Ruben Alexander, MD

Anesthesiologist & Interventional Pain Physician
Board-certified anesthesiologist who earned his MD at the University of Pennsylvania, was chief resident at SUNY Downstate and completed an ACGME pain fellowship at Emory.

Doctor Information

Ruben Alexander, MD is a board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain management specialist at Las Vegas Spine & Pain Center, seeing adults at the practice’s three Las Vegas locations. A valedictorian of Morehouse College, he earned his MD at the University of Pennsylvania, completed a general surgery internship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, served as chief resident in anesthesiology at SUNY Downstate and completed an ACGME pain fellowship at Emory.

Education, Residency & Fellowship Training

  • Fellowship: Pain Medicine (ACGME), Emory University
  • Residency: Anesthesiology (Chief Resident), SUNY Downstate
  • Internship: General Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
  • Medical School: Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Pennsylvania
  • Undergraduate: Valedictorian, Morehouse College
  • Board Certification: Anesthesiology
  • NPI Number: 1790078848

Clinical Specialties & Procedures

Dr. Alexander focuses on interventional pain medicine at Las Vegas Spine & Pain Center, including:

  • Epidural and nerve root injections
  • Sympathetic and medial branch blocks
  • Radiofrequency ablation
  • Spinal cord stimulation

At Penn, Dr. Alexander served as co-chair of the Student National Medical Association. He regularly volunteers abroad in medically underserved places.

Practice Location & Appointments

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where did Dr. Ruben Alexander train?

He earned his MD at the University of Pennsylvania, completed anesthesiology residency at SUNY Downstate as chief resident and an ACGME pain fellowship at Emory.

Where does Dr. Alexander see patients?

At Las Vegas Spine & Pain Center, 3270 North Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89129. Call (702) 676-2000.