Dr. Niteesh Bharara
WHY I BECAME A DOCTOR
My desire to pursue medicine originated in childhood. At just five years old, I had a deep-seated drive to help others. This led me to aspire to become a doctor, fueled by a desire to alleviate suffering and bring comfort to those in pain. I chose a path in regenerative medicine to harness the body’s natural healing capabilities, offering a holistic approach to restoring health and well-being.
As the esteemed Director of Regenerative Medicine at VSI, Dr. Niteesh Bharara has redefined the landscape of injury recovery and pain relief; offering groundbreaking alternatives to surgery for athletes and active individuals challenged with unresolved spine, orthopedic joint, tendon, or ligament conditions.
Ranked in the top 7% of physicians in the U.S. by Castle Connolly, Dr. Bharara has elevated the use of natural therapies such as stem cell therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP therapy), prolotherapy, and adipose injection to provide a way for patients to heal pain and injuries.
Dr. Bharara’s approach goes beyond conventional methods, harnessing the body’s natural healing processes to restore maximum function and alleviate pain. In a world where many merely mask symptoms, regenerative medicine under his guidance jumpstarts the body’s innate ability to rebuild damaged tissue, facilitating more effective injury healing and eliminating pain without surgery or medication. This results in a shorter recovery and enhanced function and mobility.
Distinguished as the 2025 Face of Regenerative Medicine and a perennial Top Doctor, Dr. Bharara’s expertise has been recognized by Washingtonian Magazine, Castle Connolly, Northern Virginia Magazine, and Virginia Living Magazine. What sets Dr. Bharara apart is not only his impressive accolades but also his compassionate and personable approach to patient care. Heralded for his ability to listen, he goes beyond the norm, providing options that others might overlook. Dr. Bharara’s conservative yet effective approach instills confidence in patients, who find unparalleled trust in his care.
College
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Medical School
- The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Residency
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Temple University Hospital
Fellowship
- Pain Medicine, Temple University Hospital
Board Certified
- Diplomat, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Subspecialty Board Certified, Pain Medicine
Affiliations
- American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP)
- American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPMR)
- Vice Chairman, Young Physicians Section, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP)
- Reston Hospital Center
Conditions Treated by Dr. Bharara
Dr. Bharara is a board-certified physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist who treats a diverse range of conditions, including, but not limited to:
Unique Specialties of Dr. Bharara
Dr. Bharara is VSI’s Regenerative Medicine Director and has a passion for how non-surgical treatment, like Stem Cell Therapy and PRP Therapy, can bridge the gap between traditional pain management and surgery. After the initial consultation and a thorough evaluation, Dr. Bharara collaborates with his patients to create a shared treatment plan, utilizing non-surgical methods.
Minimally Invasive Treatment Solutions
Dr. Bharara provides patients with innovative non-surgical solutions that they may not have been offered before.
Dr. Bharara’s Research
Low Back Pain, Disability, and Quality of Life One Year Following Intradiscal Injection of Autologous Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate.
Stem Cells International, 12 December, 2022.
Intradiscal Injection of Autologous Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate Improves Low Back Pain at One Year.
Special Poster Nominee – ISSLS 2022. Poster Presentation at the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Boston, MA, May 11th, 2022.
Podium Presentation at the Global Spine Congress, Las Vegas, NV, June 4th, 2022.
Podium Presentation at the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery, Nassau, Bahamas, June 4th, 2022.
Poster Presentation at the North American Spine Society, Chicago, IL, October 15th, 2022.Poster Presentation at the Spine Intervention Society, Maui, HI, March 12th, 2022.
Poster Presentation at the Canadian Spine Society, virtual, April 6th, 2022. Poster Presentation at the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Boston, MA, May 11th, 2022.
Adoption of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol for lumbar fusion decreases in-hospital postoperative opioid consumption.
Podium Presentation at North American Spine Society 35th Annual Meeting, virtual, October 8th, 2020.
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