Pain Is Not Normal
At University Pain Management Center we specialize in the treatment of pain. We are one of the leading medical centers in Tampa because we keep our patients’ best interest in mind.
Pain is not something you just have to get “used to.” We provide our patients with treatment options, comprehensive physical therapy and rehabilitation programs tailored to their individual needs. Our goal is to minimize your pain and help you live a better life.
Dr. Shaukat Chowdhari
Board Certified in Anesthesiology · Sub-specialty Certification in Pain Management
Dr. Chowdhari is the Medical Director of University Pain Management Center. He is board certified in Anesthesiology with a sub-specialty certification in Pain Management from the American Board of Anesthesiology.
He has practised pain management in the Tampa Bay area for over 20 years, caring for patients from all over the region. His protocol ensures every patient receives treatment matched to their individual condition.
- Medical training: Cornell University Wyckoff Medical Center
- Residency in Anesthesiology: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Nassau County Medical Center, New York
- Fellowship in Pain Management: University of South Florida
- Diplomate, American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians, with certification in Controlled Substance Management
- Diplomate, American Board of Pain Management
- Diplomate, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress (war veterans)
One Practice, Every Option
All of these are provided in our medical office and state-approved surgical facility.
Medication Management
Opioid and non-opioid medication, with urine drug toxicology screening for safety.
Interventional Procedures
Injections, nerve blocks and disc therapies. See all services →
Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation programs that build strength and keep pain from returning.
Psychosocial Evaluation
Care for how chronic pain affects your sleep, mood and daily life.