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Your Trusted Pain Management Specialists in Anchorage
AA Spine & Pain Clinic is the first and largest integrated pain management practice in Alaska, dedicated to diagnosing and treating complex pain conditions. Our team of 9 highly trained medical providers from diverse specialties collaborates to deliver exceptional care, prioritizing patient needs through an integrated clinical approach. We combine advanced medical procedures with compassionate care, offering services ranging from interventional pain management to chronic condition treatment.As the only pain clinic in Anchorage providing inpatient hospital care for acute, chronic, and post-operative pain, we maintain a patient-first philosophy while advancing care through research and education. Our AAAHC-accredited spine center performs specialized procedures like epidural stimulators and intrathecal pumps, supported by a multidisciplinary team committed to community health and innovation.
Services
Neuropathic Pain Management
Chronic Pain Treatment
Interventional Procedures
Spasticity Disorders Care
Post-Operative Pain Management
Highlights and features
- We have 9 highly trained medical providers from diverse specialties
- Only pain clinic in Anchorage providing inpatient hospital pain care
- Our team performs interventional procedures in an AAAHC-accredited center
- We develop personalized pain management plans for complex conditions
- Our providers dedicate significant time to patient consultations
Associations and certifications
- AAAHC
What people say
Caring and compassionate
Change peoples lives
Kind and reassuring
Exceptional pain relief
Thorough evaluations
Services
Neuropathic Pain Management
Specialized treatment for nerve-related pain conditions using advanced diagnostic tools and interventional therapies. Our team employs medication management, nerve blocks, and neuromodulation techniques to address diabetic neuropathy, post-herpetic neuralgia, and other neuropathic conditions. Patients benefit from personalized care plans focused on improving quality of life through comprehensive symptom management.
Chronic Pain Treatment
Comprehensive management of persistent pain conditions lasting beyond 12 weeks. We combine physical therapy, medication optimization, and minimally-invasive procedures like epidurals and facet joint injections. Our approach emphasizes functional restoration and reducing reliance on opioids through evidence-based, multidisciplinary treatment strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
Interventional Procedures
Minimally-invasive procedures performed in our AAAHC-accredited facility to target specific pain sources. Services include epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation, and intrathecal pump placements. These interventions aim to reduce inflammation, block pain signals, and provide long-lasting relief for spinal and musculoskeletal conditions while minimizing recovery time.
Spasticity Disorders Care
Specialized management for muscle stiffness and spasms caused by spinal cord injuries, MS, and other neurological conditions. We utilize intrathecal baclofen pumps, nerve blocks, and physical therapy to improve mobility and comfort. Our team works closely with neurologists to optimize treatment outcomes for patients experiencing movement disorders.
Post-Operative Pain Management
Comprehensive pain control strategies for patients recovering from surgical procedures. Our approach combines regional anesthesia techniques, multimodal medication regimens, and rehabilitation support to ensure comfortable recovery. We collaborate with surgical teams to develop customized pain management plans that promote healing and minimize complications.
Questions
What pain conditions do you specialize in treating?
We specialize in neuropathic pain, chronic back/neck pain, cancer-related pain, spasticity disorders, fibromyalgia, and post-operative pain management.
Do you offer inpatient pain management services?
Yes, we're the only Anchorage clinic providing inpatient hospital care for acute, chronic, and post-operative pain conditions.
What interventional procedures are available?
Our procedures include epidural stimulators, intrathecal pumps, radiofrequency ablation, nerve blocks, and minimally-invasive spine treatments.
How are treatment plans developed?
Our multidisciplinary team creates personalized plans through comprehensive evaluations, combining medication, procedures, and rehabilitation strategies.
Are telemedicine appointments available?
Yes, we offer telemedicine consultations for patient convenience and accessibility across Alaska.
Reviews (6)
Susan Gillen
Jun 08, 2022
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Dr. Johnson walked away from me and never talked to me because of a mistake I made, I misplaced my medication. I told him the try. But he turned me over to Greg Wilkinson who isn't even a doctor! I never seen the doctor that I had for years again! (Dr. Johnson). I srocry at the way I was treated! Greg dropped me off all my medication too fast. It landed me in the hospital many times! I'm still very sick because of the cruel way I was treated!
So if you are thinking about going here as a patient, you can't be human, you can't make a mistake or you will be dropped immediately! Trust me. I've had seizures, and a heart attack because of "their care"! Never tell them that you made a mistake. with anything!
So if you are thinking about going here as a patient, you can't be human, you can't make a mistake or you will be dropped immediately! Trust me. I've had seizures, and a heart attack because of "their care"! Never tell them that you made a mistake. with anything!
Trevor W.
Feb 18, 2022
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They didn't want to do my paperwork and they messed up appointments and then blamed me for them. I decided to change clinics because they didn't do their administrative work. Wanted me to drop off paperwork and then chase it down. The last straw was the surgery manager telling me that I was not scheduled for procedure and was rude. I had to bite my tongue, but I decided enough.
Elisa Miller
Oct 23, 2021
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AA pain spine is amazing. We are very blessed in Alaska to have these amazing professional Doctors to be here to give the specialized medical care that some of us need. I don't like having to be in the Heath I'm in but I'm very blessed that Dr Boomgaard and his staff are caring amazing and very professional Thank you Dr Boomgaard and staff for the excellent professional caring medical care u give. I'm proud to be your patient Elisa Miller
Laurel Z.
Mar 20, 2021
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This place didn't treat me like a person I heard the docs out in the hallway talking about how negative my treatment is
Aycara Jordan
Mar 14, 2021
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I was a patient of AA spine and pain for 5 years. I never failed a UA or had any problems with them until May 2020. They said they tried to call me in for a pill count but because of covid my appointments were on zoom. They never called my house phone our tried to email me. I also had to endure very painful injection and a treatment to burn my nerves to have less pain. Bad idea both made my pain worse than before I had them.
My entire spine is fused and I have had stainless steel harrtion rods since I was 15 years old. I have socoliocs and my curve was a 74 when I had my opperation in Seattle Washington. I should have stopped going to them after they gave me painful injection they left me in so much pain and didn't help my condition.
My entire spine is fused and I have had stainless steel harrtion rods since I was 15 years old. I have socoliocs and my curve was a 74 when I had my opperation in Seattle Washington. I should have stopped going to them after they gave me painful injection they left me in so much pain and didn't help my condition.
Myst
Mar 04, 2021
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I can't say much about the other doctors of AA Spine and Pain Clinic because I have never seen them personally. However I can talk about the doctor I see. Mary Beth Calor is amazing, at our first visit she actually examined me. Which has never happened at any other pain clinic I have gone to. This was a wonderful change as I have been on pain mngmnt for many years. She access my troubles and start a treatment plan, and they have been spot on, an I have finally gotten some relief for a period of time.
It does'nt last as long as I wish it would, (4 to 6 months) but some relief is better than none. DR CALOR is a kind, competent, and compassionate doctor and I recommend her highly. Thank you Dr Calor and thank you to your wonderful staff. signed. Jennifer G.B.
It does'nt last as long as I wish it would, (4 to 6 months) but some relief is better than none. DR CALOR is a kind, competent, and compassionate doctor and I recommend her highly. Thank you Dr Calor and thank you to your wonderful staff. signed. Jennifer G.B.
