Leena Mathew, MD

Dr. Philip Petrou is a double-board certified physician in anesthesiology and pain medicine. He earned his undergraduate degree in chemistry with honors from Harvard College and attended medical school at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Petrou completed his residency in anesthesiology at Stanford University, where he also was a fellow in pain medicine.

Och Spine brings together Columbia's experts in orthopedic and neurological spine surgery, rehabilitation, radiology, pain management, neurology, and other key services. Our team works with each patient to develop a personalized care plan so you can get back to your daily life as soon as possible with minimal pain or discomfort. We offer the most advanced diagnostic technologies, innovative surgical and non-surgical therapies, and procedures. Columbia's team at Och Spine treats patients of all ages. Whether you have a common problem or a complex case, our specialists have the expertise to help.

About PAIN PHYSICIANS NYPain Physicians NY in Midtown West, Manhattan, provides advanced pain management services for people living in New York City. The team, led by interventional pain management physician Tamer Elbaz, MD, offers expert diagnosis and treatments for a wide range of pain conditions.The highly qualified interventional pain specialists at Pain Physicians NY treat all types of musculoskeletal problems, such as neck, back, and joint pain. Specific conditions they treat include complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), migraines, whiplash, myofascial pain syndrome, fibromyalgia, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis, nerve pain, and soft tissue problems like tendinitis.The range of treatments available at Pain Physicians NY is extensive but typically begins with conservative options, as these are effective for most patients. For patients with more severe or challenging conditions, the team provides access to the most innovative new therapies and advanced forms of minimally invasive surgery.Treatment options available at Pain Physicians NY include a range of image-guided injectables such as epidural steroids, as well as intra-articular laser therapy, kyphoplasty, the iovera cold therapy system, and radiofrequency neurotomy. They also use regenerative medicine techniques like stem cell and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapies to promote fast, effective healing and tissue growth.Anyone with a chronic pain condition knows that feeling of dreading to wake up each morning because the pain is still there. For many people living with pain, sleep itself is hard to come by. Chronic pain prevents people from experiencing all that life has to offer, affecting everything from personal relationships to careers to just being able to have some fun. The compassionate pain specialists at Pain Physicians NY offer hope to all those affected by pain.Call Pain Physicians NY today for more information or book an appointment online.