Stephen Wade, MD - Island Musculoskeletal Care-Valley Stream

I am interventional physiatrist providing comprehensive care for those suffering from musculoskeletal pain from both degenerative and acute injuries. I am board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and fellowship trained in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine. I emphasize avoiding dependence on pharmaceuticals to control pain and believe that lifestyle modification, exercise and stress reduction are all vital to healing. I use both fluoroscopy and ultrasound to treat various conditions that can cause debilitating pain. I specialize in the treatment of back and neck pain caused by Arthritis, Degenerative Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, and pain following spine surgery. I offer a variety of treatment options that are available to help eliminate pain including epidurals, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation and the latest minimally invasive spine procedures. I also treat peripheral joint, tendon and nerve related pain from conditions such as Osteoarthritis, Tendonitis/Tendinopathy, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. I offer various peripheral injections including Trigger Point, Corticosteroid, Botox and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP). I work in collaboration with Orthopedic Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, Neurologists, Rheumatologists, Sports Medicine Physicians and Primary Care Physicians to ensure the patient is put first. I believe in keeping an open mind to all treatment options and welcome feedback and dialogue with other practitioners for ensuring continuity of care. I am constantly educating myself and learning about the latest and cutting-edge treatment options for my patients so that they have best chance of success. My goal is to give patients the highest quality of medical care so that they can live their best life.