand my issues and explain treatment options.
Always courtesy and polite
Is very good performance
Dr. Thakral and team are always on point
Listened to my concerns. Took the time to explain source of my pain. Gave me treatment options.
Excellent service. Appreciate Your treatment. Wendy DeMegret 703 243 5055
Would not hesitate to recommend this practice. Outstanding care ; easy to listen to and give advice. Thanks for excellent patient care. Joyce Smith
Very kind doctor who listens to your issues and helps resolve
Great treatment, solved my back problem
Listens to the patient. Well studied and insightful into the challenges I face as a patient. His procedures have been effective in diminishing pain. Looks ahead toward what's next and works with patient to develop solutions that don't involve surgery or other invasive processes. I am always comfortable with him and look forward to visits because I know the discomfort and pain I experience is being effectively addressed.
I highly recommend Dr. Thakral. He was very responsive when I first injured myself, arranged for an immediate MRI, and pointed me in the right direction when I was ready for PT. He is caring, answers all questions and makes you feel that you are in good hands.
I was glad to see Dr. Thakral for my problems. He explained the causes of my problems , showed me the pictures and suggested treatment plans.
Great doctor.
Great care - explains things well!
Easy to talk to right on point. Excellent bedside manner and Knowledgeable.
Very perso able and explained everything.
Dr. Thrakal is patient, a good listener who explains procedures with perfect clarity and who will persist in finding solutions to pain issues.
Dr. Thakral is a great doctor. My overall experience with Dr. Thakral and the other staff has been nothing, but good.
Dr. Dinh understands complex pain situations.
I am looking forward to experiencing improvements in my pain management
I really wish the pricing was discussed with me before the procedure. I was not expecting a $700 procedure and did not even imagine it would be that much (as a prior surgery with anesthesia cost less). I also felt like the follow up appointment was unnecessary. There wasn't anything done during that appointment that couldn't have been discussed over a quick 3 minute phone call. It was less than 15 minutes and I have to pay over $150 for it. Additionally, when they called to check in on me after the procedure, I had two concerns, one about billing and one about a symptom. They said they'd have people call me about both those things. Only the billing person reached out to me. It made me feel like all they cared about was money, and my actual progress and health concerns were not important.
Not enough time spent with doctor addressing concerns
She sat down with me and explained the MRI that's what a doctor and patient relationship is suppose to be.
Dr. Aakash. and the staff was very nice, professional, and Dr. Aakash . Was very helpful and professional explaining how to get better ❤️
Great so far But let’s give it a couple of days
The staff was very helpful, professional, kind and concerned about my health issues. I thank them all very much.
I saw Dr. Dinh for the first time, she is very attentive, knowledgeable and gave me options to help with my issues.
