Pain Management Information
Advanced Pain MD is an interventional pain practice on Old Dixwell Avenue in Hamden, across from the Hamden Public Library and next to the Hamden Police station, led by Sargis Ohanyan, MD. Its vision is to redefine pain management by using innovative and minimally invasive procedures instead of pain medications.
Minimally Invasive Pain Procedures in Hamden
In the office, almost all injections are performed with the help of imaging for precise medication delivery. The practice accepts a variety of insurance plans and has partnered with Hartford Health Integrated Care.
Treatments & Procedures Offered
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): Used for the cervical spine, lumbar spine and knee after 2 separate positive diagnostic injections.
- Epidural Steroid Injections: Performed under X-ray guidance with a small amount of contrast.
- Intraarticular Joint Injections: Performed under X-ray guidance for accurate medication delivery.
- Botox and Trigger Point Injections: Targeted to specific muscle and soft tissue sites.
Conditions Treated
Cervicogenic headaches, neck pain and stiffness, cervical and lumbar facet arthropathy, cervical and lumbar spine stenosis, myofascial pain syndrome, low back pain, herniated disc, peripheral nerve impingements, knee and hip arthritis or bursitis, post joint replacement pain, shoulder and elbow arthritis or bursitis, and rotator cuff injuries.
Medical Team & Hamden Location
- Lead Physician: Sargis Ohanyan, MD (Double board certified)
- Hamden Office: 2880 Old Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518
- Fax: (855) 538-2038
- Phone: (203) 535-0206
- Website: apinterventions.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are injections image guided?
The practice says almost all injections in its office are performed with the help of imaging for precise medication delivery.
When is radiofrequency ablation used?
RFA of the cervical spine, lumbar spine or knee is used after 2 separate positive diagnostic injections.
Where is Advanced Pain MD?
At 2880 Old Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518, across from the Hamden Public Library. Call (203) 535-0206.



