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Rishi Seth, MD
International Experience
Dr. Rishi N. Sheth has participated in international academic and clinical engagements through conferences, research collaborations, and invited educational forums across North America and global medical communities. His work has contributed to the exchange of advanced neurosurgical knowledge, spine care techniques, and evidence-based practices, supporting the global advancement of neurological and spine-related care.
Medical School
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Masters in Public Health
Harvard University School of Public Health
Residency
Harvard Medical School Brigham and Women’s Hospital Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Fellowship
Harvard Medical School Massachusetts General Hospital
Board Certified Neurosurgeon (05/2013)
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Primary Written Board Examination Passed (03/2005)
American Board of Neurological Surgeons — Score: 635 (96th Percentile)
Oral Board Examination Passed (05/2013)
American Board of Neurological Surgery
USMLE – Parts I–III Completed (09/2002)
ECFMG Certified (#0-546-105-8)
Third Place – Poster Presentation (2006)
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Resident Travel Scholarship (2005)
North American Spine Society Meeting
Best Presentation – Rosomoff Research Day (2005)
Academic Research Recognition
Highest Board Score of the Year (2005)
Neurological Surgery Program
Outstanding Intern of the Year (2001)
Clinical Excellence Award
Class Valedictorian (1997)
Academic Achievement
Tuition Merit Scholarship (1992–1997)
Awarded for Academic Excellence
Sheth RN. A study of the long-term outcome of vasospasm following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. MD Thesis, University Medical School of Debrecen, Hungary, 1997.
Szabo S, Sheth RN, Novak L, Rosza L, Ficzere A. Cerebrovascular reserve capacity many years after vasospasm due to aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Stroke. 1997;28:2479–2482.
Mansikka HT, Sheth RN, DeVries C, Lee H, Winchurch R, Raja SN. Nerve injury-induced mechanical but not thermal hyperalgesia is attenuated in neurokinin-1 receptor knockout mice. Exp Neurol. 2000;162(2):343–349.
Shir Y, Sheth RN, Campbell JN, Raja SN, Seltzer Z. Soy-containing diet suppresses chronic neuropathic sensory disorder in rats. Anesth Analg. 2001;92(4):1029–1034.
Sheth RN, Dorsi MJ, Li Y, Murinson BB, Belzberg AJ, Griffin JW, Meyer RA. Mechanical hyperalgesia after an L5 ventral rhizotomy or ganglionectomy in the rat. Pain. 2002;96(1–2):63–72.
Anderson W, Sheth RN, Bencherif B, Frost J, Campbell J. Naloxone increases pain induced by topical capsaicin in healthy volunteers. Pain. 2002;99(1–2):207.
Bencherif B, Fuchs PN, Sheth RN, Dannals B, Campbell JN, Frost JJ. Pain activation of human supraspinal opioid pathways demonstrated by PET. Pain. 2002;99(3):589–598.
Lancelotta MP, Sheth RN, Meyer RA, Belzberg AJ, Griffin JW, Campbell JN. Severity and duration of hyperalgesia varies with type of nerve lesion in rats. Neurosurgery. 2003;53(5):1200–1208.
Mansikka HT, Zhao C, Sheth RN, Sora I, Uhl G, Raja SN. Nerve injury induces tonic μ-opioid receptor–mediated inhibition of mechanical allodynia. Anesthesiology. 2004;100:912–921.
Sheth RN, Campbell JN. The surgical treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome: A randomized trial. J Neurosurg Spine. 2005;3:355–363.
Vitarbo E, Sheth RN, Levi A. Open door expansile cervical laminoplasty. Neurosurgery. 2007;60(Suppl 1):S154–159.
Sheth RN, Manzano G, Li X, Levi A. Transplantation of human bone marrow-derived stromal cells into contused spinal cord. J Neurosurg Spine. 2008;8(2):153–162.
Patel RH, Sheth RN. Post-operative emergence of acute brachial neuritis following posterior cervical laminectomy. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2019;65:197–200.
Patel RH, Sheth R, Hus N. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome caused by an Axillary Lipoma. Cureus. 2020;12(12):e12280.
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Innovative and Comprehensive Care
Dr. Rishi N. Sheth has served as a visiting neurosurgeon, educator, and faculty member at leading medical institutions across North America, Europe, and international academic forums.
- Headaches/Migraines
- Muscle Pain
- Neck Pain
- Upper/Lower Back Pain
- Upper/Lower Extremity Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Hip Pain
- Knee Pain
- Vertebral Compression
- Varicose Vein
- Pain After Surgery
- Neuropathy
- Cancer Pain
- Complex Pain
- Pain Syndrome
- Generalized Body Pain
- Work Related Injury
- Sports Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accident
- Fractures
A Comprehensive Approach to Healing
Dr. Rishi N. Sheth is an internationally invited speaker with an extensive record of presentations at leading neurosurgical, spine, and pain-related scientific meetings. He has delivered lectures and research presentations at major national and international conferences, contributing to the advancement of neurosurgical education, spine care, and evidence-based clinical practice worldwide.
Success Stories
A Vision for Restoring Lives
Driven by a commitment to restoring function and improving quality of life, Dr. Rishi N. Sheth is dedicated to delivering advanced, evidence-based care for patients with complex neurological and spine-related conditions. His patient-centered approach blends compassion with innovative surgical and non-surgical treatments, ensuring care plans are tailored to each individual’s needs. For patients facing chronic or challenging conditions, Dr. Sheth provides not only expert treatment, but a clear, supportive path toward lasting relief, renewed mobility, and a more fulfilling life.