Rajeev K. Valvani, D.O., M.S.
Specialties
Biography
Dr.
Raj Valvani is a board certified physiatrist specializing in non-operative
treatment of the spine and sports related musculoskeletal injuries. Procedures
performed by Dr. Valvani include epidurals, facet joints, medial branch blocks,
radiofrequency ablations, basivertebral nerve ablation, and the MILD procedure.
Dr. Valvani received his Doctor of Osteopathy from Michigan State University. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation from Emory University. He then completed a sport and spine fellowship at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. Prior to receiving his Medical Degree, Dr. Valvani began his career as a Physical Therapist graduating from Duke University with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy.
Dr. Valvani has received numerous awards including Top Doctor by Atlanta Magazine in 2022 and 2023, Resident of the Year and Research Project of the Year while at Emory University. He was a medical volunteer for the New York Sevens Rugby Tournament and Harlem Wizards Basketball while completing his sport and spine Fellowship in New York City.
Dr. Valvani is active in his community and has served with the Special Olympics as both a basketball and soccer coach, as well as a medical volunteer.
Dr. Valvani lives in East Cobb with his wife and three children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, coaching his kids' soccer and basketball teams, playing sports, traveling, photography, and scuba diving.
Undergraduate Education
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan (1996), Bachelor of Science
- ​Duke University, Durham, North Carolina (1999), Master of Science Physical Therapy
Medical School
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan (2008), Doctor of Osteopathy
Postgraduate Training
- Residency Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Emory University (2012), Atlanta, Georgia
- Transitional Intern Year, Botsford Hospital, Farmington Hills, Michigan
Fellowship
- Sport and Spine Fellowship, Beth Israel Medical Center (2013), New York City, New York
Certifications
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Professional Organizations
- American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Association of Academic Physiatrists
- American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Cobb Medical Society
- International Spine Intervention Society
Hospital Affiliations
- WellStar Kennestone Hospital
- Pinnacle Surgery Center Woodstock