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Dr. Prasad Shirvalkar is a neurologist and interventional pain medicine specialist who provides the full spectrum of care for chronic pain conditions. This includes conservative, nonsurgical treatments such as medications and nerve blocks (anesthetic injections near nerves that are sending pain signals). He also treats patients with advanced neuromodulation therapy by implanting peripheral and spinal cord stimulators, which are devices that relieve pain by sending electrical signals to the spine.

Shirvalkar cares for hospitalized patients and provides telemedicine visits for established patients. He coordinates with other providers for each patient, collaborating to treat any pain condition.

Shirvalkar's research aims to develop new therapies for hard-to-treat pain disorders, such as post-stroke pain and phantom limb pain, by harnessing technologies such as brain and spinal cord stimulation. He is conducting a study using electrodes implanted in the brain to understand how individuals interpret pain signals, with the goal of personalizing brain stimulation therapies. He is also interested in how sudden, severe pain episodes can progress to become chronic and in whether early intervention can prevent chronic pain.

Shirvalkar earned his doctoral and medical degrees at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He then completed a residency in neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he served as chief resident. He completed a fellowship in pain management at UCSF.

Shirvalkar belongs to the American Academy of Neurology, American Pain Association, American Pain Society, American Society of Anesthesiologists, International Neuromodulation Society and North American Neuromodulation Society, where he serves on the scientific program committee.

In addition to medicine and science, Shirvalkar has a passion for percussion. He plays jazz drums in his free time and used to play with the Oakland Raiders' band.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Pain Medicine, 2018

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology, 2016

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Pain Management, 2017

  • Residencies

    Weill Cornell Medicine, Neurology, 2016

  • Internship

    Weill Cornell Medicine, Neurology, 2013

  • Education

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2012

  • Languages

    English

I believe in caring for the whole person, and partnering with patients to make a personalized care plan based on their values and goals.

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    My reviews

    5.0

    Overall Experience
    95 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 08, 2025
    Dr Shrivalkar is considerate and pays attention to details. I appreciate his help.
    Mar 06, 2025
    I felt that the doctor really heard me and spoke to me like a human. I feel he is genuinely going to do what he can to try to help and I look forward to working with him on my pain control.
    Feb 05, 2025
    Super knowledgeable Dr
    Feb 05, 2025
    He is AMAZING!
    Jan 14, 2025
    I could not ask God for better doctor, than the one who is taking care of my pain, and listen carefully and give his advise on every part of my comments and my thoughts. He is very patient, polite and down to earth! He explains everything in a way that I can comprehend and understand.
    Dec 12, 2024
    Dr Shavalkar is very honest on how and what medication I should take and will try different options for pain meds if he feels I should try. I am lucky to have him as my pain management.
    Dec 04, 2024
    The doctor was fantastic
    Nov 13, 2024
    Very caring and concerned about me and my health challenges
    Nov 09, 2024
    Dr. Shirvalker walked me through an MRI he found in MyChart record, showing exactly what is causing me pain in my lower spine. It was a very efficient and enlightening explanation. He discussed initial treatments and what might be expected from them, and adjusted his recommendations according to what I told him about other approaches I am considering. He gave me as much time as I needed, I never felt hurried, even though I probably took more time than is allotted for first video visits. Top notch care.
    Oct 09, 2024
    All the doctors in the department I encountered were all very nice! Dr. Shirvalkar is THE BEST! In all areas!
    Sep 27, 2024
    Dr. Shirvalkar is an absolute rock star and gem-awesome office visit and treatment plan! Wow, what a wealth of knowledge!
    Sep 26, 2024
    Great experience
    Sep 18, 2024
    Really liked this doctor. Listened to my concerns and made good suggestions
    Aug 22, 2024
    I usually conduct virtual appointments with this provider but decided to see him in person - made a huge difference in connecting with him which I greatly appreciate
    Aug 21, 2024
    dr. shilvalkar is the best!
    Jul 26, 2024
    Dr Shirvalkar is the best! What a positive experience I had related to my sometimes uncomfortable issues. Dr Shirvalkar answered all of my lengthy, and probably repetitive questions with care and professionalism!
    Jul 10, 2024
    My first visit with UCSF. I was very pleased with Doctor. He knew my history and was able to discuss next steps with me
    Jun 04, 2024
    Such a wonderful doctor, I feel lucky to be in his care. The residents and fellows are always lovely too.
    Apr 10, 2024
    Dr. Shirvalkar is always amazing. His residents and fellows have been excellent, too.
    Mar 14, 2024
    Dr.Prasad Shirvalkar is a 10! He is far better than very good, he is excellent! You will not find a more empathetic, patient, kind doctor matched with brilliance and competence and genuine care and concern. He goes above and beyond to care for me. He is so patient and so knowledgeable. He needs to teach doctors on a large scale on how to have the best bedside manner as well as skill. I think he is an angel flying close to the earth. We are all blessed to be in his care!!!
    Mar 14, 2024
    You will not find at doctor with better skill matched with bedside manner than Dr. Shirvalkar. He simply is the best. He deserves a huge raise. UCSF is extremely fortunate to have him. He is superb!!! Dr. Shirvalkar is incredibly kind and empathetic and brilliant and a gift to his patients. His intervention led to 100% pain relief !!!
    Nov 25, 2023
    He is absolutely WONDERFUL IN EVERY ASPECT OF MY CARE!
    Sep 13, 2023
    Excellent!!!
    Sep 06, 2023
    VERY IMPRESSED BY DR. Shirvalkar!! Looking forward to working with him regarding my care
    Sep 06, 2023
    I'm very happy to see this DR
    Aug 01, 2023
    He is an amazing doctor
    Jul 30, 2023
    This care provider is excellent. He is 10!
    Jul 28, 2023
    Excellent!!!
    Jul 13, 2023
    When Dr Shrivalker is engaged, he is great!
    Jun 08, 2023
    Dr. Shirvalkar and his staff are SUPERB!!

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