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Talal M. Ghazal, MD, MS, MBA

Interventional Pain Doctor

Gender: Male
Experience: 17 years
Languages: Arabic (العربية),
English

About Talal M. Ghazal, MD, MS, MBA

Dr. Talal Ghazal is a certified physician by the American Board of Anesthesiology in both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. He utilizes spine, joint, nerve, bone, and muscle interventions to achieve pain relief for patients with chronic pain. He has a special interest in utilizing novel innovative technologies, such as surgically implantable spinal cord neurostimulation and targeted drug delivery therapies, percutaneous intervertebral disc procedures, radiofrequency neurotomy, vertebral compression augmentation, and regenerative medicine techniques to help patients who have been living with intractable pain.

Dr. Ghazal believes in a patient-centered approach that combines compassionate care with the latest advancements in medicine and technologies. He gains a patient's trust by taking the time to listen, providing empathy, and tailoring a carefully considered, personalized treatment plan for each patient.

He completed postgraduate medical training in General Surgery and Anesthesiology at Boston University Medical Center. He returned to New York University Medical Center, an American Society Pain Society Center of Excellence, and completed fellowship training in Pain Medicine. He is a member of several Anesthesiology and Pain societies and remains fully apprised of the latest innovations in this rapidly advancing field.

Throughout his career, Dr. Ghazal has served in multiple leadership roles including Director of the Pain Medicine Clinics at INOVA Fair Oaks and Mt Vernon hospitals in Northern Virginia, and as the Director of Pain Services at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Dr. Ghazal enjoys spending time with his family playing sports, cooking, and traveling. He volunteers regularly on youth sports teams and volunteers with his family for charitable causes.

Education

Dr. Ghazal graduated with a Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine, from Boston University Medical Campus (BUMC), from Boston University Medical Campus (BUMC), from NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn (NYU Lutheran Medical Center), with a Master of Science from New York University, with a Master of Business Administration from George Washington University, and with a Bachelor of Science from George Washington University. Talal M. Ghazal, MD, MS, MBA earned degrees of a Doctor of Medicine, Master of Science, and Master of Business Administration.

Licenses

Talal M. Ghazal, MD, MS, MBA has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since June 14, 2007, and his NPI number is 1700080520.

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To schedule an appointment with Dr. Talal M. Ghazal, please call (571) 732-0044.

Interventional Pain Doctor

Dr. Talal M. Ghazal is an Interventional Pain Doctor in Arlington, VA with special training and skill in relieving, reducing, or managing pain and improving a patient's overall quality of life through minimally invasive techniques. As an Interventional Pain Doctor, Talal M. Ghazal, MD, MS, MBA performs physical exams and scans, assessments, and treatments for short and long term pain. Interventional Pain Medicine is the study, assessment, diagnosis and treatment or management of chronic pain. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Interventional Pain Doctors include sciatica, herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and whiplash. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Interventional Pain Doctors include discography, epidural injections, nerve, root, and medial branch blocks, facet joint injections, pulsed radiofrequency neurotomy (PRFN), rhizotomy, spinal cord stimulation, intrathecal pumps, and percutaneous discectomy/nucleoplasty.

Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.

Interventional Pain Doctors in Arlington, VA

Anesthesiologist

Dr. Talal M. Ghazal is an Anesthesiologist in Arlington, VA with special training and skill in safely delivering acute and chronic pain relief through numbing and sedation. As an Anesthesiologist, Talal M. Ghazal, MD, MS, MBA performs general anesthesia and regional anesthetics. Anesthesiology is the field of medicine that controls pain during invasive procedures. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Anesthesiologists include sports injuries, musculoskeletal pain, labor, and surgery. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Anesthesiologists include pre-procedure evaluations, anesthesia delivery, patient monitoring, and recovery assistance.

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiologists in Arlington, VA

Pain Medicine Anesthesiologist

Dr. Talal M. Ghazal is a Pain Medicine Anesthesiologist in Arlington, VA with special training and skill in effectively managing perioperative care of patients before, during and after surgery using anesthesia, intensive care medicine, critical emergency medicine and pain medicine. As a Pain Medicine Anesthesiologist, Talal M. Ghazal, MD, MS, MBA performs spinal blocks, epidurals, analgesic IVs, nitrous oxide delivery, opioid treatment, general anesthesia. Pain Medicine Anesthesiology is the practice of medicine dedicated to the relief of pain and comprehensive care of the patient before, during and after surgery. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Pain Medicine Anesthesiologists include surgery and labor. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pain Medicine Anesthesiologists include monitoring a patient's blood pressure, heart rhythm, temperature, level of consciousness, and amount of oxygen in the blood while delivering appropriate types and amounts of anaesthesia.

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

Pain Medicine Anesthesiologists in Arlington, VA
  • Acute Pain
  • Chronic Pain
  • Spasticity
  • Acute Pain Management
  • Chronic Pain Management
  • Fluoroscopically-Guided Injections
  • Intrathecal Drug Delivery
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Radiofrequency Denervation
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation Implant
  • Ultrasound Guided Injections
  • George Washington University

    School of Business - Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    George Washington University (Jun ’16)

  • NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn (NYU Lutheran Medical Center)

    Pain Medicine, Fellowship

    NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn (NYU Lutheran Medical Center) (Jun ’06 - Jun ’07)

  • Boston University Medical Campus (BUMC)

    Anesthesiology, Residency

    Boston University Medical Campus (BUMC) (Jun ’03 - Jun ’06)

  • Boston University Medical Campus (BUMC)

    General Surgery, Internship

    Boston University Medical Campus (BUMC) (Jun ’02 - Jun ’03)

  • Ross University School of Medicine

    Doctor of Medicine (MD)

    Ross University School of Medicine (Nov ’01)

  • New York University

    School of Arts & Sciences - Master of Science (MS)

    New York University (Jan ’96)

  • George Washington University

    School of Arts & Sciences - Bachelor of Science (BS)

    George Washington University (Jan ’95)


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Talal M. Ghazal, MD, MS, MBA
Interventional Pain Doctor

Interventional Pain and Regenerative Medicine Specialists
1635 North George Mason Drive, Suite 150
Arlington, VA 22205

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