Dr. Vikas Garg M.D.
Pain Management Specialist | Interventional Pain Medicine
286 N Gateway Dr 201 providence UT, 84332Rating
5/5
About
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...
Chronic pain since 1997. I need a doctor that will help me
Hello, It all depends if your problem needs opioid medications. some problems can be helped without medications also. READ MORE
Is my mother's leg pain sciatica or something else?
It does sound like that, but she needs further testing to be sure. READ MORE
How can pain be managed in the elderly?
It depends on what is causing the pain and then depending upon the cause, treatment can be prescribed. She needs to see her PCP to see what can be causing the pain. READ MORE
Can pain cause depression in a person?
It's very common for pain to cause depression and depression to cause pain and sometimes it's like a cycle which needs to be broken. READ MORE
I can feel pain in my breasts. How can I manage this?
Usually, NSAIDs like Ibuprofen is the most common medication for this kind of pain. READ MORE
What should be the ideal time gap between two painkillers?
4-6 hours is most common time gap READ MORE
What could be the reason for the mild pain in my testicles?
It needs to be checked by your PCP please. READ MORE
When is it advisable to take a painkiller tablet?
It all depends upon what is causing pain, if it's acute or chronic. Pain killers may be needed if pain is not under control with other modalities. READ MORE
Why do I have pain every time before passing my bowels?
Need to see a GI physician for that. READ MORE
light pain in right shoulder & neck
Different causes including muscles, nerve pain, need to be checked for sure by your PCP. READ MORE
It’s been 2 years since my delivery but my hip pain is still not gone. What should I do?
Need some imaging on hip. Sometimes, it can be simple muscle pain and need PT for that. READ MORE
What can cause left-sided chest pain while breathing?
Hello, causes can be increased acid production causing indigestion and cough and chest pain. It can be muscular as it's coming with heavy breathing. Those are the only 2 options i can think of... READ MORE
I have a stabbing pain in my lower abdomen. Should I be worried?
Need to be checked by your PCP. READ MORE
I am suffering from extreme pain in my knees that is due to low vitamin D levels. What can I do?
Check your Vit D levels and may need to take supplements. Try PT and NSAIDs like Ibuprofen also. READ MORE
Is anal pain after a hemorrhoids surgery normal?
Needs to be checked by your surgeon. READ MORE
How do I best treat frequent headaches?
1. Find out what triggers it and may need to avoid triggers, may be certain foods also. 2. research has sown that pressing gently the forehead area can help with headaches also 3. biofeedback and acupuncture has shown results also. 4. i know you don't want to try medications but there are preventive medications available also READ MORE
My back hurts when I sit down. Why?
There can be number of reasons, usually muscle pain is consequences of underlying disc, joint issues. It needs to be examined to find the accurate cause of the back pain. READ MORE
Pain in stomach and back after eating
It needs more testing for sure. Pancreatitis, intestinal angina, hernia, stomach ulcer can cause that...not sure if you smoke/drink alcohol, please talk to your family practitioner immediately. READ MORE
What to do about sudden neck pain?
It does sound like a nerve kind of pain. If it keeps on happening again, an imaging may be needed to rule in/out the cause. READ MORE
My shoulder hurts when I raise my arm. What should I do?
Seems like a shoulder problem, of course, mostly from rotator cuff. You may want to start with physical therapy and NSAIDs like ibuprofen. If that is not working, may need imaging and injection in the shoulder. 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
Interventional Spine and pain mgt
286 N Gateway Dr 201 -providence, UT 84332Get Direction
LOGAN, UT 84321Get Direction
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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