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 Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Spinal Stenosis, and Phantom Limb Pain.
Dr. Umunakwe is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology – Pain Medicine and American Board Of Anesthesiology – Anesthesiology.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- HMO
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1397 George Dieter Dr, D, El Paso, TX 79936
1900 N Oregon St, 300, El Paso, TX 79902
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Umunakwe has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tochi C. Umunakwe
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tochi C. Umunakwe?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tochi C. Umunakwe by calling their office at 915-259-8512. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tochi C. Umunakwe a top-rated expert for Fibromyalgia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tochi C. Umunakwe is classified as an Experienced expert for Fibromyalgia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Tochi C. Umunakwe specialize in?
While Dr. Tochi C. Umunakwe is a Pain Medicine, they have specific expertise in Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, and Spinal Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pain Medicine.
Does Dr. Tochi C. Umunakwe accept my insurance?
Dr. Tochi C. Umunakwe accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 915-259-8512 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Chronic PainDr. Umunakwe isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- FibromyalgiaDr. Umunakwe isExperienced. Learn about Fibromyalgia.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Umunakwe isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.