Ravi Prasad, Ph.D.
Professor
Chronic Pain Medicine
BOOKS
Kreis, PG, Hills, AA, Prasad R, Fishman, SM. “SCS Screening Trial: Patient Selection and Preparation.” Spinal Cord Stimulation: Percutaneous Implantation Techniques. Kreis, PG, Pritzlaff, SG, Copenhaver, DJ, & Fishman, SM, Eds. Oxford (2023).
Kreis, PG, Pritzlaff, SG, Copenhaver, DJ, & Fishman, SM, Eds; DeMesa, CJ, Hills AA, Jung MJ, Mahajan, G. Prasad, R, Singh, NS, Associate Eds. Spinal Cord Stimulation: Percutaneous Implantation Techniques. Oxford (2023)
PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES
Pritzlaff, S. G., Jung, M., Singh, N., Cho, J., Skoblar, M., Jagtiani, M., Prasad, R., Leong, M. S., & Salmasi, V. (2024). A Review of the Factors and Outcomes of Institutional Interdisciplinary Neuromodulation Committees: A Multicenter Experience. Neuromodulation: Journal of the International Neuromodulation Society, S1094-7159(24)00024-2. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neurom.2023.12.003
VIDEO PRODUCTIONS
Prasad, R. (2024, January 31). Pain chronification and the distinction between acute and chronic pain [Video file]. In The Biomedical & Life Sciences Collection, Henry Stewart Talks. Retrieved February 1, 2024, from https://hstalks.com/bs/5514/.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Low, H, Singh, N, Sanghvi, C. Prasad, R. “Applications of Gamified Virtual Reality Interventions in Acute Pain Management: A Scoping Review.” International Association for the Study of Pain World Congress on Pain, Amsterdam, Netherlands. August 2024.
Pritzlaff, S, Salmasi V, Cho, J, Jung, M, Prasad, R, Leong, M. “A Review of the Factors and Outcomes of Institutional Interdisciplinary Neuromodulation Committees: Multi-Center Experience.” North American Neuromodulation Society Mid-Year Meeting, Orlando, FL. July 2021.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Prasad, R. “The Role of Psychology in Interdisciplinary Pain Management.” Virginia Pain Society 5th Annual Conference, Charlottesville, VA. February 2024.
Prasad, R. “Psychological and Behavioral Treatments for Pain.” Addressing the Intersection of Pain Management and Opioid Use: An Opioid Response Network Pain Summit, Concord, New Hampshire. September 2023.
Prasad, R. “Psychological Assessment: Critical First Steps.” Pacific Spine and Pain Society Annual Conference, Ko‘Olina, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. September 2023.
Weisbein, J, Verdolin, M, Falowski, S, Prasad, R. “Surgical and SCS Case Panel Discussion” Pacific Spine and Pain Society Annual Conference, Ko‘Olina, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. September 2023.
Prasad, R. “Two Thirds of a Triad: The Psychosocial in the Biopsychosocial Model of Pain.” PAINWeek Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV. September 2023.
Bruns, D, Prasad, R, Kelly, J. “Interventional Pain Medicine vs Behavioral Treatments for Pain: Science, Guidelines, and Policy.” American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington, DC. August 2023.
Prasad, R. “Pain Psychology: Clinical Perspectives and Research Implications.” National Institutes of Health (NIH) and NIH HEAL Initiative 1st Annual PURPOSE Meeting for Early Career Researchers. National Harbor, MD. May 2023.
Clauw, D, Prasad, R. “Re-thinking Person Centered, Integrative Pain Management.” National Institutes of Health (NIH) and NIH HEAL Initiative 1st Annual PURPOSE Meeting for Early Career Researchers. National Harbor, MD. May 2023.
Prasad, R. “The Role of Psychology in Headache Management.” Stanford University Department of Neurology, Division of Headache and Facial Pain. March 2023.
Prasad, R. “Interdisciplinary Pain Management and Psychosocial Considerations for Evaluation and Treatment of Pain.” Kaiser Permanente Northern California Mental Health Training Program. February 2023.
Goldstein, A, Clauw, D, Ranes, B, Prasad, R, Golding, N, Schmitz, K. “Realities, Research & Rethinking Person-Centered, Integrative Pain Management.” Alliance to Advance Comprehensive Integrative Pain Management Webinar. January 2023.
Prasad, R. “Beyond the Opioid Crisis: The Role of Psychology in Pain Medicine.” American Psychological Association Interactive Professional Development Workshop. October 2022.
Prasad, R. “Mindful Meditation for Stress Management.” California Society of Interventional Pain Physicians Annual Meeting, Newport Beach, CA. October 2022.
Prasad, R. “Neuroplasticity.” California Society of Interventional Pain Physicians Annual Meeting, Newport Beach, CA. October 2022.
Navani, A, Paicius, R, Prasad, R, Snook, L. “Interventional Grand Rounds.” Panelist. California Society of Interventional Pain Physicians Annual Meeting, Newport Beach, CA. October 2022.
Prasad, R. “Psychological Assessment: The Right Mindset for Successful Outcomes.” Pacific Spine and Pain Society Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV. September 2022.
Ryu, S, Hoelzer, BC, Mehta, P, Prasad, R. “Surgical, SCS, Defining Outcomes, Complications, and Psychology.” Panelist. Pacific Spine and Pain Society Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV. September 2022.
Prasad, R. “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Opioid Use Disorder and Pain Management.” PAINWeek Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV. September 2022.
Prasad, R, Hah, J. “Shadows and Fog: Biomedical and Psychosocial Considerations of Pelvic Pain.” PAINWeek Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV. September 2022.
Prasad, R, Pritzlaff, S, Bruns, D. “The Opioid Epidemic: Where We Were, Where We Are, and the Role of Psychology.” American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Minneapolis, MN. August 2022.
Copenhaver, D, Prasad, R. “Doctoring Session: The Suicidal Patient, Managing Addiction and Pain, and Conversations with Difficult Patients.” Train the Trainer Primary Care Pain Management Fellowship Virtual Workshop, University of California at Davis. May 2022.
Prasad, R. “Back to the Basics: The Role of Psychology in Pain” PAINWeekEnd Conference, Agoura Hills, CA. April 2022; PAINWeek Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV. September 2021.
Prasad, R., Hah, J. “Pink Elephant: Is Alcohol a Pain Panacea or a Problem?” PAINWeekEnd Conference, Agoura Hills, CA. April 2022; PAINWeek Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV. September 2021.
Prasad, R. “Telehealth and Pain Management: The Impact of the Pandemic and Future Directions.” California Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Conference, San Diego, CA. April 2022.
Prasad R. “Patient Selection for Advanced Interventional Procedures.” Pacific Spine and Pain Society Neurostimulation Workshop, Scottsdale, AZ. February 2022.
Prasad, R. “The Role of Psychology in Pain Medicine.” Mercy Medical Center Grand Rounds, Redding, CA. November 2021.
Prasad, R. “Motivational Interviewing.” Train the Trainer Primary Care Pain Management Fellowship Virtual Workshop, University of California, Davis. November 2021.
Prasad, R, Bruns, D, Kelly, J. “The Role of Psychology in Addressing Pain and Related Opioid Dependence” Joint Iowa Psychological Association & American Psychological Association Continuing Education Event. October 2021.
Prasad, R., Roselli, M. “Navigating Difficult Conversations.” Train the Trainer Primary Care Pain Management Fellowship Virtual Workshop, University of California, Davis. October 2021.
Prasad R., Bruns, D, Kelly, J. “Pain Management in 2021: Understanding the Basics Plus the Impacts of a Pandemic” American Psychological Association Annual Convention. August 2021.
Prasad, R. “Leadership Development and Interactive Mentoring on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Issues across Health Psychology Settings.” Panelist. Society for Health Psychology. July 2021.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY ACTIVITIES
Education Committee Member, Pacific Spine and Pain Society
Annual Program Reviewer, Society for Counseling Psychology, American Psychological Association
Annual Program Reviewer, Society for Health Psychology, American Psychological Association
Founder & Past President, Pain Psychology Interest Group, Society for Health Psychology, American Psychological Association
Founder & Past Co-Chair, Interdisciplinary Pain Medicine Shared Interest Group, American Academy of Pain Medicine
Founder & Past President, Northern California Association of Pain Psychologists
COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
Chair, Musculoskeletal Pain Guideline Development Committee, American Psychological Association
Chair, Interdivisional Healthcare Committee (American Psychological Association affiliate)
Vice Chair, Board of Professional Affairs, American Psychological Association
Member at Large, Society of Health Psychology Board of Directors, American Psychological Association
Member, Clinical Competency Committee, University of California, Davis, School of Medicine Division of Pain Medicine Fellowship Program
Member, Merits and Promotions Committee, University of California, Davis, School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Member, Faculty Development Advisory Committee, University of California, Davis, School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Interviewer/Rater, University of California, Davis, School of Medicine Admissions
EDITORIAL ROLES
Consulting Editor, Health Psychology (Journal)
Editorial Board Member, Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
Reviewer, Clinical Journal of Pain
Item Writer, Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (National Board Exam)