International Spine, Pain & Performance Center
About International Spine, Pain & Performance Center
Located in Washington, DC, Arlington, VA, and Pulaski, VA, International Spine, Pain & Performance Center and Mountain Spine & Pain specialize in pain management, interventional pain, and sports medicine. The practice blends cutting‑edge interventional orthopedics with regenerative therapies such as platelet‑rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell injections to treat musculoskeletal conditions ranging from back and neck pain to knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow injuries. The team emphasizes a non‑surgical, patient‑centered approach, utilizing image‑guided procedures like epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation, and spinal cord stimulation to reduce inflammation and restore function. Regenerative care, including PRP and stem cell therapy, is offered to accelerate tissue healing for osteoarthritis, disc disease, and soft‑tissue injuries, while IV infusion therapy supports comprehensive pain relief. Leadership includes board‑certified physicians Dr. Mehul J Desai, MD MPH, Dr. Tejal Raju, MD, and Dr. Reginald W Kapteyn, DO, supported by a multidisciplinary staff of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and a chief operating officer. Their combined expertise and commitment to evidence‑driven, minimally invasive treatments position the practice as a trusted authority in orthopedic and regenerative medicine.