David Bandola, MD | Wayne, NJ | Pain Medicine Specialist

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Dr. Bandola is a leading interventional spine and pain specialist. He combines advanced interventional/minimally invasive procedures, physical therapy, non-opioid medications, and other adjunctive modalities to diagnose and treat various painful spine and musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Bandola has specialized expertise in advanced interventional procedures – including SI joint arthrodesis/fusion, spinal cord stimulation and implantable devices, image-guided percutaneous lumbar decompression, as well as novel minimally invasive techniques for chronic low back pain.

accepting new patients
3.9

97 Ratings
24 years of experience
23 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Columbia University Medical Center
77 written reviews
1 specialty
3 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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3.9

97 Ratings with 77 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 8 Minutes

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Provided follow-up after the visit: (47) Did WellNeeds Improvement (21)
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Dr. Bandola is a very good Pain Management Doctor. He helped me after I had a failed back surgery. Dr. Bandola was able to help me with my pain. Thank you Dr. Bandola

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February 1st, 2025

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Completely agree with all aspects of other positive reviews. Better results with Dr. Bandola than at HSS in NY

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November 17th, 2023

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Absolutely love Dr Bandola! He always takes the time to discuss everything with me and make me feel nice and relaxed before I leave.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
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October 17th, 2023

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I have been seeing Dr. Bandola for a few years he’s my go to guy to manage my herniated, bulging discs, stenosis and sciatica. He explains things well and he is very knowledgeable

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September 12th, 2023

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Dr. Bandola is excellent. He reviews your information and discusses treatments and options. He is clear and concise in his recommendations. I felt confident and comfortable in his care. He significantly improved my condition. His office staff is also friendly, efficient and helpful.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Provided follow-up after the visit

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July 24th, 2023

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Absolutely love him and trust him. He has been managing my bulging disc pain with epidurals and gets the job done. I moved further away but still will happily drive over an hour to see him.

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May 31st, 2023

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I highly recommend Dr. Bandola to everyone in need of Siatica pain relief. His routine is convenient and after two epidural injections my pain is GONE! I am no longer limping and my sleep pattern is back to normal. Dr. Bandola treated me like family and he explained the procedure in detail. No Surgical center needed, he treated me in his office. His staff is also amazing. Thank you so much Dr. Bandola!!!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

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January 26th, 2023

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This MD has very good exam skills, and excels in epidural.His prognosis skills, as many other MDs ,are only very educated guesses.Keep this in mind, there's always a second opinion, and your gut response. So overall,I highly recommend him.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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December 13th, 2022

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Not only is Dr. Bandola is kind, efficient, and professional, but the best part is he was able to correctly treat my medical issue. I am now pain-free! I also love his wonderful staff. Fifi and India are top-notch!!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 6th, 2022

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Dr. Bandola is very knowledgeable, honest, helped every time. The staff is great, helpful. I trust Dr. Bandola and highly recommend him and his office.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 3rd, 2022

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David Bandola, MD	Dr. Marcello Sammarone	Dr. Jay Panchal, MD	Dr. Galina Semyonova, DOM, MS
Pain Medicine	Pain Medicine	Pain Medicine	Pain Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.9 (97 Ratings)	4.8 (124 Ratings)	5 (5 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
24 Years of Experience		11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Italian, Spanish		Speaks English, Russian
Wayne , NJ	Parsippany , NJ	Cliffside Park , NJ	Naples , FL
Med School: University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine	Med School: Medical School D'Annunzio - Italy	Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Columbia University Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine in 2006 and Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania in 2002.

NPI Number

David Bandola's NPI number is 1487827408.

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14 Years Exp | Union, NJ
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Susie Suhyun Kwon
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Rahul Chaturvedi
Anesthesiology
5 Years Exp | New York, NY
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Kimberly Theresa Mcclintock-Walla
Nurse Practitioner
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Bradley Stuart Galer
Anesthesiology
39 Years Exp | NEW YORK, NY
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Stephen Marc Stowe
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What languages does David Bandola speak?: David Bandola speaks English and Spanish.
Where is David Bandola's office located?: David Bandola's office is located at 601 Hamburg Tpke, Wayne, NJ, 07470.
Does David Bandola accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that David Bandola accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does David Bandola accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: David Bandola has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is David Bandola affiliated with?: David Bandola is affiliated with Chilton Medical Center.

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