Pain Management Information
The Spine and Pain Institute – Akron is the West Market Street office of The Spine and Pain Institute, which describes itself as the Akron General Spine and Pain Institute and serves Northeast Ohio from several locations. It says its team offers the full range of musculoskeletal medical expertise under one roof, including physical medicine and rehabilitation, anesthesiology, pain medicine and chiropractic orthopedics, and Robert J. Wissner, DO sees patients here.
Pain Management and Rehabilitation in Akron
The Institute’s hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; it is closed Saturday and Sunday. Its stated mission is cutting edge technology, cost effective treatment and compassionate care using a blend of traditional and complementary medicine, with outpatient treatment at multiple locations and experts from pain management, neurosurgery and orthopedics.
Treatments & Procedures Offered
- Epidural Injections: Listed among services on the Institute’s website.
- Joint Injections: Listed among services on the Institute’s website.
- Trigger Point Injections: Listed among services on the Institute’s website.
- Nerve Blocks: Listed among services on the Institute’s website.
- Spinal Cord Stimulators: Listed among services on the Institute’s website.
- Radiofrequency Treatment: Listed among services on the Institute’s website.
- Acupuncture: Listed among services on the Institute’s website.
- Non-Operative Spinal Decompression: Listed among services on the Institute’s website.
- Manipulation: Listed among services on the Institute’s website.
- Physical Therapy and Reconditioning: Listed among services on the Institute’s website.
- Chiropractic Care: Listed among services on the Institute’s website.
Conditions Treated
Everyday back aches and neck pain, more complex spine problems and soft tissue injuries.
Medical Team & Akron Location
- Lead Physician: Robert J. Wissner, DO
- Other Institute Physicians: Tahir Ahmed, MD, PhD (Anesthesiology); Bina Mehta, MD (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation); Jerry Korty, DO (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation); Jake Ezell, MD (Pain Medicine)
- Chiropractic Orthopedics: David P. Leone, DC; Brian Plummer, DC; Katie Handley, DC
- Nurse Practitioners: Karen Hodakievic, CNP; Louise Dapoz, CNP; Lisa Prebish, CNP; Shawna Harris, ANP
- Akron Office: 2603 W. Market St, Suite 200, Akron, OH 44313
- Other Offices: Kent (307 W. Main Street, Suite C), Green (1946 Town Park Blvd, Suite 120, Uniontown), Wooster (721 E. Milltown Rd), Bath (4125 Medina Rd, Suite 201, Akron) and Stow (4300 Allen Rd, Suite 120); EMG/NCV testing only at Akron General Main Campus (1 Akron General Ave.)
- Phone: (330) 269-5316
- Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Website: spineandpaininstitute.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the office hours?
Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Does the Institute offer clinical trials?
No. The Institute states that it does not offer clinical trials.
Where is the Akron office?
At 2603 W. Market St, Suite 200, Akron, OH 44313. Call (330) 269-5316.
