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EASTERN LONG ISLAND
HOSPITAL
201 Manor Place
Greenport, NY 11944
(631) 477-1000

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PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER

A multidisciplinary treatment center for chronic pain. Depending upon the specific type of pain, an individualized treatment program is developed and specific medical objectives are pursued to help patients achieve a more productive, comfortable lifestyle.

Frank J. Adipietro, MD
DABA, DAAPM, FIPP, DABIPP Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesia
Diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Management
Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice
Diplomate of American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians

Pain Relief Procedures & Treatments Performed

Minimally Invasive Back Surgery
Epidural Injections
Facet Joint Blocks
IDET (Annuloplasty)
Kyphoplasty
Microdiscectomy
Myelography
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
RACZ Procedure (epidural Adhesalysis)
Radio Frequency Neuroablation
Transforaminal Injections
Spinal Cord Stimulators
Spinal Morphine Pumps

Comprehensive Evaluation and Management Services
Patients are evaluated by a physician with board certification in anesthesiology and pain management. Our staff is complemented by a psychologist, physical and occupational therapists, and full-time nursing personnel.

Drug Therapy with Fluoroscopic guided Injections at Lumbar, Thoracic and Cervical, Facet Joint and Nerve root points.

Diagnostic or Therapeutic Nerve Blocks In low back and neck pain, nerve blocks may be indicated to diagnose the anatomic location of individual pain generators. Following identification, therapeutic nerve blocks with radio frequency techniques or neurolytics may be performed to provide long-lasting relief.

Intensive Pain Rehabilitation Program
Physical therapy is aimed at reducing pain and increasing physical function.

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