Pain Management Information
Amara Pain & Spine is an independent pain clinic on Bannington Road in South Charlotte, just off Highway 51 near Ballantyne, led by Ashvin K. Amara, MD. Procedures are performed in an on-site fluoroscopy suite, so patients pay no hospital facility fees.
In-Office, Fluoroscopy-Guided Pain Care in South Charlotte
Each plan starts with a diagnostic review of spine mobility, neurological reflexes and past imaging. Treatment may include physical therapy coordination, conservative medications or precision fluoroscopy-guided injections. The clinic accepts Medicare Part B, NC and SC Medicaid, and major commercial plans, plus workers’ compensation.
Treatments & Procedures Offered
- Epidural Steroid Injections: Fluoroscopy-guided epidurals for disc and nerve pain.
- Facet & Nerve Blocks: Diagnostic and therapeutic blocks for spine pain.
- Radiofrequency Ablation: Nerve ablation for facet and joint arthritis pain.
- Spinal Cord Stimulation: Neuromodulation for chronic and post-surgical pain.
- Trigger Point Injections: Injections for muscle-based pain.
- Medication Management: Conservative, non-opioid-focused medication plans.
Conditions Treated
Lower back pain, herniated discs, sciatica, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, neck pain and whiplash, knee, hip, SI joint and shoulder pain, failed back surgery syndrome, and peripheral and diabetic neuropathy.
Medical Team & Charlotte Location
- Lead Physician: Ashvin K. Amara, MD (Board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine, with fellowship training in interventional pain medicine)
- Also Practicing: Eunice Babalola, NP; Alexander Carmenaty Rodriguez, FNP-C
- Charlotte Office: 6429 Bannington Road, Suite B, Charlotte, NC 28226
- Phone: (704) 503-9338
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Website: amarapain.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who leads Amara Pain & Spine?
Dr. Ashvin Amara, MD, board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine, personally evaluates each patient.
What insurance does Amara Pain & Spine accept?
Medicare Part B, NC and SC Medicaid, BCBS, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Humana and other plans. Call (704) 503-9338 to verify.
Where is the clinic?
The clinic is at 6429 Bannington Road, Suite B, Charlotte, NC 28226, off Highway 51 near Ballantyne, with free parking.
