Kachikwulu Ajulu, MD

Meet Kachikwulu Ajulu, MD

A dual‑trained pain medicine and psychiatry specialist bringing whole‑person care to East Texas

Dr. Kachikwulu Ajulu is an interventional pain management physician and board‑certified psychiatrist serving patients in Longview and Marshall through CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. Trained at the University of Nigeria, Emory University, and SUNY Upstate Medical University, he brings a rare combination of neuroscience research, psychiatric expertise and advanced interventional pain training to the East Texas community. His move to the region reflects a commitment to expanding access to evidence‑based, compassionate pain care for patients who often struggle to find answers.

Career at a Glance

• Dual‑trained: Psychiatry residency + Interventional Pain Management fellowship at SUNY Upstate
• Board Certification: Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• Advanced Degrees: MD and Master of Public Health (Emory University)
• Research Background: Basic and clinical neuroscience with peer‑reviewed publications
• Special Interests: CRPS, neuromodulation, myofascial pain, chronic migraine treatment including Botox® therapy

Clinical Role and Leadership

Dr. Ajulu serves as a pain medicine clinician within CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, where he strengthens the region’s multidisciplinary approach to chronic pain. His dual background allows him to address both the physical and neuropsychiatric drivers of pain—an approach that elevates the clinic’s ability to care for patients with complex, long‑standing conditions.

He provides specialized care for conditions such as:

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
• Neuropathic pain
• Myofascial pain syndrome
• Chronic migraine, including Botox® for migraine prevention
• Spine‑related pain disorders
• Chronic pain with depression, anxiety, or insomnia
• Candidates for neuromodulation therapies

What You Can Expect from Care with Dr. Ajulu

Patients describe Dr. Ajulu as deeply attentive, thorough and easy to talk to - someone who listens closely and explains conditions in a way that finally makes sense. His care philosophy is rooted in empathy, neuroscience and patient partnership, ensuring that each treatment plan reflects the patient’s goals and lived experience.

You can expect:

• A holistic, patient‑directed approach to pain
• Clear explanations that connect symptoms to underlying physiology
• Respectful, collaborative decision‑making
• Integration of psychiatric and neurologic insights when appropriate
• A focus on restoring function, confidence and quality of life

Advanced Surgical Innovation / Diagnostic Care

Dr. Ajulu’s interventional pain fellowship training includes advanced procedural and diagnostic techniques used in modern pain medicine. His expertise includes:

• Neuromodulation therapies, including spinal cord stimulation
• Minimally invasive interventional pain procedures
• Botox ® injections for chronic migraine, following evidence‑based protocols
• Multimodal diagnostic evaluation integrating psychiatric and neurologic assessment

His dual‑discipline training allows him to identify pain patterns that may be overlooked in traditional models of care.

Research, Clinical Insight and Thought Leadership

With a background in basic and clinical neuroscience, Dr. Ajulu has contributed to peer‑reviewed research exploring:

• Neurobiological changes in serious mental illness
• Clinician attitudes toward complex psychiatric conditions
• Brain‑behavior relationships relevant to chronic pain

His work in CNS Spectrums and other academic settings reflects a commitment to improving how clinicians understand and treat patients with conditions that are often stigmatized or misunderstood.

Commitment to Public Health and Health Equity

Dr. Ajulu’s Master of Public Health from Emory University informs his approach to addressing disparities in pain care. He is committed to improving access for underserved populations, reducing stigma around chronic pain and mental health, and ensuring that patients in East Texas receive the same level of evidence‑based care available in major academic centers. His holistic perspective bridges individual treatment with broader public‑health principles.