About
Dr. Karan Johar is a double board-certified physician with expertise in interventional pain management, minimally invasive spine procedures, and functional restoration. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Washington University in St. Louis. Fellowship training in Pain Medicine followed at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He holds board certification from the American Board of Medical Specialties in both PM&R and Pain Medicine.
Dr. Johar holds an academic appointment as Assistant Professor of Medicine at New York University. He maintains hospital affiliations at NYU Langone Health, Lenox Hill Hospital, and Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital. He previously served as Chief Pain Consultant for a Critical Access Hospital in New England and as Medical Director of NYC Pain Specialists. 5% of New York physicians receive. His clinical interests include neuromodulation, regenerative medicine, and complex spine and nerve conditions.
Education & Training
Residency
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Washington University in St. Louis
Fellowship
Pain Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin
Additional Training
Assistant Professor of Medicine, New York University
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Johar right for?
Dr. Johar serves adults managing chronic pain, spine conditions, or complex nerve and musculoskeletal injuries. Patients with herniated discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica, complex regional pain syndrome, or migraines benefit from his interventional approach. He is a strong match for those who need advanced procedures like spinal cord stimulator implants, ketamine infusion, or radiofrequency neurotomy. Patients seeking regenerative and neuromodulation therapies alongside rehabilitation also fit his practice well.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Johar specializes in chronic pain, complex regional pain syndrome, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica, and nerve pain. He also treats headaches, migraines, arthritis, back pain, and facial pain. His training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine gives him a broad procedural and rehabilitative skill set.
Yes. Dr. Johar holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Medical Specialties. He is certified in both Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine.
Dr. Johar completed his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Washington University in St. Louis. He then pursued fellowship training in Pain Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin before founding Park Avenue Medicine & Surgery.
Yes. Dr. Johar serves as Assistant Professor of Medicine at New York University. He holds affiliations at NYU Langone Health, Lenox Hill Hospital, and Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital, where he has a shared appointment in Anesthesiology and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Johar performs spinal cord stimulator implants, ketamine infusions, radiofrequency neurotomy, kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty, epidural injections, platelet-rich plasma injections, and fluoroscopic-guided procedures. He focuses on minimally invasive techniques designed to reduce pain and restore function.
Yes. Super Doctors named Dr. Johar to their Rising Star list for three consecutive years, including 2016. 5% of New York physicians receive this distinction.
Dr. Johar prioritizes individualized, patient-centered care that pairs advanced procedural techniques with rehabilitation. He focuses on root-cause treatment rather than symptom management alone, with particular interest in regenerative medicine and neuromodulation.
Yes. Regenerative medicine is one of Dr. Johar's core clinical interests. He offers platelet-rich plasma injections and stem cell therapy as part of his interventional toolkit for musculoskeletal and spine conditions.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026