About
Dr. Praveen Natakal Pakeerappa, M.D., is a board-certified physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Interventional Pain Medicine, and Hospice and Palliative Medicine, serving patients at his private practice locations in Paris and McKinney, Texas. He earned his medical degree (MBBS) from Bangalore Medical College in India before moving to the United States, where he conducted cardiovascular research at Case Western Reserve University and completed his residency at the University of Kentucky. Committed to delivering the highest standard of specialized care, he completed advanced fellowships in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at Texas Tech University and Interventional Pain Medicine at Henry Ford Hospital. With over two decades of clinical and research experience, Dr. Natakal Pakeerappa combines precise interventional techniques with a compassionate, patient-centered approach to help individuals alleviate chronic pain, restore mobility, and significantly improve their overall quality of life.
Praveen Natakal Pakeerappa, M.D.
Advanced Pain Management Services..
- 07/2019- 06/2020: Fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI 48202.
- 07/2015- 06/2016: Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Lubbock, TX 79430.
- 07/2011- 06/2015: Medical Doctorate, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40536.
- 09/1995-12/2000: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
- 06/1993-04/1995: Pre-University at Sri Sathya Sai Institution Alike, Bantwal taluk, Mangalore District, Karnataka, India.
Education
Work and Clinical Experience
- 06/2023 – 06/2025: Medical Director Paris Regional Helath Paris, TX-75460.
- 11/2022 – 05/2023: Medical Director (Interim), St Mary’s Rehabilitation Center Russellville, AR.
- 04/2022 – 07/2022: Attending Physician, Tri-State Pain (Locums) Fort Mohave, AZ.
- 11/2021 – 04/2022: Attending Physician, Encompass Rehabilitation (Locums) Princeton, WV.
- 07/2020 – 11/15/21: Attending Physician, Integrity Pain and Wellness Mesa, AZ-85207
- 07/2019 – 06/2020: Fellow in Interventional Pain Medicine Detroit, MI-48202.
- 11/2017 – 06/2019: Arkansas Hospice Medical Director Batesville, AR-72501.
- 07/2016 – 06/2019: Attending Physician, North Arkansas Pain Management Batesville, AR-72501.
- 07/2015 – 06/2016: Fellow in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Lubbock, TX-79430.
- 07/2011 –06/2015: Resident Physician, Dept of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky-40536.
- 01/2008 –12/2010: Research Associate, Cardiovascular Research Institute Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
- 05/2002–09/2005: Resident Medical Officer, Vijaya Hospital Tumkur, Karnataka, Indias.
- 05/2001–04/2002: House-surgeon (internship/rotation) Bangalore Medical College Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
State Medical Licensure
- Texas Medical License
Board Certifications
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (certified)
- American Board a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (eligible)
- American Board of Anesthesiology Interventional Pain Medicine (certified)
