Pain Management Information
Florida Spine & Pain Institute is a Central Florida pain management practice founded by Javier Placer, MD, with an Orlando office on Davisson Avenue near College Park and additional offices in Clermont, Davenport and Kissimmee. The practice reports more than 40,000 patients treated.
Stepwise Interventional Pain Care in Orlando
Care follows a stepwise plan: first-line medications and nerve or spinal blocks, then advanced procedures such as radiofrequency ablation, and spinal cord stimulation or regenerative treatment for persistent pain. The physicians evaluate the cognitive, emotional and physical aspects of pain before treatment.
Treatments & Procedures Offered
- Nerve Blocks & Spinal Injections: First-line injections to diagnose and relieve pain.
- Radiofrequency Ablation: Longer-lasting nerve treatment for spine and joint pain.
- Spinal Cord Stimulation: Implanted neuromodulation for refractory pain.
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: Targeted stimulation for focal nerve pain.
- Regenerative Treatment: Stem cell-based options for selected patients.
- Medication Management: Anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants and other medications as part of a broader plan.
Conditions Treated
Chronic back and neck pain, sciatica, joint pain, nerve pain, migraine and work-related injuries.
Medical Team & Orlando Location
- Lead Physician: Javier Placer, MD (Double board-certified in interventional pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation, with spine and pain fellowship training through the University of Florida)
- Also Practicing: Harrison Haiden, MD; Thomas Mathew, MD; and nurse practitioners
- Orlando Office: 5200 Davisson Avenue, Suite A, Orlando, FL 32810
- Additional Offices: 1804 Oakley Seaver Dr, Clermont, FL 34711; 410 Lionel Way, Suite 202, Davenport, FL 33837; and Kissimmee, FL
- Phone: (407) 499-0755
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Website: floridaspinepain.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who founded Florida Spine & Pain Institute?
Dr. Javier Placer, MD founded the practice. He is double board-certified in interventional pain management and PM&R.
Does the practice offer spinal cord stimulation?
Yes. Spinal cord stimulation is offered for pain that does not respond to injections or RFA. Call (407) 499-0755.
Where is the Orlando office?
The Orlando office is at 5200 Davisson Avenue, Suite A, Orlando, FL 32810. Additional offices are in Clermont, Davenport and Kissimmee.
