Eric K. Fanaee, MD

Dr. Eric K. Fanaee is a board-certified anesthesiologist with a subspecialty certification in Pain Medicine. Rising against the traditional “One size fits all” paradigm, Dr. Fanaee believes in a multidisciplinary approach to pain management—incorporating medications, interventions, and physical modalities—to decrease a patient’s pain, maximize their function and improve their overall quality of life.In addition to performing joint, spine, and soft tissue injections, Dr Fanaee also utilizes advanced techniques such as Kyphoplasty, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Ultrasound Guided nerve blocks, Radiofrequency Neurolysis, and the Intracept Procedure where indicated.

Education

Dr. Fanaee received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, graduating with honors. After completing his residency in Anesthesiology at the University of Chicago, he finished fellowship training in Pain Medicine at the prestigious NYU Langone Medical Center.

Member of American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Regional Anesthesiologists, and the American Academy of Pain Medicine.
Co-authored a textbook chapter for surgeons who specialize in pain management, as well as directed formal educational pain medicine courses for residents, fellows, and primary care doctors.
Was the co-executive medical writer for the (now mandatory) pain medicine course required of all incoming NYU residents and attending physicians.
Certified in New York State Medical Marijuana Program.

Areas of Specialty

Interventional Spine and Pain Management

Epidural Steroid Injections

Nerve Blocks

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

Intracept Procedure Basivertebral Nerve Ablation

Kyphoplasty

Spinal Cord Stimulator

Testimonials

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After injuring my hand in a bad fall, simply touching something with my finger was excruciating. From my first visit, Dr. Fanaee made me feel comfortable and confident in his care. He assured me that I would begin getting relief, and he was right. With each following visit I regained movement and the pain lessened significantly. Dr. Fanaee understood my concerns, and with his compassion and expertise, I was able to return to my responsibilities at work and resumed a healthy, pain-free life.

Denise M.

Hand Pain Sufferer

Publications & Presentations

Surgical Management of Pain.
Marcus, N. Fanaee, E. Blanck, T. Outcome Assessment, IN:

2ndedition. Elsevier. Burchiel, Kim. 91-101, 2015

Primary author in a textbook chapter intended for use by neurosurgeons as a reference in making risk-benefit analyses when considering surgery for chronic pain syndromes

McCormick WE, Barnett GH, Peereboom DM, Stevens GHJ. Delayed Carbon Granulomas of the Scalp after Use of Carbon Fiber Pins for Refixation of a Stereotactic Frame.

Journal of Neurosurgery 95: 129-131, 2001

McCormick WE, Will SF, Benzel EC. Surgery for Thoracic Disc Disease. Complication Avoidance: Overview and Management.

Neurosurgical Focus 9 (4): Article 13, 2000

Eric K. Fanaee, MD

Education

Areas of Specialty

Testimonials

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