Dr. Pavan Telang, MD - proudly serving patients throughout the Shoals region since 2013


  • Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Interventional Pain Management Physician
  • Founder and Medical Director of Alabama Spine and Pain, serving the Shoals area since 2013
  • Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic spine, nerve and musculoskeletal pain conditions
  • Dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based care focused on improving function, mobility, and overall quality of life
  • Experienced in advanced minimally invasive pain management techniques designed to reduce pain while avoiding use of opioid medications


Clinical Interests and Procedures


  • Epidural Steroid Injections
  • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
  • Facet Joint Injections
  • Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injections
  • Nerve Blocks and Neuromodulation Techniques
  • Treatment of chronic neck pain, back pain, sciatica, neuropathy, arthritis pain, and post-surgical spine pain


Education and Training

  • Medical school: Grant Medical College
  • Masters of Science in Biomedical Engineering: University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
  • Anesthesiology residency: University of Arizona
  • Interventional Pain Management fellowship: Louisiana State University (LSU)


Professional Philosophy

  • Focuses on restoring patient function and helping individuals return to daily activities with less pain and improved mobility
  • Believes in combining advanced medical technology with individualized patient-centered care
  • Committed to building long-term relationships with patients through trust, education, and compassionate treatment