I have been a patient at the Maple Grove iSpine Clinic for a good number of years. I have read all…read morethe negative comments on this page, and am also aware of the other side of the story. Remember what a mess drug prescriptions were? Everybody's dog was scripting drugs, even simply at the patient's request. Well, medicine has become more specialized and pain is no exception. This is a good thing. Congress has made drug regulations very detailed, and insurance companies have created an obsticle course, so much so that Family Doctors have a tough time dealing with all of it. These new pain clinics are designed to deal with all the regs on drugs insurance companies AND protect both the doctors legally and the patients medically. Skilled and talented nurses have rigid rules that keep everything in accordance and running smoothly. Special procedures are in place for everyone's protection, and they are important. Excuse me if this is repetitive. I want you to understand. In my opinion, nurses handle most all patient contact, evaluation, analysis, prescribing, everything, often in consultation with the doctor. Doctors will avoid any comments, referring you to your family practitioner for questions or evaluation. They are totally protecting themselves with the nurses as buffers. You can not call to speak to a nurse or doctor for anything other than scheduling. They even have assistants witnessing and recording their interaction with the patient, now. This is all a good thing. Insurance companies and laws, litigation and misdiagnosing, etc., etc. have to be dealt with, firmly and strictly in order to serve patients efficiently, safely, legally all in the patient's best interest. The pain clinic program has been, for these and other reasons, a huge success in helping deal with the 'War on Drugs." Yes, I have felt some 'rudeness' at times, seen the hard and fast rules, but nobody tells you why. Dr. William Fox, MD. (retired) explained to me over the years of his involvement in this program and the forces doctors have to deal with. He gave me an insight not generally available. I've had a chance to see both sides of the picture and it's not perfect. Humans are prone to failure. That's how we learn. We are still learning about pain, still trying new things. I have had great success along with some 'kinda' successes, but on the whole, I'm happy as a bear in honey with iSpine. They have my pain under control and I have a ton and a half of pain. I'm a regular Evel Kinevil with this, that and everything broken and the rest just one big pain. The few "Pains" I may get from iSpine are in my best interest and I don't need a special procedure for them. These guys do a fantastic job and they get my many thanks for trying to simplify what seemed to be at one time, an insurmountable job. You give 'em a break, too! Bob K. Oak Grove, MN

I was going to call to make sure the MRI results they claimed to have discussed with me were the…read morecorrect ones. After reading more reviews I guess I should be glad I already canceled all future appointments. My pain is extreme but I can't trust this clinic. It feels like your treated as a test animal and not a human being After getting a message saying they would talk to the office staff, I called again to get info about the MRI I was told we discussed but don't remember doing so.....and AGAIN...NO CALL BACK! AFTER LEAVING 2 MESSAGES 48 HOURS APART FROM EACH OTHER!

I am amazed how well this clinic takes what you say and really listens I would definitely recommend…read morethis place to anyone totally awesome

From the owner: Are you living with chronic pain that disrupts your daily life? At Center for Pain Management, we…read moreunderstand the impact pain has on your well-being. Our pain management physicians are dedicated to providing advanced interventional pain management services right here in Sartell, MN. Our team of experienced specialists is committed to empowering you to enjoy your life to the fullest. Contact us today to confront your pain and regain control of your life!

They specialize in ortho, msk, and pain. They are a good group here and if you have a problem,…read moredon't hesitate to ask them.

From the owner: If you're suffering from a painful spine or extremity disorders, the specialists at iSpine Pain…read morePhysicians will help you find relief and reclaim your life. Serving residents of the Twin Cities-area at five convenient locations, this highly trained team is committed to providing chronic pain management services and helping patients return to healthy, active lifestyles. Combining cutting-edge procedures with compassionate care, these Pain Management specialists work to relieve shoulder, hip, neck, and back pain, allowing you to return to enjoying the activities you love. At iSpine Pain Physicians, the specialists firmly believe in a personalized approach. Whether you require help with chronic pain management, or with injuries from an auto accident or workers compensation, your doctor will work with you to conduct a thorough evaluation of your needs. They'll create a comprehensive, individual treatment plan that is carefully customized for your unique situation. Your care plan will also incorporate a multi-faceted approach, coordinating on-site treatment with referrals to rehabilitation and psychological providers as needed. Committed to making treatment as comfortable and stress-free as possible, iSpine Pain Physicians offers advanced, minimally invasive treatments and understands the importance of compassionate support throughout treatment...

Mary was helping me tremendously . I suffered neck pain, migraines and arm pain , from Klippel feil…read moresyndrome which has been ongoing since age 12 years old, now I'm 61 yrs old. I have long chronic pain due to my health condition I was born with. Klippel feil syndrome. Mary is knowledgeable, caring , kind and very professional. Unfortunately she stopped seeing me because a nurse at the unity hospital called her and told her false things and Mary stopped seeing me because of one person at unity hospital called her which never met me in her life. She has absolutely no idea what I have been diagnosed with and really didn't even care about me , I'm suffering in pain daily because of this. I truly wish that Mary Stahl would reconsider seeing me. I really really need her help. I suffer every day. . Living in this pain since 1979 . I would do anything and everything if Mary Stahl would reconsider seeing me. I really need your help Mary Jo .!please reconsider my care . I really need your care . By Valerie Halvorson 612-231-9840 Thank you Valerie Halvorson

Would give zero stars if it was possible. Went to TCPC after living with 10 years of severe Lumbar…read moreradiculopathy affecting my left leg. Met with a NP, who told me that she would never prescribe anything for the pain and that the intrathecal pain pump was my only option. I had previously tried the spinal cord stimulator with failing results. After the "trial" I ended up with a spinal fluid leak, leading to excruciating headaches. After days of calling, they finally scheduled a procedure to fix the leak. I should have seen the signs then, but was so hopeful to have relief. Had the pain pump installed and thought everything was fine and I would finally live with less pain. Little did I know, the pump would be empty before the date they told me to come back on and I was forced to endure morphine withdrawals on my own. Phone calls went unanswered and portal messages ignored. When my NP finally responded to me via the portal, she blamed the emptying on me. Fast forward to round 2, I asked for a medication change due to the side effects I was experiencing, was given the change but again was forced to withdrawal because they will not return phone calls asking for a fill. I am so done, I will have the pump removed and learn to live in pain. Do your homework!!!

They are horrible in that they will not prescribe much needed pain medication until you have tried…read more2 pretty invasive procedures. I told Sally Kangas that my family physician would no longer prescribe my pain medication after the end of the month, and still wouldn't even knowing I would be going through withdrawal. Even though I was considering trying one of their procedures.

I give my 5 star rating for everyone here except for the 1 doctor here who I did have a bad…read moreexperience with however it's because of him that I don't want everyone else here to be seen in the same light as people see him because it couldn't be further from the truth. My primary physician here is actually Nurse Practitioner Kristin Bleninger-Sundar. She's a wonderful caring woman who has been a blessing to me. She understands what chronic pain is (and what it's like to have to deal with it every day) better than others. She's knowledgeable about the many different options and procedures that can be tried to get you even more pain relief than you can ever hope for. Dr. Janiga is a ray of sunshine for the doctors here. He is kind, caring, and has an awesome bedside manner and really knows what he's doing but takes time to talk to you about what he's doing and make sure that you are both on the same page. Now, a doctor I leave nameless here, only as a courtesy, if you choose to go here you may or may not get along with but most patients (and staff) I talk to feel the same distain I have for him. He is rude, short (tempered), snotty, and deserves to be put in his place really, but will never change even if that were to occur. I'm sure you know the type. He has the bedside manner of a dead fish and the personality of a cold washcloth. If you have seen him then you know who I am talking about! If you have seen him and found yourself hating him, please give the other people here a chance to help you. Everyone else here is wonderful! Just come and give the chance to Kristin or Dr. Janiga and the rest of the staff and as long as you don't see the other doctor at all the rest of your care here should be pleasant

From the owner: At Advanced Spine and Pain Clinics in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the team of interventional spine and…read morepain management experts relieve pain, restore normal function, and rejuvenate the body using effective and evidence-based techniques.  The team combines traditional interventional pain medicine treatments with alternative, functional, and orthobiologic techniques to help their patients struggling with spine pain, joint pain, fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and other life-altering pain conditions. Advanced Spine and Pain Clinics provides many innovative therapies to ease discomfort and potentially heal naturally, such as ketamine infusions, orthobiologics, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. The team also offers ultra minimally invasive spine surgery options, including the Minuteman® procedure and the Intracept® Procedure. Understanding the complications of pain and the medicines used to treat it, Advanced Spine and Pain Clinics specializes in addiction medicine, providing medication-assisted therapy (MAT) to help those struggling with opioid dependence. Beyond simply relieving pain, the team strives to address the underlying problems to provide their patients with long-lasting relief and a better quality of life.  Advanced Spine and Pain Clinics also has massage therapy and aesthetic services. For cutting-edge care from a skilled and patient-centered team, call Advanced Spine and Pain Clinics or schedule an appointment online today.

Please explain to me how a person could have enough pain to need medication and a candidate for a…read morepain stimulator, but still be expected to work without either. It doesn't make sense and neither does NURA a pain clinic. They don't return calls, they don't follow up either/

My father had a procedure with them to help his pain but it only made it so he couldn't walk…read moreanymore. I tried to talk him out of the operation but the doctors there (if they are even doctors) had him convinced. I wish I had tried harder! It breaks my heart. The doctor didn't even call him ever to see how he was doing?! What kind of doctor doesn't follow up after a procedure like that. Utter trash people.

whoever is answering the phone at the maple grove alligna primary care desk- "Shalika" needs to be…read morefired. this woman was very rude, couldn't remember what doctor I wanted to see, asked me to repeat the doctors name 4 times and was wholly unhelpful. please get front desk people who can actually do their job. so unprofessional.

The administrative staff here is dishonest and unhelpful. They are perfectly OK with false coding…read moreto insurance companies. Their response is to say they coded correctly when their coding results in tests associated with illness that does not exist. They do not answer questions that they are asked and their idea of providing details is to give you details of your bill.