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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.

Virtual case review community session featuring Dr. Tim Maus and Dr. Rajeev Valvani discussing spine intervention.

Case Review Community feat. Dr. Rajeev Valvani (Intro)

Composite image of spinal MRI scans highlighting vertebrae and discs alongside a doctor explaining findings in a video.

Case Review Community feat. Dr. Rajeev Valvani (Part 1)

Comparison of spinal cord MRI scans showing pre-treatment and post-treatment improvements in degeneration.

Case Review Community feat. Dr. Rajeev Valvani (Part 2)

Dr. Valvani's Reviews

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

Resources