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Our Pain Management Team

R.J. Amin, MD, Pain Management, Anesthesiology

Juan R. Villazon, MD, Neurologist, Pain Management

Pain management is not a one-person job. Effective management of long-term pain requires the coordinated efforts of a full pain management team; Orthopedic Institute and the Central Oklahoma Association of Pain Managemen team.

The Pain Management Center at the Orthopedic Institute was established to treat individuals who suffer from acute and chronic disabling pain. Our comprehensive network of Board-Certified physicians and staff are committed to working directly with referring physicians as a team – providing patients with the most advanced pain management treatment available.

Most patients who are referred for service will receive an initial evaluation by one of our Pain Management Specialists. The evaluation includes a complete medical history, review of medical records and a detailed report of findings, including diagnosis and a proposed treatment plan. Some may receive additional diagnostic services to identify the causes of pain such as:

• X-rays
• Computerized Tomography (CT) Scans
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Cervical/Lumbar Epidural Steriod Injections 
• Diagnostic Lumbar Facet Blocks
• Lumbar/Cervical Sympathetic Blocks

After the initial evaluation, a treatment program is individually developed for each patient. The treatment is directed at relieving pain and teaching the patient how to manage the pain, with the goal of increasing the ability to work and carry out a normal lifestyle. The Pain Management Center uses a variety of methods to accomplish these goals.