Business Details
17 Years
experience
Expert Pain Management Services in Lawrence, MA
Since 2009, Merrimack Valley Pain Management has provided specialized care for patients experiencing chronic pain conditions across the Merrimack Valley and surrounding regions. Led by board-certified physician Dr. Rami Rustum, our team focuses on developing personalized treatment plans that combine advanced medical interventions with compassionate patient support. We specialize in managing complex pain syndromes including spinal disorders, cancer-related pain, neuropathy, and arthritis through innovative approaches like stem cell therapy and interventional procedures.Our facility maintains strict diagnostic protocols requiring physician referrals to ensure accurate assessments supported by comprehensive medical documentation. With convenient access near Route 495, we collaborate closely with referring physicians and maintain affiliations with major insurance providers to facilitate seamless patient care.
Services
Spinal Injections
Stem Cell Therapy
Nerve Blocks
Vertebroplasty
Kyphoplasty
Prolotherapy
Medication Management
Diagnostic Imaging
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- Board-certified specialists in anesthesiology and pain medicine
- Personalized treatment plans for complex pain conditions
- Advanced interventional procedures available onsite
- Collaborative approach with referring physicians
- Specialized expertise in spinal and neuropathic pain management
Services
Spinal Injections
Targeted corticosteroid injections for spinal inflammation relief. Treats herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and sciatica through precise nerve root blocks. Requires physician referral for patient eligibility assessment.
Stem Cell Therapy
Advanced arthritis treatment using autologous stem cells for joint repair. Targets knee, hip, and shoulder degeneration with minimally invasive procedures. Requires comprehensive medical evaluation before treatment.
Vertebroplasty
Minimally invasive bone cement injection for vertebral compression fractures. Stabilizes collapsed vertebrae and reduces pain from osteoporotic or traumatic injuries. Performed under imaging guidance.
Nerve Blocks
Diagnostic and therapeutic injections for neuropathic pain conditions. Treats complex regional pain syndrome and peripheral nerve injuries through targeted anesthetic delivery.
Medication Management
Comprehensive oversight of chronic pain medication regimens. Specializes in responsible opioid management and alternative pharmacological approaches for long-term pain control.
People
Rami R. Rustum, M.D.
Medical Director
Board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist with fellowship training from Harvard Medical School. Leads clinical operations and complex case management at the practice.
Questions
What pain conditions do you treat?
We specialize in spinal disorders, neuropathy, arthritis, cancer-related pain, and complex regional pain syndromes through advanced interventional techniques.
Do you accept new patients without referrals?
New patients require physician referrals to ensure proper medical documentation and coordinated care planning with your primary healthcare provider.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We work with most major insurance providers. Contact our office at 978-685-2455/56 for specific coverage verification and authorization requirements.
Are interventional procedures performed onsite?
Yes, we offer spinal injections, nerve blocks, and regenerative therapies directly at our facility with appropriate pre-procedure evaluations.
How do I prepare for my first visit?
Bring complete medical records, medication lists, and diagnostic imaging reports. Arrive 15 minutes early to complete necessary paperwork.
Reviews (3)
Joseph Silva
May 27, 2021
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The worse Doctor and staff I've ever encountered. Don't waste your time, you'll be extremely disappointed. I wish there was less than 1 star rating.
Renee W.
Jul 29, 2019
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If there was a 0 i would have used that. When you have chronic pain issues and need to find a doctor, you go to a pain management clinic. Not this place. i went to find help and got nothing but a lecture about not trying every surgery possible. Ive already had one back surgery, really cant afford another. So thanks for the pain and the bill.
Debra Cunningham
Jun 08, 2019
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Helped ease my pain, but, gee! when I noticed they were charging worker's comp for the visits appropriately AS WELL AS medicare, I was abruptly discharged. Spoke to medicare about the double-dipping, they took back the money BUT this corrupt billing department repeatedly resubmitted those bills under different diagnosis codes... so many times that medicare just paid them the illegal bonus! ps Doctor vist is extremely brief and I was told by an office nurse that the only reason they do vital signs which, lol, is the most time-consuming part of the visit, is because MVPM discovered that insurance
