Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center Welcomes Harsh Shah, DO, Interventional Pain Physician

Dr. Shah joins a team helping patients manage pain and regain quality of life close to home.

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center (CPRMC) is proud to welcome Harsh Shah, DO, to Carolina Pines Medical Group (CPMG) Pain & Spine. Dr. Shah will provide interventional pain management at the group’s downtown Hartsville center, bringing his experience and patient-centered approach to a team dedicated to helping people find relief and regain quality of life close to home.

Dr. Shah is board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine. He cares for patients with chronic back and neck pain, joint pain, headaches and other complex pain conditions. His treatment approach begins with understanding how pain affects each person’s life and may include targeted injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation or chronic pain medication management when appropriate.

“Chronic pain can affect nearly every part of a person’s life,” said Dr. Shah. “I want my patients to feel heard and to understand their options. My goal is to set realistic expectations, treat each person as I would my own family and help them regain as much independence as possible. I’m looking forward to building relationships with patients and becoming part of this community.”

Dr. Shah joins Michael Mills, MD, Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon; Douglas Stofko, DO, Neurosurgeon; and Hallie King, Nurse Practitioner, at CPMG Pain & Spine. Together, the team offers care spanning nonsurgical therapies, interventional pain procedures, minimally invasive treatments and advanced spine surgery. Working in one center allows the providers to collaborate on treatment plans and helps patients navigate their care without traveling far from home.

“For someone living with persistent pain, knowing where to turn can be difficult,” said Dr. Douglas Stofko, Neurosurgeon at CPMG Pain & Spine. “Dr. Shah’s expertise gives our team another option as we evaluate each patient. By working together, we can help patients find a path forward that fits their needs, whether that involves pain management, surgery or a combination of approaches.”

“The Pain & Spine Center was created so people in our community could find specialized care and a team working together on their behalf right here in Hartsville,” said Dr. Brian Sponseller, CEO of CPRMC. “Dr. Shah brings strong clinical training and a genuine commitment to knowing his patients. We’re excited to welcome him and to see the difference his care will make for the people we serve.”

Dr. Shah completed a Chronic Pain Medicine Fellowship at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center and an Anesthesiology Residency at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, family and friends and looks forward to exploring the Carolinas.

Dr. Shah will soon be welcoming new patients at the Carolina Pines Medical Group Pain & Spine Center, located at 206 Swift Creek Road in downtown Hartsville. Appointment scheduling information for visits beginning November 2, 2026, will be announced soon.
 

About Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center

As part of the ScionHealth network of hospitals, Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center (CPRMC) provides high-quality healthcare services to the people of several counties in northeastern South Carolina. Patients have come to rely on our experienced, skilled staff and physicians to provide them with the highest level of care and compassion. Through the facilities on our campus, including a 116-bed acute care hospital and an adjoining medical office building, we provide comprehensive services with two things in mind: the care and comfort of our patients. Learn more about CPRMC at cprmc.com/about.

About Carolina Pines Medical Group

Carolina Pines Medical Group is a multispecialty physician group that offers family medicine, interventional pain management, cardiology, urology, internal medicine, nephrology, orthopedics, and OB/GYN services to patients throughout the Hartsville region, including Darlington, Chesterfield, and Lee Counties. Many of our primary care clinics offer same-day appointments for your urgent care needs. Carolina Pines Medical Group has attained recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical Home for Primary Care (PCMH) by the National Center for Quality Assurance (NCQA). PCMH is a model of care in which providers such as CPMG build better relationships between patients and their clinical care teams through patient-centered, coordinated care that supports access, communication, and patient involvement. If you are visiting one of our specialty care clinics, your health insurance provider may require you to obtain a referral from your primary care physician. For more information about CPMG, visit cprmc.com/medical-group.