826 Washington Street • Watertown, NY 13601
315.785.4313 • 315.779.5114 (FAX)
Over 13 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Pain so intense that they find it difficult to work, sleep or maintain a satisfying quality of life. Is this happening to you or someone you know? If so, we can help.
The Interventional Pain Management Center is a partnership between Jefferson Anesthesiologist Services and Samaritan Medical Center. Our mutidisciplinary team of professionals is devoted to providing chronic pain management services to the communities of Northern New York. Our goal is to provide optimization of the quality of life for patients who are afflicted by chronic pain through the various treatment modalities offered by our multi-disciplinary team and the cooperative efforts of the patient and their family. The Interventional Pain Management Center provides a dedicated area for the treatment of chronic pain patients. Our expert staff includes Ms. Lynn Barber and Ms. Barbara O'Brien, Nurse Practitioners, Dr. Erlinda Vidal and fellowship trained Interventional Pain Management Physicians Dr. Bhupinder Bolla and Dr. Ivan Montalvo. The Interventional Pain Management Center's new office offers convenient parking, a comfortable environment, and expanded space. Now located in the Watertown Medical Office Building (adjacent to Samaritan Medical Center) at 826 Washington Street, the new location accommodates the state-of-the-art equipment and specialized services that the Center offers to its patients.
Understanding Pain & Pain Management Chronic pain syndromes often involve not only the patient, but family also. Many patients are unable to work due to their chronic conditions, and that opens the door to many social, economic and family stressors. The Interventional Pain Management Center at Samaritan understands this and strives to treat each aspect of the patient's condition.
Chronic pain is defined as pain that continues for longer periods of time (usually 4-6 months) as a result of an injury, surgery, or medical illness. Acute pain is pain of a short, limited duration, which often goes away with the healing process. Treatments for acute and chronic pain are often quite different.
Pain management at the Interventional Pain Management Center involves a multidisciplinary approach in treating chronic pain. Since the degree of pain varies from person to person, your treatment plan will be tailored to your specific needs and circumstances. Treatment may include a single approach or a combination of medications (pain killers, anti-inflammatory drugs, anti-depressants, anti-seizure medicines, other medicines), therapies (Physical Therapy, Psychological Therapy), and injection treatments. Our primary goal is to help you manage your pain and resume a more productive life by stopping pain from managing you. ↑ Back to top
Services Offered at the Interventional Pain Management Center
When a patient is referred for evaluation and treatment at the Interventional Pain Management Center, they will receive state-of-the-art pain therapy, including access to procedures performed by fellowship-trained physicians. Treatment may include a single approach or a combination of medications, therapies, and procedures including:
| • | Diagnostic Discography | | • | Dorsal Column (Spinal Cord) Stimulators | | • | Facet Joint Injections | | • | Intra-Discal Electro Thermal Therapy | | • | Intrathecal Narcotic and Baclofen Pumps for malignant and non-malignant conditions | | • | Radiofrequency Rhizotomies and Annuloplasty |
And... | • | Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections
(Interlaminar, Caudal, and Transforaminal) | | • | Lumbar Sympathetic Blocks | | • | Stellate Ganglion Blocks | | • | Celiac Plexus Blocks for Abdominal Pain | | • | Gasserian Ganglion Blocks |
Additionally, our expanded facility provides access to cutting edge technology and equipment including: | • | Standard C/Arm Fluoroscopy Technology | | • | Three-dimensional C/Arm Fluoroscopy Technology | | • | Radiofrequency Ablation |
We are pleased to make all of this available to patients right here in the North Country...eliminating the inconvenience and discomfort of traveling to other regional centers. ↑ Back to top
How to Access Our Services
Appointments to the Interventional Pain Management Center are obtained by a doctor's referral only. If you feel you would benefit from this service, please discuss this with your personal physician. Once a referral is obtained, call 315-785-4313 for an appointment.
Most major insurances recognize the treatment for chronic pain syndromes. However, we suggest you check with your individual insurance carrier to ensure coverage. ↑ Back to top
Your First Visit
At your first appointment, you will meet with a Nurse Practitioner who specializes in pain management. During your meeting, she will ask questions and perform a hands-on examination. She will complete a psychological and physical assessment to help the doctor plan your care.
When the examination is complete, a treatment plan will be devised by the Nurse Practitioner in collaboration with the Interventional Pain Management Center physician staff. You will be given a treatment plan before you go home, and treatment will begin at your next appointment.
Samaritan's Anesthesiologists, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists, and Social Workers work together to provide the most comprehensive care available to: | • | diminish pain perceptions and intensity | | • | improve and increase activity level | | • | improve vocational status | | • | increase the likelihood of return to work | | • | provide support for patient and family |
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Questions About Your Bill
If you have questions about your bill, please call Jefferson Anesthesiologist Services at 785-8509. Their office is open for business during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. ↑ Back to top
More Questions?
If you still have questions about whether or not our Interventional Pain Management Center is right for you, the best thing to do is to just ask us! You can call us directly at 315-785-4313. | 
