Dr Swati Bhat
Consultant – Sports, Spine & Pain Management
MBBS, MD, FIAPM, DPMCAI
Department: Pain Medicine
Medical Council Number: TMN20150001733KTK
*Schedules are subject to change without prior notice.
20+
Years of Experience
Consultation Type
In-Clinic | Teleconsultation
Languages
English | Hindi | Tamil | Urdu | Kashmiri
Overview
Dr Swati Bhat is an experienced Spine and Pain Management Specialist based in Whitefield, Bengaluru, with 20 years of overall clinical experience, including 14 years as a specialist in pain medicine. She is known for her thorough, multidisciplinary approach to managing acute and chronic pain conditions, and for her commitment to improving her patients’ quality of life through personalised, evidence-based care.
She completed her MBBS from Acharya Shri Chander College in 2006, followed by her MD in Anaesthesiology from Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai, in 2011, providing her with a strong clinical foundation in pain medicine and anaesthesiology. She, further, honed her specialist expertise through fellowships at Daradia Pain Clinic, Kolkata, and IPSC, New Delhi, two of India’s leading centres for pain management training.
Dr Swati brings a broad and diverse clinical experience, having worked across both India and international healthcare settings. She worked as a Specialist Anaesthetist at the Royal Hospital, Ministry of Health, Muscat, Oman. She subsequently served as Senior Consultant in Pain and Palliative Care at KMCH Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Coimbatore, where she gained significant expertise in managing complex pain conditions in cancer patients.
Patients consulting Dr Swati can expect comprehensive care across a wide range of pain-related conditions, including post-surgical pain, back and neck pain, spine disorders, nerve pain, cancer-related pain, and other chronic pain conditions. She offers interventional pain procedures alongside general medical care to ensure each patient receives a tailored treatment plan tailored to their needs for effective and lasting pain relief.
Dr Swati Bhat is currently providing consultations at RxDx Clinics, Whitefield, Bengaluru, offers trusted, compassionate pain management care, supporting patients at every stage from accurate diagnosis and interventional treatment through to long-term pain management and improved quality of life.
Areas of Expertise
- Pain management (acute and chronic)
- Spine pain treatment
- Interventional pain procedures
- Palliative care
- Anaesthesiology
- General medical care
Conditions Treated
- Chronic back and neck pain
- Sciatica and nerve-related pain
- Spine-related disorders
- Cancer-related pain
- Post-surgical pain
- Joint pain (knee, shoulder, etc.)
- Neuropathic pain
- Musculoskeletal pain conditions
Procedures & Services
- Interventional pain management procedures
- Spine injections and nerve blocks
- Pain relief therapies for chronic conditions
- Palliative care support for cancer patients
- Acute pain management
- Medication-based pain management
- Multidisciplinary pain care approach
- General medical consultations
Qualification
- MBBS – Acharya Shri Chander College
- MD (Anaesthesiology) – Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai
Language Spoken
- English
- Hindi
- Tamil
- Urdu
- Kashmiri
Locations
RxDx Clinics, Whitefield
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When should I consult Dr Swati Bhat?
You should consult her if you have persistent pain such as back pain, neck pain, joint pain, or nerve-related pain that is affecting your daily life.
What are Dr Swati Bhat’s areas of expertise?
She specialises in pain management, spine-related conditions, interventional pain procedures, and palliative care.
What conditions does she commonly treat?
She manages chronic back and neck pain, sciatica, joint pain, cancer-related pain, post-surgical pain, and other long-standing pain conditions.
Can chronic pain be treated without surgery?
Yes, many pain conditions can be managed effectively with medications, physiotherapy, and interventional pain procedures.
What are interventional pain procedures?
These are minimally invasive techniques such as injections and nerve blocks used to reduce pain and improve function.
What is palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on improving comfort and quality of life for patients dealing with serious or long-term illnesses.
How is nerve pain (sciatica) treated?
Treatment may include medications, physiotherapy, and targeted injections depending on the severity.
What should I expect during my first consultation?
She will assess your pain history, examine you, and suggest a personalized treatment plan based on your condition.
Is long-term pain management safe?
Yes, when monitored by a specialist, long-term pain management is safe and tailored to minimise side effects.
Do I need a referral to consult her?
No, you can consult her directly for evaluation and treatment of pain-related concerns
