Doctor Information
Urfan A. Dar, MD is a board-certified interventional pain management physician and the CEO of Vertex Pain Physicians in San Antonio, Texas. He has practiced privately in San Antonio since 1994, acquired Spine Care of San Antonio in 2023 and rebranded it as Vertex Pain Physicians with Dr. Vasireddy in 2024, and specializes in minimally invasive, image-guided treatment of spine and chronic pain.
Education, Residency & Fellowship Training
- Medical School: University of Kashmir
- Residency: Anesthesiology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
- Fellowship: Pain Management, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
- Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology
- NPI Number: 1285615260
Clinical Specialties & Procedures
Dr. Dar focuses on interventional pain management at Vertex Pain Physicians, including:
- Epidural steroid injections and medial branch blocks
- Radiofrequency ablation and Intracept
- Spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation
- Intrathecal pain pumps
- Balloon kyphoplasty and the mild procedure
He trained under the mentorship of pain medicine pioneer Dr. Gabor Racz, and the practice notes he has been featured by Becker’s ASC among its ‘Top Physicians in the Country’ and ‘Industry Leaders to Know.’
Practice Location & Appointments
- Practice: Vertex Pain Physicians
- Address: 110 Stone Oak Loop, San Antonio, TX 78258
- Phone: (210) 545-0087
- Website: vertexpainphysicians.com/team-member/urfan-a-dar-md
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where did Dr. Urfan Dar train?
He graduated from the University of Kashmir and completed his anesthesiology residency and pain management fellowship at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Where does Dr. Dar practice?
At Vertex Pain Physicians, 110 Stone Oak Loop, San Antonio, TX 78258. Call (210) 545-0087 for appointments.
