Pain Management in Midtown Manhattan — same-week appointments
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.
Meet Dr. Alex Movshis
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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Why Choose Modal Pain Management?
Mount Sinai Fellowship-Trained
Board-certified with fellowship training in interventional pain medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
In-Office Ultrasound & Fluoroscopy
Image-guided injections performed in-suite — no hospital referral, no waiting weeks for outside imaging.
Same-Site PT, Chiro & IV Therapy
Coordinated non-surgical care under one roof at 369 Lexington Avenue — physical therapy, chiropractic, and IV therapy all on site.
Non-Opioid by Design
Treatment plans built around interventional, regenerative, and rehabilitative care — not pills.
Conditions We Treat
Comprehensive pain management for a wide range of conditions.
Headaches & Migraines
Expert treatment for tension headaches, migraines, and other headache disorders.
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Back Pain
Effective back pain relief through advanced diagnostic and interventional pain management techniques.
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Neck Pain
Expert cervical spine pain management using advanced interventional techniques.
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Sciatica
Advanced treatment for sciatic nerve pain and lower extremity radiculopathy.
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Sports Medicine & Soft Tissue Injuries
Specialized care for sports injuries and soft tissue pain in athletes and active individuals.
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Joint Pain
Effective joint pain management for arthritis and degenerative joint conditions.
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We accept most commercial PPO plans. We verify your coverage before your visit and let you know if your plan isn't one we accept.
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Treatment Options
Advanced, evidence-based treatments tailored to your condition.
Headache & Migraine Injections
Expert headache and migraine injection therapy combining Botox™, nerve blocks, and targeted injections for lasting relief.
Botox™ & Neuromodulator Therapy
Specialized Botox™, Dysport™, and Daxxify™ injections for cervical dystonia, chronic migraines, muscle spasms, and TMJ disorders.
Joint & Soft Tissue Injections
Minimally invasive joint and soft tissue injections including corticosteroid, PRP, and viscosupplementation therapy.
Epidural Steroid Injections
Targeted spinal pain relief through epidural steroid injection therapy.
Medial Branch Block
Diagnostic nerve block that confirms facet joint pain and qualifies you for radiofrequency ablation.
Nerve Blocks
Precision nerve blocks to interrupt pain signals and provide lasting relief.
Radiofrequency Ablation
Advanced radiofrequency treatment for sustained pain relief lasting months to years.
Genicular Nerve Block & Radiofrequency Ablation
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.
Trigger Point Injections
Direct treatment of trigger points to relieve muscle pain and restore normal function.
Muscle Tear & Soft Tissue Repair
Precision diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of partial and complete muscle tears — PRP, ultrasound-guided injections, and structured return-to-activity care.
Physical Therapy
Evidence-based physical therapy to accelerate recovery and prevent future injury.
Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injections
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.
Hip Joint Injections
Image-guided intra-articular hip injections — diagnostic and therapeutic — for hip osteoarthritis, labral tears, and femoroacetabular impingement, performed under live fluoroscopic or ultrasound guidance.
Occipital Nerve Block
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.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.