Pain Management Information
Vital Pain Center is an interventional pain practice on Vanadium Road in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, led by Jorge Nelson Rivero Becerra, MD.
Same-Day Procedures and Growth Factor Injections
The practice often has same-day appointments, performs procedures the same day as the visit when insurance permits, and offers growth factor injections aimed at joint, ligament and disc regeneration and medical marijuana registration. It proudly serves police officers and military members.
Treatments & Procedures Offered
- Same-Day Procedures: Procedures can often be done the same day as the visit, insurance permitting.
- Growth Factor Injections: Injections aimed at joint, ligament and disc regeneration.
- Medical Marijuana Registration: Certification visits for the Pennsylvania medical marijuana program.
- Workers’ Compensation and Auto Claims: Information and care for patients with workers’ compensation or auto claims.
Conditions Treated
Chronic pain, including joint, ligament and disc pain.
Medical Team & South Hills Location
- Lead Physician: Jorge Nelson Rivero Becerra, MD (Board certified in pain management and internal medicine, with pain fellowship training at UPMC)
- South Hills Office: 363 Vanadium Road, Suite 106, Pittsburgh, PA 15243
- Fax: (412) 276-0935
- Phone: (412) 279-1231
- Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM; Wednesday 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM; closed Friday
- Website: vitalpaincenter.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does Vital Pain Center offer same-day procedures?
Yes. The practice states that procedures can be done the same day as the visit, insurance permitting, and often has same-day appointment availability.
Does Vital Pain Center offer growth factor injections?
Yes. The practice offers growth factor injections for joint, ligament and disc regeneration.
Who leads the practice?
Dr. Jorge Nelson Rivero Becerra, MD, who completed a pain medicine fellowship at UPMC.
Where is the office?
At 363 Vanadium Road, Suite 106, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Call (412) 279-1231.
