Auburn Community Hospital Pain Management Clinic

Chronic pain affects millions of Americans, negatively impacting their energy levels and overall quality of life. The ACH Pain Management Clinic is designed to address the unique needs of chronic pain sufferers, providing diagnosis of and treatment for chronic pain with either a targeted or comprehensive full-body approach.

Meet Our Team

We Are Accepting New Patients!

From general back and neck pain to advanced treatments for herniated discs, post-trauma pain, sports injuries, and more, our team is dedicated to providing personalized care. Whether you need a targeted approach or a comprehensive full-body plan, we’re here to help you regain control and enhance your quality of life. Let us support you on your path to relief and wellness.

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We Are Accepting New Patients!

From general back and neck pain to advanced treatments for herniated discs, post-trauma pain, sports injuries, and more, our team is dedicated to providing personalized care. Whether you need a targeted approach or a comprehensive full-body plan, we’re here to help you regain control and enhance your quality of life. Let us support you on your path to relief and wellness.

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Auburn Community Hospital Pain Management Clinic
77 Nelson St, Suite 230
Auburn, NY, 13021

P: 315-255-7246
F: 315-255-7448

Request an Appointment

    Meet Our Team!

    Living with chronic pain can significantly affect your energy, mobility, and overall quality of life. At Auburn Pain Management Clinic, we specialize in diagnosing and treating chronic pain with personalized care tailored to your unique needs.

    Jason Lok, MD, FASA

    Jason Lok, MD, FASA

    Jason Lok, MD, FASA

    Dr. Lok graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 1994 and did his internship in general surgery and completed his Anesthesia Residency with Fellowship training in Pain Medicine. He is board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine. He has taught residents and fellows in anesthesiology and pain medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University for more than 10 years. Dr. Lok has practiced Pain Medicine with Orthopedics East, and with New York Spine & Wellness Center for 12 years. He is also the president of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists.

     

    Education: SUNY Upstate Medical University

    Fellowship: Department of Anesthesiology, SUNY Upstate Medical University

    Residency: Department of Anesthesiology, SUNY Upstate Medical University

    Board Certifications: American Board of Anesthesiology

    Location: 17 Lansing Street, 1st Floor, Auburn, NY, 13021

    Jason Lok, MD, FASA
    Donna Ferrero, MD

    Donna Ferrero, MD

    Donna Ferrero, MD

    Dr. Ferrero is a non-surgical spine specialist known as a Physiatrist or Doctor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.  She treats acute and chronic spine disorders, specifically neck and back pain, and uses a variety of treatments such as medications, physical therapy and soft tissue injections including trigger point and bursa injections in the office.  Her primary goal is to maximize a patient’s function to improve their quality of life.

    She graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience from the University of Rochester in 1989.  She received her medical degree in 1994 graduating Cum Laude from the University of Buffalo School of Medicine.  She completed her residency at Tufts/New England Medical Center in 1998 and is certified by the American Board of Physical medicine and Rehabilitation.

    Dr. Ferrero lives in Fairport, NY.  She is married 30 years and is an empty nester with two daughters, one in college and one out on her own living in Chicago.  Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, Pilates, playing pickle ball, reading, watching movies, traveling and especially watching football rooting on the Indiana Hoosiers and the Buffalo Bills!

    Donna Ferrero, MD
    Rebecca Tallarico, NP

    Rebecca Tallarico, NP

    Rebecca Tallarico, NP

    Comprehensive experience in pain management for over 5 years and several additional years of hospital nursing experience including Medical-Surgical Unit, Labor and Delivery, NICU, and Operating Room.

    Rebecca Tallarico, NP
    Maureen Dellefave, NP

    Maureen Dellefave, NP

    Maureen Dellefave, NP

    Maureen Dellefave, NP, brings a wealth of experience to her role as a Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from SUNY Potsdam, an Associate of Science in Nursing from Onondaga Community College, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Upstate Medical University.

    Her career spans over a decade, including three years as a medical-surgical floor nurse at Community General Hospital, three years as a nursing instructor, eight years specializing in asthma, allergy, and immunology, and experience in pain management.

    In addition to her professional accomplishments, Maureen is a proud mother of three adult children and an avid health and fitness enthusiast. She enjoys running marathons, golfing, and staying active year-round.

    Maureen Dellefave, NP

    The ACH Pain Management Clinic Team

    Pictured left to right: Eleiga Lawrence, Clinic Coordinator; Beth O’Hara, Registered Nurse; Rebecca Tallarico, Nurse Practitioner; Michelle Johnson, Nurse Manager; Samantha Merical, Nurse Assistant; Jason Lok, MD, Pain Physician/Anesthesiologist

    Auburn Community Hospital Pain Management Clinic
    77 Nelson St, Suite 230
    Auburn, NY, 13021

    P: 315-255-7246
    F: 315-255-7448

    Request an Appointment

      Our Treatments

      The ACH Pain Management clinic provides a personal treatment plan for chronic pain. Patients and referring physicians receive expert evaluation and advice on the appropriate resources for treating all chronic pain disorders. We offer everything from non-opioid medication management to diagnostic testing to interventional procedures to referrals to appropriate specialists. Patients are usually referred to us by orthopedists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, ER physicians, primary care physicians, and chiropractors.

      Types of Pain Treated

      Types of Pain Treated

      Low back pain
      Spinal stenosis
      Herniated discs
      Neck pain
      Failed back surgery
      Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
      Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD or CRPS Type 1)
      Causalgia (CRPS Type 2)
      Spinal arthritic pain
      Post-surgical pain
      Post-trauma pain
      Cancer pain
      Shingles
      Headaches
      Occipital neuralgia
      Sports injury
      Neuropathies
      Sacroiliac pain

      Pain Treatment Procedures

      Pain Treatment Procedures

      Cervical Epidural Steroid Injections
      Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection
      Thoracic Epidural Injections
      Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
      Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection
      Caudal Steroid Injections
      Medial Branch Block for Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine
      Facet Joint Medial Branch Radiofrequency Neurotomy
      Sacroiliac Joint Steroid Injections
      Sacroiliac Radiofrequency Neurotomy
      Genicular Radiofrequency Neurotomy for Chronic Knee Pain
      Intercostal Nerve Blocks
      Trigger Point Injections
      Third Occipital Nerve Block
      Stellate Ganglion Block
      Lumbar Paravertebral Sympathetic Block
      Splanchnic Block for Abdominal Pain

      Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain

      Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain

      Learn more about Medtronic spinal cord stimulation treatment for chronic pain. Find information on the trial period, implant procedure and daily living with the therapy.

      www.medtronic.com

      Spinal Cord Stimulator Device Support

      Spinal Cord Stimulator Device Support

      Visit Boston Scientific’s page to learn everything you need to know about living with a spinal cord stimulator, including frequently asked questions and recovery guidelines.

      www.bostonscientific.com

      Proclaim™ DRG System

      Proclaim™ DRG System

      Abbott’s Proclaim™ DRG System treats CRPS 1 or CRPS II from lower extremity injuries.

      www.neuromodulation.abbott

      Mild® Procedure for Lower Spinal Stenosis

      Mild® Procedure for Lower Spinal Stenosis

      The Mild® Procedure for LSS has been performed on thousands of patients to provide lasting pain relief and increased mobility.

      www.vertosmed.com

      Auburn Community Hospital Pain Management Clinic
      77 Nelson St, Suite 230
      Auburn, NY, 13021

      P: 315-255-7246
      F: 315-255-7448

      Request an Appointment

        A Holistic Approach to Patient Care

        Our ultimate outcome is to have patients A) completely discontinue their opioid medication, B) be able to return back to work, and C) be able to better tolerate their daily-living activities (ADLs). Your pain management plan may incorporate a combination of the following treatment approaches.

        Conservative Medication Management

        Conservative Medication Management

        Reduce or Eliminate Opioid Dependence; Use Pain Nerve Stabilizers (Anti-Epileptics); Use of Anti-Depressants; Use of NSAIDs

        Diagnosis

        Diagnosis

        Physical Exams; Imaging; EMG Studies

        Interventions

        Interventions

        Epidurals; Nerve Blocks; Radiofrequency Ablations; Spinal Cord Stimulator; Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulator; Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD)

        Physical Therapy

        Physical Therapy

        Muscle Strengthening; Range of Movement Improvement; Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

        Chiropractic Care

        Chiropractic Care

        Spinal Manipulation; Spinal Decompression

        Behavioral Therapy

        Behavioral Therapy

        Cognitive Therapy; General Counseling; Biofeedback; Visual Distraction

        Auburn Community Hospital Pain Management Clinic
        77 Nelson St, Suite 230
        Auburn, NY, 13021

        P: 315-255-7246
        F: 315-255-7448

        Request an Appointment

          Patient Resources

          The following links will take you to patient resources on the main Auburn Community Hospital website.

          Auburn Community Hospital Pain Management Clinic
          77 Nelson St, Suite 230
          Auburn, NY, 13021

          P: 315-255-7246
          F: 315-255-7448

          Request an Appointment

            Auburn Community Hospital Pain Management Clinic
            77 Nelson St, Suite 230
            Auburn, NY, 13021

            P: 315-255-7246
            F: 315-255-7448

            Request an Appointment

              Auburn Medical Building 77 Nelson Street

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                Contact Us

                The ACH Pain Management Clinic is conveniently located at 77 Nelson St., Suite 230 in Auburn. Free parking is available in the hospital parking garage.

                To speak with a member of our team, please call (315)-255-PAIN (7246).

                Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

                Auburn Community Hospital Pain Management Clinic
                77 Nelson St, Suite 230
                Auburn, NY, 13021

                P: 315-255-7246
                F: 315-255-7448

                AWARDS

                • HIMSS Analytics
                • MBSAQIP Seal
                • Joint Commission National Quality Approval
                • Mammography Accredited Facility
                • ACR Magnetic Resonance Imaging
                • ACR Computed Tomography
                • Stroke Gold Elite
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