Thomas Chai, MD
Department of Pain Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Associate Professor, Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Associate Professor, Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2006 | University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile, Alabama, US, MD |
Postgraduate Training
| 2010-2011 | Clinical Fellowship, Pain Medicine, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2007-2010 | Clinical Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, DC |
| 2006-2007 | Clinical Internship, Prelim Internal Medicine, University of South Alabama Medical Center, Mobile, Alabama |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2012 | ABMS - Pain Medicine |
| 2011 | American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2011 - 2020
Intramural Institutional Committee Activities
Presenter for lidocaine infusion, Medication Use Safety Team (MUST) Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2024
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, 2023 Big Survey/Listen, Learn, Action Task Force, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - 2023
Member, Care Team Transformation Working Group, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - 2022
Representative, Department of Pain Medicine, Focus on Junior Faculty Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - 2020
Representative, Department of Pain Medicine, Practitioner Peer Assistance Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - 2019
Representative, Department of Pain Medicine, Fluoroscopy Protocol Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - Present
Representative, Department of Pain Medicine, Credentialing Committee of the Medical Staff (CCMS), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - 2022
Representative, Department of Pain Medicine, Medical Practice Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - 2020
Member, Clinical Effectiveness Subcommittee (of the Medical Staff), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - 2019
Member, Ad hoc Fluoroscopy Privileging Subcommittee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2013 - 2014
Member, Radiation Safety Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2013 - 2014
Member, Pain Medicine Fellowship Program Evaluation Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2011 - Present
Member, Pain Medicine Fellowship Clinical Competency Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2011 - Present
Member, Pain Medicine Fellowship Selection Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2011 - Present
Editorial Activities
Guest Editor for Special Issue: Management of pain in Oral Mucositis, Pharmaceuticals (ISSN 1424-8247), 2024 - 2026
Editorial Board Member, Pain Physician, 2014 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2025 | Perfect Score/Scored 100% on the top score for identified provider domains Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CGCAHPS) - FY25, Physicians Referral Service and Patient Experience |
| 2022 | President’s Recognition of Faculty Excellence - Faculty Honoree for Prevention Outreach, MDA |
| 2022 | First Place - Best Poster for Case Reports, UTMDACC First Annual Division of Anes, CC, & Pain - Education and Research Day |
| 2022 | Patient Experience Recognition FY22 Q1, MDA |
| 2021 - Present | Highest Patient Satisfaction Score/Star Rating within Department of Pain Medicine, MD Anderson |
| 2019 | FY19 Annual Recognition Awardee (Patient Experience Award) - the Woodlands HAL team, MD Anderson |
| 2017 - 2018 | Top 10 Professional Development Model (PDM) Award 2017-2018 for Publication, Office of Physician Assistant Practice |
| 2017 | Honorable Mention, Best Poster Award, Interventional Cancer Pain Symposium (ICPS) |
| 2012 | American Board of Medical Specialties Pain Medicine Examination - Top 10% Score Among National Test Takers in 2012, ABMS |
| 2002 | USA Medical Alumni Association Freshman Med Student Scholarship, University of South Alabama College of Medicine |
| 2001 | Magna Cum Laude, University of South Alabama |
| 1998 - 1999 | Outstanding Physics Student Award and Scholarship - Highest Academic Average in Physics, University of South Alabama |
| 1997 - 2001 | USA Undergraduate Presidential Scholarship, University of South Alabama |
| 1997 - 2000 | USA 4.0 GPA President's List, University of South Alabama |
| 1997 - 1998 | Foreign Language Student Award - Highest Academic Average in Spanish, University of South Alabama |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2022. Genicular Neurolysis Using Phenol for Knee Pain: A Case Series. Conference. Genicular Neurolysis Using Phenol for Knee Pain: A Case Series. Houston, TX, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2027. Deep Lumbar Infection after Neuraxial Pain Procedure in a Cancer Patient with Chronic Low Back Pain from Spondylosis. Poster. Southern Pain Society. New Orleans, Louisiana, US.
- 2026. Low Dose Radiation Therapy for Painful Osteoarthritis in the Cancer Patient. Poster. Texas Pain Society Annual Meeting. Grapevine, TX.
- 2022. Genicular Neurolysis Using Phenol for Knee Pain: A Case Series. Conference. Genicular Neurolysis Using Phenol for Knee Pain: A Case Series. Round Rock, TX, US.
- 2022. Superficial Cervical Plexus Block for Cancer-Related Clavicle Pain. Conference. Superficial Cervical Plexus Block for Cancer-Related Clavicle Pain. Houston,, TX, US.
- 2016. Melorheostosis: A Case Report of Refractory Left Hip Pain Treated with Neuromodulation Therapy. Conference. Melorheostosis: A Case Report of Refractory Left Hip Pain Treated with Neuromodulation Therapy. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2014. Painful Malignant Vertebral Compression Fractures: The Role of Facet Injections - A Case Report. Conference. Painful Malignant Vertebral Compression Fractures: The Role of Facet Injections - A Case Report. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2012. Ultrasound-Guided RFA of Saphenous Nerve for Management of Chronic Lower Extremity Pain from NF-1. Conference. Ultrasound-Guided RFA of Saphenous Nerve for Management of Chronic Lower Extremity Pain from NF-1. Bastrop, TX, US.
National Presentations
- 2026. Pain and Photophobia Relieved after Stellate Ganglion Block for Neurotrophic Keratitis in a Patient with Chronic Facial Pain after Meningioma Treatment – A Case Report. Poster. AAPMR Annual Assembly. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2025. Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Secondary to Surgical Intervention for Lung Cancer, Managed with Scapulothoracic Fusion: A Case Report. Poster. AAPMR Annual Assembly. Salt Lake City, UT, US.
- 2024. Fluoroscopy Dose and Time during Vertebral Augmentation Procedures for Spine Pain due to Pathologic Fracture in Malignancy. Poster. ASIPP. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2023. Head and Neck Pain after Parotidectomy in a Patient with Facial Angiosarcoma Relieved with Glossopharyngeal Nerve Block - A Case Report. Conference. AAPMR Annual Assembly. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2023. Recurrent Chemo-Related Peripheral Polyneuropathy after COVID-19 infection - A Case Report. Conference. AAPMR Annual Assembly. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2023. DRG stim for CIPN. Conference. NANS. Las Vegas, NV, US.
- 2022. Genicular neurolysis with phenol for chronic knee pain. Conference. ASRA. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2022. Ultrasound-Guided Superficial Cervical Plexus Block for Cancer-Related Clavicle Pain. Conference. ASRA. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2022. Unremitting Lower Extremity Cancer Pain due to Metastatic Clear Cell Sarcoma of the Thigh Relieved with Bilateral Anterior Cingulotomy - A Case Report. Conference. AAPMR Annual Assembly. Baltimore, MD, US.
- 2022. Refractory Headache, Neck, and Facial Pain due to Cervicomedullary-Junction Glioma Relieved with Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blockade - A Case Report. Conference. AAPMR Annual Assembly. Baltimore, MD, US.
- 2022. Refractory Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Multiple Myeloma Managed with Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation: A Case Report. Conference. SPS Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2022. Refractory Sciatic Neuralgia due to Pelvic Sarcoma Relieved with Neurostimulation - A Case Report. Conference. SIS Annual Meeting. Maui, HI, US.
- 2021. Refractory Sciatic Neuralgia due to Pelvic Sarcoma Relieved with Neurostimulation - A Case Report. Conference. AAPMR Annual Assembly. Nashville, TN, US.
- 2020. Refractory Painful Brachial Plexopathy due to Radiation Therapy Relieved with Serial Intravenous Ketamine Infusions: A Case Report. Conference. AAPMR Annual Assembly. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2019. Chronic Iatrogenic Pelvic Pain in a Breast Cancer Patient Relieved with Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation: A Case Report. Conference. AAPMR Annual Assembly. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2018. Severe Axial Neck Pain and Stiffness due to Crowned Dens Syndrome in a Patient with Multiple Myeloma. Conference. AAPMR Annual Assembly. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2018. Percutaneous Radiofrequency Cervical Cordotomy for the Treatment of Refractory Cancer Associated Leg Pain: A Case Series. Conference. AAPMR Annual Assembly. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2018. Progressive Neurologic Symptoms due to Leptomeningeal Involvement of Sarcoidosis in a Patient with Previous Stroke History. Conference. AAPMR Annual Assembly. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2018. Pain Control Measures in Cancer Patients. Conference. TAPAN meeting. Sugar Land, TX, US.
- 2018. Basics of Cancer Pain Management for Surgical Oncology. Conference. SOAP Conference. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Severe Refractory Oral Mucositis Treated with Methylene Blue. Conference. ASA Meeting. Boston, MA, US.
- 2017. Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Pain and Postmastectomy Pain Syndrome in a Breast Cancer Patient Managed with Neurostimulation: A Case Report. Conference. AAPMR Annual Assembly. Denver, CO, US.
- 2017. Spinal Cord Compression following Radiofrequency Tumor Ablation and Vertebral Augmentation in a Multiple Myeloma Patient: A Case Report. Conference. AAPMR Annual Assembly. Denver, CO, US.
- 2017. A Rare, but Easily Correctable Cause of Foot Drop. Conference. AANEM Meeting. Phoenix, AZ, US.
- 2017. Neuropathic Right Leg Pain due to Metastatic Breast Cancer Successfully Relieved with Cordotomy. Conference. ICPS Annual Meeting. New York, NY, US.
- 2017. Tumor and Tumor Mimics of the Rib. A Step-by-Step Diagnosis. Conference. ARRS Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2017. Epidural Steroid Inejctions on Radicular Tumor Pain. Conference. CPRC Annual Meeting. Scottsdale, AZ, US.
- 2017. Tumor and Tumor Mimics of the Rib. A Step-by-Step Diagnosis. Conference. SSR Meeting. Santa Barbara, CA, US.
- 2016. Upper Extremity Weakness Due to Bilateral Brachial Plexopathy from Guillan-Barre Syndrome in a Cancer Patient - A Case Report. Conference. AAPMR Annual Assembly. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2016. Pain in Spinal Cord Injury - An Unusual Presentation of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Case Report. Conference. AAPMR Annual Assembly. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2016. Intractable Pelvic Pain Due to Melorheostosis Managed with Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Case Report. Conference. AAPMR Annual Assembly. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2016. Pictorial Compilation of Complications from Vertebral Augmentation Procedures for Pathologic Fractures in the Cancer Patient. Conference. WIP Annual Conference. New York City, NY, US.
- 2016. SCRAMBLER Therapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain Refractory to Pharmacotherapy. Conference. WIP Annual Conference. New York, NY, US.
- 2016. Pain Associated with Melorheostosis Refractory to Pharmacotherapy and Injections Significantly Improved with Spinal Cord Stimulation. Conference. CPRC Annual Conference. Scottsdale, AZ, US.
- 2016. Central Post-Stroke Pain Syndrome Masquerading as CRPS in an Acute Rehabilitation Hospital: A Case Report. Conference. AAPMR Annual Assembly. Palm Springs, CA, US.
- 2016. Central Post-Stroke Pain in a Cancer Patient Managed with Spinal Cord Stimulation and Intravenous Burst Ketamine Infusions: A Case Report. Conference. AAPM Annual Meeting. Palm Springs, CA, US.
- 2014. Neuropathic Pain due to Metastatic Disease to the Sacrum Managed with Spinal Cord Stimulation. Conference. AAPMR Annual Assembly. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2013. Paraplegia due to Cord Compression in a Cancer Patient with Epidural Abscess after Vertebroplasty: A Case Report. Conference. AAPMR Annual Assembly. National Harbor, MD, US.
- 2010. Diaphragm Dysfunction due to Remote Poliomyelitis in a Patient with Unexplained Dyspnea. Conference. AAPMR Annual Assembly. Seattle, WA, US.
International Presentations
- 2026. Radiation Exposure and Outcomes for Splanchnic Neurolysis in Cancer-Related Visceral Abdominal Pain. Poster. IASP World Congress - Bangkok. Bangkok, TH.
- 2020. Methylene Blue for the Treatment of Intractable Pain Associated with Oral Mucositis Secondary to Cancer Treatment. Conference. Methylene Blue for the Treatment of Intractable Pain Associated with Oral Mucositis Secondary to Cancer Treatment. Amsterdam, NL.
- 2019. New Pain Medications in Thailand. Conference. 6th Annual International Pain Symposium. Bangkok, TH.
- 2019. The Opioid Crisis in the United States. Conference. 6th Annual International Pain Symposium. Bangkok, TH.
- 2019. Pain and Quality of Life Assessment Tools for Cancer Patients. Conference. 6th Annual International Pain Symposium. Bangkok, TH.
- 2016. Decision-Making and Challenges with Intrathecal Ziconotide for Refractory Cancer Pain. Conference. Decision-Making and Challenges with Intrathecal Ziconotide for Refractory Cancer Pain. Hong Kong, HK.
Formal Peers
- 2024. Pain Management for the Oncologist. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2023. Lidocaine infusion for chronic pain. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2022. Basics of Cancer Pain and Management. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2021. Pain Management in Head and Neck Cancer. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2021. Intrathecal Drug Delivery for Cancer Pain. Invited. Minneapolis, MN, US.
- 2020. Pain & Symptom Management in Head & Neck Cancer. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Grand Rounds: Basics of Cancer Pain Management. Invited. Washington, DC, US.
- 2019. Basics of Cancer Pain Management. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. Spinal Cord Injury. Invited, ET.
- 2018. Stroke. Invited, ET.
- 2018. Facial Pain. Invited, ET.
- 2018. Basics of Head & Neck Cancer Pain Management. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Chronic Pain Management/CDC Guidelines. Invited. Tomball, TX, US.
- 2017. Chronic Pain Panel Discussion. Invited. Tomball, TX, US.
- 2017. Cancer Pain Medicine Principles. Invited. Conroe, TX, US.
- 2017. Cancer Pain Management Principles. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Cancer-Related Pain in the Breast Cancer Patient. Invited. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2016. Abdominal Pain Evaluation for Mid-level Providers. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Cancer Pain Management. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Pain Principles. Invited. Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2012. Basic Considerations in Pain Medicine. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. Pain Medicine Principles. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2011. Primary Pain Principles. Invited. Houston, US.
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Chai T, Magana L, Resilla C, North RY. Severe Cervical Spine Pain, Instability, and C2 Radiculopathy due to Destructive Pannus and Atraumatic Odontoid Fracture from Rheumatoid Arthritis requiring Occiput-C4 Fusion – Multimodal Image Presentation. PM&R. e-Pub 2026.
- Roldan CJ, Zhou Y, Chai T. Scar neuroma infiltration to treat post-surgical first bite syndrome. Interv Pain Med 5(2):100763, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 42058842.
- Roldan C, Chai T, Chung M, Cao J, Huh BK. Fluoroscopy Metrics and Clinical Outcomes of Splanchnic Nerve Neurolysis for Cancer-Related Visceral Pain. Pain Physician. e-Pub 2026.
- Roldan CJ, Chai T, Chung M, Cao J, Huh BK. Splanchnic Nerve Block and Neurolysis for Visceral Abdominal Cancer Pain: An Observational Study. e-Pub 2025.
- Roldan, C, Chai, T, Feng, L, Huh, I, Huh, BK. Fluoroscopy Dose and Time During Vertebral Augmentation for Spine Pain Due to Malignant Fractures. Radiation 4(4):369-377, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
- Lam L, Bansal V, Chai T, Driver L. Recurrent Pain From Chemotherapy- Induced Peripheral Neuropathy After COVID-19 Infection – A Case Report. Pain Medicine Case Reports 7(8):357-359, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
- Wilkinson, AJ, Chai, T, Roldan, C, Huh, BK. Genicular nerve neurolysis with phenol for chronic knee pain. Interventional Pain Medicine 2(1), 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 39239601.
- Roldan, C, Huh, BK, Song, J, Nieto, Y, Osei, JS, Chai, T, Nouri, KH, Koyyalagunta, D, Bruera, E. Methylene blue for intractable pain from oral mucositis related to cancer treatment. BMC medicine 20(1), 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36324139.
- Ege, E, Chai, T, Roldan, C, Huh, BK. Ultrasound-guided superficial cervical plexus block for cancer-related clavicle pain. Interventional Pain Medicine 1(4), 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 39238861.
- Ege E, Chai T, Roldan CJ, Huh BK. Superficial Cervical Plexus Block for Cancer-Related Clavicle Pain. Interventional Pain Medicine, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Ege E, Vangeison C, Chai T, Roldan CJ, Borman D, Huh BK, Viswanathan A. Cingulotomy for Refractory Pain in Metastatic Clear Cell Sarcoma. Pain Medicine Case Reports, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Shroff GS, Wu CC, Ocazionez D, Carter BW, Shivaprasad A, Chai T, Supsupin EP, Truong MT, Shroff S. It's Not All in Your Head: Thoracic Manifestations of Neurologic Diseases and Disorders. Acad Radiol 29(5):736-747, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 32622741.
- Banik RK, Deer TR, Goel V, Engle MP, Chai T. Time is Spine. Pain Med 22(7):1705-1707, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33175169.
- Chai T, Shroff GS, Shroff S, Driver LC. Acute Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia. PM&R Knowledge NOW, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Anderson A, Yari N, Chai T, Shroff G, Strange C, Shroff S. Voriconazole-Induced Periostitis Presenting as Diffuse Myalgias. Neurology 94(15 Supplement), 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Roldan, C, Huh, BK, Chai, T, Driver, LC, Song, J, Thakur, S. Sacroiliac joint pain following iliac-bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. Pain management 9(3):251-258, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31140935.
- Roldan CJ, Chai T, Erian J, Welker J. Oral Pain Associated with Cancer Therapy - A Pain Medicine Perspective. Pain Manag 8(6):487-493, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30411665.
- Chai T, Suleiman ZA, Roldan CJ. Unilateral Lower Extremity Pain Due to Malignancy Managed with Cordotomy: A Case Report. PM R 10(4):442-445, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 28867666.
- Roldan CJ, Nouri K, Chai T, Huh B. Methylene Blue for the Treatment of Intractable Pain Associated with Oral Mucositis. Pain Pract 17(8):1115-1121, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28226414.
- Chai T, Shroff GS. Pelvic Pain Due to Ischial Tuberosity and Acetabular Melorheostosis-Multimodal Image Presentation. PM R 8(9):917-8, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26968610.
- Chai T, Shroff GS. Poster 442 Intractable Pelvic Pain Due to Melorheostosis Managed with Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Case Report. PM R 8(9S):S305, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27673191.
- Chai T, Shroff GS. Cement Pulmonary Embolism After Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation in a Patient With Pathologic Lumbar Fracture from Metastatic Breast Cancer. PM&R 8(5):488-90, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26724427.
- Doshi A, Dailey JA, Chai T. The Efficacy of Percutaneous Cordotomy in the Treatment of Refractory Cancer-Related Pain. Pain Medicine News, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Burton AW, Chai T, Smith LS. Cancer Pain Assessment. Curr Opin Support Palliat Care 8(2):112-6, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24681914.
- Chai T, Smith LS, Gebhardt R. Recent advances in select interventional approaches to cancer-related pain. Pain Manag 3(6):1-7, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 24654905.
- Chai T, Bruel BM, Nouri KH, Driver L. Complications after intrathecal drug delivery due to the underlying malignancy in two patients with intractable cancer pain. Pain Physician 16(ISSN 2150-1149):E107-11, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23511685.
- Chai T, Aseff JN, Halstead LS. Diaphragm dysfunction due to remote poliomyelitis in a patient with unexplained dyspnea. PM R Volume 3, Issue 2, Pages 179–182(2):179-82, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21333958.
Professional Educational Materials
- Chai T. Certification QBank. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2021.
- Ege E, Vangeison C, Isidro S, Vidal E, Bruel BM, Chai T. AAPM&R Interactive Case Study - Pelvic Sarcoma Pain.
Editorials
- Banik RK, Peng S, Hussain N, Goel V, Hagedorn JM, Chai T, Anitescu M, Fillingim RB. The relationship between chronic pain and cognitive decline in older population: A cautionary tale from current literature. Pain Med 24(2):110-112, 2023. PMID: 36165693.
Abstracts
- Chai T, Thakur S, Shroff GS. Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Pain and Postmastectomy Pain in a Breast Cancer Patient Managed with Neurostimulation: A Case Report. PM&R 9(9):S271, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Chai T, Shroff GS, Huh BK. Spinal Cord Compression following Radiofrequency Tumor Ablation and Vertebral Augmentation in a Multiple Myeloma Patient: A Case Report. PM&R 9(9):S263, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Shroff S, Chai T, Shroff GS. Upper Extremity Weakness Due to Bilateral Brachial Plexopathy from Guillan-Barre Syndrome in a Cancer Patient - A Case Report. PM&R 8(9):S273, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Thakur S, Garmezy B, Linville CR, Chai T, Wenzel L. Pain in Spinal Cord Injury - An Unusual Presentation of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Case Report. PM&R 8(9):S303, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Chai T, Shroff GS. Intractable Pelvic Pain due to Melorheostosis Managed with Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Case Report. PM&R 8(9):S305, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Chai T, Thakur S, Linville CR, Shroff GS, Nouri KH. Pictorial Compilation of Complications after Vertebral Augmentation Procedures for Pathologic Fractures in the Cancer Patient. Pain Practice (WIP) 16:38, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Linville CR, Thakur S, Falco C, Chai T, Grabois M. Central Post-Stroke Pain Syndrome Masquerading as CRPS in an Acute Rehabilitation Hospital: A Case Report. Pain Medicine 17:434, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Thakur S, Chai T, Bruel BM, Driver LC. Central Post-Stroke Pain in a Cancer Patient Managed with Spinal Cord Stimulation and Intravenous Burst Ketamine Infusions: A Case Report. Pain Medicine 17:432, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Chai T, Viswanathan A, Chai G, Driver LC. Neuropathic Pain due to Metastatic Disease to the Sacrum Managed with Spinal Cord Stimulation. PM&R 6(9):S344, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Chai T, Viswanathan A, Driver LC. Paraplegia due to Cord Compression in a Cancer Patient with Epidural Abscess after Vertebroplasty. PM&R 5(9):S308, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
Book Chapters
- Averbakh E, Banik R, Chung M, Chai T. Social, Vocational, and Psychological Influences on Pain Perception. In: Anesthesiology In-Training Exam Review: Regional Anesthesia and Chronic Pain. Springer, 2022.
- Chai T, Erian J, Joshi M, Driver LC, Koyyalagunta D. Approach to Pain in Patients with Central Nervous System Metastases. In: Central Nervous System Metastases: Diagnosis and Treatment. 1st. Springer, 2020.
- Chai T, Turner KA, Nates JL. Manejo de Dolor en el Paciente de Cáncer Críticamente Enfermo en una Unidad de Cuidados Críticos en un Hospital de Manejo de Cáncer Comprensivo (Cancer Pain Management in the Critically Ill Patient at a Tertiary Care Center). In: Oncologia Critica. Distribuna, 2017.
- Chai T, Driver LC. Cancer Pain - Patient Education. In: Ramamurthy’s Decision Making in Pain Management. 3rd. JP Medical Publishers / JayPee Publishing, 2017.
- Chai T, Hough SW, Portenoy RK, Koyyalagunta D, Driver LC. Medical Management of Cancer Pain. In: Principles and Practice of Pain Medicine. 3rd. McGraw-Hill, 494-504, 2016.
- Chai T, Tsang J, Bruel BM. Cancer-Related Abdominal Pain. In: Chronic Abdominal Pain: An Evidence-Based, Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Management. 1st. Springer, 129-134, 2015.
- Chai T, Burton AW, Koyyalagunta L. Cancer Pain. In: Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences. 2nd. Elsevier, 2014.
- Gebhardt R, Armstrong SL, de Leon-Cassasola OA, Chai T, Sparlin JA, Rivers JM, Fernando R. Postoperative Multimodal Acute Pain Management: Cesarean and Vaginal Delivery. In: Shnider & Levinson's Anesthesia for Obstetrics, 5th ed. 5th. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 182-198, 2012.
Letters to the Editor
- Banik RK, Sandozi H, Bhullar S, Wang E, Chai T, Shaparin N, Cheng J, Hagedorn JM, Wahezi SE, Kohan L, Akhtaruzzaman A, Singh J, Ibrahim MM, Mendelson AM, Hussain N. Developing innovative teaching strategies for pain medicine rotations tailored to Generation Z. Reg Anesth Pain Med, 2025.
Web Publications
- Chai T, Copeland R, Gonzalez B, Nalli S, Mahajan I. Lumbar spondylosis without radiculopathy/myelopathy, 2026.
- Chai T, Copeland RA, Brown AV, Parmar J, Nwankwo AC, Driver LC. Opioid Management for Chronic Pain, 2024.
- Chai T, Copeland R, Vangeison C, Lam L, Reeh C, Briggi D. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, 2023.
- Chai T, Vangeison C, Reeh C, Wilkinson A. Median Nerve Mononeuropathies, 2022.
- Chai T, Ege E. Ulnar Mononeuropathy at the Wrist, 2022.
- Chai T, Shroff GS, Shroff S, Driver LC. Acute Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia, 2020.
- Chai T, Driver LC. Osteochondritis Dissecans, 2018.
- Chai T, Shroff GS, Shroff S, Thakur S, Roldan CJ. Neurofibromatosis: Type 1, 2017.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified August 28, 2026