4.7 Stars from over 9,600 reviews

Leave Pain Behind.
Start Living Again.

Stop masking the pain with medication.
Get real relief from the root cause of your pain.

Our board-certified specialists build a treatment plan that actually works so you can get your life back.

Stop masking the pain with medication. Get real relief from the root cause of your pain.

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Most major insurance accepted
Same-week appointments

"I slept through the night."
— Margaret T., Tucson
“I’m living pain-free without medication.”
— Alice G.
"I'm back on the golf course."
— Robert K., Queen Creek
“I walked four miles uphill—pain-free.”
— Eileen N.
“For once, I didn’t feel pain.”
— Cornelio O.
“I’m dancing again.”
— Eileen N.
“I can enjoy time with my grandkids.”
— Kathleen N.
“Sleeping is easier again.”
— William R.
“I’m living most of my life pain-free.”
— Kaye A.
“I feel better than I have in years.”
— Amelia R.
“They truly care about my quality of life.”
— Sharon S.

"I slept through the night."
— Margaret T.
“I’m living pain-free without medication.”
— Alice G.
"I'm back on the golf course."
— Robert K.
“I walked four miles uphill—pain-free.”
— Eileen N.
“For once, I didn’t feel pain.”
— Cornelio O.
“I’m dancing again.”
— Eileen N.
“I can enjoy time with my grandkids.”
— Kathleen N.
“Sleeping is easier again.”
— William R.
“I’m living most of my life pain-free.”
— Kaye A.
“I feel better than I have in years.”
— Amelia R.
“They truly care about my quality of life.”
— Sharon S.

Chronic pain is not just physical.

It is the sleep you lose, the plans you cancel, and letting the life you want slip you by.

Missing the moments that matter most

Waking up exhausted before the day starts

Feeling like no one has real answers

You need someone to find out why you are in pain and actually fix it.

At the Pain Institute of Southern Arizona, our board-certified specialists work to treat the root cause of your pain with advanced interventional solutions built around you, not a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Real relief. Real answers.

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What changes when you have the right team

It’s not about one treatment. It’s about getting your life back.

BEYOND MEDICATION

We treat the source of your pain- not just the symptoms

We go beyond pills. Nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulators, and other advanced treatments target the exact spot where your pain starts. Most patients feel real relief — without surgery or long-term medications.

YOUR LIFE RESTORED

We measure success by what you get back.

Sleeping through the night. Playing with your grandkids. Getting back to the garden, the golf course, or just sitting through dinner without pain. That's what we're after.

YOU'RE FINALLY HEARD

A plan built around your pain and your life.

Your first visit is a real talk. We learn your story, what you've tried, what hasn't worked, and what you want your life to look like. Then we build a plan with you — not just for you.

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Stories from real patients.

"For the first time in three years, I slept through the night. I didn't know that was still possible for me."
— Margaret T., Tucson
Verified Pain Institute of Southern Arizona Patient
"They actually listened. They didn't rush me. They didn't dismiss me. That alone was worth the visit."
— David R., Green Valley
Verified Pain Institute of Southern Arizona Patient
"I'm back on the golf course. My wife says I'm a different person. I feel like myself again, and it's so good to be back."
— Robert K., Queen Creek
Verified Pain Institute of Southern Arizona Patient
"I'm back on the golf course. My wife says I'm a different person. I feel like myself again, and it's so good to be back."
— Robert K., Queen Creek
Verified Pain Institute of Southern Arizona Patient

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"For the first time in three years, I slept through the night. I didn't know that was still possible for me."
— Margaret T., Tucson
Verified Pain Institute of Southern Arizona Patient
"They actually listened. They didn't rush me. They didn't dismiss me. That alone was worth the visit."
— David R., Green Valley
Verified Pain Institute of Southern Arizona Patient
"I'm back on the golf course. My wife says I'm a different person. I feel like myself again, and it's so good to be back."
— Robert K., Queen Creek
Verified Pain Institute of Southern Arizona Patient
"I'm back on the golf course. My wife says I'm a different person. I feel like myself again, and it's so good to be back."
— Robert K., Queen Creek
Verified Pain Institute of Southern Arizona Patient

"For the first time in three years, I slept through the night. I didn't know that was still possible for me."
— Margaret T., Tucson
Verified Pain Institute of Southern Arizona Patient
"They actually listened. They didn't rush me. They didn't dismiss me. That alone was worth the visit."
— David R., Green Valley
Verified Pain Institute of Southern Arizona Patient
"I'm back on the golf course. My wife says I'm a different person. I feel like myself again, and it's so good to be back."
— Robert K., Queen Creek
Verified Pain Institute of Southern Arizona Patient
"I'm back on the golf course. My wife says I'm a different person. I feel like myself again, and it's so good to be back."
— Robert K., Queen Creek
Verified Pain Institute of Southern Arizona Patient

Why

83,900+

patients per year trust

Pain Institute of Southern Arizona

It’s not just what we do — it’s how we do it that makes the difference.

Mayo Clinic, Stanford & Harvard trained

Our doctors trained at the best programs in the country — and they chose to practice right here in Southern Arizona.

Newest treatments, first in AZ

We offer treatments your other doctors may not know about yet — like the Intracept procedure and clinical trials for new therapies.

Not one-size-
fits-all

We mix treatments and care plans that fit your life. What works for one person may not work for another — and we plan for that.

Relief without
the worry

We focus on treatments that reduce or remove the need for long-term pain drugs. Real relief — without the risk.

Relief without the worry

We focus on treatments that reduce or remove the need for long-term pain drugs. Real relief — without the risk.

Close to you — 5 locations

From Tucson to Queen Creek to Apache Junction and Oro Valley— expert pain care without the long drive. Because when you’re hurting, the last thing you need is an hour in the car.

Not one-size-fits-all

We mix treatments, rehab, and care plans that fit your life. What works for one person may not work for another — and we plan for that.

Close to you — 5 locations

From Tucson to Queen Creek to Apache Junction and Oro Valley— expert pain care without the long drive. Because when you’re hurting, the last thing you need is an hour in the car.

Relief without
the worry

We focus on treatments that reduce or remove the need for long-term pain medications. Real relief — without the risk.

20+ years focused on pain

Pain care is all we do — every day, every patient. In 20+ years, we’ve likely helped someone with pain just like yours.

20+ years focused on pain

Pain care is all we do — every day, every patient. In 20+ years, we’ve likely helped someone with pain just like yours.

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3 steps to feeling like yourself again

No runaround. No guesswork. A clear path from where you are to where you want to be.

1

We Listen

Book online or call. At your first visit, we hear your full story. No rushing. No guessing.

2

We Build Your Plan

We find where your pain comes from and build a step-by-step plan — with you, not just for you.

3

You Get Your Life Back

With the right treatment, most patients feel real change. And we stay with you every step of the way.

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Getting back to what matters most.

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Your doctors chose to be here — for you

Our physicians could practice anywhere. They trained at the Mayo Clinic, Stanford, and Harvard. But they chose Southern Arizona — because this is their community, and you are their patients.

Every provider at the Pain Institute is a board-certified interventional pain management specialist. This isn’t a rotation. It’s their life’s work.

Board Certified

Fellowship Trained

Published Researchers

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Our Promise to You

If you leave your first appointment without a clear understanding of what's causing your pain and a concrete plan to address it — we haven't done our job. We don't believe in "wait and see." We believe in answers, options, and action.

New Patient FAQs

What should I bring to my first appointment?

Please bring a photo ID, insurance card(s), a list of current medications, recent imaging or reports (if available), requested medical records, and completed new patient paperwork.

What happens during my first visit?

What treatment options might be discussed?

Do you accept my insurance?

What if I don’t have insurance?

Do I need a referral?

What types of pain do you treat?

What can I do to prepare for my appointment?

What should I bring to my first appointment?

Please bring a photo ID, insurance card(s), a list of current medications, recent imaging or reports (if available), requested medical records, and completed new patient paperwork.

What happens during my first visit?

What treatment options might be discussed?

Do you accept my insurance?

What if I don’t have insurance?

Do I need a referral?

What types of pain do you treat?

What can I do to prepare for my appointment?

Patients who finally found relief

"For the first time in three years, I slept through the night. I didn't know that was still possible for me."
— Margaret T., Tucson
Verified Pain Institute of Southern Arizona Patient
"They actually listened. They didn't rush me. They didn't dismiss me. That alone was worth the visit."
— David R., Green Valley
Verified Pain Institute of Southern Arizona Patient
"I'm back on the golf course. My wife says I'm a different person. I feel like myself again, and it's so good to be back."
— Robert K., Queen Creek
Verified Pain Institute of Southern Arizona Patient
"I'm back on the golf course. My wife says I'm a different person. I feel like myself again, and it's so good to be back."
— Robert K., Queen Creek
Verified Pain Institute of Southern Arizona Patient

Start your progress

You’ve waited long enough. Let a team that gets it help you feel like yourself again.

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Chronic pain is not just physical.

What changes when you have the right team

We treat the source of your pain- not just the symptoms