Dr. Talal Ghazal is a certified physician by the American Board of Anesthesiology in both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. He utilizes spine, joint, nerve, bone and muscle interventions to achieve pain relief for patients with chronic pain. He has a special interest in utilizing novel innovative technologies, such as surgically implantable spinal cord neurostimulation and targeted drug delivery therapies, percutaneous intervertebral disc procedures, radiofrequency neurotomy, vertebral compression augmentation, and regenerative medicine techniques to help patients who have been living with intractable pain.
Dr. Ghazal believes in a patient-centered approach that combines compassionate care with the latest advancements in medicine and technologies. He gains a patient's trust by taking the time to listen, providing empathy and tailoring a carefully considered, personalized treatment plan for each patient.
He completed postgraduate medical training in General Surgery and Anesthesiology at Boston University Medical Center. He returned to New York University Medical Center, an American Society Pain Society Center of Excellence, and completed fellowship training in Pain Medicine. He is a member of several Anesthesiology and Pain societies and remains fully apprised of the latest innovations in this rapidly advancing field.
Throughout his career, Dr. Ghazal has served in multiple leadership roles including Director of the Pain Medicine Clinics at INOVA Fair Oaks and Mt Vernon hospitals in Northern Virginia, and as the Director of Pain Services at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Dr. Ghazal enjoys spending time with his family playing sports, cooking and traveling. He volunteers regularly on youth sports teams and volunteers with his family for charitable causes.
Dr. Talal Ghazal is a certified physician by the American Board of Anesthesiology in both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. He utilizes spine, joint, nerve, bone and muscle interventions to achieve pain relief for patients with chronic pain. He has a special interest in utilizing novel innovative technologies, such as surgically implantable spinal cord neurostimulation and targeted drug delivery therapies, percutaneous intervertebral disc procedures, radiofrequency neurotomy, vertebral compression augmentation, and regenerative medicine techniques to help patients who have been living with intractable pain.
Dr. Ghazal believes in a patient-centered approach that combines compassionate care with the latest advancements in medicine and technologies. He gains a patient's trust by taking the time to listen, providing empathy and tailoring a carefully considered, personalized treatment plan for each patient.
He completed postgraduate medical training in General Surgery and Anesthesiology at Boston University Medical Center. He returned to New York University Medical Center, an American Society Pain Society Center of Excellence, and completed fellowship training in Pain Medicine. He is a member of several Anesthesiology and Pain societies and remains fully apprised of the latest innovations in this rapidly advancing field.
Throughout his career, Dr. Ghazal has served in multiple leadership roles including Director of the Pain Medicine Clinics at INOVA Fair Oaks and Mt Vernon hospitals in Northern Virginia, and as the Director of Pain Services at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Dr. Ghazal enjoys spending time with his family playing sports, cooking and traveling. He volunteers regularly on youth sports teams and volunteers with his family for charitable causes.
Board certified in Pain Management and Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology with over 15 years of experience in medical and interventional management of acute and chronic complex pain conditions. Extensive experience in surgical implantation and management of Spinal Cord Stimulator and Intrathecal Drug Delivery Systems as well as Conventional and Cooled Radiofrequency Denervation, Vertebral Fracture Augmentation and a myriad of Fluoroscopic and Ultrasound Guided pain management and regenerative medicine interventions.
Fluoroscopic and Ultrasound Guided Neuroaxial, Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous system as well as joint and soft tissue pain management procedures.
Surgically Implantable Pain and Neuromuscular Spasticity Therapies
2020 - Current Interventional Pain Medicine Physician, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
2009 - 2021 Holy Cross Hospital, Holy Cross Anesthesiology Associates
2020 Director of Pain Medicine, Holy Cross Hospital Pain Center
2007 - 2009 Director of Pain Medicine - Interventional Pain Physician and Anesthesiologist, INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital / INOVA Mt. Vernon Hospital
2008-2009 Clinical Associate Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, School of Allied Health Professions
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