About Pain Doctors Medical
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Dr. Ilana Etelzon, MD
Pain Management Specialist · Interventional Pain and Musculoskeletal Medicine
Speaks English and Russian
Dr. Ilana Etelzon is a fellowship-trained pain management specialist with extensive experience in interventional pain and musculoskeletal medicine. She emphasizes regenerative techniques and takes a non-operative approach, using advanced fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided methods so every treatment is placed precisely.
She treats a wide range of conditions including lower back pain, sciatica, pinched nerves, neck pain, and musculoskeletal injuries from overuse, sports, and arthritis.
Her approach begins with relieving pain, then moves to rehabilitation designed to prevent recurrence. The goal is an individualized strategy built with the patient rather than handed to them.
"You have tissue degeneration, not just inflammation, which is why this has not improved."
Dr. Ilana Etelzon, MDProfessional Memberships
- American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP)
- Spine Intervention Society (SIS)
- North American Spine Society (NASS)
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR)
- Regenexx Certified Core Provider
Dr. Etelzon has contributed to numerous articles on pain management, regenerative medicine, sports medicine, and cardiac rehabilitation. Alongside her clinical work she remains active in research and enjoys teaching and mentoring residents and students.
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Our Team
Your Caring Team
Every provider here is trained in image-guided, minimally invasive treatment. You will not be handed off to someone who has not read your chart.
Dr. Ilana Etelzon, MD
Pain Management Specialist English, RussianFellowship-trained in interventional pain and musculoskeletal medicine, with a focus on regenerative techniques and a non-operative approach. Regenexx Certified Core Provider.
Alisa Linkova, NP
Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC, MSN, CRRN English, RussianBoard certified family nurse practitioner providing comprehensive pain management. Performs dry needling, trigger point injections, viscosupplementation, intra-articular laser therapy, ozone, PRP, and prolotherapy under ultrasound guidance.
Esther Goldenberg, NP
Nurse Practitioner, FNP-C, MSN EnglishOver a decade of experience across NYC Health & Hospitals, Ascension Health, and Mount Sinai, with operating room expertise in neurology, orthopedics, and robotics. Specializes in minimally invasive in-office pain interventions.
Alexandra DeFrance, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Orthopedics and Regenerative Medicine EnglishBoard certified physician assistant specializing in orthopedics, regenerative medicine, and integrative wellness. Performs PRP, stem cell therapies, TenJet, hydrodissection, and perineural injections under ultrasound guidance. Also provides BHRT, peptide therapy, and IV hydration.
Dr. Alexandra Carrer
Spine Surgeon, Orthopedic EnglishSpine fellowship trained at the UCSF Spine Center. Treats the full range of musculoskeletal disorders including sports injuries, overuse conditions, occupational injuries, and high-energy trauma. Published author and conference speaker.
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