Dr. Pragna B E

Dr Pragna B E is a dedicated pain and palliative care specialist in Yelahanka, Bangalore with over 10 years of clinical experience in managing cancer pain, chronic musculoskeletal pain, spine disorders, sports injuries, regenerative medicine, and end-of-life palliative care.

She currently practises as a Consultant in Pain and Palliative Care at Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka and Consultant in Regenerative Medicine for Sports and Pain at RxDx Healthcare, Whitefield, where she helps patients find relief from persistent pain through minimally invasive, image-guided procedures and personalised non-surgical treatment plans.

If you are searching for the best pain specialist in Yelahanka or a trusted palliative care doctor in Bangalore, Dr Pragna is the kind of doctor who takes time to listen, explain your options clearly, and prioritise your comfort and quality of life at every step. She consults in English, Hindi, and Kannada.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Pragna is widely regarded as one of the best pain and palliative care specialists in Bangalore for cancer pain management, chronic spine and joint pain, sports injury rehabilitation, and compassionate end-of-life care.

Interventional Pain and Spine Procedures

• Fluoroscopy-guided spine injections (epidural, facet, SI joint)
• Ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal pain procedures
• Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for chronic pain
• Peripheral nerve blocks
• Spinal injections for disc-related pain
• Minimally invasive pain interventions

Cancer Pain, Palliative Care, and End-of-Life Support

• Complex cancer pain management and opioid stewardship
• Palliative oncology and symptom control (breathlessness, nausea, fatigue)
• End-of-life care with dignity and family-centred counselling
• Pain from bone metastases and treatment-induced neuropathies
• Terminal restlessness and anxiety management

Regenerative Medicine and Sports Pain

• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy
• Regenerative joint injections
• Sports injury pain management
• Knee, shoulder, and joint pain treatment
• Tendinitis and ligament injury care
• Post-injury and post-surgical pain management

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations:

• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, Bangalore
• Consultant, RxDx Healthcare, Whitefield, Bangalore

Past Affiliations:

• Registrar, Cytecare Hospitals, Bangalore
• Consultant, Medstar Speciality Hospital
• Consultant, IPSC Pain and Spine Hospital

With 10 years of experience, Dr Pragna has independently performed thousands of interventional pain and anaesthesia procedures, earning the trust of patients dealing with chronic pain, cancer pain, and sports injuries across Bangalore.

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, 2016
• MD in Anaesthesiology from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, 2022

Dr Pragna further completed her FIAPM (Fellowship in Interventional Pain Management) and FCPM (Fellowship in Cancer Pain Management), along with specialised training in regenerative pain and sports medicine techniques. She has been part of the organising team of the International AIMP Pain Conference.

Medical Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council (KMC 114428)

Research and Memberships

Dr Pragna has presented papers at national conferences and has multiple publications in interventional pain. She is a lifetime member of the Indian Society for Study of Pain (ISSP) and a member of the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA) and Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC).

Book an Appointment

Consult Dr Pragna B E at Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, Bangalore. Book instantly via HexaHealth for priority appointments and expert care for chronic pain, cancer pain, spine pain, sports injuries, PRP therapy, or palliative care.