Rao K. Ali, MD
Double Board Certified
Interventional Pain Management Specialist
Rao Kamran Ali, MD is a double board-certified physician in Pain Management and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R). He is the CEO of Premier Pain Centers and Advanced Care Center, providing advanced, patient-focused care for individuals searching for a trusted pain management doctor in Dallas, TX and surrounding communities.
Patients across Dallas, Richardson, North Richland Hills (NRH), Fort Worth, Lancaster, and Hillsboro visit Dr. Rao K. Ali for a thorough evaluation and personalized treatment plans focused on long-term relief and improved function. As an experienced interventional pain specialist in Dallas, Dr. Rao Ali treats chronic and acute pain conditions using minimally invasive, evidence-based approaches designed to help patients return to daily activities with more comfort and confidence.
Dr. Rao K. Ali expertise includes a wide range of interventional procedures such as epidural steroid injections, joint injections, sympathetic blocks, radiofrequency ablation (RFA), spinal cord stimulation (trial and implantation), peripheral neurostimulators, diagnostic discograms, vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, percutaneous discectomy, intrathecal pain pumps, lysis of spinal adhesions, and minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD). These advanced treatments support patients looking for back pain treatment in Dallas, neck pain relief, and non-surgical options for persistent spine and joint pain.
Leadership & Practice
- CEO, Premier Pain Centers
- CEO, AdvancedCare Surgery Center
Licensure & Boards
- Texas State Medical License
- Physician Assistant Board, Texas Medical Board
Certification
- Diplomate, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Diplomate, American Board of Pain Medicine (ABMS)
Advanced Training
- Certified Training in TruFuse (Minimally Invasive Facet Fusion) – Cadaver Workshop (Aug 2008)
- Certified Training in Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression Surgery – Cadaver Workshop (Mar 2013)
Medical Education
Dr. Rao Ali completed medical school in 2000, followed by a General Surgery internship in 2006 and a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency in 2009 at Montefiore Medical Center in New York. He later pursued advanced fellowship training, including an Interventional Spine Fellowship in 2010 and an Anesthesia-based Pain Medicine Fellowship in 2011 at Case Western University Hospitals.
Professional Memberships
- AAPM (American Academy of Pain Medicine)
- ISIS (International Spine Interventional Society)
- ASIPP (American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians)
- AAPMR (American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
- AAP (Association of Academic Physiatrists)
- NYSPMR (New York Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
As an Interventional Pain Management specialist, Dr. Rao K. Ali's goal is to reduce pain, restore function, and help patients return to their everyday life, working comfortably, staying active, and moving without limitations. He focuses on personalized, minimally invasive treatment options whenever possible. If surgery becomes the best path for a patient’s condition, Dr. Rao Ali works closely with trusted spine specialists and helps guide patients toward the right surgical option based on their diagnosis and long-term goals.