Pain Management Information
Norman Prince Spine Institute Providence is part of Brown University Health on Eddy Street in Providence and describes itself as the only comprehensive, multidisciplinary spine program in the region. Its medical director is Keith-Austin Scarfo, DO, MS.
Multidisciplinary Spine Care
At an initial consultation, a physician conducts a targeted evaluation to find the pain generator before recommending treatment. Clinicians work with colleagues in neurosurgery, neurology, pain medicine, interventional radiology and physical and occupational therapy, and hold weekly multidisciplinary patient care conferences to keep nonsurgical and surgical care coordinated. Parking is onsite and free.
Treatments & Procedures Offered
- Interventional Pain Medicine: Nonsurgical pain care led by interventional pain physicians.
- Intrathecal Pump Program: Implanted pain pump program managed by Dr. Scarfo.
- Spinal Cord Stimulation: Neuromodulation for chronic spine-related pain.
- Comprehensive Spine Rehabilitation: Physical and occupational therapy as part of spine care.
- Spine Surgery: Surgical care through the institute’s neurosurgery team when needed.
Conditions Treated
Cervical radiculopathy, complex regional pain syndrome, degenerative disc disease, disc herniations, facet arthropathy, sciatica, lower back pain, muscle strain, neck pain, neuropathy, post-laminectomy syndrome, sacroiliac joint arthritis, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis and spondylosis.
Medical Team & Eddy Street Location
- Lead Physician: Keith-Austin Scarfo, DO, MS (Board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine)
- Other physicians at this location include: Alexios G. Carayannopoulos, DO, MPH; Justin Y. Li, MD
- Eddy Street Office: 690 Eddy St., Providence, RI 02903
- Fax: 401-444-7249
- Newport Location: 401-845-1190
- Phone: (401) 444-3777
- Website: brownhealth.org/locations/norman-prince-spine-institute-providence
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is parking available?
Yes. Parking is onsite and free.
What happens at the first visit?
A physician conducts a targeted evaluation to determine where the pain generator is before recommending treatment options.
Who leads the institute?
The medical director is Dr. Keith-Austin Scarfo, DO, MS.
Where is the institute?
At 690 Eddy St., Providence, RI 02903. Call (401) 444-3777.
