Summary

I truly believe that patients should come first and foremost when providing health care. One of the main reasons I chose to work at St. Luke’s University Health Network is that this approach is embraced every day with the incredible culture here. My goal as your physician is to diagnose and evaluate your pain, looking at your complete medical history to create a care plan that will address your lifestyle needs and limitations in the best possible way. I firmly believe that having an honest dialogue about expectations and fears is cardinal to delivering the best care in pain management. I will work hard and do my best in providing an individualized plan for you.
I specialize in minimally invasive techniques using fluoroscopic (xray) and ultrasound guidance to treat painful conditions and improve functionality without heavy reliance on medications. I am a board certified anesthesiologist with additional fellowship training and board certification in interventional pain medicine. I earned my medical degree at the Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Medicine, completed an internal medicine internship at Westchester Medical Center at New York Medical College, an anesthesiology residency at Temple University Hospital and a chronic pain management fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
I treat a variety of chronic pain conditions not limited to chronic neck and back pain, joint pain, muscle pain, post laminectomy syndrome, facial pain, headaches, complex regional pain syndrome, extremity pain and neuropathy. I have had extensive training in fluoroscopic and ultrasound guided procedures and believe in multimodal therapies help better the lives of my patients.
I am an active member with the American Society of Anesthesiology, American Academy of Pain Medicine and American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.
Outside of work, I spend time with family and enjoy the outdoors. My wife and I love to travel and explore together. I grew up in Pennsylvania and my extended family still lives here.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 12 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Geisinger St. Luke's Specialty Services - Spine and Pain

1165 Centre TpkeOrwigsburg, PA 17961
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Orwigsburg , PAPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Med School: University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Vinay Somashekar

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Capital Blue Cross - Medicare
  • Cenpatico
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • GEHA
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Vinay Somashekar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Vinay Somashekar has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Other
  • Pain Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

Vinay Somashekar holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in 2019.

Residency

Completed their residency at Temple University Hospital in 2018 and Westchester Medical Center in 2015.

Medical School

Graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 2014.

NPI Number

Vinay Somashekar's NPI number is 1760883318.

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Vinay Somashekar's office is located at 1165 Centre Tpke, Orwigsburg, PA, 17961.
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Vinay Somashekar speaks English.
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