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About: Ajith Nair
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Dr. Ajith Nair, MD | Founder & Medical Director, Kentuckiana Pain Specialists
Philosophy: “My mission is to help patients reclaim their lives through advanced interventional pain treatments that minimize opioid dependence and restore mobility.”
– Dr. Ajith Nair
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Credentials at a Glance
Board Certifications: American Board of Anesthesiology, American Board of Pain Medicine, American Board of Addiction Medicine, American Board of Physician Specialties (Anesthesiology)
Medical Degree: Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, India (1992)
Academic Appointment: Gratis Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery, University of Louisville
Hospital Affiliation: University of Louisville Hospital
NPI Registry: 1295311058,
Verification link for certification:
American Board of Anesthesiology – Certification Matters
Biography:
Dr. Ajith Nair is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain-management specialist with more than three decades of experience in interventional pain medicine. As the founder and medical director of Kentuckiana Pain Specialists, he leads a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing minimally invasive treatments for chronic pain conditions. His approach focuses on precision-targeted therapies that reduce the need for long-term opioid use and improve patient quality of life.
Dr. Nair earned his medical degree from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University in 1992. He currently serves as a Gratis Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at the University of Louisville, mentoring medical students and residents in interventional pain techniques. His clinical expertise includes spinal cord stimulation, intrathecal pain-pump implantation, and regenerative therapies.
Recognized as one of the leading pain-pump implanters in the Louisville region, Dr. Nair has been featured on WAVE 3 News for his work helping patients reduce their reliance on pain medications through advanced implantable technologies.
Areas of Expertise
Interventional Pain Management
Anesthesiology
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Intrathecal Pain Pumps
Regenerative Therapies
Chronic Pain and Back Injury Treatment
Public Reputation & Professional Profiles
Healthgrades: https://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-ajith-nair-ylb28
Vitals: https://www.vitals.com/doctors/Dr_Ajith_Nair.html
Healthline: https://care.healthline.com/find-care/provider/dr-ajith-nair-1073515227
WebMD: https://doctor.webmd.com/doctor/ajith-nair-151c358e-893c-4c45-8efc-287d5ce46d2b-overview
RateMDs: https://www.ratemds.com/doctor-ratings/371931/Dr-Ajith-Nair-Louisville-KY.html
Healthcare4PPL: https://www.healthcare4ppl.com/physician/kentucky/louisville/ajith-nair-1073515227.html
Medical News Today: https://connect.medicalnewstoday.com/provider/dr-ajith-nair-1073515227
University of Louisville Profile: https://louisville.edu/medicine/departments/neurosurgery/ajith-nair
Media Recognition
WAVE 3 News: “Ditching Pain Pills for the Pump” (2018) – coverage of Dr. Nair’s leadership in targeted drug-delivery therapy https://www.wave3.com/story/36815760/tonight-at-11-ditching-pain-pills-for-the-pump/
MarketersMedia: Louisville Pain-Management Pump Implant Services Launch (2018) https://news.marketersmedia.com/louisville-ky-pain-management-intrathecal-pump-implant-services-launched/88997667
Posts by Ajith Nair:
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Pain Pumps Pros and Cons: A Patient’s Guide,
04 Mar 2026 in Chronic Pain
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A Patient’s Guide to the Nerve L4-L5 Injection,
03 Mar 2026 in Lower Back Pain
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Peripheral Nerve Pain Relief: A Complete Guide,
02 Mar 2026 in Chronic Pain
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A Guide to Narrowing of Spinal Canal in Neck Treatment,
27 Feb 2026 in Chronic Neck Pain
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Lumbar Facet Injection Success Rate: Will It Work?,
26 Feb 2026 in Chronic Back Pain
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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Red Flag Symptoms to Know,
25 Feb 2026 in Chronic Back Pain
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Degenerative Disc Disease Cervical Spine: What to Know,
24 Feb 2026 in Chronic Neck Pain
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Pain in Both Legs? Stenosis vs. Sciatica,
23 Feb 2026 in Sciatica Pain
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How to Sleep Better After Radiofrequency Ablation,
17 Feb 2026 in Pain Management
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Hypermobile Back Pain: Symptoms, Causes & Relief,
16 Feb 2026 in Lower Back Pain