Get To Know Our Specialists

(Spoken Languages: English, Russian)

Dr. Ilana Etelzon is a highly skilled Pain Management Specialist with extensive experience in Interventional Pain and Musculoskeletal Medicine. Fellowship-trained, she emphasizes regenerative techniques and adopts a non-operative approach to pain management. Dr. Etelzon specializes in addressing a wide range of conditions, including lower back pain, sciatica, pinched nerves, neck pain, and musculoskeletal injuries related to overuse, sports, and arthritis. She employs advanced fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided methods to ensure precise and effective treatments.

Dr. Etelzon is dedicated to breaking the cycle of pain by developing practical and personalized treatment plans in collaboration with her patients. Her approach begins with alleviating pain, followed by rehabilitation designed to prevent recurrence. The ultimate goal is to create an individualized strategy tailored to each patient’s needs, fostering long-term success and satisfaction.

With expertise in innovative, minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Etelzon focuses on treatments that promote regeneration and repair. Her methods have been met with high success rates, as evidenced by the positive feedback from her patients.

Dr. Etelzon is an active member of leading professional organizations, including the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP), Spine Intervention Society (SIS), North American Spine Society (NASS), and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR). She has contributed to numerous articles on pain management, regenerative medicine, sports medicine, and cardiac rehabilitation. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Etelzon remains involved in research and enjoys teaching and mentoring residents and students.

(Spoken Languages: English, Russian)

Alisa Linkova, FNP-BC, MSN, CRRN is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who provides comprehensive pain management to patients of all ages. She performs in-office assessments, minimally invasive pain interventions such as: dry needling, trigger point injections, visco-supplementation therapy, intra-articular laser therapy, ozone, PRP, prolotherapy, botox and many other ultrasound guided minimally invasive procedures in order to relieve neck, back and joint-related pain.

She works in collaboration with other physicians in order to accurately diagnose and treat various pain conditions while providing patient-centered care focused on eliminating pain and restoring function.

Alisa earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hunter College, after which she pursued a career in Nursing and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Long Island University. She advanced her career further and earned a Masters of Nursing from Long Island University while working as a bedside RN in New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital over a 7 year tenure. She is board certified in multiple specialties, including Board Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) by the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses and Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FNP-BC).

Alisa understands how acute and chronic pain can negatively impact a patient’s quality of life, therefore she strives to alleviate pain by providing compassionate care to all patients, using a holistic approach in pain management that includes taking into account a person’s lifestyle and activities of daily living to treat the person individually and as a whole. Her goal is to treat her patients on both a physical and emotional level, as both acute and chronic pain can greatly interfere with quality of life. She strives to develop a mutually trusting relationship with each one of her patients and recognizes the importance of listening and understanding how pain impacts their lives.

(Spoken Languages: English)

Esther Goldenberg, FNP-C, MSN, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive expertise in comprehensive pain management for patients of all ages. With over a decade of experience in major hospital systems like NYC Health & Hospitals, Ascension Health, and Mount Sinai, Esther has honed her skills in the operating room across neurology, orthopedics, and robotics. Her approach is rooted in compassionate care that includes all aspects of a patient’s well being, by recognizing that each patient’s pain journey is unique and impacted by their lifestyle and daily activities.

Esther’s path began with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, which led her to roles as an RN in operating rooms, where she not only provided skilled patient care but also became a leader and educator for entire operating room teams, guiding nurses and technicians alike. During this time, her passion for providing even more comprehensive care motivated her to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing from Long Island University. This achievement allowed her to expand her scope as a healthcare provider and ultimately become a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (FNP-C).

Today, Esther specializes in minimally invasive pain interventions and performs a wide array of in-office procedures, including dry needling, trigger point injections, visco-supplementation therapy, scrambler therapy, intra-articular laser therapy, PRP, Botox, and ultrasound-guided techniques for targeted pain relief. Her goal is to alleviate pain by treating patients on both physical and emotional levels, fostering a trusting, empathetic environment where she listens carefully to understand the full impact of pain on their lives. Esther is dedicated to helping her patients regain control over their quality of life and move forward with confidence and comfort.