Comprehensive Pain Management in Tempe

Often, your primary doctor (PCP) will send us a referral, and then we’ll contact you. Sometimes, your doctor might give you our contact info so you can call us yourself. Many insurance plans don’t require a referral, so feel free to call us directly for an appointment. If a referral is needed, ask your PCP to send it as long as we’re in your insurance network. If you are still not sure what to do, call our Arizona pain treatment centers in Tempe, and we’ll guide you through it.

Funny enough, “interventionist” still shows up as a misspelled word! Pain doctors started using this word about 15 years ago to explain how they help patients. Interventional pain management in Tempe means using treatments like injections to stop pain from continuing. These injections target things like back pain, joint pain, muscle pain, and headaches.

But injections are just part of the plan. They help lower pain, so you can do other treatments like physical therapy or acupuncture. This is why we call our approach “multidisciplinary.” Our comprehensive pain specialists combine many treatments and work with other doctors to help you feel your best.

Usually, yes, if you have health insurance. We accept most big insurance plans. We know there might still be some costs like copays or deductibles, and we get that it can be hard. If you’re worried about paying, please let us know. Comprehensive Pain Management is here to help you understand and manage your costs so you can get the care you need. At our pain management Tempe center, we work hard to keep care available for everyone.

At your first appointment, one of our AZ pain specialists in Tempe will listen carefully to your pain story. Your primary doctor may have sent us tests like X-rays or MRIs to give us more information. Your provider will check you over and then work with you to create a treatment plan. This visit is called an Initial Consultation. Most times, injections aren’t done at this first visit, but they could be part of your future care.

Most of the time, injections aren’t the first step. Many conditions improve without them. If your pain is strong and an injection is right for you, we can often do it within a week. If you have some health conditions or take certain drugs, the wait might be a bit longer.

If you’re hurt in an accident and don’t have insurance, don’t worry. Start by seeing a doctor. If your injury is serious, go to the emergency room first. Then, we’re here to help at our Tempe pain center.

Many injured people don’t have health insurance but may have other coverage. If you were hurt at work, your employer might pay. If it was a car accident, your car insurance might cover your care. We work with insurance companies and lawyers, so you often won’t pay anything out-of-pocket right away.

We also team up with your family doctor or chiropractor to help you heal. If you don’t have insurance and weren’t in an accident, reach out to us; let’s see how we can support you.

If Dr. KellerShabrokh suggests an injection, he’ll explain it clearly during your visit before you decide. You can ask him any questions you want. He’ll show you how the injection works, how it’s done, and what to expect.

We use models and easy-to-understand tools to help you learn. You can share any concerns, and we’ll give you extra information. If you need more details, we’ll guide you to trusted sites. At Comprehensive Pain Management in Tempe, Arizona, we believe the more you know, the more comfortable you’ll feel.

Lots of our procedures happen right here in the office in Tempe, Arizona. Some are done at an outpatient center, depending on the procedure. When you meet Dr. KellerShabrokh, he’ll talk with you about the injection and help you decide the best location for you.

No. Some injections, such as Trigger Point and Sacroiliac injections, contain non-steroid medicines like Traumeel™ and local anesthetics. But Traumeel™ can’t be used in the epidural space for disc problems, even if some clinics say so.

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 makes sure not to overuse steroids and will explain that these are very different from the steroids some athletes abuse. If you’re worried, just contact our Arizona pain treatment centers.

Most people tell us the injection was pretty comfortable. There might be a bit of minor discomfort, but we do everything we can to help you feel calm and relaxed. We have many tools to make the process easier. Feel free to ask us questions when you come in.