Cincinnati Comprehensive Pain Center

The team at Cincinnati Comprehensive Pain Center in Fairfield, Ohio, treats all types of pain affecting the head, neck, back, knees, and other areas, whether it's acute or chronic and regardless of if it's caused by an injury or degenerative disease. Humam Akbik, MD, Ashley Engel, NP, and John Gaffney, NP, take a whole-person approach with all the patients they care for. Comprehensive care is especially invaluable when treating complex conditions like cancer pain, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and neuropathy. Patients in the Cincinnati region can count on receiving the undivided attention of Dr. Akbik as he takes the time necessary to evaluate their health and determine the precise cause of their pain. He works with each patient to develop a customized treatment plan that includes the therapies they need, whether from conventional, interventional, or alternative medicine. With this type of multidisciplinary approach, patients receive exceptional care that targets their unique needs and provides optimal pain relief. Dr. Akbik also specializes in treating back pain and performing minimally invasive spine surgery. He helps patients with the full range of back problems, from sciatica and spinal stenosis to degenerative disc disease. The overriding goals of the team at Cincinnati Comprehensive Pain Center are relieving pain, restoring mobility, and improving each patient's quality of life...

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