SSM Health Medical Group in Illinois continues to expand its spine surgery and pain management services in Centralia, Il by adding an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon to its medical staff.
Dr. Amit Bhandarkar, MBBS, MS, MD, is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon who is globally trained and fellowship-certified. He received training from prestigious institutions including the University of Alabama at Birmingham and New York University. His specialized fellowships and trainings span across South Korea, Japan, and India.
Dr. Bhandarkar incorporates comprehensive pain management into his practice by addressing pain as a critical symptom.
“Pain management centered around evidence-based medicine is the focus of my practice. I provide compassionate care by listening to my patients to locate the source of discomfort,” said Dr. Amit Bhandarkar, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Orthopedic Spine Surgeon.
He is committed to efficient and compassionate care. Combining advanced surgical skills with a deep understanding of patients' diverse needs, Dr. Bhandarkar provides personalized and effective treatment plans.
His dedication to evidence-based medicine is supported by numerous international publications, affirming his role as an expert in spine surgery and pain management. Dr. Bhandarkar treats patients 18 years of age or older for a wide variety of spine and neck conditions including:
- Diagnosis and treatment of neck and back pain
- Endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery
- Interventional pain management
Dr. Bhandarkar’s practice is part of SSM Health Medical Group located at 402 N. Pleasant Ave. In Centralia, IL. His office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Bhandarkar, please call 618-436-6185.
