Dr. Ilana Etelzon is an experienced and accomplished Pain Management Specialist. She completed her residency training at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She also completed a Pain Management fellowship with extensive training in spine, neck, musculoskeletal and regenerative medicine. Her special focus involves treating painful conditions such as sciatica, herniated discs, neck pain and back pain.

Dr. Etelzon focuses on providing treatment options that will break the pain cycle. She works together with her patients to formulate a treatment plan that is practical and effective. Treatment will consist of getting the patient out of pain, followed by proper rehabilitation in order to prevent the pain from recurring. The goal is to establish an individual treatment plan that is just right for the patient. Her methods are highly successful, as echoed in the feedback of her satisfied patients.

Dr. Etelzon’s training and experience allows her to utilize various techniques that will help return the patient back to their pain free, active state. She is highly trained in utilizing various minimally invasive techniques that work quickly and are highly effective.

Dr. Etelzon is an expert in Medical Marijuana management.  This may be a suitable opioid free option for patients seeking chronic pain relief.

Dr. Etelzon is an active member of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP), Spine Intervention Society (SIS) and American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR). She has authored in numerous articles relating to pain management, sports medicine and cardiac rehabilitation. Dr. Etelzon continues to be involved in active research and enjoys teaching residents and students.

Languages Spoken

• English

• Russian

• Hebrew