AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Flat Medical, a leading innovator in medical device solutions, today announced the formation of its Clinical Advisory Board for Chronic Pain Interventions and the appointment of Dr. Krishnan Chakravarthy, MD, PhD, as its inaugural Chairman. This strategic initiative positions Flat Medical to accelerate innovation in chronic pain management technologies and expand its impact in the rapidly growing interventional pain market.
Dr. Chakravarthy brings exceptional expertise as an interventional pain and spine physician, and President of the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN). He serves as adjunct professor at the University of California San Diego and staff physician at the VA San Diego Health Care System, where he conducts pioneering clinical and translational research in interventional pain management, minimally invasive spine procedures, neuromodulation, and regenerative medicine. As a partner at the Innovative Pain Treatment Solutions Center, he combines cutting-edge research with direct patient care. His research has resulted in numerous publications, awards, and breakthrough clinical protocols that have advanced the field of pain intervention.
Beyond his academic achievements, Dr. Chakravarthy is renowned for actively being involved in medical innovation across the pain management ecosystem. He contributes to advancing cutting-edge technologies across multiple medical device companies and has founded several successful healthcare startups. His deep understanding of both clinical needs and technological possibilities makes him uniquely positioned to guide product development strategies.
“Establishing this advisory board represents a strategic inflection point for Flat Medical,” said Mark Rabe, Director of Sales at Flat Medical. “With Dr. Chakravarthy’s leadership, we’re not just adding clinical expertise – we’re gaining a visionary who understands the intersection of technology, clinical practice, and patient outcomes. His guidance will be instrumental as we develop solutions that address the most pressing challenges in chronic pain management.”
The advisory board will focus on identifying unmet clinical needs, guiding product development priorities, and ensuring Flat Medical’s technologies deliver measurable improvements in patient outcomes. Dr. Chakravarthy will lead efforts to establish clinical partnerships, develop evidence-based protocols, and create pathways for rapid adoption of innovative pain management solutions.
“Flat Medical’s commitment to revolutionary medical technologies such as their EpiFaithTM technology, combined with our advisory board’s clinical expertise, positions us to deliver breakthrough solutions that will fundamentally transform how we approach pain interventions. The technology is a very unique offering to the space with the primary focus on patient safety” said Dr. Chakravarthy.
About Flat Medical
Flat Medical is a medical technology company focused on developing innovative solutions that enhance procedural safety and improve patient outcomes. With a dedication to advancing medical practices through cutting-edge devices and physician collaboration, Flat Medical is redefining procedural safety standards in modern healthcare.