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1. “Dedicated to Relieving Pain, Restoring Life”
Dr. Yashwant Nankar is a pioneer Pain Specialist in Pune with over 40 years of experience. He established Meenakshi Pain Clinic, the city’s first dedicated private pain clinic, to offer modern, minimally invasive solutions for back pain, neck pain, joint pain, nerve pain and cancer pain. His mission is to relieve pain and restore quality of life.
Dr. Yashwant Nankar, did his MD (Anesthesia), from B J Medical College Pune. He founded Meenakshi Pain Clinic, Pune in 1988 – the first private pain clinic in India . His approach combines interventional procedures, rehabilitation strategies, and patient education to provide long-term relief from chronic pain and improved quality of life.
A founder President and member of the Pune City Branch Indian Society for Study of Pain (ISSP), Dr. Nankar has contributed immensely to teaching, mentoring, and public awareness about chronic pain and its management.
Dr. Nankar has been instrumental in starting and developing Pain Clinics at two renowned medical colleges in Pune – Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College Pune and Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Pimpri. These initiatives helped integrate modern pain management into academic medicine, training young doctors and expanding access to specialized care.
Academic Contributions
Dr. Nankar has authored around 25 chapters in different internationally published textbooks on Pain Management, collaborating with leading experts from various countries across the globe. His work reflects a deep commitment to advancing medical education and bringing global perspectives to Indian pain practice.
Areas of Expertise:
Back & Neck Pain
Joint & Muscle Pain
Neuropathic Pain
Cancer Pain
Advanced Interventional Techniques
Recognitions:
* Lifetime Achievement Award (2026) by ISSP Governing Council
* Speaker and Mentor in National and International Conferences
* Trusted by Thousands of Patients across India
Dr. Nankar continues to serve with integrity, compassion, and innovation — helping patients regain their mobility, independence, and comfort.
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