Pain Management Information
Integrated Pain and Neuroscience (IPN) is a New Orleans pain management practice founded by Eric Royster, MD in April 2013 to offer patients the most options for pain treatment under one roof. Its team of interventional pain management physicians, a neurologist and a psychiatrist treat conditions related to aging, injury or cancer.
Integrative Pain Management in One Location
IPN focuses on coordination of care to determine the most suitable treatment options for each patient, developing customized treatment plans that combine advanced medical treatments and holistic therapies. Several of its treatments are area firsts, including medical acupuncture, bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) and deep tissue laser therapy.
Treatments & Procedures Offered
- Spinal Cord Stimulation: An area of Dr. Royster’s published expertise.
- Intrathecal Drug Delivery: An area of Dr. Royster’s published expertise.
- Peripheral Stimulation for Headache and Facial Pain: Dr. Royster is described as a pioneer of this approach.
- Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression: First offered in the area by Dr. Royster.
- Medical Acupuncture: An area first.
- Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC): An area first.
- Deep Tissue Laser Therapy: An area first.
Conditions Treated
Chronic pain related to aging, injury or cancer, including headaches and facial pain.
Medical Team & S. Claiborne Ave Location
- Lead Physician: Eric Royster, MD (Board certified in pain medicine, anesthesiology and acupuncture)
- Also at the practice: Michael Francis, MD; Marissa Maclin, MD; Aaron Friedman, MD; Andrea O’Leary, MD; Shandra Thomas, NP
- S. Claiborne Ave Office: 4215 S. Claiborne Ave., Suite 102, New Orleans, LA 70125
- Other location: Metairie, 3901 Houma Blvd #113, Metairie, LA 70006
- Phone: (504) 300-9020
- Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday closed
- Website: painisapuzzle.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What makes Integrated Pain and Neuroscience different?
It combines interventional pain physicians, a neurologist and a psychiatrist, and offers area firsts such as medical acupuncture, BMAC and deep tissue laser therapy.
What are the office hours?
Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; closed Saturday and Sunday.
Where is Integrated Pain and Neuroscience?
At 4215 S. Claiborne Ave., Suite 102, New Orleans, LA 70125, with a second office in Metairie. Call (504) 300-9020.
