You Deserve the BEST Pain Management
Pain can affect every part of your life, whether it’s from an injury, arthritis, cancer, or aging. Our board-certified anesthesiologists specialize in pain management. Their individualized treatment plans combine evidence-based therapies with compassionate care to help you feel your BEST.
Comprehensive Care & Guided Support
Our Nurse Navigators offer one-on-one guidance throughout your pain management journey. This dedicated support means less stress, fewer delays, and a smoother path to pain relief.
They help you:
- Coordinate appointments across specialties, such as physical therapy, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and primary care.
- Simplify communication between providers so you never feel lost in your own care plan.
- Provide education and resources to help you understand your treatment plan and make informed decisions.
- Offer emotional support and practical guidance, ensuring you feel confident and cared for every step of the way.
Who We Help
We treat both acute and chronic pain:
- Acute Pain - Sudden, short-term pain often caused by injury or surgery.
- Chronic Pain - Persistent pain lasting more than 3–6 months, often linked to disease or untreated injuries.
Conditions We Treat
We help patients manage a wide range of pain conditions, including:
- Arthritis
- Back pain
- Cancer-related pain
- Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
- Degenerative spine conditions
- Facial pain (trigeminal neuralgia)
- Joint pain
- Neck pain
- Post-surgical pain
- Shingles and postherpetic neuralgia
- Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS)
- Radicular and spine pain
Advanced Treatment Options
We offer minimally invasive procedures and innovative therapies, including:
Epidural & Facet Joint Injections
Reduces inflammation around spinal nerves.
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Blocks pain signals from facet joints.
Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)
A device that interrupts pain signals
Trigger Point Injections
Relieves muscle knots and tension.
Intrathecal Pain Pump
Delivers medication directly to spinal nerves.
Celiac Plexus & Hypogastric Blocks
Targets cancer-related abdominal and pelvic pain.
Trigeminal Nerve Block
Treats facial nerve pain.
Blood Patch
Seals spinal fluid leaks after epidural procedures.
Stellate & Lumbar Sympathetic Blocks
Treats nerve-related pain in the neck and lower back.
Intercostal Block
Relieves rib and chest wall pain.
Occipital Nerve Block
Helps with headaches from occipital neuralgia.
Refer a Patient for Pain Management
To refer a patient to the Stormont Vail Pain Management Center in Topeka or Junction City:
Phone: (785) 270-0070
Fax: (785) 270-0071
Meet Our Pain Management Specialists
Justin M. Anderson, M.D.
Specialty: Pain Medicine
Matthew A. Caldwell, M.D.
Specialty: Pain Medicine
Ian J. Kucera, M.D.
Specialty: Pain Medicine