Tochi Umunakwe
Kensington Medical Center ASC
10810 Connecticut Ave, 
Kensington, MD 

Overview

Dr. Tochi Umunakwe, MD, is a double board-certified physician in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology and the Founder and Medical Director of Medway Pain Center in El Paso, Texas. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and complex pain conditions, helping patients improve function, mobility, and quality of life through evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Dr. Umunakwe treats a wide range of conditions, including chronic back and neck pain, sciatica, neuropathic pain, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, arthritis, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), failed back surgery syndrome, cancer-related pain, chronic headaches, and musculoskeletal pain disorders.

As an interventional pain specialist, she performs advanced minimally invasive procedures, including Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS), Kyphoplasty, Epidural Steroid Injections, Radiofrequency Ablation, Facet and Medial Branch Blocks, Sacroiliac Joint Injections, Nerve Blocks, Trigger Point Injections, and other image-guided treatments.

Dr. Umunakwe has a special interest in treating patients with chronic neuropathic pain, cancer pain, and complex pain conditions that have not responded to conservative therapies. Her approach emphasizes individualized treatment plans, patient education, and shared decision-making to help patients achieve meaningful and lasting pain relief.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Phantom Limb Pain, Neuralgia, and Acute Pain.

Dr. Umunakwe is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology – Pain Medicine and American Board Of Anesthesiology – Anesthesiology.

Residency

Medical College of Wisconsin

Specialties

Pain Medicine

Licenses

Medical License in TX

Board Certifications

American Board Of Anesthesiology – Pain Medicine
American Board Of Anesthesiology – Anesthesiology

Hospital Affiliations

Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus Of Lpds Healthc
Texas Tech Physicians Of El Paso

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Locations

Kensington Medical Center ASC
10810 Connecticut Ave, Kensington, MD 20895
Other Locations
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Associates of El Paso P.A.
1397 George Dieter Dr Ste D, El Paso, TX 79936
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While Dr. Tochi Umunakwe is a Pain Medicine, they have specific expertise in Chronic Pain, Phantom Limb Pain, and Neuralgia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pain Medicine.

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Dr. Tochi Umunakwe accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 301-929-7100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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