Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Vishal Thakral is double board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine with a subspecialty in Musculoskeletal Sonography. Dr. Thakral specializes in musculoskeletal and orthopedic injuries related to the joints and spine. Dr. Thakral’s medical interests include sports medicine utilizing musculoskeletal ultrasound-guided procedures to perform regenerative treatments for all joints including the hand, wrist, pelvis, shoulder, knee, hip, foot, ankle, and spine injuries.
After earning his medical degree from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Thakral completed a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. U.S. News ranked John Hopkins as one of the top five hospitals in the nation. Following his residency, Dr. Thakral completed two fellowships focusing on orthobiologics integrating regenerative therapies in treating diverse orthopedic conditions.
Dr. Thakral’s mission is to ensure patients are on the correct path of treatment whether that be conservative options first or identifying the correct pain-generating source before needed surgery and the recovery that follows. Part of Dr. Thakral’s goal is to help patients understand all the available options for them to be star advocates for themselves and to take control of their health. He also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Western University teaching aspiring physicians about interventional orthopedics.