397 —  Dr. Akash Bajaj on Healing Pain Without Opioids

397 — Dr. Akash Bajaj on Healing Pain Without Opioids

Author: Doctor Podcast Network October 9, 2025 Duration: 1:23:36

Triple-board-certified anesthesiologist and pain-management specialist Dr. Akash Bajaj joins May and Tim Hindmarsh to share his journey from traditional pain medicine to functional and regenerative care. He recalls being a 9/11 first responder, his shift away from opioid-based practice, and how therapies like PRP and stem-cell injections are transforming recovery for patients. The conversation dives deep into mindset, hormones, and the art of true healing—without dependence on prescriptions.Guest Bio

Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD, MPH is a triple board-certified physician in Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, and Regenerative Medicine, based in Los Angeles, California. He is the founder and medical director of Axxor Medicine, where he integrates traditional pain management with cutting-edge regenerative and functional medicine therapies.

A graduate of New York Medical College, Dr. Bajaj completed his anesthesiology residency at UCLA and his pain management fellowship at UC San Francisco. His experience as a first responder during 9/11 deeply shaped his perspective on patient suffering and inspired his lifelong focus on pain relief and healing.

Today, Dr. Bajaj specializes in non-opioid treatments such as PRP (platelet-rich plasma), stem cell therapy, and hormone optimization, helping patients address the root causes of chronic pain, aging, and inflammation. His mission is to restore function, vitality, and quality of life through a personalized, whole-body approach to medicine.

Website: https://axxormedicine.com

 

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