Pain Management Information
TampaPainMD is a concierge pain medicine practice on West Swann Avenue in South Tampa led by Arun Kalava, MD, FASA, EDRA. The practice focuses on pain after surgery or trauma, pelvic pain and nerve-focused, ultrasound-guided treatments for neuralgias and hard-to-diagnose pain, with procedures performed at the Center for Advanced Surgical Specialists (CASS) on North Dale Mabry Highway.
Nerve-Focused Pain Medicine in South Tampa
Dr. Kalava publishes case reports on cryoneurolysis, peripheral nerve stimulation and nerve blocks, and the practice treats uncommon conditions such as anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment, post-mastectomy pain, pudendal and posterior femoral cutaneous neuralgia, and smell and taste loss after COVID-19.
Treatments & Procedures Offered
- Cryoneurolysis: Ultrasound-guided freezing of sensory nerves for focal nerve pain.
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: Minimally invasive stimulation for refractory nerve pain.
- Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks: Pudendal, paravertebral and other targeted blocks.
- Radiofrequency Ablation: Nerve ablation for joint and spine pain.
- Stellate Ganglion Block: Offered for selected patients, including long COVID smell and taste loss.
- PRP & IV Lidocaine: Platelet-rich plasma injections and lidocaine infusions for selected pain conditions.
Conditions Treated
Neuralgias, pelvic and pudendal pain, post-mastectomy pain, CRPS, Morton’s neuroma, TMJ pain, joint and spine pain, and long COVID symptoms.
Medical Team & Tampa Location
- Lead Physician: Arun Kalava, MD, FASA, EDRA (Board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and holder of the European Diploma in Regional Anaesthesia, with fellowship training at Mayo Clinic)
- Tampa Office: 3606 W Swann Avenue, Tampa, FL 33609
- Procedure Location: Center for Advanced Surgical Specialists (CASS), 11911 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618
- Phone: (813) 533-6259
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Website: tampapainmd.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is TampaPainMD a concierge practice?
Yes. Dr. Arun Kalava, MD, FASA, EDRA runs TampaPainMD as a concierge pain practice. Call (813) 533-6259 for details on visits and insurance.
What is cryoneurolysis?
Cryoneurolysis uses ultrasound guidance to freeze a sensory nerve, temporarily interrupting pain signals. It is one of the practice’s core treatments.
Where is TampaPainMD?
The office is at 3606 W Swann Avenue, Tampa, FL 33609, with procedures performed at the Center for Advanced Surgical Specialists (CASS) on N Dale Mabry Hwy.
