Vivek T. Das, M.D.
About Vivek T. Das, M.D.
Experience
Associate Physician, Northeast Anesthesia and Pain Associates (2018-present)
RWJ Barnabas Health / RWJ University Hospital Somerset (2003-present)
- Chief, Division of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesia
- Medical Director, Palliative Care (in contract)
Director, Comprehensive Pain Management of Central New Jersey (2005-2017)
Director of Pain Management Services (1998-2005)
- Nova Pain Management Centers, LLC
- Anesthesia Consultants of New Jersey, LLC
Assistant Professor and Co-Director* (1997-1998)
- Department of Anesthesia, Rutgers-RWJ Medical School
- New Jersey Pain Institute, New Brunswick, NJ
- Pain Management Center at Hamilton, Hamilton, NJ
Clinical Instructor (1995-1996)
- Department of Anesthesiology, Temple University
Hospital Affiliations
Active Staff RWJ-University Hospital Somerset, Somerville, NJ
Post-Graduate Training
Fellowship: Pain Medicine (1996-1997)
New Jersey Pain Institute, Rutgers-RWJ Medical School
Residency: Anesthesiology (1992-1995)
Temple University
Internship: Internal Medicine (1991-1992)
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Education
M.D., 1991 Rutgers University
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
B.A., 1986 Rutgers University
Major: Biochemistry
Certification and Licensure
- Diplomate, American Board of Anesthesiology
- Subspecialty Certification in Pain Medicine
- Subspecialty Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Professional Affiliations
Member, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
Research and Publications
Oral Baclofen Reduces IV-PCA Morphine Use After Major Spine Stabilization Surgery
Poster Presentation at Post Graduate Assembly of The New York State Society of Anesthesiologists December 13, 1998
Can Epidural-PCA Administration of Fentanyl for Post C/S Pain Relief Reduce Dose Requirement When Compared with IV-PCA Administration?
Anesthesiology 87(3A):903, 1997
Lectures and Presentations
The Opioid Epidemic: Pain Management Perspective
Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
RWJUHS October 2016
A Prescription for Pain Relief (television appearance)
Senior Advantage in Life
Somerset Medical Center April 2011
Palliative Care: Case Presentation and Discussion
Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
Somerset Medical Center December 2009
Opioid Analgesics: Review and Update
Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
Somerset medical Center March 2009
Opioid Analgesics: Review and Update
Lecture to Family Medicine Residents
Somerset Medical Center July 2007
Outpatient Pain Management Problems
Lecture to Family Medicine Residents
Somerset Medical Center August 2004
Pain Management Strategies for Active Lifestyles
Lecture to Somerset Advantage in Life
Bridgewater Commons Mall June 2004
Pain Management of the Orthopedic Patient
Lecture to Nursing Staff
Somerset Medical Center October 2003
What’s New in Pain Management: Spinal Cord Stimulation and Spinal Drug Delivery
Lecture to Medical Staff
Somerset Medical Center April 2003
Clinical Pharmacology of Opioid Analgesics
Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
Somerset Medical Center October 2002
Pain Management in Geriatrics
Lecture to Family Medicine Residents
Somerset Medical Center September 2001
Pain Management in the Elderly
Lecture to Geriatric Resource Nurses
Somerset Medical Center October 2000
Overview of Pain Medicine
American Association of Medical Transcriptionists September 1999
Chronic Pain in Seniors
Mallwalkers Bridgewater Commons Mall April 1999
Chronic Pain
Ridge Oak Senior Citizens Center January 1999
Medical Assessment of Failed Back Patients
Symposium on Innovation in the Management of Failed Back Pain Syndrome and Workshop for Percutaneous Spinal Endoscopy, Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School December 1998
Opioids for Nonmalignant Pain Management
Symposium on Assessment and Treatment of Chronic Pain
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton April 1998
Celiac Plexus Block
Case Presentation and Discussion
Department of Anesthesia, Rutgers-RWJ Medical School January 1998
Awards and Honors
Service Award
Somerset Medical Center 2003, 2008
Honor Roll
Somerset Medical Center 2003, 2004, 2005
Outstanding Customer Service Award
Somerset Medical Center 2000, 2001
