Dr. Vikas Garg M.D.
Pain Management Specialist | Interventional Pain Medicine
286 N Gateway Dr 201 providence UT, 84332About
Dr. Vikas Garg practices Pain Medicine in Logan and Salt Lake City, Utah. Pain medicine is concerned with the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients experiencing pain. Pain medicine physicians use a broad-based approach to treat all pain disorders, ranging from pain as a symptom of disease to pain as the primary disease. Dr. Garg serves as a consultant to other physicians but is often the principal treating physician, providing care at various levels; such as treating the patient directly, prescribing medication, prescribing rehabilitative services, performing pain relieving procedures, counseling patients and families, directing a multidisciplinary team, coordinating care with other healthcare providers, and providing consultative services. At his pain clinic, his goal is to improve pain, have full healing so that no surgery is needed.
Education and Training
Michigan State University - MA in Health Care Administration
Uni of Washington, Seattle Fellowship training
Gov't Med Coll, Baba Farid Univ Hlth Sci, Patiala, Punjab, India MD
Board Certification
American Board of Pain Medicine- Pain Management
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Dr. Vikas Garg M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Meet Dr. Vikas Garg
Vikas Garg, MD, MSA is a Pain Management Specialist, practicing with Interventional Spine & Pain Management’s locations in Logan and Murray, Utah. They treat many pain-oriented conditions, such as low back pain, sports injuries, whiplash, migraines, car accident injuries, work-related...
Natural Pain Relief Without Ibuprofen - By Vikas Garg, MD, MSA
Ditch the ibuprofen, it does more bad than good.Many patients take NSAIDs, like ibuprfen and aspirin, to relieve their pain. However, taking too many NSAIDs can damage the lining of your gut and feed bad gut bacteria. Instead of taking ibuprofen or aspirin, there are several natural pain relievers...
Lower Back Pain is More Common Than You Think
60-80% of the US population will experience an episode of lower back pain at some point in their lifetime. 1% of US the population is disabled due to back pain. Some pain is manageable, lasting for only a short period of time, but when lingering, it can cause significant impact physically and...
Low Back Pain: Questions and Answers
Question: What is low back pain?Answer: Low back pain is a very common problem, and 60 to 80% of the US population would experience an episode of low back pain at some point in their lifetimes. Question: Why it is important to treat pain?Answer: Pain is okay when its acute and is going on for a...
What is causing my chronic back pain?
A number of areas like disc, joints, ligaments can cause back pain. try core strengthening exercises, stretching, heat/cold, and regular ibuprofen (after meals and if you don't have contra indications). READ MORE
Dealing with pain anxiety depression
please find a pain management provider who do a multi-disciplinary approach. OR a pain center with a psychologist and pain doctor. some times university pain clinics have that kind of set up. good luck READ MORE
Sharp, shooting pain in my right leg
yes it can be. please follow up with your PCP or may be a pain management specialist to diagnose it completely READ MORE
Long term narcotic use
plenty of liquids, high fiber diet, if natural remedy doesnot work then prescribed medications can be tried READ MORE
I am very intolerant of narcotics
That would be hard, sometimes continuous nerve catheter may be helpful, but non-narcotic medications like NSAIDs can be tried also. Good luck! READ MORE
RA and pregnancy
You would need a rheumatologist and a pregnancy specialist for this. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pain Management
- International Spine Intervention Society
Fellowships
University of Washington - Pain Management
Professional Society Memberships
American Academy of Pain Management , International Spine Intervention Society
Articles and Publications
Articles for International Spine Society
Teaching and speaking
- Local Public Speaking
Hobbies / Sports
Hiking, Family Time
Favorite professional publications
The Spine Journal
Dr. Vikas Garg M.D.'s Practice location
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Dr. Vikas Garg M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Garg
- Benjamin
Dr. Garg was compassionate and informative during my entire visit. I am so happy I found a specialist I can trust!
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