Ankit K. Bhatia, DO
Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
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Biography
Dr. Ankit K. Bhatia, DO, is a double board-certified interventional pain management physician with advanced expertise in minimally invasive spine procedures and neuromodulation therapies. Known for his compassionate and individualized approach, Bhatia is dedicated to helping patients find lasting relief from chronic pain and return to the activities that matter most.
He specializes in personalized, non-opioid treatments for spine, nerve and musculoskeletal pain. His approach blends advanced technology with evidence-based care to improve function, mobility, and long-term outcomes.
Clinical Expertise:
- Minimally invasive spine procedures
- Basivertebral nerve ablation
- Spinal cord & peripheral nerve stimulation
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Interspinous spacers
- Epidural & joint injections
- Sacroiliac joint interventions
- Nerve blocks
- Kyphoplasty
- Botox for migraine & cervical dystonia
- Reactiv8 for multifidus dysfunction
Bhatia treats spinal stenosis, disc herniations, sciatica, vertebrogenic back pain, spondylosis, compression fractures, arthritis, CRPS, post-surgical pain and neuropathies. He is especially skilled in neuromodulation and targeted injection therapies as alternatives to surgery.
In addition to his clinical work, Bhatia is active in research and continuing education. He stays current with the latest advancements in pain medicine to ensure the highest quality care.
Professional Affiliations:
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)
- ASRA Pain Medicine
- American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN)
- North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS)
- International Pain and Spine Intervention Society (IPSIS)
- World Academy of Pain Medicine United (WAPMU)
Philosophy of Care:
“Every patient’s pain story is unique, and so is their path to healing. I take a personalized, evidence-based approach—combining the latest in minimally invasive treatments with genuine compassion—to help patients reclaim their quality of life and return to what they love.”
Insurance
Insurance plans accepted by this provider are below.
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
American Health Plan of Indiana/Majestic Care Management I-SNP
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan
- Anthem Hoosier Care Connect
- Anthem Hoosier Healthwise
- Anthem Indiana PathWays for Aging
- Anthem Medicare Advantage HMO
- Anthem Medicare Advantage PPO
- Anthem Pathway Essentials Network
- CareSource Healthy Indiana Plan
- CareSource Hoosier Healthwise
- Cigna HealthCare HMO
- Cigna HealthCare PPO
- Cigna Marketplace
Community Health Alliance
- Community Health Network Employee Plan
Coventry/First Health
Deaconess OneCare
- Encore Combined
- Encore Elite
- Encore Workers Compensation
- Health Alliance Medicare Advantage
- Humana Healthy Horizons Indiana PathWays for Aging
- Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
- Indiana University Workers Compensation
- Indiana University Health Workers Compensation
Lutheran Preferred/Three Rivers Preferred
Majestic Care Management I-SNP
- Managed Health Services Healthy Indiana Plan
- Managed Health Services Hoosier Care Connect
- Managed Health Services Hoosier Healthwise
- Managed Health Services Marketplace
- Managed Health Services Medicare Advantage (Allwell)
MultiPlan/PHCS
NaphCare
Parkview Signature Care PPO (Excludes Allen County)
Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana (PHP) (Allen County)
- Point Comfort Unaccompanied Children Program
Provider Partners Health Plan (PPHP) I-SNP
Sagamore Health Network
Select Health
SIHO
Suburban Health Organization (SHO)
- United HealthCare Community Plan Indiana PathWays for Aging
- United HealthCare Hoosier Care Connect
- United HealthCare Marketplace
- United HealthCare Medicare Advantage D-SNP
- United HealthCare Medicare Advantage HMO
- United HealthCare Medicare Advantage PPO
VA Community Care Network
- Zing Health Medicare Advantage C-SNP
- Zing Health Medicare Advantage D-SNP
- Zing Health Medicare Advantage HMO
- Zing Health Medicare Advantage POS
- Zing Health Medicare Advantage PPO
Note: Although this listing was accurate at the time of posting, insurances change regularly, and insurance plans listed may not be accepted at all office locations for this provider. Please confirm with your insurance company that this provider is covered by your plan before your appointment.
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Specialties & Details
Specialties:
Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine
Conditions & Treatments:
Minimally Invasive Spine Procedures, Basivertebral Nerve Ablation, Spinal Cord & Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, Radiofrequency Ablation, Interspinous Spacers, Epidural & Joint Injections, Sacroiliac Joint Interventions, Nerve Blocks, Kyphoplasty, Botox for Migraine & Cervical Dystonia, Reactiv8 for Multifidus Dysfunction
Additional Languages:
Hindi, Punjabi
Education
School of Medicine:
Michigan State University College Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, MI
Internship:
Detroit Medical Center - Sinai Grace Hospital, Detroit, MI
Residency:
Jackson Memorial Hospital - University of Miami, Miami, FL
Fellowship:
University Of Illinois, Chicago, IL
Hospitals & Affiliations
Hospital Privileges:
IU Health Ball Memorial
Physician Group:
IU Health Medical Group
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