Doctor Information
Adolfo J. Cuadra, MD is a pain medicine physician at Associated Pain Specialists in Knoxville. Born and raised in Managua, Nicaragua, he completed his anesthesiology residency at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque, followed by a one-year pain medicine fellowship at the University of New Mexico.
Education, Residency & Fellowship Training
- Fellowship: Pain Medicine (one year), University of New Mexico
- Residency: Anesthesiology, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Albuquerque
- Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology with Subspecialty Certification in Pain Medicine; American Academy of Pain Management
- NPI Number: 1457321648
Clinical Specialties & Procedures
Dr. Cuadra focuses on interventional pain procedures at Associated Pain Specialists, including:
- Lumbar spine epidural injections
- Joint injections (wrist, elbow, shoulders, hips, knees and ankles)
- Trigger point injection therapy
- Spinal cord stimulator (neuromodulator) therapy
Dr. Cuadra’s listed memberships include the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the American Society of Regional Anesthesiologists, the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, the American Academy of Pain Management, the Louisiana Society of Anesthesiologists, the Louisiana State Medical Society and the Terrebonne Parish Medical Society.
Practice Location & Appointments
- Practice: Associated Pain Specialists
- Address: 1346 Papermill Pointe Way, Knoxville, TN 37909
- Phone: (865) 673-5000
- Website: apspaincenters.com/dt_team/cuadra-adolfo-md
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where did Dr. Cuadra train?
He completed his anesthesiology residency at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center and a one-year pain medicine fellowship at the University of New Mexico.
Is Dr. Cuadra board certified?
Yes. He is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology with subspecialty certification in pain medicine, and by the American Academy of Pain Management.
Where does Dr. Cuadra see patients?
At Associated Pain Specialists, 1346 Papermill Pointe Way, Knoxville, TN 37909. Call (865) 673-5000.



