Dr. Vijay Bhaskar Bandikatla

Dr Vijay Bhaskar Bandikatla is a Pain Medicine Specialist and Anaesthesiologist in Hyderabad. With 28 years of clinical experience, he currently practises as a Consultant in Pain Management across Apollo and CARE Hospital in Nampally, and serves as Founder and Consultant at Indo British Advanced Pain Clinic in both Banjara Hills and Madeenaguda.

His clinical practice encompasses interventional chronic pain medicine, spinal cord neuromodulation, fluoroscopic image-guided pain interventions, regenerative musculoskeletal medicine, and oncological pain palliative management.

He executes systematic pharmacological and interventional treatment plans for refractory neuropathic pain,Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, spinal neuralgia, complex regional pain syndrome, and severe arthritis.

He has been recognized with four felicitations from the Governors of Telangana and Maharashtra for clinical contributions in healthcare and received the Registrars Prize at the Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anaesthetists National Scientific Meeting in the United Kingdom.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Vijay Bhaskar Bandikatla focuses on the following interventional spine, regenerative orthopaedic, and neuromodulative protocols:

Neuromodulation and Interventional Spine Therapies

Dr Vijay Bhaskar Bandikatla provides minimally invasive spinal procedures and advanced neuromodulation therapies:

• Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) and Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) Implantation for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
• Fluoroscopy-Guided Epidural Injections, Selective Nerve Root Blocks, and Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Lumbar and Cervical Spondylosis
• Minimally Invasive Discography, Nucleoplasty, and Biaculoplasty for Discogenic Lumbar and Cervical Spine Discomfort
• Outpatient Percutaneous Balloon Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty for Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures
• Image-Guided Facet Joint Injections and Sacroiliac Joint Denervation Protocols for Chronic Axial Back and Neck Pain

Regenerative Orthopaedic Medicine and Sports Injury Protocols

Dr V Bhaskar Bandikatla delivers specialized minimally invasive orthopaedic therapies and musculoskeletal rehabilitation support:

• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Regenerative Biologic Therapy Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis and Degenerative Joint Disease
• Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Joint Injections and Dry Needling for Chronic Tendinopathy and Myofascial Pain Syndrome
• Outpatient Interventional Care for Sports Musculoskeletal Injuries, Rotator Cuff Lesions, and Epicondylitis
• Specialized Diagnostic Workup and Regenerative Treatment Protocols for Hip, Shoulder, Elbow, and Ankle Chronic Inflammatory Pain

Advanced Oncological Pain, Headaches, and Neuropathy Care

Dr Bandikatla manages complex oncological pain syndromes, intractable headaches, and refractory neurological disorders:

• Intrathecal Drug Delivery Pain Pump Implantation and Titration for Refractory Cancer Pain and Intractable Spasticity
• Neurolytic Celiac Plexus Blocks and Superior Hypogastric Plexus Interventions for Abdominal and Pelvic Malignancies
• Sphenopalatine Ganglion (SPG) Blocks and Occipital Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Migraines and Cluster Headaches
• Pharmacological Titration and Interventional Nerve Blocks for Trigeminal Neuralgia, Post-Herpetic Neuralgia, and Diabetic Neuropathy
• Comprehensive Palliative Pain Consultations and Symptom Management for Advanced Oncology Patients

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS, Guntur Medical College, Guntur, 1998
• Diploma in Anaesthesiology, Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada, 2002
• MBA in Hospital Management, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 2008

Fellowships and Certificates

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA), Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, 2008
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Anaesthesiology and Pain Management, Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, 2011
• Fellowship in Pain and Neuromodulation, Guys and St Thomas Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, 2013
• Fellowship of the Faculty of Pain Medicine (FFPMRCA), Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, 2013
• Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine, International Sports and Pain Academy, Chicago, 2024

Languages Spoken

• English
• Hindi
• Telugu

Research and Publications

• Palmisani S, Bandikatla VB et al. "A Six-Year Retrospective Review of Occipital Nerve Stimulation Practice: Controversies and Challenges of an Emerging Technique for Treating Refractory Headache Syndromes." Journal of Headache and Pain, 2013
• Goosen LA, Bandikatla VB, Uncles DR. "Potentially Serious Hazard Associated with Intravenous Extension Tubing." Anaesthesia, 2009
• Bandikatla VB et al. "Spinal Epidural Abscess and Meningitis Following Epidural Catheterization." Acute Pain, 2007
• Bandikatla VB, Gupta S. "Supra-Scapular Nerve Block and Ultrasound-Guided Spine Interventions." Book Chapters in Interventional Pain Management: A Practical Approach, Second Edition, 2016

Awards and Recognitions

• Felicitations by the Governors of Telangana and Maharashtra for Medical Service and Innovation
• Registrars Prize Presentation, Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anaesthetists National Scientific Meeting, United Kingdom
• Best Poster Presentation Prize, South East Thames School of Anaesthesia Scientific Meeting, United Kingdom
• Recognized in Regional Media Surveys for Excellence in Interventional Pain Medicine and Healthcare Leadership

Professional Memberships

• Royal College of Anaesthetists London (RCoA)
• International Neuromodulation Society (INS)
• International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
• Indian Society for the Study of Pain (ISSP)
• Indian Society for Pain Clinicians (ISPC)

Professional Experience

Dr Vijay Bhaskar Bandikatla currently practises at the following facilities:

• Consultant, Apollo Hospital in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
• Consultant, CARE Hospital in Nampally, Hyderabad
• Founder and Consultant, Indo British Advanced Pain Clinic in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
• Founder and Consultant, Indo British Advanced Pain Clinic in Madeenaguda, Hyderabad
• Former Consultant in Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Bradford University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust in Bradford, United Kingdom

Book an Appointment with Dr Vijay Bhaskar Bandikatla

To schedule an appointment with Dr Vijay Bhaskar Bandikatla or to inquire about OPD consultation timings, spinal neuromodulation evaluation availability, and interventional chronic pain therapies at Apollo Hospital in Jubilee Hills, CARE Hospital in Nampally, or Indo British Advanced Pain Clinic in Hyderabad, connect with the HexaHealth team for assisted scheduling and specialized care support.