Doctor Information
Arun Kalava, MD, FASA, EDRA is the founder of TampaPainMD in South Tampa. He is board-certified in anesthesiology, holds the European Diploma in Regional Anaesthesia, and completed a regional anesthesia fellowship at Mayo Clinic. His practice centers on ultrasound-guided nerve treatments for neuralgias and complex pain.
Education, Residency & Fellowship Training
- Residency: Anesthesiology, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident and was named Best Resident (2013/14)
- Fellowship: Regional Anesthesia, Mayo Clinic
- Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology; European Diploma in Regional Anaesthesia (2019)
- Academic Appointments: Assistant Professor roles with the University of South Florida, the University of Central Florida and Nova Southeastern University
- NPI Number: 1780817056
Clinical Specialties & Procedures
Dr. Kalava focuses on ultrasound-guided nerve and regional pain care at TampaPainMD, including:
- Cryoneurolysis
- Peripheral nerve stimulation
- Pudendal and pelvic nerve blocks
- Stellate ganglion block
- Radiofrequency ablation and PRP
Dr. Kalava is the founder and chair of the American Society for Post Surgical Pain (ASPSP), was named a Tampa Magazine Top Doctor in Pain Management (2025 and 2026) and in Anesthesiology (2025), served as Secretary of the Hillsborough County Medical Association (2022-23), is Editor-in-Chief for Pain Medicine at StatPearls, teaches ultrasound-guided nerve blocks through Ultrasound Experts, and holds privileges at Tampa General Hospital and HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital. He has authored numerous case reports on cryoneurolysis, nerve stimulation and regional nerve blocks.
Practice Location & Appointments
- Practice: TampaPainMD
- Address: 3606 W Swann Avenue, Tampa, FL 33609
- Phone: (813) 533-6259
- Website: tampapainmd.com/arun-kalava-md-fasa-edra
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where did Dr. Arun Kalava train?
He completed anesthesiology residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, serving as Chief Resident, and a regional anesthesia fellowship at Mayo Clinic.
Where does Dr. Kalava see patients?
At TampaPainMD, 3606 W Swann Avenue, Tampa, FL 33609. Call (813) 533-6259.
