Rohan Jotwani, M.D., M.B.A.

Pain Medicine/Management

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Personal Statement

As a physician specializing in pain medicine and anesthesiology, I am committed to improving patients’ quality of life through comprehensive, innovative care. I use a multidisciplinary approach that includes advanced procedures, medications, rehabilitation, and holistic therapies to manage pain effectively. As an anesthesiologist, I ensure patient safety and comfort during surgeries. A proud native New Yorker, I am honored to serve the city’s diverse community with compassionate care tailored to individual needs. My mission is to empower patients on their journey to better health and well-being.

Biographical Info

Rohan Jotwani MD, MBA is a board-certified pain medicine specialist and anesthesiologist, practicing clinically within both fields. He is also an internationally renowned expert and researcher in the field of medical extended reality. 

Dr. Jotwani grew up in both Seoul, South Korea and Flushing, Queens. He first became interested in science and technology while attending the renowned Bronx High School of Science, where he began researching cancer genetics at the age of fifteen. This eventually inspired him to complete his undergraduate studies in biology at Columbia University. He then went on to complete both his medical degree and his Master of Business Administration concurrently in four years at Tufts University School of Medicine. 

Dr. Jotwani completed his residency in anesthesiology across three hospitals: NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, Hospital for Special Surgery and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. In March 2020, he was elected to the position of chief resident during the NYC COVID-19 surge, and helped organize and lead a 90+ resident critical care task force across numerous hospitals in the city.

Finally, Dr. Jotwani went on to finish his training by completing a pain medicine fellowship at Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital. There he worked with pioneers to learn advanced forms of pain management and minimally invasive treatments including injection therapies, vertebral augmentation/spacers, novel stimulation based therapies, and intrathecal pump therapy. Further, his training with world experts in palliative care, neurology, headache medicine, sports medicine, psychiatry, pediatrics and oncology allows him to provide a truly multidisciplinary approach to each person’s unique journey with chronic pain. 

Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Jotwani actively researches the intersection of pain management and technology, particularly exploring virtual reality applications for chronic pain treatment and medical education. He also serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Medical Extended Reality.  Dr. Jotwani research has been funded by Bodyswaps/Meta, the ACGME, and the Nanette Laitman foundation. His expertise has been featured in major news outlets such as CNBC, The Boston Globe and The New York Times, and he has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals.

Honors and Awards

Elected Chief Anesthesiology Resident, Weill Cornell Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology (2020-2021)

Residency Award for Research, Weill Cornell Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology (2021)

MedTech Boston’s 40 Under 40 Award (2016)

New York Academy of Medicine, Third Place Research Award (2019)

Norman S. Stearns MD/MBA Award, Tufts University School of Medicine (2017)

Board Certifications
American Board of Anesthesiology
American Board of Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
Clinical Expertise
Pain Medications
Abdominal Pain
Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain
Ankle Pain
Arm Pain
Arthritis Pain, Shoulder
Back Pain
Cancer Pain
Chest Pain
Cancer Pain Management
Chest Wall Pain
Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain Management
Chronic Pain Management In Elderly Patients
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Discogenic Pain
Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain
Facial Pain
Female Pelvic Pain
Flank Pain
Hip Pain
Hand Pain
Trigeminal Neuralgia Pain
Spine Pain
Shoulder Pain
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Referred Pain
Pain Following Surgery or Procedure
Neuropathic Pain
Nerve Pain Due to Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Ablation for Chronic Pain
Neck and Back Pain
Myofascial Pain
Muscle Pain
Lower Back Pain
Intrathecal Pain Pump
Joint Pain
Cervical Spine Disease
Cervical Herniated Disc
Compressed Spine Fracture
Degenerative Spine Disease
Herniated Intervertebral Disc of Lumbar Spine
Injection, Steroid, Spine
Kyphoplasty of Lumbar Spine
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Scoliosis
Botulinum (Botox) Injection
Botox Injection
Cortisone Injection
Epidural Steroid Injection
Fluoroscopic Guidance For Injection
Intrathecal Injection
Knee Joint Injection
Ultrasound Guidance For Injection
Trigger Point Injections
Spinal Injections
Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Headache
Migraine Headache
Trigeminal Neuropathy
Neuropathy
Implanted Pain Pump
Radiofrequency Ablation
Kyphosis
Neck Pain
Spine
Spine Tumors
Non-Surgical Spine Treatments
Languages
English
Education 
  • M.B.A.
    Brandeis University
    2017
  • M.D.
    Tufts University School of Medicine
    2017
  • B.A.
    Columbia University
    2012
Appointments 
  • Assistant Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
  • Nanette Laitman Education Scholar in Entrepreneurship
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
Videos

Utilizing Nerve Retraining in Pain Management to Enhance Patients' Quality of Life

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Consultant: 
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
Speaker/Lecturer: 
Abbott Laboratories, Inc.