Pain Management Information
Woodland Anesthesiology Associates Pain Medicine is the Hartford pain medicine office of Woodland Anesthesiology Associates PC at 114 Woodland Street. Patients are seen by Richard Zhu, MD, who treats all types of pain with precise, image-guided treatments aimed at the root cause of pain.
Interventional, Medication-Sparing Pain Care
The practice offers steroid- and medication-sparing options including peripheral nerve stimulation and spinal cord stimulation. Procedures are performed at Lighthouse Surgery Center, across the street from St. Francis Hospital, or Connecticut Surgery Center, with C-arm fluoroscopy, ultrasound and radiofrequency ablation equipment. Many procedures are done with intravenous sedation administered by Woodland Anesthesiology.
Treatments & Procedures Offered
- Image-Guided Injections: Precise injections under fluoroscopy or ultrasound.
- Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation: For appropriate chronic pain conditions.
- Spinal Cord Stimulation: Neuromodulation for chronic pain.
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: A medication-sparing option.
- Botox: Offered as part of a multidisciplinary approach.
Conditions Treated
Chronic back pain, neck pain, whiplash, sciatica, herniated discs, migraine and headache, facet joint arthritis, degenerative disc disease, joint pain, neuropathic pain, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and cancer-related pain.
Medical Team & Woodland Street Location
- Lead Physician: Richard Zhu, MD (Board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology)
- Woodland Street Office: 114 Woodland St, Hartford, CT 06105
- Other locations: 701 Cottage Grove Road, Building E, Suite 10, Bloomfield, CT 06002 (860-595-5526); Woodland Anesthesiology Associates PC, 201 Chestnut Hill Rd, Stafford Springs, CT 06076 (860-684-8424); Connecticut Surgery Center, 55 South Rd., Farmington, CT 06032; Farmington Valley Orthopedic Associates, 34 Dale Rd, Avon, CT 06001
- Phone: (860) 714-6654
- Hours: Weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Website: richardzhumd.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What conditions are treated?
All types of pain, including chronic back and neck pain, whiplash, sciatica, CRPS and cancer-related pain.
What happens at the first visit?
During the initial appointment, Dr. Zhu spends an hour reviewing your condition, taking a full history and physical exam, reviewing your imaging and going over treatment options.
Where is the Hartford office?
At 114 Woodland St, Hartford, CT 06105. Call (860) 714-6654.
