Precision Pain Careat the Frontier of Medicine
I'm Dr. Varun Patibanda — a board-certified interventional pain specialist on the Monterey Peninsula. I don't just treat pain. I've lived it. You'll get advanced, minimally invasive care with genuine empathy from someone who knows what it's like.
Dual Board Certified·Practicing Since 2020·QME Certified Evaluator
The Difference
Why work with me
Most pain physicians study chronic pain in textbooks. I've lived it. That changes everything about how I practice.
I've Lived It
After a devastating accident, 8 reconstructive surgeries, and CRPS — I know chronic pain from the inside out.
I Listen First
Your story matters. No rushed 5-minute appointments. You deserve to be heard, and I'll take the time it takes.
Evidence-Based Care
I use minimally invasive procedures at a state-of-the-art surgery center, guided by the latest research — not by what's easiest.
Honest & Direct
Not every patient needs a procedure. I'll tell you the truth, even when it's not what you hoped to hear.
Interventional
Common Procedures
Minimally invasive treatments explained in plain language, so you know exactly what to expect.
Epidural Steroid Injections
Targeted relief for pinched nerves, herniated discs, and sciatica.
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Long-lasting pain relief by interrupting nerve pain signals — typically 6 to 18 months.
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Reduce inflammation and pain in the sacroiliac joint for lower back and hip relief.
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From the Blog
Evidence-based articles to help you understand your pain and treatment options.
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Prior authorization requirements are delaying care for real patients — and the criteria keep changing.
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Read article“The goal isn't always zero pain. The goal is giving you back the things pain has taken: the ability to work, play with your kids, sleep through the night, feel like yourself again.”
Dr. Varun Patibanda
Serving the Monterey Bay Area
Located on the Monterey Peninsula, serving patients throughout Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Salinas, Marina, Seaside, and the greater Central Coast.
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