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Pain Management

Interventional pain procedures

Minimally invasive interventional pain procedures designed to reduce pain, improve function, and help patients return to active living.

Physicians

Meet the physicians

Board-certified specialists performing pain management procedures at ABQ Surgery Center.

Dr. Diego Gonzalez

Dr. Diego Gonzalez, MD, DABA, DABPM, MBA

Interventional Pain Management

Board-certified pain management and anesthesia physician with nearly two decades of interventional pain experience in Albuquerque.

Areas of focus

  • Interventional Pain Management
  • Anesthesia
  • Chronic Pain Treatment

New Mexico Pain Associates

4630 Jefferson Lane NE, Unit C, Albuquerque, NM 87109

Dr. Matt Bergsten

Dr. Matt Bergsten, MD

Interventional Pain Management

Board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist focused on efficient, patient-centered interventional pain care.

Areas of focus

  • Interventional Pain Management
  • Chronic Pain Medicine
  • Anesthesia
  • Image-Guided Procedures

Sandia Pain Center

8501 Candelaria NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111

What we treat

Procedures performed

  • Epidural steroid injections
  • Facet joint injections & medial branch blocks
  • Radiofrequency ablation
  • Sacroiliac (SI) joint injections
  • Peripheral joint & bursa injections
  • Spinal cord stimulator trials & implants
Common concerns

Conditions treated

  • Chronic back & neck pain
  • Sciatica & radiculopathy
  • Facet & SI joint pain
  • Joint & bursal pain
  • Post-surgical pain
  • Neuropathic pain
Why ABQ Surgery Center

Care built around your recovery

Minimally invasive

Image-guided procedures designed to reduce pain and downtime.

Comfort-first approach

Anesthesia and nursing teams experienced in keeping interventional procedures comfortable.

Coordinated care

Procedures coordinated closely with your referring physician for continuity of care.

What to expect

Your care, step by step

A clear roadmap from your first visit through recovery.

  1. Step 1

    Evaluation

    Your physician reviews your pain history, imaging, and prior treatments to determine the best interventional approach.

  2. Step 2

    Day of procedure

    Procedures are image-guided and performed under local anesthesia or light sedation, typically lasting 30–60 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Return to activity

    Most patients return to normal activity within a day or two and follow up with their referring physician to track results.

Frequently asked questions

Pain Management questions, answered

Have questions about your procedure?

Our team can help you prepare for surgery, understand costs, and connect with the right specialist.