Pain Management - Pacific Pain and Spine

At Pacific Pain and Spine, our mission is to provide world-class, cutting-edge pain management in a supportive and compassionate environment. Founded by Dr. Afzaal Iqbal, a double-board certified Physician, we combine advanced technology, research, and innovative treatments to transform the pain management experience.

Why Choose Pacific Pain and Spine?

Here are some reasons why patients trust Dr. Afzaal Iqbal and our practice:

Comprehensive Expertise: Dr. Iqbal manages a wide spectrum of pain, from minor injuries to decades-long complex conditions.
Innovative Treatments: We offer the most advanced pain relief techniques, including, minimally invasive procedures, and more.
Patient-Centered Care: Compassion, communication, and collaboration are central to our approach, ensuring every patient feels supported.
Evidence-Based Methods: We use tools that are backed by research and track outcomes to deliver safe and effective care.
Customized Plans: Dr. Iqbal creates highly tailored treatment plans to address each patient’s unique pain experience, prioritizing the least invasive solutions first.

Dr. Iqbal is double board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine through the American Board of Anesthesiology. He completed his undergraduate training at Emory University, majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology. He then went on to obtain his medical degree from Stony Brook School of Medicine. From there, he completed his ACGME-accredited anesthesiology residency and pain fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident.

He has presented at national meetings, published book chapters, partakes in clinical trials and stays up-to-date with the latest treatment technologies and algorithms. Dr. Iqbal particularly specializes in the utilization of the latest minimally invasive needle-based and surgical treatments to treat conditions such as cervical and lumbar radiculopathy, neuropathy, peripheral neuralgias, cancer pain, complex regional pain syndrome and post surgical pain. He is one of the few pain physicians in Orange County skilled in complex pain interventions including spinal DRG and peripheral nerve stimulation, revision surgical pump management, minimally invasive spinal/SI joint fusions and ablation/neurolysis of difficult neural targets. As such, he is frequently sought out by patients who have failed traditional treatments. He additionally uses judicious pharmaceutical therapy with a goal to help the body decrease its dependence on strong pain medications.

Further, he is a strong believer in the importance of psychological and behavioral therapy along with lifestyle modification to address the commonly untreated aspects of pain that are equally, if not more, important than procedural and pharmaceutical treatments for long-term healing. Dr. Iqbal works tirelessly to provide exceptional, personalized care and establish meaningful, lasting relationships with his patients. Rest assured Dr. Iqbal will guide you through your chronic pain journey with confidence and compassion.

Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, exploring the outdoors, biking and playing soccer.

Pain management is the medical field dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and alleviating acute and chronic pain. At Pacific Pain and Spine, we address a variety of conditions using advanced techniques to restore your quality of life.

Symptoms We Treat:

Persistent pain in the back, neck, muscles, or joints
Nerve-related conditions like sciatica, peripheral neuropathy, or phantom limb pain
Pain from injuries, surgeries, or accidents
Complex and multifocal chronic pain

Treatments We Offer:

Minimally invasive procedures such as spinal cord stimulators, radiofrequency ablation, and nerve blocks
Advanced injections like epidural and joint-specific treatments

Specialized techniques for migraines, spinal stenosis, and vertebral compression fractures
Ketamine Infusions with medical supervision to help support your recovery

Dr. Iqbal’s commitment to safety, efficacy, and compassionate care ensures you receive the best possible outcomes. Let Pacific Pain and Spine help you regain control of your life.

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Dr. Iqbal is very patient, kind, informative & friendly. I'm very satisfied with how much he knew before coming into the room, about my condition & needs.