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Anilkumar N Vinayakan

Anilkumar N Vinayakan, MD

Pain Medicine

Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • Tamil
  • Malayalam
  • Hindi

Gender

Male

About Anilkumar N Vinayakan

Biography/ Philosophy of Care

Dr. Vinayakan received his medical degree in India and completed an anesthesiology residency and pain management fellowship at The State University of New York. He is board certified in anesthesiology and pain management. Prior to joining Norton Healthcare, Dr. Vinayakan spent three years as program director of the Pain Medicine Fellowship program at the University of Louisville. He also served in an academic role with the university's Department of Anesthesiology for more than five years. He has special expertise in implantable therapy, including spinal cord stimulation and spinal infusion pumps.

Locations

  1. Norton Pain Management Associates - Pavillion
    • phone: 502-629-5455
    • fax: 502-629-4151

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: SUNY - Syracuse Health Science Center, Pain Medicine, 2000
  • Residency: SUNY - Syracuse Health Science Center, Anesthesiology, 1999
  • Internship: Grady Memorial Hospital, General Surgery, 1996
  • Medical Education: Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery, 1988

Board Certifications

  • Pain Medicine: American Board of Anesthesiology, 2002
  • Anesthesiology: American Board of Anesthesiology, 2000

Insurance

Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Ambetter from MHS
  • Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Indiana Medicaid
  • Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
  • Anthem Pathway
  • Anthem Pathway Transition
  • CareSource Indiana Medicaid
  • CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
  • Cigna
  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Encore
  • Essence
  • First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
  • HealthSmart
  • Hosparus
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Humana Medicare
  • Indiana Health Network
  • Indiana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicare
  • Kentucky Medicaid
  • Kentucky Medicare
  • MDwise
  • MHS
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan
  • Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
  • Passport Marketplace
  • Provider Net/OMCA
  • Sagamore
  • Signature Advantage
  • SIHO
  • TRICARE Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
  • Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • WellCare
  • WellCare Medicare
  • WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
  • Wellpath
  • Workers’ Compensation

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

112 ratings, 34 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2026

    Great Job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Dr Vanyakan has consistently listened to me and offered compassionate and informative care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Very good doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2026

    The Doctor that I seen was amazing as always. His Assistant was also tremendously helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2026

    This Dr. Is a very caring and very knowledgeable about my health problems and always takes the time to listen.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    The Dr, after asking about my concerns, discussed several different treatments plans with me and I found the suggestions to be very helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Dr vinayakan is a good doctor. I would not want to see any other.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    The Dr. Is so wonderful, he comes in the room prepared with all my current diagnosis. I have terminal cancer and several other medical issues. The Dr. Usually offers several different treatments that may improve my quality of life. I trust him with my life. He is always pleasant, well mannered, and he acts like I am his only patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Dr. V is an excellent doctor. Always kind, courteous and very attentive.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    I love Dr V and his nurse Beverly. I always come out of their office feeling more educated about my situation

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    Always Great when I visit very Clean staff amazing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    He a great guy we talk about everything an makes sure everything is good with me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    He cares about his pts

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/21/2025

    Dr V is a very good doctor. He always listens very carefully to me. [...]

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    Very pleased with him and staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    I love Dr V and his staff!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Very pleased with this provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Dr Vinayakan is a very caring, courteous and awesome provider. I have total confidence in him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Provider really good. [...]

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    Listens and takes time to help me with my issues

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    Dr Vinayken is top notch best dr in the world! He always has time an very compassionate for all his patients!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    The best doctor in the world

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    My experience was excellent as usual from Dr. Vin to his entire staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Dr Vinaikin is an excellent Doctor. He is thorough and kind and empathetic He is a good example of what anyone would seek in a health professional He is exceptional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    My experience was perfect

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    I love going to see Dr V he is a Very Good doctor he pay attention to everything I say and give Give Great Feedback [...]

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Dr Vinayakan is one of the kindest, most compassionate doctors and people I have ever met. He's smart and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2025

    Dr. V is wonderful, always very caring and has suggestions for over the counter supplements that can help with the chronic pain and muscle spasms I have.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    Always kind courteous knowledgeable!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/11/2025

    Dr V is the best. I also love his assistant [...]. They make a great team

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/4/2025

    Dr v is one of the best drs I have ever experienced. Love this man.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    Dr Vanyakan is a good doctor [...]

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    Doc is best except for not timely