Comprehensive Pain Management in Scottsdale

Sometimes, your primary doctor (PCP) already talks to us and sends a referral, and we’ll reach out to you. Other times, your doctor might just give you our info, and you can call us to make an appointment. Many insurance plans don’t need a referral, so you can call us directly. If you do need one, you can ask your doctor to send it if we’re in your health plan. If you’re unsure, just call our Arizona pain treatment centers in Scottsdale to figure it out.

The word “interventionist” even gets marked as a typo sometimes! Comprehensive pain specialists started using it about 15 years ago to describe how we help stop pain. As interventionalists in Scottsdale, we use special treatments to break the pain cycle. These can include injections for different pains like disc pain, arthritis, muscle pain, headaches, and more.

Injections aren’t the only way we treat pain; they often help reduce pain, so you can start other therapies like physical therapy, chiropractic care, massage, or acupuncture. We call this “multidisciplinary pain management” because we use many different treatments together. We also work with specialists like orthopedists and neurologists to give you the best care possible.

Most likely, yes, if you have health insurance. We work with most major insurance plans. We know times can be tough, and you might have costs like copays or deductibles. At Comprehensive Pain Management, we understand this and want to help. If you’re worried about costs, just tell us. We’ll do our best to help you manage expenses and get the care you need. As a top pain management North Scottsdale center, we want to make treatment easy to access.

When you meet your provider, usually one of our AZ pain specialists in Scottsdale, they’ll spend time learning about your pain and how it affects you. Most of the time, your primary doctor will have already sent us things like X-rays or MRIs to help us understand your pain better. Your provider will do an exam, and then you’ll work together to make a treatment plan. This first visit is called an Initial Consultation. Usually, we don’t give injections at this visit, but they might be part of your plan later.

Often, the first treatment isn’t an injection. Many problems can get better without injections. But if you’re in a lot of pain and an injection is needed, you can usually get one within a week. Sometimes, if you have other health issues or take certain medicines, it might take a little longer.

Many people hurt in accidents don’t know where to turn for help. The first step is a doctor. If your injuries seem serious, go to the emergency room right away. After that, we’re here to help at our trusted Scottsdale pain center.

Even if you don’t have health insurance, other types of coverage might help. If you were hurt at work, your job might cover your care. If it was a car accident, your auto insurance could help pay. We often work with auto insurance and your lawyer, so you might not have to pay anything upfront.

If you have a family doctor or chiropractor, we’ll work with them to support your recovery. If you don’t have insurance and weren’t in an accident, call us to talk about your situation. We want to help however we can.

If Dr. KellerShabrokh thinks an injection might help, he will explain everything to you in detail before you decide. When you meet him, feel free to ask any questions. He’ll take time to explain what the injection is, how it’s done, and what you can expect.

We use spine models and other helpful tools to make sure you understand. You can talk about any worries you have, and we’ll share more materials to help you learn. If you want even more information, we can point you to trusted websites. At Comprehensive Pain Management in Scottsdale, Arizona, we believe understanding your treatment helps you feel more at ease.

Many of our procedures can be done right in our office in Scottsdale, Arizona. Some need to be done at an outpatient center, depending on what kind of procedure it is. When you see Dr. KellerShabrokh, if an injection is suggested, he’ll explain everything and help you choose the best place for your care.

No. Many injections we use, like Trigger Point or Sacroiliac injections, have non-steroid medicines like Traumeel™ and local numbing medicine. But Traumeel™ cannot be used in the epidural space for a herniated disc, unlike what some clinics 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 using too much steroid medicine and will explain the difference between these steroids and the harmful anabolic steroids athletes sometimes misuse. If you have questions, please contact our Arizona pain treatment centers.

Most patients say they feel very comfortable during their injection. Sometimes, there’s a little discomfort, but at Comprehensive Pain Management, we work hard to keep you relaxed and comfortable. We have many ways to make the experience easier. When you visit, don’t hesitate to ask us anything.