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Dr. Kush Kumar Goyal, MD

(36 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pain Medicine and Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

University of Toledo College of Medicine (2006)

Professional interests include: spinal infection, leg pain, spinal stenosis, and more.

1730 W. 25th Street Mail Code S40
Cleveland, OH 44113

(216) 363-2410

Dr. Kush Kumar Goyal, MD is a pain medicine specialist in Cleveland, OH specializing in pain medicine and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 2006 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Kush Kumar Goyal, MD is affiliated with Fairview Hospital, Cleveland Clinic and Lutheran Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

1730 W. 25th Street Mail Code S40
Cleveland, OH 44113

Address:

18101 Lorain Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44111

Some issues Dr. Kush Kumar Goyal, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

aspiration	9
doctor visit	74
injections	5

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	61
doctor visit	323
injections	138
nerve block	40
pain management	76
spinal procedures	78

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	67

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

aspiration	75
doctor visit	314
injections	166
nerve block	72
pain management	90
spinal procedures	92

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	294

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	388
Black	90
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	28
Less than 65	158

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

aspiration	83
doctor visit	329
injections	232
nerve block	121
pain management	148
spinal procedures	133

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	14
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

aspiration	66
doctor visit	278
injections	212
nerve block	124
pain management	145
spinal procedures	147

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	32
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

aspiration	131
doctor visit	343
injections	313
nerve block	163
pain management	181
spinal procedures	183

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	46
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	18
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

aspiration	145
doctor visit	334
injections	269
nerve block	126
pain management	123
spinal procedures	125

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	35
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	19
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

aspiration	108
doctor visit	213
injections	234
minimally invasive procedures	11
nerve block	115
nerve procedures	11
pain management	137
spinal procedures	127

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	31
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	17
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

aspiration	217
doctor visit	585
injections	478
nerve block	263
pain management	260
spinal procedures	262

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kush Kumar Goyal, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kush Kumar Goyal, MD treated as a pain medicine specialist in Cleveland, OH were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

aspiration	100
doctor visit	310
injections	230
minimally invasive procedures	11
nerve block	128
nerve procedures	11
pain management	147
spinal procedures	144

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kush Kumar Goyal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	33
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	179
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	10
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	9
75 to 84	57
Less than 65	50
65 to 74	107

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kush Kumar Goyal, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kush Kumar Goyal, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Kush Kumar Goyal, MD graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 2006. He completed residency at University Hospitals, Cleveland. He is certified by the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine (2006)

Residency: University Hospitals, Cleveland (2008)

Board Certification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kush Kumar Goyal, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Fairview Hospital

Cleveland Clinic

Lutheran Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kush Kumar Goyal, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 36 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kush Kumar Goyal, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cleveland, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kush Kumar Goyal, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
SI-Bone, Inc.	$12,310 IFUSE IMPLANT SYSTEM $11,567	iFuse Implant $36	$707
Pfizer Inc.	$1,370 LYRICA $980	EMBEDA $301	FLECTOR PATCH $32	CELEBREX $20	$38
Stryker Corporation	$1,293 INTERVENTIONAL SPINE $1,010	SPINEJACK $123	XIA $105	NSE - Cutting Accessories $30	IVS Vertebral Augmentation Products $26
Nevro Corp.	$596 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $338	Senza $143	Omnia $115
Boston Scientific Corporation	$437 SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $291	GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT $147
Other	$2,424 FORTEO $392	Tymlos $349	SPRINT PNS System $268	Intracept $202	Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $187	Other $1,026

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$10,800
Food and Beverage	$6,101
Travel and Lodging	$1,528

Biography

Dr. Kush Goyal's areas of specialization are physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and pain medicine; he sees patients in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Goyal attended the University of Toledo College of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at the University Hospitals, Cleveland and a hospital affiliated with Wayne State University. His clinical interests include leg pain, cervical (neck) spine problems, and degenerative disc disease. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Goyal has received professional recognition including the following: North American Spine Society SpineLine's Top 20 Under 40. He is professionally affiliated with Lutheran Hospital and Fairview Hospital.