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Trusted Pain Management in Midtown East, NY
New York Pain Medicine is dedicated to relieving acute and chronic pain for residents of Midtown East, New York City. Our team, led by Dr. Douglas Allen, a dual board-certified specialist in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and interventional pain management, employs a collaborative approach to care. We combine proven traditional therapies with cutting-edge technologies, offering services such as steroid injections, nerve blocks, physical therapy, acupuncture, and electrodiagnostic medicine. Our focus is on conservative treatment plans that prioritize patient education, risk-benefit transparency, and personalized care coordination among specialists.With over a decade of experience serving the community, we emphasize non-surgical solutions while maintaining rigorous clinical standards. Our practice integrates pain management, sports medicine, and addiction treatment under one roof, ensuring comprehensive care for complex conditions. We operate with a commitment to ethical practice, continuous medical innovation, and patient-centered outcomes, as evidenced by our extensive clinical experience and positive patient testimonials.
Services
Pain Management
Physical Therapy
Acupuncture
Spinal Pain Treatment
Opiate Management
Sports Medicine
Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections
Trigger Point Injections
Nerve Blocks
Highlights and features
- Dual board-certified physician specializing in pain management and rehabilitation
- Comprehensive treatment combining interventional procedures and conservative therapies
- Collaborative team approach with physical therapists and alternative medicine specialists
- Personalized treatment plans with full risk-benefit transparency
- Specialized expertise in opiate addiction management and sports-related injuries
What people say
Exceptional Pain Management Specialist
Epidural went flawlessly
Truly cares about patients
Expert care and guidance
Excellent results for back pain
Services
Pain Management
Our pain management specialists create personalized treatment plans combining medication, physical therapy, and interventional procedures. We address acute and chronic pain from sports injuries, spinal conditions, and complex syndromes using evidence-based approaches. Treatment options include nerve blocks, trigger point injections, and advanced therapies like platelet-rich plasma.
Physical Therapy
Customized physical therapy programs focus on restoring mobility, reducing pain, and preventing re-injury through targeted exercises and manual techniques. Our therapists specialize in sports rehabilitation, post-surgical recovery, and musculoskeletal condition management. Treatment includes gait analysis, ergonomic training, and sport-specific rehabilitation plans.
Acupuncture
Licensed acupuncturist Peter Tricarico provides traditional and modern acupuncture treatments for pain relief, anxiety reduction, and opiate detoxification support. The therapy stimulates natural painkillers through strategic needle placement, complementing conventional pain management strategies while promoting overall wellness.
Opiate Management
Board-certified specialists offer comprehensive opiate addiction treatment combining buprenorphine therapy, medication weaning, and behavioral health support. Our program includes structured detoxification protocols, regular progress monitoring, and alternative pain management strategies to prevent relapse while addressing underlying pain conditions.
Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Advanced electrodiagnostic testing using nerve conduction studies and electromyography identifies neuromuscular disorders causing pain and dysfunction. This diagnostic approach helps pinpoint conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, radiculopathy, and peripheral neuropathy, enabling targeted treatment planning for improved patient outcomes.
People
Dr. Douglas Allen
Interventional Pain Management Specialist
Dr. Allen is a dual board-certified physician in physical medicine/rehabilitation and interventional pain management with over 15 years of experience treating complex pain conditions. He specializes in non-surgical solutions for sports injuries, spinal pain, and opiate addiction management.
Peter Tricarico
Acupuncturist
Peter Tricarico combines traditional Chinese acupuncture techniques with modern pain management approaches. He has over a decade of experience providing complementary therapy for chronic pain, anxiety, and opiate detoxification support.
Rebecca Lloyd-Jones
Massage Therapist
Rebecca Lloyd-Jones offers therapeutic massage treatments to complement pain management programs. Her practice focuses on myofascial release and trigger point therapy to address musculoskeletal pain and improve treatment outcomes.
Tania Marks
Physical Therapist
Tania Marks specializes in rehabilitative care for sports injuries and chronic pain conditions. She develops customized exercise programs to improve mobility, reduce pain, and prevent re-injury through evidence-based physical therapy techniques.
Questions
What pain management approaches do you use?
We combine medication management, physical therapy, acupuncture, and interventional procedures like nerve blocks and injections to create personalized treatment plans addressing both acute and chronic pain conditions.
Do you treat sports-related injuries?
Yes, our specialists provide comprehensive care for sports injuries including sprains, strains, tendonitis, and post-surgical rehabilitation using physical therapy, PRP injections, and sport-specific recovery programs.
How do you diagnose pain conditions?
We use comprehensive evaluations including medical history review, physical exams, imaging studies (X-rays, MRI), and electrodiagnostic testing to identify pain sources and develop targeted treatment strategies.
Do you offer opiate addiction treatment?
Yes, we provide medically supervised opiate detoxification programs using buprenorphine therapy combined with behavioral health support and alternative pain management strategies to address both addiction and underlying pain conditions.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept most major insurance plans - please contact our office directly at 212-245-7900 for specific coverage verification and billing inquiries regarding your pain management or physical therapy treatment.
Are same-day appointments available?
While we prioritize scheduled appointments, we accommodate urgent pain management cases when possible - as demonstrated by immediate care for severe pain emergencies within 15 minutes of contact.
Reviews (5)
Renee Millington
Apr 03, 2021
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Ive been seeing Dr Peter Tricarico as an acupuncturist for a while now and he is not only patient but truly cares about you. He likes to understand your health lifecycle from a holistic standpoint and I love how knowledgable he is. Highly recommend him, he's my GO TO ACCUPUNCTURIST!!
Orna P.
Sep 24, 2015
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Dr Douglas Allen
A year and a half ago I had a bad episode of herniated L5 S1discs in my back. I could not move for couple of weeks and remained physically incapacitated for a few months. The pain was unbearable and it took a long time to get rid off. But gradually I regained my strength despite of a few relapses along the way and only now, almost two years after the initial episode I feel like I'm back to myself. And with no surgery! I have many people to thank for that but I definitely owe most of my successful recovery to Dr. Douglas Allen and his staff. Dr Allen gave me three stereoid
A year and a half ago I had a bad episode of herniated L5 S1discs in my back. I could not move for couple of weeks and remained physically incapacitated for a few months. The pain was unbearable and it took a long time to get rid off. But gradually I regained my strength despite of a few relapses along the way and only now, almost two years after the initial episode I feel like I'm back to myself. And with no surgery! I have many people to thank for that but I definitely owe most of my successful recovery to Dr. Douglas Allen and his staff. Dr Allen gave me three stereoid
Kyle F.
Oct 27, 2014
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I could not disagree more with the first review as my experience with Dr. Sarrica could not have been more different. Marcello is honestly the absolutely best at what he does. I have had lower back issues for the better part of 12 years, and for 12 years I was searching for answers so I could best manage this pain. Along the way, I have tried countless steroid/epidural injections, medications, myofascial/massage therapy, acupuncture (as well as other random Eastern Medicine practices), and physical therapy. I have been to a few different physical therapists in these 12 years, so while Marcello
Bernice K.
Jun 26, 2014
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I would not recommend Marcello Sarrica as a physical therapist. When I first called the office I was told each session would be 30 minutes one on one. Not once did this happen.Each session for the first 10 minutes and the last 5 minutes Marcello worked with me as well as another patient. During the middle 15 minutes he was for the most part on the computer with his back to me. And for all this he charged $600 to my insurance company!!!
Em Dee
Jun 21, 2014
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I am pleased to have chosen this place to receive my treatments, and would highly recommend it to anyone. Not only are the staff highly trained and very knowledgeable, but most importantly they really care about my wellbeing and improvement. I always feel welcome at the office, everyone is very friendly, from the reception desk to accounting to the physical therapists, they provide excellent services.
