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Yes. Fluoroscopy allows physician to provide safer, and more efficacious procedures. The physicians have had extensive training in fluoroscopy and do all procedures under fluoroscopy.
Most all procedures in NJ performed at
– Barnert Surgery Center
680 Broadway, Patterson, NJ 07514
(212) 772-6667
– New Horizon Surgery Center
680 Broadway, Patterson, NJ 07514
(973) 782-4202
– NYC at 5th ave surgery center
1049 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028
(212) 772-6667
Yes. We offer conscious IV sedation that minimizes pain and discomfort through the use of propofol and sedatives. Patient to have nothing to eat or drink for 10 hours prior to the procedure.
Yes. We offer conscious IV sedation that minimizes pain and discomfort through the use of propofol and sedatives. Patient to have nothing to eat or drink for 10 hours prior to the procedure.
Stopped 7 Days Prior to Procedure
Haparin
Lovenox
Aspirin 81mg
Coumadin (warfarin)
Dicumerol/dicumarol
Elmiron
Plavix (clopidogrel)
Pletal (cilostazol)
Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate)
Stopped 10 Days Prior to Procedure
Effient (prasugrel)
Stopped 14 Days Prior to Procedure
Aggrenox
Persantine (dpiyridamole)
Ticlid (ticlopidine)
When you come for your appointment, please remember to obtain and bring the following:
Insurance Card and a photo ID to both the office as well as the surgical center.
At iHeal Pain Center, we are out of network providers and are proud to work with a wide range of insurances with out of network benefits.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept patients with Medicaid at this time.
If you have any questions or are unsure of your policy, we encourage you to contact us directly, and we will be happy to check your insurance plan to see if we, or one of our associates, can work with your policy.
Our pain management doctors provide world-class, utmost professional care and a dynamic, team-oriented approach to offer relief for chronic pain.
Dr. Jignyasa Desai has devoted her life to health care and the improvement of pain conditions.
Mission statement:
iHeal Pain Center is founded by Dr. Jignyasa Desai with a dedication to eliminate pain and optimize health. Through traditional and innovative approaches, the center focuses upon healing of sports injuries and spinal disorders in all patients ranging from the athletic to the elderly. Dr. Desai methodology involves a holistic approach encompassing therapy, nutrition, and non-surgical techniques with the ultimate goal of improving daily function and lifestyle.
Training
College: East Tennessee State University B.S. Biology with honors
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Internship: Aria Health System via Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation- Stonybrook University
Fellowship training: Pain Medicine- Temple University (ACGME accredited training program)
Board Certifications:
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR)
• Pain Medicine (ABA)
Society Memberships:
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR)
American Society of Interventional Pain (ASIP)
Society of Interventional Pain (SIS)
American Society of Physicians of India (APPI)
American Society of Osteopathic Physicians (AOA)
State Licenses:
New York and New Jersey
Publications
• Frankenberger V, Desai J. Prosthetic Management of Residual Limb Ulcerations with a Vacuum Assisted Socket Suspension: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Volume 87 (3), Page S49, March 2008
• Tang N, Desai J, Stickevers S, Awan G. Hip, Buttock, and low back pain associated with ischiogluteal bursitis a case report: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Volume 88, (3) Page S12, March 2009.
• Desai J, Stickevers S. Treatment of post amputation focal dystonia with Botulinum Toxin A: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Volume 88, No 3. Page S20, March 2009.
• Desai J, Lai Y. Methylmethacrylate (MMP) hypersensitivity reactions post orthopedic hardware implantation: A case report: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Oct 22, 2009.
• Desai, J, Fahmy, M. Herpes Zoster associated with Recurrent Bell’s Palsy: A Case Report: American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: 89(4): S79, April 2010.
• Desai, J, Semel, J. Assessing Fall Data in Rehabilitation Hospitals Leading to Prevention Strategies. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: 89(4): S83, April 2010.
• Kohane, Dan, Desai, J. Case Report: Brachial Amyotrophic Diplegia (BAD). 2011 (AAP) Association of Academic Physiatrists. Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, April 12-16, 2011.
• Desai J, Falco F. A case study: Peripheral Nerve Stimulator (PNS) in treatment of intractable migraines. To be submitted for publication 2011
• Vesga R, Falco F, Husain A, Desai J. Chapter 12: Abdominal Pain and Treatment Options. In: Kaye A, editor. Understanding Pain: Taking Control of Your Life. Praeger/ABC-CLIO Press; 2011.
• Falco F, Desai J. Stimulation produced analgesia. In: Manchikanti L, Christo P, Trescot A, Falco F (eds.). Comprehensive Pain Medicine and Interventional Pain Management Board Review. Paducah, KY: ASIPP Publishing; 2011.
• Zhu Z, Falco F, Desai J. Intrathecal drug delivery. In: Manchikanti L, Christo P, Trescot A, Falco F (eds.). Comprehensive Pain Medicine and Interventional Pain Management Board Review. Paducah, KY: ASIPP Publishing; 2011.
• Onyewu C, Desai J, Falco F. EEG, MEG. In: Manchikanti L, Christo P, Trescot A, Falco F (eds.). Comprehensive Pain Medicine and Interventional Pain Management Board Review. Paducah, KY: ASIPP Publishing; 2011.•Desai, J, Sakheim, K. Anti-Depressants in Pain Management. Pain Management Clinical Pocket Guide. Currently in Publishing for spring of 2013.