Vishal Kancherla, DO
Board-Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Spine
Dr. Kancherla is a board certified Interventional Physiatrist and fellowship trained spine specialist. His expertise lies in restoring function and optimizing performance in those patients with spine, joint, muscle and nerve pain. He believes that a series of small steps can yield massive improvements.
Dr. Kancherla is committed to the doctor-patient relationship. His patient care philosophy has been to treat each patient as I would any of my own family members. It is this patient-centered philosophy that helps guide him to determine the safest, simplest and most appropriate treatment methods needed to obtain a successful outcome.
Dr. Kancherla focuses on individualized treatment plans performing non-surgical interventions and prescribing the appropriate therapies in the treatment of a wide variety of conditions:
- Low Back and Neck Pain
- Degenerative and Herniated Discs
- Sciatica (pinched nerve pain )
- Spinal Stenosis
- Osteoarthritis and pain of the large joints (knees, hips, shoulders)
- Work-Related or Sports-Related Injuries
- Repetitive Motion Injuries / Overuse injuries
- Post-Surgical Spine Pain
- Post-Laminectomy Pain Syndrome
- Musculoskeletal and Neuropathic pain
- Facet Joint Syndrome
- Whiplash injuries
- Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
- Muscle spasms
Prior to coming to Austin he was a member of the spine care team for the Washington Redskins National Football League franchise and he also aided members of the 2008 US Summer Olympic team where he was able to return players back to the field in a safe and rapid approach.
While in Austin he has been recognized as one of Austin Monthly’s Top Doctors 2015 and 2017-2022 and has received the Patient’s Choice Award, Vitals.com 2015, 2016 and 2018. He has been designated a Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor and in 2018 recognized with a compassionate doctor certification, granted to physicians who treat their patients with the utmost kindness. The honor is granted based on a physician’s overall and bedside manner scores.
Professional Affiliations:
- Travis County Medical Society
- Texas Medical Association
- American Pain Society
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- American Medical Association
- Medical School:
- University of North Texas Health Science Center, Ft. Worth, TX
- Residency:
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
- Fellowship:
- Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine, Florida Spine Institute, Clearwater, FL
- Board Certified:
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Pain Medicine
Meet Isaac Friedman, PA-C
Physician Assistant to Dr. Vishal Kancherla
Isaac Friedman is a nationally certified Physician Assistant or PA, who is licensed to practice in the State of Texas. He completed his training at the University of Pittsburgh in 2020, where he earned his Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies. As a PA, he works closely with Dr. Kancherla to help diagnosis illness and treat patients. Isaac is also trained to assist in the operating room under the careful direction of the surgeon.
Prior to attending PA school, Isaac worked for two years as a patient care technician at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC Mercy and UPMC Presbyterian). During his PA training, Isaac also participated in volunteer work with the Allegheny County Medical Reserve Corps.
Undergraduate Education: University of Pittsburgh – Summa Cum Laude
Graduate Education: University of Pittsburgh – Physician Assistant Studies Program
Board Certified: National Commission on Certification on Physician Assistants
Isaac trained at the following facilities:
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- Armstrong County Medical Hospital
- University OBGYN Associates
- Heritage Valley Hospital – Kennedy
Isaac trained with the following physicians:
- Kurt Stahlfield, MD
- Lynn Johnson, MD
- Roberts Woods, MD
- Jacob Smith, MD
- Maher Ayyash, MD
- Rocco Adams, MD
When he is not treating patients, Isaac enjoys outdoor activities, cycling, tennis, playing guitar and rooting for his home team – the Pittsburgh Steelers. Isaac lives in South Austin with his fiancée and their two cats.
REVIEWS
Dr. Kancherla sees patients at the Northwest, Round Rock, and Kyle offices of Texas Orthopedics. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kancherla, please call (512) 485-0536 or schedule an appointment online.
