Pain Management Information
Hawaii Pain Center is a specialty pain clinic in the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Medical Pavilion, the building closest to Liliha Street on the St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii campus. It was founded by Damien Tavares, MD, who limits his practice to 60 patients per week.
In-Office, Non-Opioid Pain Treatment
All procedures except surgical implants are performed in the office, most under x-ray or ultrasound guidance, and patients may choose IV conscious sedation. The practice focuses on accurate diagnosis and non-opioid treatment options; as of 2025 opioids are not offered to new or existing patients.
Treatments & Procedures Offered
- Epidural Injections: Listed among procedures.
- Nerve Blocks and Sympathetic Blocks: Listed among procedures.
- Radiofrequency Ablation/Neurolysis: Listed among procedures.
- Joint, Bursa and Viscosupplementation Injections: Listed among procedures.
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP): Listed among procedures.
- Spinal Cord Stimulation: Listed among procedures.
- Vertebral Augmentation/Kyphoplasty: Listed among procedures.
- VIA Disc Allograft: Listed among procedures.
- Discography: Listed among procedures.
- Botox and Trigger Point Injections: Listed among procedures.
Conditions Treated
Arthritis, bursitis, coccydynia, complex regional pain syndrome, degenerative disc disease, disc herniation, facet arthropathy, migraine headache, myofascial pain syndrome, neuropathy, occipital neuralgia, postlaminectomy syndrome, radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, spondylosis and vertebral compression fracture.
Medical Team & Liliha Location
- Lead Physician: Damien Tavares, MD (Triple board certified in pain medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and interventional pain)
- Liliha Office: 2226 Liliha St, Suite 407, Honolulu, HI 96817
- Phone: (808) 445-9172
- Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; closed Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Website: hawaiipaincenter.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I need a referral?
Yes. As a specialty clinic, all patients require a referral from another healthcare provider, and records are reviewed before scheduling.
What insurance does Hawaii Pain Center accept?
TRICARE and Veterans Affairs (VA) care administered through TriWest Healthcare Alliance. Self-pay patients are accepted and go through the same referral and review process.
Does the clinic prescribe opioids?
No. As of 2025, opioids are not an offered treatment option for new or existing patients.
Where is the clinic?
At 2226 Liliha St, Suite 407, Honolulu, HI 96817, in the Weinberg Medical Pavilion. Call (808) 445-9172.
