Business Details
26 Years
experience
Expert Pain Management Solutions in Sarasota
Kenneth Giraldo MD P.A. has been a trusted provider of interventional pain management solutions in Sarasota since 2000. Our practice combines academic excellence with advanced clinical expertise, offering patients personalized treatment plans for chronic pain conditions. Dr. Kenneth Giraldo MD, a board-certified specialist in Interventional Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology, leads our team with over two decades of experience in fluoroscopy-guided procedures. Our fellowship-trained physician brings Harvard Medical School expertise to Sarasota, specializing in minimally invasive techniques like radiofrequency ablation and spinal cord stimulation. We maintain active hospital privileges at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Doctors Hospital, ensuring comprehensive care access.Our multilingual team (English, Spanish, Italian) prioritizes patient education and evidence-based treatments to restore quality of life. With clinical research experience and publications in pain management, we remain at the forefront of innovative treatments. Our practice philosophy emphasizes transparency, ethical care, and measurable outcomes for conditions ranging from spinal stenosis to neuropathic pain. We serve patients through both office-based treatments and ambulatory surgical center procedures, maintaining consistent office hours for accessibility.
Services
Pain Management
Spinal Injections
Radiofrequency Ablation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Discography
Epidural Steroid Injections
Nerve Blocks
Disc Decompression
Sympathetic Blocks
Trigger Point Injections
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- Board-certified expertise in pain medicine and anesthesiology
- Fellowship-trained at Harvard Medical School's Pain Management Center
- Personalized treatment plans for chronic pain conditions
- Advanced fluoroscopy-guided procedures with sedation options
- Multilingual care available in English, Spanish, and Italian
Services
Spinal Injections
Our spinal injection procedures deliver targeted steroid-anesthetic medication to reduce nerve inflammation and pain. Using fluoroscopic guidance, we treat conditions like herniated discs and spinal stenosis with caudal, cervical, and lumbar approaches. These outpatient procedures typically take minutes to complete while providing significant pain relief for chronic back and neck conditions.
Radiofrequency Ablation
This minimally invasive technique uses radio waves to heat and deactivate pain-transmitting nerves in the cervical or lumbar spine. Ideal for facet joint pain unresponsive to conservative treatments, the procedure offers longer-term relief by interrupting pain signals while preserving motor function. Patients benefit from reduced medication dependence and improved mobility.
Spinal Cord Stimulation
For chronic neuropathic pain, we implant spinal cord stimulators that use electrical impulses to block pain signals. This advanced treatment option is particularly effective for failed back surgery syndrome and complex regional pain disorders. Our team provides comprehensive evaluation and trial stimulation to determine candidacy for permanent implantation.
Discography
This diagnostic procedure identifies painful intervertebral discs through contrast injection and imaging. By reproducing the patient's typical pain pattern, we can precisely locate disc pathology causing back pain. The results guide targeted treatment decisions for degenerative disc disease and disc herniations.
Nerve Blocks
We perform various nerve block procedures including medial branch blocks and sympathetic blocks to diagnose and treat pain conditions. These injections temporarily interrupt pain signals while providing therapeutic relief. Our ultrasound-guided techniques ensure accurate placement for conditions like sciatica and complex regional pain syndrome.
People
Dr. Kenneth A. Giraldo
Medical Director
Board-certified interventional pain specialist with 25+ years experience. Completed Harvard fellowship in pain medicine. Published researcher in pain management techniques. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian. Maintains active hospital privileges in Sarasota.
Questions
What pain conditions do you treat?
We specialize in treating spinal pain (herniated discs, spinal stenosis), neuropathic pain, sciatica, post-surgical pain syndromes, and joint-related pain conditions using interventional techniques.
What should I expect during my first visit?
Initial consultations include comprehensive pain history review, physical examination, and diagnostic testing as needed. We develop personalized treatment plans incorporating both interventional procedures and conservative management strategies.
Do you accept insurance?
We participate with most major insurance providers. Patients should verify coverage details with their insurer prior to treatment. Our office staff can assist with pre-authorization requirements.
How do I prepare for a procedure?
Patients receive specific instructions for each procedure, typically including fasting requirements and medication adjustments. Most procedures require a driver for post-procedure transportation due to sedation use.
What makes your practice different?
Our practice combines Harvard-trained expertise with personalized care, offering advanced fluoroscopy-guided techniques and evidence-based treatment approaches for complex pain conditions.
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Reviews (5)
Bob Brongel
May 02, 2021
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Dr. Giraldo treated me for lower back pain. My wife, who knows him from being in the medical field recommended him. I was truly impressed when we met. He is kind and caring and takes the time to listen to what you say. He takes copious notes and the examination was comprehensive. I was scheduled for a back injection and he met me at the surgery center with positive assurances on the outcome. I had a follow up visit to check my progress and the results of the injection. To say I was improved would be an understatement. The pain was gone and I felt 100% better. It doesnt stop there.....his staff
Barb Boehm
Nov 24, 2020
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I have had many back surgeries. They were successful, but over time arthritis & a few other complications set it. My neurosurgeon referred me to Dr. Giraldo. He performed several injections, but over time i was still experiencing pain. Dr. Giraldo did not give up. He suggested a SIFix (Sacroilac Joint Fusion.) Now several months have passed & I am still pain free. I thank Dr. Giraldo for his determination in getting to the root of my problem and for his medical talent in performing this procedure. I suggest you Place your Trust in Dr. Giraldo & your Pain will be in the Past.
Tom Locku
Sep 07, 2020
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Dr. Giraldo is without a doubt The best paimanagement doctor I have ever been to Ive had chronic back pain for over 20 years and been to many pain management doctors but none of them can compare to Dr. giraldo I am so happy that Dr. Knego recommended him if anyone out there has back problems please for your own good make an appointment with dr giraldo You sure as hell wont be sorry. My name is Thomas lock
Bruce Famiglio
Dec 03, 2018
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Doctor Giraldo is remarkable. His patience and understanding of my needs both physically and emotionally was refreshing. He never gave up. After a few procedures and the passage of time I was pain free again. That was in 2006-2008. A few new issues have arisen some 10 years later. The choice is not only obvious but clear. He not only met my expectations back than he exceeded them.
Micki Smith
Feb 02, 2017
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I have had facet joint disease for approx 5 yrs now. I have had several doctors in NC and then moved to Siesta Key. Dr Giraldo has provided the most freedom from pain of all my procedures and Dr.'s. I would much prefer an experienced Dr giving great results than one who has a "compassionate" bedside manner w so-so results. I am not concerned with conversation and levity, I want to have my pain alleviated! Dr. Giraldo's entire staff is quite friendly and that's just right for me. Thank you all! Micki S.
