Amir Jafari

Amir Jafari, DO

Assistant Professor Of Anesthesiology; Associate Program Director, Endoscopic Spine Fellowship

Department: MD-ANEST-CHRONIC PAIN MED
Business Phone: (352) 265-7777
Business Email: a.jafari@ufl.edu

About Amir Jafari

My name is Amir Jafari, DO, and I am an assistant professor of anesthesiology in the University of Florida Division of Pain Medicine. I chose the field of pain medicine because of my experience with a loved one who suffers with chronic pain. Providing high-quality care can evoke positive changes for a patient and their family members. This principle has been the focus of my work as an educator, interventional pain physician and traveling medical services volunteer.

I received my bachelor’s degree in biology at the University of California San Diego and my Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. Afterward, I completed my residency in anesthesiology at University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and an interventional pain fellowship here at UF.

My current interests include the advancement of minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery at UF Health, as well as research examining the effectiveness of spinal cord stimulation for pain relief. I also have expertise with sacroiliac joint fusion, Intracept and Vertiflex procedures, kyphoplasty and spine jack for vertebral compression fracture and treatment of Bertolotti’s syndrome with endoscopic approach.

I strive to understand my patients’ health priorities and treat them with respect and compassion. My goal is to work closely with my patients to address concerns and devise individualized treatment plans that are tailored to their goals. During my free time, I enjoy running, weight training and wakeboarding.

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught
2023
BMS6021 Pain Intensive

Board Certifications

  • Anesthesiology
    American Board of Anesthesiology
  • Pain Management
    American Board of Anesthesiology

Clinical Profile

Specialties
  • Anesthesiology
  • Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation
Areas of Interest
  • Cervical Herniated Disk
  • Compression fractures of the back
  • Epidural injections for back pain
  • General anesthesia
  • Hip pain
  • Joint Pain
  • Knee pain
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Leg pain
  • Low back pain – acute
  • Low back pain – chronic
  • Lumbar Herniated Disk
  • Neck pain
  • Neuralgia
  • Shoulder pain
  • Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia
  • Spinal cord stimulation
  • Spinal fractures
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Vertebroplasty
  • Vertiflex Procedure for Spinal Stenosis

Publications

Academic Articles
2024
Postoperative Transient Neurogenic Claudication After Lumbar Endoscopic Decompression: The Role of Floseal in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.
Cureus. 16(11) [DOI] 10.7759/cureus.73083. [PMID] 39640106.
2023
Retrospective Review of the Efficacy of Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation for Lumbar Facet Arthropathy: The Influence of Gender and Obesity.
Pain physician. 26(6):E695-E701 [PMID] 37847923.

Grants

Sep 2024 ACTIVE
Moving toward individualized care to enhance outcomes in individuals with spinal cord stimulation for intractable pain.
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: HEERMANN ANESTHESIA FOU, I

Education

Pain Medicine Fellowship
2020-2021 · University of Florida
Anesthesiology Residency
2016-2020 · University of Texas
DO
2012-2016 · Midwestern University
BS
2006-2009 · University of California San Diego

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 265-7777
Emails:
Business:
a.jafari@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
FL
PO Box 100288
GAINESVILLE FL 32611