Dr. Rajeev 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 joint and medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablations, joint injections, PRP, and musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Dr. Rajeev 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 joint and medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablations, joint injections, PRP, and musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Dr. Rajeev 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 joint and medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablations, joint injections, PRP, and musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Dr. Valvani received his Doctor of Osteopathy from Michigan State University. He completed his Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at 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 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 son's soccer team, playing sports, traveling, photography, and scuba diving.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Undergraduate Education
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor Michigan (1996)
Bachelor of Science
Graduate Education
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
FELLOWSHIPS
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

I can't believe how quick and painless my procedure was. 😃
Dr Valvani and his team are awesome!
Dr. Valvanni is one of the best doctors I have ever had. Not only is he tops as far as professionalism and intellect go, but he is kind and sensitive to the patient’s well-being and level of pain. Takes time to explain diagnoses and answer questions. Definitely one of the best!
Professional team, well-executed procedure by Dr. Valvani. I liked how he talked me thru each step.
Dr. Valvani is excellent and outstanding with amazing knowledge. He is very thorough with wonderful bedside manners. I highly recommend him.
Absolutely love Dr. Valvani. His bedside manners are awesome. He truly takes the time to listen yo you and addresses your concerns. He is very thorough and doesn’t rush you. He truly wants to help his patients to feel better and be able to have a great quality of life with little to no back pain. He is on the same page as his patients to help them get to root of the cause for their back pain. I highly recommend him for anyone experiencing any type of back pain.
Hands down the best way doctor that I have seen in several years!
Exceptional Doctor as he takes the time to listen to what you have to say, then discusses a path forward. He explains everything so it’s easy to understand.
Bedside manner is outstanding. He takes the time to explain what is happening and you can hear genuine concern in his voice.
Great communication skills throughout the process.