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Dr. Niteesh Bharara

Regenerative Medicine Director

WHY I BECAME A Doctor

My desire to pursue medicine originated in childhood. At just five years old, I had a deep-seated inclination to help others. This led me to aspire to become a doctor, driven 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 nonsurgical treatment, offering a groundbreaking alternative to surgery for athletes and active individuals challenged with spine, orthopedic joint, tendon, or ligament conditions.
Ranked in the top 7% of physicians in the U.S. by Castle Connolly, he has elevated the use of natural therapies such as stem cell therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), 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 period and enhanced function and mobility.

Distinguished as the 2024 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)

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.

What Patients Are Saying

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5.0/5
Jul 18, 2023
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I have been a patient of Dr. Bharara for many years. He is very knowledgeable and skilled. He is skilled at putting together the various symptoms to find the cause of the complaint, so he can tailor a course of treatment. He sees the whole patient..
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5.0/5
Jun 15, 2023
Google - SpineMD
Dr. Bharara is the BEST!!!!! He used the fat in my stomach to reconstruct my knee. My knee feels like it did when I was 20. Who thought the fat in my stomach would actually help me? Haha!
Google
5.0/5
Mar 18, 2023
Google - SpineMD
Dr. Bharara is a highly talented doctor with the patient’s well-being as the foundation for his work. His bedside manner and compassion is unparalleled and his knowledge and technical expertise would earn him more than 5 stars, if an option.
Google
5.0/5
Feb 22, 2023
Google - SpineMD
Dr. Bharara is knowledgeable, skilled, and eager to help. I am fortunate to have him as my pain management doctor.
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5.0/5
Feb 10, 2023
Google - SpineMD
If you are experiencing life altering pain then please only go to the best, Dr. Bharara. You will appreciate the time he takes to find the solution that works for you.
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5.0/5
Feb 8, 2023
Google - SpineMD
Dr. Bharara is one of the kindest people I've met in my life. He's patient, kind, great listener, wise & knowledgeable, but always gives me the sense that I can make it through. Living with chronic pain is not easy but having someone who hears you and believes in you and your growth has made a tremendous impact on my life. Thanks for getting me through this time! Erika
Google
5.0/5
Feb 3, 2023
Google - SpineMD
Dr. Barara is one of the best doctors I’ve ever had. He is very thorough & experienced in his profession as well as very understanding, helpful & kind. He’s been my doctor for many years & I drive 4 hours to see him. If you are in pain then I highly recommend him. You won’t need to go anywhere else. I’d give him more stars if I could
Google
5.0/5
Feb 1, 2023
Google - SpineMD
Love this doctor. He is so kind and respectful, listens to everything I have to say or ask witout interruption, and responds positively to all my questions, and instinctively understands any concerns I may have. He is very genuine and responsive. I would definitely refer family or friends to him without any hesitation. VSI is lucky to have him.
Google
5.0/5
Feb 1, 2023
Google - SpineMD
Dr. Bharara is an exceptional doctor. He is kind, caring and the very best at his craft. The GOAT of pain relief!
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5.0/5
Feb 1, 2023
Google - SpineMD
I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Bharara. My case was complicated and difficult to diagnose (musculoskeletal and nerve issues but no obvious evidence of a problem on scans) . Multiple doctors gave up, didn’t believe me, or jumped to the wrong conclusion without considering all of the possibilities. Dr. B took the time to listen and explore every possibility, and he never gave up, even when nothing seemed to be working. He is patient and kind but also a brilliant diagnostician. It took a few years, some trial and error, surgery, and injections to properly sort everything out, but I went from having very limited mobility in my neck and arms to being fully functional again. There is no doubt in my mind that my story would be very different if not for Dr. B.

Dr. Bharara’s Resources

Empowering Patients with Knowledge and Hope for a Pain-Free Life

Podcasts

Solving Medical Mysteries: Bertolotti’s Syndrome

Podcasts

Safeguarding Your Game: Slam Dunk Strategies To Prevent Basketball Injuries

Blog

When Back Pain Makes It Impossible To Work

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