Board-certified, Mount Sinai fellowship-trained pain specialist Dr. Alex Movshis. Image-guided, non-opioid treatments for back, neck, joint, and nerve pain — most insurance accepted.
Dr. Movshis is a board-certified pain management specialist and anesthesiologist trained at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. With fellowship training in interventional pain medicine, he brings precision-guided expertise to every patient interaction.
His approach combines advanced diagnostics with minimally invasive procedures, focusing on getting you back to the activities you love — without unnecessary surgery.
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Board-certified with fellowship training in interventional pain medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Image-guided injections performed in-suite — no hospital referral, no waiting weeks for outside imaging.
Coordinated non-surgical care under one roof at 369 Lexington Avenue — physical therapy, chiropractic, and IV therapy all on site.
Treatment plans built around interventional, regenerative, and rehabilitative care — not pills.
Comprehensive pain management for a wide range of conditions.
Expert treatment for tension headaches, migraines, and other headache disorders.
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Effective back pain relief through advanced diagnostic and interventional pain management techniques.
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Expert cervical spine pain management using advanced interventional techniques.
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Advanced treatment for sciatic nerve pain and lower extremity radiculopathy.
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Specialized care for sports injuries and soft tissue pain in athletes and active individuals.
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Effective joint pain management for arthritis and degenerative joint conditions.
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Advanced, evidence-based treatments tailored to your condition.
Expert headache and migraine injection therapy combining Botox™, nerve blocks, and targeted injections for lasting relief.
Specialized Botox™, Dysport™, and Daxxify™ injections for cervical dystonia, chronic migraines, muscle spasms, and TMJ disorders.
Minimally invasive joint and soft tissue injections including corticosteroid, PRP, and viscosupplementation therapy.
Targeted spinal pain relief through epidural steroid injection therapy.
Diagnostic nerve block that confirms facet joint pain and qualifies you for radiofrequency ablation.
Precision nerve blocks to interrupt pain signals and provide lasting relief.
Advanced radiofrequency treatment for sustained pain relief lasting months to years.
Image-guided diagnostic block and therapeutic radiofrequency ablation of the genicular nerves — a non-surgical alternative to and bridge before total knee replacement, with 6–12+ months of relief in 60–80% of correctly selected patients.
Direct treatment of trigger points to relieve muscle pain and restore normal function.
Precision diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of partial and complete muscle tears — PRP, ultrasound-guided injections, and structured return-to-activity care.
Evidence-based physical therapy to accelerate recovery and prevent future injury.
Image-guided sacroiliac joint injections — the diagnostic gold standard and first-line therapeutic option for SI joint dysfunction, responsible for 15–30% of chronic low back pain.
Image-guided intra-articular hip injections — diagnostic and therapeutic — for hip osteoarthritis, labral tears, and femoroacetabular impingement, performed under live fluoroscopic or ultrasound guidance.
An occipital nerve block is a targeted injection of local anesthetic (with or without steroid) around the greater, lesser, or third occipital nerves to diagnose and treat occipital neuralgia, chronic migraine, cluster headache, and cervicogenic headache.
Autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP), drawn from your own blood and concentrated in office, delivers growth factors directly into damaged tendons, ligaments, and joints — with strongest evidence in tendinopathy and mild-to-moderate osteoarthritis.
Pain management insights, treatment guides, and expert tips.
Chronic abdominal pain with negative endoscopy, colonoscopy, and pelvic workups? Carnett's sign in 30 seconds and a rectus sheath block in 15 minutes usually identify the real source.
Burning C-section scar pain years later? It's usually nerve entrapment, not adhesions or endometriosis. The 15-minute block that confirms it.
Burning groin pain months after a hernia repair? It's usually nerve entrapment, not a recurrence. The diagnostic block that confirms it in 15 minutes.
We evaluate back and neck pain, neuropathic conditions, headaches, tendon injuries, and post-surgical pain. Each plan begins with targeted diagnostics and a clear roadmap. Education is emphasized so you understand choices, timelines, and expected milestones.
Yes. Most patients improve with injections, regenerative techniques, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes. We reserve surgery discussions for cases that truly need it, and we coordinate referrals when a surgical opinion is appropriate.
Some patients notice improvement within days of targeted treatment, while complex or chronic cases progress over several weeks. We set checkpoints to measure function, pain levels, and activity tolerance.
We accept most commercial PPO plans. See the full list on our insurance page. We verify your coverage before your visit and notify you upfront if your plan isn't accepted. We do not accept Medicare or Medicaid.
Durability improves when treatment combines interventions with strength, mobility, and habit changes. Follow-ups refine your plan as needs evolve, and early outreach for flare-ups helps prevent setbacks.