Dr. Meera Kirpekar

Biography

Meera K. Kirpekar, MD, is a Clinical Associate Professor and the Director of Pelvic Pain specializing in Pain Management and Anesthesiology at NYU Langone Health. She is dedicated to treating adults suffering from a range of pain conditions, including pelvic and chronic pain syndromes. Her clinical expertise encompasses the management of neck pain, low-back pain, peripheral joint pain, and nerve pain. Dr. Kirpekar employs a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating with surgeons, obstetricians-gynecologists, physical therapists, and psychologists to provide personalized patient care. She utilizes a variety of interventional techniques including epidural injections, nerve blocks, and radiofrequency ablation to alleviate pain. Her research interests include improving treatment outcomes for patients experiencing complex pain conditions and addressing the psychosocial factors associated with pain. Dr. Kirpekar is also involved in medical education and serves on the editorial board of the journal 'Pain Physician', as well as participating in various anesthesiology and pain management conferences. Her commitment to education extends through her podcast 'Hurt, Female Pain Docs', aimed at dispelling misconceptions about pain diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Kirpekar is board-certified in both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.

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