Board-Certified Interventional Pain Specialist

Advanced Pain Medicine.
Compassionate Care.
Redefining Relief.

Dr. Bhadresh L. Bhakta brings decades of fellowship-trained expertise to Tulsa, delivering precision interventional treatments — where every patient is heard and never rushed.

25+

Years in Tulsa

10,000+

Procedures Completed

100%

Relationship Focused

Our Approach

Holistic Interventional Medicine

We believe that true healing happens at the intersection of advanced interventional medicine and a deep, holistic understanding of the individual. Our approach identifies the root cause and crafts a treatment plan as unique as the patient themselves.

Minimally Invasive

Leveraging the latest interventional procedures to target pain at its source while minimizing recovery time and systemic side effects.

Truly Personalized Care

Having treated tens of thousands of patients, Dr. Bhakta understands that every person leads a complex life — and no two pain journeys are the same. That depth of experience allows him to craft individualized treatment plans rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.

Dr. Bhadresh L. Bhakta, M.D. performing a fluoroscopy-guided interventional pain procedure

Meet Your Physician

Bhadresh L. Bhakta, M.D.

Expert Clinical Care

After moving to Tulsa in 2000, Dr. Bhakta has championed a multidisciplinary approach, realizing that successful pain management requires not only treatments and medications but patient education and lifestyle modification. His commitment to advancing pain medicine extends beyond clinical practice — he has served as an Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine, educating the next generation of physicians in interventional pain management. He was instrumental in establishing St. Francis Hospital's Pain Department, demonstrating his leadership and vision in building comprehensive pain care infrastructure.

As an independent practitioner, he ensures total autonomy in catering treatment plans to each unique patient, avoiding the "cookie-cutter" approach. In an era of high-volume centers, he maintains a philosophy where every patient is heard and never rushed. Whether dealing with spinal issues, nerve pain, or chronic musculoskeletal conditions, the goal remains constant: reducing pain and getting patients back to living life to its fullest.

Board Certified

Board Certified for decades — bringing years of specialized expertise to every patient encounter

Fellowship Trained

Pain Medicine at Vanderbilt University

Medical Education

East Tennessee State University · Residency at University of Tennessee Memphis

Associate Professor

University of Oklahoma School of Medicine — educating the next generation in interventional pain management

St. Francis Hospital

Instrumental in establishing the Pain Department — building comprehensive pain care infrastructure

Clinical Focus

Minimally Invasive Specialist — spinal issues, nerve pain, chronic musculoskeletal conditions

Interventional Procedures

Advanced Treatments

Precision-guided, minimally invasive procedures designed to target pain at its source.

Epidural Steroid Injections

Relieve inflammation and spinal pain with precision-guided injections. Often used for sciatica, herniated discs, and spinal stenosis.

Fluoroscopy-Guided Accuracy

Facet Joint Injections

Direct relief for arthritis of the neck and back. Targets the small joints between the vertebrae to reduce swelling and improve mobility.

Restoring Natural Motion

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

Harness the body's innate healing potential. Concentrates your own platelets to accelerate tissue repair in damaged joints and tendons.

Minimal Downtime

Chemical Neurolysis

Long-term interruption of pain pathways using neurolytic agents. Highly effective for persistent localized pain where other blocks provide only temporary relief.

Extended Pain Relief

Trigger Point Injections

Specialized care for major joints, bursa, sacroiliac, and intercostal joints. Targets knots in muscle tissue that cause localized or referred pain.

Comprehensive Joint Support

Botox for Pain Management

A powerful tool for treating chronic migraines, muscle spasms, and certain neuropathic pain conditions by relaxing overactive nerves.

Migraine & Spasm Specialist

Artificial Joint Lubrication

Viscosupplementation therapy to restore natural lubrication in arthritic joints. Reduces friction and pain while improving joint function.

Restoring Joint Fluidity

Peripheral Nerve Stimulation

Targeted pain relief without invasive surgery using tiny electrodes placed near specific nerves to modulate pain signals.

Minimally Invasive & Targeted

Radio Frequency Ablation

A sophisticated thermal energy technique that disrupts nerve signals, providing long-lasting relief for chronic spinal arthritis.

Long-Lasting Relief

Conditions We Treat

Comprehensive Pain Relief

From acute injury to chronic conditions, we address a wide range of spinal and musculoskeletal pain.

Back Pain

Degenerative Disc Disease Facet Joint Syndrome Herniated Disc Radiculopathy Osteoarthritis Sacroiliac Joint Pain Sciatica Scoliosis Spinal Stenosis Spondylolisthesis

Neck Pain

Arthritis Cervical Radiculopathy Cervical Spondylosis Degenerative Disc Disease Facet Joint Syndrome Herniated Disc Spinal Stenosis Whiplash

Our Philosophy

Opiate Therapy & Pain Management Approach

While opiate therapy can be a component of pain management for certain clinical indications, our practice focuses on a multi-disciplinary approach aimed at reducing dependency through advanced interventional procedures. Dr. Bhakta follows strict clinical guidelines for medication management to ensure patient safety and long-term well-being. Our goal is to address the root cause of pain rather than simply masking symptoms, utilizing medications as one part of a broader, safer recovery strategy.

Patient Experience

Heard. Never Rushed.

Dr. Bhakta actually listened. After years of being told to just 'live with it,' he found a procedure that gave me my mobility back. I can finally play with my grandkids again.

MJ

Mary J.

Patient since 2022

Compassionate, precise, and highly professional. The staff makes you feel like family from the moment you walk in.

RT

Robert T.

Patient

Patient Resources

Resources & Referrals

Physician Referral

Fax demographics, records, and referral form to (918) 369-5512.

Membership

Ask about our membership plans for ongoing pain management care.

Get Started

Request a Consultation

Take the first step toward lasting pain relief. Fill out the form below and our team will reach out to schedule your consultation with Dr. Bhakta.

Call Us Directly

(918) 369-5511

Office Hours

Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 4:30pm

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Find Our Clinic

Address

8556 E 101st St, Ste A
Tulsa, OK 74133

Phone

(918) 369-5511

Fax: (918) 369-5512

Hours

Mon – Fri: 9:00am – 4:30pm

Sat – Sun: Closed

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