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Dr. Nikhil Verma, MD

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician, Columbus, OH

Essential Sports & Spine Solutions
5.0 (8 reviews)

Dr. Nikhil Verma founded Essential Sports and Spine Solutions, his independent practice in Columbus, Ohio.

833 Grandview Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212
At a glance
Practice model
Accepts most major insurance, offers cash pricing
Board certification
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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About Dr. Verma

Dr. Verma is the founder and owner of Essential Sports and Spine Solutions, his independent practice in Columbus, Ohio. He is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is fellowship trained in interventional spine and sports medicine. He studied at The Ohio State University and earned his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2015.

He did an internship at Wayne State University (Crittenton) and his residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Rehab Institute in Brooklyn, New York. The practice helps adults with back pain, neck pain and joint pain. It uses non-surgical treatment and minimally invasive procedures for painful and chronic injuries.

His stated mission is to restore movement without surgery, without being rushed and without being reduced to a chart code.

Membership and fees

The practice accepts most major insurance plans and Worker's Comp cases, and its website has a Cash Pricing page.

Services

Back pain care Neck pain care Joint pain care Non-surgical treatment Minimally invasive procedures
What physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors commonly treat

Education and credentials

Degree
MD
College
The Ohio State University
Medical school
St. George's University School of Medicine (2015)
Internship
Wayne State University (Crittenton)
Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kingsbrook Jewish Rehab Institute, Brooklyn, New York
Fellowship
Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine
Board certification
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Professional memberships
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (and its Ohio Branch), North American Spine Society, American Society of Pain and Neuroscience
NPI
1487041232

Hospital and practice affiliations

Founder and owner, Essential Sports and Spine Solutions, Columbus, Ohio

Location

833 Grandview Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212
Essential Sports & Spine Solutions practice page
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Recognition and research

Awards

Named one of Columbus' Most Trusted Physicians 2026 by Offcall and the Columbus Medical Association

Media and books

Featured guest on a podcast episode titled "How Can Orthobiologics Fit Into Your Pain Practice?"

Teaching and research roles

Gave a grand rounds lecture, "Overview of Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy," at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in 2016

Patient reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5

"Handles each visit with focus and attention to detail."

FMDD UserMay 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

"Listens closely and responds thoughtfully to all concerns."

FMDD UserApr 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

This is my second visit to Dr. Verma following a successful knee surgery.

"Dr. Verma and his team recognized the problem and offered the best course of action. The entire procedure, from my initial appointment to diagnosis, was exceedingly efficient. This is my second visit to Dr. Verma following a successful knee surgery."

FMDD UserJan 2022
Rated 5 out of 5

I wholeheartedly endorse.

"Yes, I went in for an appointment with Dr. Verma, who conducted a rotator cuff surgery on me. The operation went well, and I'm now in physical therapy. He's attentive to theral on everything, and he's fantastic. I wholeheartedly endorse."

FMDD UserDec 2021
Rated 5 out of 5

Anyone in his office or under Dr. Verma's care would be in excellent hands.

"Dr. Verma takes the time to listen and is very helpful in soothing any anxieties by answering any questions until you understand without rushing through things... Dr. Verma is a fantastic surgeon and one of, if not the, best in his business. Anyone in his office or under Dr. Verma's care would be in excellent hands."

FMDD UserNov 2021

Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Verma take insurance, or offer cash pricing?

The practice accepts most major insurance plans and Worker's Comp cases. Its website also has a Cash Pricing page.

Is Dr. Verma board certified?

Yes, Dr. Verma is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Where did Dr. Verma train?

He earned his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Rehab Institute in Brooklyn, New York.

Where is Dr. Verma's office?

His independent practice, Essential Sports and Spine Solutions, is in Columbus, Ohio.

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