Neil Mandalaywala, MD

PM&R and Pain Management Physician
Bakersfield pain physician offering Intracept, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, intrathecal pumps and nerve blocks.

Doctor Information

Neil Mandalaywala, MD is a double board-certified specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation and pain management at SCOI Bakersfield. He focuses on restoring function, improving quality of life and helping patients take control of their pain, with expertise in advanced procedures, neuromodulation and evidence-based therapies.

Education, Residency & Fellowship Training

  • Fellowship: Pain Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine
  • Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, New York University School of Medicine
  • Internship: Internal Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine
  • Medical School: Medical Degree, Albany Medical College
  • Additional Training: Medical Acupuncture (300 hours of clinical training), Tri-State College of Acupuncture
  • Board Certification: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Pain Medicine subspecialty
  • NPI Number: 1902224751

Clinical Specialties & Procedures

Dr. Mandalaywala focuses on interventional pain and neuromodulation at SCOI Bakersfield, including:

  • Intracept
  • Epidural and transforaminal epidural steroid injections
  • Radiofrequency ablation, including sacroiliac joint RFA
  • Spinal cord stimulation and intrathecal pumps
  • Genicular, intercostal, lumbar sympathetic, stellate ganglion and selective nerve root blocks
  • Joint, sacroiliac joint, piriformis and trigger point injections

Dr. Mandalaywala’s affiliations include the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, the California Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, the North American Neuromodulation Society, the Kern County Medical Society and the American Medical Association. He has contributed peer-reviewed publications on pain management and given national presentations and lectures.

Practice Location & Appointments

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where did Dr. Mandalaywala train?

He earned his medical degree at Albany Medical College, completed an internal medicine internship at Georgetown, a PM&R residency at New York University and a pain medicine fellowship at the University of Washington. He also completed 300 hours of medical acupuncture training at the Tri-State College of Acupuncture.

Is Dr. Mandalaywala board certified?

Yes, in physical medicine and rehabilitation and in the pain medicine subspecialty.

Where does Dr. Mandalaywala see patients?

At SCOI Bakersfield, 5201 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Call (661) 328-5565.