About Modal Pain Management

Dr. Alex Movshis, MD

Dr. Movshis is a double board-certified pain management specialist and anesthesiologist practicing in Midtown Manhattan. After earning his medical degree from Texas A&M University College of Medicine, he completed his residency in anesthesiology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, followed by an ACGME-accredited fellowship in interventional pain medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — one of the nation's top-ranked programs for pain research and clinical training.

With expertise spanning fluoroscopy-guided spinal injections, ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and regenerative therapies, Dr. Movshis has performed hundreds of minimally invasive pain procedures with an excellent safety record. His clinical focus includes complex spinal pain, treatment-resistant migraines, neuropathic conditions, and sports-related injuries.

Treatment Philosophy

Dr. Movshis takes a diagnostic-first approach to every patient: identify the exact anatomical source of pain using advanced imaging and physical examination, then apply the least invasive treatment that delivers the most lasting relief. For many patients, this means targeted injections or nerve procedures that eliminate the need for surgery entirely. Every treatment plan is individualized — because no two pain conditions present the same way.

Education & Board Certifications

Dr. Movshis holds dual board certification from the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) in both Anesthesiology and the subspecialty of Pain Medicine. His training includes a Doctor of Medicine degree from Texas A&M University, a residency in anesthesiology at Mount Sinai Hospital with ABA board certification, and an ACGME-accredited pain management fellowship with ABA subspecialty certification in Pain Medicine.

Professional Memberships & Continuing Education

Dr. Movshis is an active member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists (NYSSA), and the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). He attends leading pain medicine conferences annually — including the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN), the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA), and PainWeek — to stay at the forefront of emerging techniques and evidence-based treatments.

State-of-the-Art Equipment

Modal Pain Management is equipped with the latest-generation fluoroscopy machine and a dedicated ultrasound unit, enabling real-time image guidance for every interventional procedure. This technology allows Dr. Movshis to visualize needle placement with sub-millimeter precision, maximizing treatment accuracy while minimizing risk and patient discomfort.

Conditions & Specializations

Dr. Movshis treats a wide range of acute and chronic pain conditions, including back pain, neck pain, sciatica, migraines and chronic headaches, joint pain, sports injuries, facial and cranial nerve pain, and myofascial pain syndromes. He also offers IV infusion therapy as a complementary modality for patients managing chronic pain and post-procedural recovery.

About the Practice

Modal Pain Management is a physician-led interventional pain practice located at 369 Lexington Ave, Floor 25 in Midtown East. The practice is built around a single priority: helping New Yorkers get out of pain without unnecessary surgery. From the initial consultation through follow-up care, every patient works directly with Dr. Movshis — not a rotating cast of providers. The office accepts most major insurance plans and offers same-week appointments for new patients.