Vasudha Goel, MBBS, MS
Medical Director, Pain Management, Allina Health
My specialties:
- Anesthesiology
- Chronic pain management
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Professional interests:
- Interventional pain management
- Cancer pain management
- Neuromodulation
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Intrathecal drug delivery
- Quality and outcomes in pain management
Vasudha Goel, MBBS, MS, is a provider with a professional interest in interventional pain management.
Practice philosophy: Listen attentively to our patients and understand their needs and concerns. My goal is to help them achieve their desired outcomes utilizing the best available medical evidence. I am committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive care of patients seeking chronic pain management. As a medical director I aspire to achieve the quadruple aim (Improve the population health, reduce costs by reducing waste, improve the individual experience of care, and reduce clinician burnout).
What is something you have learned from your patients? Every person is unique, and their perspectives are based on their experiences. Understanding their goals and perspectives is critical to providing personalized medical care.
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? Yoga, meditation and self reflection.
What are you most proud of? My team members.
What are a few of your personal achievements? Developed an Integrated Cancer Pain Management service at the University of Minnesota. Vice Chair - Cancer Pain Special Interest Group, ASRA. Pain Medicine Site Fellowship Director, UMN.
Credentials
- MBBS
- MS
Board-certified specialties
- Anesthesiology
- Chronic pain management
Awards and recognitions
- Annual Clinical Excellence Honor, M Physicians and University of Minnesota Medical School, January 2024
- ASRA Pain Medicine Member Spotlight, American society of regional anesthesia and pain medicine, November 2022
- Minnesota 2021 Top Doctor
Educational institutions
- Kilpauk Medical College
- University of Minnesota School of Public Health
- IU Kelley School of Business
Memberships
- American Association of Physician Leadership
- American Society of Regional Anesthesiology
- North American & International Neuromodulation Society
Current licenses and certifications
- ABA certified in Anesthesiology and Pain medicine
- Minnesota Medical Board
Internships
- Long Island College Hospital- SUNY Downstate
Residencies
- Anesthesiology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Years of experience
- 13
Additional languages spoken
- Hindi
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)