Pain Management

Dr. Divya Puskur is an experienced Pain Physician in Hyderabad with qualifications including MBBS, MD in Anaesthesiology, IDCCM, EDIC, FIPM, and a fellowship in Ultrasound-Guided Procedures in Pain Medicine. With over three years of experience in Pain Medicine and a strong background in Critical Care Medicine, she specializes in the evaluation and management of acute and chronic pain conditions. Her expertise includes spine and knee pain interventions, radiofrequency ablation, ultrasound-guided injections, and multimodal pain management. She is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care focused on pain relief, functional improvement, and enhanced quality of life.

Education & Training

• MBBS – Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad (2010)

• MD in Anaesthesiology – JSS Medical College, Mysuru, Karnataka (2017)

• IDCCM (Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine) – Star Hospitals, Hyderabad (2018)

• EDIC (European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine) – May 2022

• FIPM (Fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine) – Panacea Spine Pain Ortho and Sleep Centre, Hyderabad (October 2024)

• Fellowship in Ultrasound-Guided Procedures in Pain Medicine – Six-month fellowship

Areas of Expertise

Spine Pain Management

• Cervical and lumbar spine pain evaluation

• Radiculopathy and discogenic pain management

• Fluoroscopy-guided epidural steroid injections, including lumbar transforaminal and cervical interlaminar procedures

• Conventional, cooled, and pulsed radiofrequency ablation (RFA)

• Facet joint injections, medial branch blocks, and sacroiliac (SI) joint injections

Knee Pain Management

• Evaluation of acute and chronic knee pain

• Ultrasound-guided knee joint injections

• Genicular nerve blocks and radiofrequency ablation

• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy

Other Pain Management Procedures

• Shoulder joint injections and subacromial bursa injections

• Rotator cuff-related pain interventions

• Hydrodilatation for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)

• Headache, migraine, and facial pain interventions

• Neuropathic pain and neuralgia management

• Musculoskeletal, joint, and myofascial pain management

• Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)

• Post-surgical and persistent pain management

• Multimodal pain management and functional rehabilitation

Clinical Experience

• Consultant Pain Physician – Praana Pain Clinic (November 2025 – June 2026)

• Fellow in Pain Medicine – Panacea Spine Pain Ortho and Sleep Centre, Hyderabad (July 2024 – September 2024)

• Assistant Professor – Bhaskar Medical College, Hyderabad (February 2023 – October 2025)

• Consultant Critical Care – AIG Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad (July 2021 – July 2022)

• Junior Consultant Critical Care – Star Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad (September 2018 – March 2020)

• IDCCM Trainee – Star Hospitals, Hyderabad (August 2017 – September 2018)

• Anaesthesia Resident – JSS Medical College, Mysuru (May 2014 – May 2017)

• Research Intern – MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas (September 2012 – February 2013)

Research & Publications

• Published Research: Effect of Addition of Dexmedetomidine to a Mixture of Local Anaesthetics in Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block – Published in the October–December 2017 issue of the Indian Journal of Anaesthesia (IJAA).

• Thesis: Effect of Addition of Dexmedetomidine to a Mixture of Local Anaesthetics in Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block for Elective Upper Limb Orthopaedic Surgeries in Adult Patients.

• Poster Presentation: Anaesthetic management of a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy undergoing surgery for obstructed umbilical hernia.

• Faculty Participation: Renal Critical Care Workshop conducted by the ISCCM Hyderabad Chapter at Star Hospitals, Banjara Hills, in July 2019.

• Academic Presentation: Seminar on congenital twins and their pathogenesis at the medical exhibition held at Gandhi Medical College during its 50th anniversary.

Why Consult Dr. Divya Puskur at YUTI Clinics?

Dr. Divya Puskur combines specialized training in Interventional Pain Medicine with extensive experience in anaesthesiology and critical care. Her expertise in image-guided pain procedures, radiofrequency ablation, joint injections, and individualized pain management enables her to address a wide range of acute and chronic pain conditions. With a focus on evidence-based treatment, patient education, and functional rehabilitation, she strives to help patients manage pain effectively and improve their everyday quality of life.

Whether you are experiencing persistent back or neck pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, nerve-related pain, or post-surgical discomfort, Dr. Divya Puskur offers a comprehensive approach to pain evaluation and treatment tailored to individual patient needs.