Comprehensive Pain Management in Avondale

Your primary doctor may send us a referral, and we’ll reach out to you. Or, your doctor might give you our info to call us directly. Many insurance plans don’t need a referral, so you can call us anytime to book. If a referral is needed, you can ask your doctor to send it if we’re in your plan. If you’re confused, just call our Arizona pain treatment centers in Avondale. We’re here to help.

The term “interventionist” is a bit new and sometimes flagged as a spelling error! About 15 years ago, pain specialists started using it to describe how they “intervene” to stop pain. This means using tools like injections in Avondale to treat pain in discs, joints, muscles, headaches, and more.

Injections aren’t the only treatments; our comprehensive pain specialists use many others, like physical therapy, massage, chiropractic, and acupuncture. We call this “multidisciplinary pain management” because it combines many treatments. Plus, we team up with experts like orthopedists and neurologists to give you the best care possible.

Most of the time, yes, if you have insurance. We take most major insurance plans. We know you might have to pay things like copays or deductibles, and we understand this can be a concern. If you have questions about costs, please reach out. We’ll help you figure it out and make sure you get the treatment you deserve. As a leading pain management Avondale center, our goal is to make care easy for you to get.

When you see your provider, usually one of our AZ pain experts in Avondale, they’ll take time to understand your pain and how it affects your life. We often get reports from our primary doctor, like X-rays and MRIs, to help us know more. Your provider will examine you and then work with you to make a plan for treatment. This first visit is called the Initial Consultation. Injections usually aren’t given on the first visit, but they might be included later in your treatment.

Injections are not always the first treatment. Many times, pain can be helped without them. If you need an injection and your pain is severe, you can usually have it within a week. But if you have other health problems or take specific medications, you may need to wait a little more.

If you’re injured and don’t have insurance, the best first step is to see a doctor. For serious injuries, go to the emergency room. After that, you can come to our trusted Avondale pain center for care.

Many people hurt in accidents don’t have health insurance, but other types of insurance might cover treatment. Injuries at work may be covered by your employer’s insurance. Car accidents often have auto insurance that helps pay. We work closely with insurance companies and lawyers, so you might not pay anything upfront.

We’ll also work with your family or chiropractic doctor to help you recover. If you don’t have insurance and weren’t in an accident, please contact us to discuss your options. We want to help.

When Dr. KellerShabrokh recommends an injection, he explains it carefully before you decide. You’re encouraged to ask questions. He’ll explain what the injection is, how it’s done, and what your experience will be like.

We use spine models and other tools to help you understand better. You can talk about any worries, and we’ll share helpful materials. If you want even more info, we’ll send you to trusted websites. At Comprehensive Pain Management in Avondale, Arizona, knowing your treatment helps you feel more confident and calm.

Many procedures are done in our office in Avondale, Arizona. Others need to be done at an outpatient center, depending on the treatment. When you talk with Dr. KellerShabrokh, he’ll explain the options and help you pick the best place for your procedure.

No. Many of our injections, like Trigger Point or deep muscle injections, use non-steroid medicines like Traumeel™ and numbing agents. Traumeel™ can’t be injected in the epidural space for herniated discs, despite what some ads say.

If you need a steroid injection, Dr. KellerShabrokh will be very careful with the dose and explain it to you. Using steroids the right way can really help. Dr. KellerShabrokh avoids giving too much steroid and will explain how these are not the same as the harmful steroids in the news. If you have questions, please contact our Arizona pain treatment centers.

Most patients say their injection felt comfortable. Sometimes, there’s a little pinch or discomfort, but we do our best to keep you at ease. We have many ways to help you feel good during the procedure. Don’t be shy and ask us anything when you’re here.