Vivek Iyer, MD

Vivek Iyer, MD, is an anesthesiology physician specializing in pain management with a focus on cancer pain and advanced interventional procedures. He offers specialized treatments including surgical implants of spinal cord stimulators and intrathecal pumps. His clinical interests include cancer pain management and minimizing opioid dependency through innovative treatment approaches.  

Dr. Iyer takes a personalized approach to care, believing cancer pain is one of the most underaddressed areas in pain management. He creates individualized treatment plans that consider each patient’s condition and treatment history, moving beyond traditional high-dose opioid approaches. His practice emphasizes comprehensive pain management strategies designed to improve quality of life while reducing reliance on opioid medications.  

Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Iyer is married and has a son in high school. He enjoys hiking and traveling with his family.