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Your Trusted Pain Management Specialists in El Paso
West Texas Pain Institute is a specialized pain management practice led by double board-certified pain medicine specialist and anesthesiologist Raul Lopez, MD. Our team offers customized care for patients struggling with chronic pain, utilizing innovative treatments such as spinal cord stimulation, kyphoplasty, and regenerative medicine to address both symptoms and underlying conditions. Dr. Lopez completed rigorous training at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and prioritizes identifying root causes of pain through a patient-focused approach.We treat patients with the same attention we would expect for our own families, combining advanced medical expertise with compassionate care. Our providers include experienced professionals like Ilyana Yee, APRN, and Lucia Fisher, APRN, who support our mission of delivering personalized pain relief solutions. We maintain two convenient locations in El Paso, Texas, and offer comprehensive consultations to develop tailored treatment plans for each individual's needs.
Services
Regenerative Medicine
Epidural Injection
Radiofrequency Ablation
Fibromyalgia Treatment
Spinal Cord Stimulator
Kyphoplasty
Peripheral Nerve Stimulator
Peripheral Neuropathy
Highlights and features
- Double board-certified pain medicine specialist with Cedars-Sinai training
- Personalized treatment plans addressing root causes of chronic pain
- Advanced treatments including spinal cord stimulation and regenerative medicine
- Two convenient locations serving the El Paso community
- Patient-focused approach treating individuals like family members
What people say
Compassionate doctor
Excellent service
Attentive staff
Professional medical ethics
Great pain relief
Services
Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative medicine treatments use concentrated platelets from your blood to accelerate natural healing and reduce chronic pain. This innovative approach treats musculoskeletal conditions by promoting tissue repair and regeneration. Patients benefit from non-surgical pain relief that addresses underlying injuries while minimizing recovery time.
Spinal Cord Stimulator
Spinal cord stimulation delivers mild electrical impulses to interrupt pain signals reaching the brain. This advanced treatment effectively manages chronic back pain and nerve-related discomfort through implantable devices. Patients experience significant pain reduction while maintaining greater mobility and functionality during recovery.
Radiofrequency Ablation
Radiofrequency ablation uses heat energy to disable malfunctioning nerves transmitting chronic pain signals. This minimally invasive procedure provides lasting relief for neck, back, and joint pain conditions. Patients typically resume normal activities within days while experiencing reduced pain levels for months.
Fibromyalgia Treatment
Our comprehensive fibromyalgia treatment program addresses widespread musculoskeletal pain and associated symptoms through personalized care plans. Combining medication management, physical therapy, and advanced interventions, we help patients manage chronic pain while improving sleep quality and daily functionality.
Epidural Injection
Epidural steroid injections deliver anti-inflammatory medication directly to inflamed spinal nerve areas. This targeted treatment effectively reduces pain from herniated discs, sciatica, and spinal stenosis. Patients receive precise injections using fluoroscopic guidance for optimal pain relief and improved mobility.
People
Raul Lopez, MD
Pain Medicine Specialist
Double board-certified in pain medicine and anesthesiology, Dr. Lopez completed his residency and fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He specializes in interventional pain management techniques and regenerative medicine treatments for chronic pain conditions.
Questions
What pain conditions do you treat?
We treat chronic pain conditions including back pain, fibromyalgia, peripheral neuropathy, and nerve-related pain using advanced interventional techniques.
Do you accept my insurance?
We accept most major insurance providers - contact our office to verify coverage for your specific pain management treatment.
What treatment options avoid surgery?
Regenerative medicine, spinal cord stimulation, and epidural injections offer effective non-surgical alternatives for chronic pain relief.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call 915-313-4443 or use our online request form to schedule a consultation with our pain management specialists.
Are your treatments covered by Medicare?
Many of our interventional pain management procedures are Medicare-approved - contact our billing department for specific coverage details.
What makes your practice different?
Our patient-centered approach combines advanced treatments with personalized care, treating each patient like family while addressing root causes of chronic pain.
