ABOUT

AK Pain & Spine Center is voted one of the top pain management practices in Houston, TX. Our interventional pain specialists truly care for our patients and are passionate about giving them a pain-free and active lifestyle. At AK Pain & Spine, we believe that nobody in pain should wait, which is why we offer same-day appointments. When you visit us, you can be confident that you’ll receive a comprehensive care plan that’s right for you. By listening to your needs and providing one-of-a-kind treatment, we help give you the best quality of life possible.

About

AK Pain & Spine Center is the number one pain management practice in Houston, TX. Our interventional pain specialists truly care for our patients and are passionate about giving them a pain-free and active lifestyle. At AK Pain & Spine, we believe that nobody in pain should wait, which is why we offer same-day appointments. When you visit us, you can be confident that you’ll receive a comprehensive care plan that’s right for you. By listening to your needs and providing one-of-a-kind treatment, we help give you the best quality of life possible.

Dr. Ankur Khosla

MD, MBA, MS

  • English
  • Hindi
  • French

Fellowship:
University of Texas Medical Branch
Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine
Galveston, TX
2014

Internship & Residency:
University of Texas
Internal Medicine/Anesthesiology
Houston, TX
2009 – 2013

Medical School:
Texas Tech University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Lubbock, TX
2009

Undergraduate School:
Austin College
Bachelor of Arts
Sherman, TX
2003

  • CHI St Luke’s – Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center
  • CHI St. Luke’s – The Woodlands Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Hospital – Katy
  • Memorial Hermann Hospital – Memorial City
  • Memorial Hermann Hospital – Sugarland
  • Memorial Hermann Hospital – The Woodlands

Ankur Khosla, MD, MBA, MS, is a physician at AK Pain & Spine Center in The Woodlands, Texas. Dr. Khosla diagnoses and treats chronic and acute pain with the goal of restoring his patients’ functionality, so they can get back to enjoying their active lifestyle.

Dr. Khosla began his higher education with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Austin College in Sherman, Texas. He then attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock, where he earned a Master of Business Administration in Health Organizational Management, a Master of Science in Health Services Research and Management, and his Doctor of Medicine. Next, he completed a dual residency in anesthesiology and internal medicine at the University of Texas (UT) Medical School in Houston, where he was named Resident of the Year and also worked as the Chief Resident.

Following his residency, Dr. Khosla completed a fellowship in interventional and chronic pain at UT’s branch in Galveston. This fellowship gave him the training he needed to become a specialist in treating back pain, cancer pain, and musculoskeletal injuries. His hospital affiliations include The Woodlands Hospital and Lakeside Hospital, both in The Woodlands. He has a particular interest in restoring his patients’ quality of life, enabling them to live pain-free. Given his vast experience, he has become the #1 provider for spinal cord stimulation in the region.

Dr. Khosla is a member of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs, Texas Pain Society, North American Neuromodulation Society, and the American Academy of Pain Medicine.

Tara Draehn

FNP

  • Family Nurse Practitioner

Graduate School:
Houston Baptist University
Master of Science in Nursing
Houston, TX
2020

Undergraduate School:
University of Texas Medical Branch
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Galveston, TX
1992

  • Memorial Hermann – The Woodlands

Tara Draehn, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at AK Pain, Spine, & Neuropathy in The Woodlands, Texas. She is an experienced advanced provider skilled in acute and chronic pain, with special interests in spine biomechanics, neuromodulation, and minimally invasive interventional spine solutions. She collaborates closely with patients to create individualized plans so that optimal lifestyles and outcomes are obtained. Tara has a passion for treating patients dealing with multiple types of pain, including neck and back pain, shoulder and knee pain, chronic migraines, and more. Her professional experiences to these solutions have led her to rank as the top practice in the region. She is a strong medical professional who serves as faculty for several national Advanced Practice Provider educational programs.

Tara grew up in Brenham, Texas and it was there she started her higher education at Blinn Junior College. She transferred to The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, graduating with honors. After practicing for more than 15 years as a Registered Nurse, Tara decided to further her career and graduated from Houston Baptist University with a Master of Science degree in Nursing.

During her free time, Tara enjoys spending time with her husband, Keith. Her favorite things to do include spending time with family and friends, traveling, and paddleboarding on Lake Woodlands. Tara is especially proud of their two sons, Dylan and Dawson, and absolutely adores her grand puppy, Goose. She is also a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience.

Kelsey Duncan

AGNP

Graduate School:
Maryville University
Master of Science in Nursing
Town and Country, MO

Undergraduate School:
McNeese State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Lake Charles, LA

Kelsey Duncan, AGNP, grew up in Lake Charles, LA, and obtained her undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from McNeese State University. She then moved to Austin, TX, where she practiced as a registered nurse for almost five years. During this time, she furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science Degree in Nursing from Maryville University.

She enjoys traveling and spending time with her friends and family during her free time. One of her goals is to continue exploring Houston and its surrounding areas. Kelsey is passionate about helping others and wants to leave a lasting, positive impact on her patients. She loves serving her community and watching those around her flourish.

We believe that everyone deserves to live a life free of pain.
That’s why we work with most major insurance companies:

  • Amerigroup
  • Apostrophe
  • BCBS TX
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Healthspring
  • Community Health Choice Marketplace
  • Community Health Choice Medicaid
  • Friday Health Plans
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • Healthcare Highways
  • Healthsmart
  • Humana
  • Humana Military/Tricare
  • Medicare Traditional
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Multiplan/PHCS/Beechstreet
  • Oscar
  • Scott & White Health Plan
  • Superior/Ambetter Health Plan TX
  • Traditional Medicaid
  • UHC Commercial
  • UHC Community Plan
  • UHC Medicare Advantage Plan
  • Wellcare
  • Wellmed

*Medicaid participation is optional and varies amongst Privia Medical Group providers – please verify participation prior to your visit.

*This list will be updated from time to time as needed. You should always check with your Privia Medical Group provider to verify plan and product coverage as this is not an exhaustive list, and plans change frequently.

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