Biography
Biography
Dr. Shiraz Yazdani, raised in Kentucky, received his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed his residency in Anesthesiology and Internal Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, where he was Chief Resident in the Anesthesiology Department from 2012-2013. He completed his Fellowship in Pain Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Yazdani provides both comprehensive and conservative pain management care. Dr. Yazdani has extensive experience in the treatment of cancer pain. Through effective pain management, patients reduce their pain and return to more active and rewarding lifestyles. Dr. Yazdani also helps patients understand and manage their chronic pain. Included in the long list of services he provides are:
– Fluoroscopically and ultrasound guided injections and nerve blocks
– Radiofrequency and chemical neurolytic procedures
– Implantable devices such as spinal cord/peripheral nerve stimulators and intrathecal pumps
– Botox injections and nerve blocks for headaches and facial pain
– Minimally invasive spinal procedures such as vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty
Dr. Yazdani’s philosophy centers on the complete treatment of each patient’s unique pain profile. He focuses his efforts on individualized care while concentrating on patient comfort, convenience, confidence, and peace of mind. Dr. Yazdani is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology with added qualifications in pain management
He is married and enjoys spending time with his wife, who is a graduate student at Texas Tech, traveling, running, and rooting for the Red Raiders.