Dr. Kavita A. Trivedi is a highly respected specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at UT Southwestern Medical Center, recognized for her expertise in treating spine and musculoskeletal pain without surgery. As an Associate Professor in the Department of PM&R, Trivedi Doctor is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients seeking relief from various pain conditions.
Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in both PM&R and Pain Management, Dr. Trivedi possesses exceptional qualifications in her field. Her commitment to UT Southwestern extends beyond her professorial role; she serves as the Associate Medical Director of the Multidisciplinary Spine Center. Furthermore, her contributions to medical education are evident through her active participation on UT Southwestern’s Clinical Competency Committee and Medical Education Committee.
Dr. Trivedi’s dedication to advancing medical knowledge is also demonstrated through her research initiatives. She is actively involved in investigating the long-term outcomes for spine patients undergoing non-surgical treatments, contributing valuable insights to the field of pain management.
Her journey to becoming a leading physician began with a Doctor of Osteopathy degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Trivedi completed an internal medicine internship at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, followed by a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago/McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, where she was honored as chief resident in her final year. Further specializing her skills, she undertook an interventional pain/spine medicine fellowship at the University of Michigan Health System. Her foundation in science was built upon a B.S. in biology with a neuroscience emphasis from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Dr. Trivedi is an active member of several prominent professional organizations, including the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the International Spine Intervention Society, the North American Spine Society, and the Texas Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Society. Her professional excellence has been consistently recognized; she was named to D Magazine’s Best Doctors list in 2018, 2021, and 2022, and recognized as a Super Doctor by Texas Monthly in 2018. She has also been honored as a Texas Monthly Rising Star on two occasions, solidifying her reputation as a leading Trivedi Doctor in her field.
