Dr. Sham M Vengurlekar, MD

“I began to have severe back pain two years ago following a minor sport injury. I went through eight different physicians including an orthopedic surgeon, a neurologist and a physical medicine rehab specialist. I underwent multiple types of testing, including x-rays, MRIs and electrical testing, of my back and leg muscles. I was also put through several months of physical therapy. Despite religiously pursuing and following through with all the instructions and the multiple medications, my back pain progressed to the point, that I lost my job, and day to day living became very difficult. I, then in desperation went to a neuro surgeon, who referred me to Dr. Vengurlekar, since the neuro surgeon felt that open surgery on my spine would probably result in more severe pain and disability. Dr. Vengurlekar performed his minimally invasive interventions and determined that I was an excellent candidate for a Decompression Nucleoplasty in which procedure, a special probe is introduced into the disk and a tiny core of the center of the disk is vaporized. From the time that I was referred to Dr. Vengurlekar and to the completion of the procedure and after a 10 day rest, I was back at my job being fully productive. Because of Dr. Vengurlekar’s skill and expertise, I was restored to my pain free existence in the society. Dr. Vengurlekar is not only an excellent physician, but he really cares and is passionate about helping patients and works very hard to improve the quality of his fellow human beings.”

I am so grateful to Dr. Vengurlekar and the wonderful folks at Premier Pain Clinic. I have had debilitating pain for years, and have seen all kinds of doctors from chiropractors to orthopedic surgeons to holistic practitioners. None of them could do anything for me. It got so bad all I could do was lie on the floor sometimes. Excruciating back and neck pain that nearly destroyed my life. I could barely work and was out on medical leave indefinitely until I almost lost my job. Dr. Vengurlekar figured out exactly what I needed and after a few minimally invasive injections I am able to get around virtually pain free. I would never go to anyone else after this. He has changed my life and I will be forever grateful. If you have pain, run, don't walk, to this kind doctor! If you don't try him, you will never know what you are missing.

I beg to differ with the previous patient who attacked Dr. Vengurlekar. He or she sounds like someone who was doctor-shopping for a Dr. who would give them excessive painkillers, something that has become a bit of a problem for doctors specializing in pain. If they don't prescribe the dangerous level of drugs demanded by these patients, the patients try to punish them by smearing their reputations online. I saw Dr. Vengurlekar for pain I suffered after a severe car accident, and he was always very kind, behaved very appropriately, and gave me the correct amount of painkillers for the pain I was undergoing - not too much, not too less. He didn't require me to come in to see him every 10 days, either. He is responsible and genuinely cared about my well-being. I am now 100% free of my pain and have recommended him to everyone I know who suffers from pain. He is a wonderful alternative to surgery. There are many other patients who have had similar experiences to mine who have posted their reviews on Dr. Vengurlekar's website, I suggest anyone considering this doctor read their reviews too before giving this disgruntled pain-medication seeker's review any credibility. http://www.azpainmd.com/cases.php