MBBS, MD - Anaesthesiology, DNB - Anaesthesia
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Dr. Karthic Babu Natarajan is the certified pain management doctor from Chennai, India. He is one of the dedicated, full-time spine and pain physicians from Tamil Nadu. He is the Director and Pain consultant in Synapse Pain & Spine Clinic in Adyar, Chennai. He is also the Interventional Pain Management consultant in Apollo Hospitals, V S Hospital and Apollo Spectra Hospitals, MRC Nagar, Chennai. He was a gold medallist during his MBBS. He finished his MD in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine from Kasturba Medical College, MNG, Manipal Academy. He went on to do his DNB and Fellowship in Interventional Pain Management (FIPM) from Aesculap Academy, Germany. Dr. Karthic Natarajan is the first pain physician to clear the exam and qualify as Fellow in Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP) (WIP, USA) from south India in 2009. He is an experienced physician in treating Back pain, disc herniation/sciatica, neck and shoulder pain, knee arthritis, joint pains, headaches/ migraine, nerve related pain, cancer pain, and palliation. He provides treatment through medications, pain interventions like injections, RF ablations, PRP injections, botox injections, neurolytic blocks, etc, besides physical therapy and good rehab. Patients who want to avoid open spine or joint replacement surgeries can consider pain management options. Dr. Karthic Natarajan performs all pain interventions through fluoroscopic /ultrasound image guidance. All treatments are scientific, allopathic and evidence based to maintain highest standards of safety and accuracy. Besides treating patients with pain, he also trains junior doctors in pain interventions through his interventional pain courses. He is a regular speaker at national and international pain conferences. He is the Chairman of World Institute of Pain - South Asia Section and also an international examiner of FIPP examinations. He works with his team members Dr's Vanmathy, KP Kosygan and Vidhyasagar in the Synapse Pain and Spine Clinic.
Visited For Musculoskeletal Pain Management
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Very patient friendly approach and explained the problem in simple terms. He was very confidence inspiring. I was also very impressed with his physiotherapist who was very professional and patient friendly and effective. Staff of the clinic was very helpful and friendly. Overall a pleasant experience
Visited For Frozen Shoulder Treatment
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They say third time is the charm - Dr. Karthic Natarajan was the third doctor I consulted within a span of 3 months for a fix to my shoulder issue - I was diagnosed with " Adhesive Capsulitis" and I could sense that I was regressing in spite of several Physiotherapy sessions across various clinics in Chennai - that's when I heard about Dr. Natarajan from a friend and decided to come in to see the doc.
In my very first appointment he told me that my condition would need a mobilization under general anesthesia. To say that I was very anxious about the general anesthesia part would be an understatement - I was super scared - but everyone in the clinic was understanding and helpful - right from the friendly Mr. Anand and Sudha at the front desk to the quiet and competent Dhanya - who was so kind and reassuring to me when I was preparing for the procedure. 2 weeks after the intervention, I gained back 85% of range of motion - nothing short of a miracle to me. The remaining 15% will return under the expertise of Mrs. Sharma. Dr. Natarajan is a magician - he fixed me - I am testimony to his competence but what draws me to him is his smiling demeanor and ability to listen and not patronize and at the same time push and challenge me to work my muscles to maximize my range. I would highly recommend Dr. Natarajan and his team - in the next few weeks all my athais, my chittis and other relatives will be making appointments to see the Dr. Natarajan - don't say I didn't warn you!
Visited For Arthritis and Pain Management
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Dr.Karthik has immense patience and very pleasant when dealing with Patients.
Willing to explain the damage that has taken place and ways to rectify same.
Dr.D.Sree Ram
Visited For Active Pain Management
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I suffered with my neck pain and not able to do my regular day-to-day work too. After consulting doctor and medication, immediate result I got. I am happy and I can recommend this clinic for exact identification of our issue and right treatment without any delay.
Visited For Leg pain management
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************* ** ********** *** **** *** *** ***** * ** ******* **** ********* my condition is still not cured even after 2 1/2 months, inspite of PRP Procedure :
1) He always have 10 of his students sitting with him while consultation, which makes one uncomfortable to discuss the issue. He did not take permission with me to keep those students sit there when I wanted to discuss my issue.
2) When the reports are shared, he speaks mostly with his students and takes classes for them using our scan, instead of speaking with the patient * *** **** ******* ***** *** **** ******** i* ** ** ** ***** ***** **** ** ******* *** ******** *** ******* ***** ******* ** **** ************ **** ** *********3) When his treatment for me did not work out and when I shared that the pain has actually worsened after treatment, as he had all his students their, he felt uncomfortable and he started concentrating to justify his treatment instead of concentrating on the reasons for not working. * *** ** **** *** ** *** ****** ** ********* *** ********** ** ***** ** *********
4) He has invested machineries to do PRP treatment and when I visited him, he immediately suggested me PRP treatments, without trying out other alternatives
5) Discharge summary contained few points which were wrong - like he mentioned that PRP was suggested after trying out Physiotherapy, I was able to walk properly after PRP etc., * ******** * *** ****** ** **** ******** *** * ***** ***** **** **** *** *** ********* ** *** ***** ***** ****** ***** *****
Overall, this is the place to be avoided if one expects quality treatment.
Visited For Lower Back Pain Treatment
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Frm the Front Desk Staff to the Doctors it is clear that care of patient & satisfaction, is the focus of the clinic and the vision of the facility. I would recommend this facility for thieir utmost professionalism and friendliness. Please keep up the great work....Thank you
Visited For rheumatic pain
Way of listening, and diagnosing with previous records and at present remedies., moreover creating confidence to the patient .,thanks to Dr.Karthic babu Natarajan and his staff s
Visited For Musculoskeletal Pain Management
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Dr. Karthik is very personable, easy to converse with.
Patiently listened to my questions regarding my pain as well as the medications he prescribed.
I am very pleased with his polite and professional
Interaction with me.
Rajee Thyagarajan.
Visited For rheumatic pain Arthritis and Pain Management
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Nice experience on my first visit . Looking forward for further treatment . Will be updated after subsequent visits
Visited For Spondylosis
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Very informative Doc good explanation from him about my problem,conservative treatment I am happy with his approach