How does a fellowship trained interventional pain physican differ from other providers that treat pain?
A post graduate program (a fellowship) dedicated to pain medicine is a one year training program beyond the normal medical school and residency training. This program trains physicians on micro invasive procedures to treat pain. Pain physicians with this specialty training are also trained to focus on a comprehensive medical evaluation for each patient, directed toward their specific symptoms to establish a better treatment plan. Pinnacle Pain Center helps a patient eliminate pain through options other than medication and major surgery.

What types of insurances are do you accept?
Most private insurances are accepted at Pinnacle Pain Center, as well L & I, and Medicare. For specific questions regarding your coverage, please contact us at 509-591-0070.

Do we accept payment plans?
Pinnacle Pain Center will directly bill your insurance(s). We also accept checks and most major credit cards.

What are your office hours?
We are currently seeing patients from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday

Where are the procedures performed?
Most procedures are performed in the surgical suite at our office. There are however, a few procedures that we perform at a local hospital or surgery center.

Do these procedures hurt?
Regional anesthetics or conscious sedation is available for procedures. Most procedures are minimally invasive with only a needle entering the skin.

How long do most procedures take?
Most procedures take less than 15 minutes. With preparation time and recovery, expect to be in the office 1-2 hours for a procedure.

When will I be able to return to work?
In most cases, if you were able to work before the procedure, you will be able to return to work the next day.