ABOUT DR. SAAD
Dr. Saad Riaz is a fellowship-trained Interventional Pain Medicine physician and founder of Central Pain & Spine. He specializes in diagnosing and treating complex spine, nerve, joint, and musculoskeletal pain conditions using advanced minimally invasive techniques.
His approach combines clinical expertise with a deeply patient-centered philosophy focused on helping individuals regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve quality of life.
Dr. Riaz completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree through the accelerated BS/DO program at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine before completing anesthesiology residency training at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. During residency, he was honored as Resident Physician of the Year and served on the institution’s Pain Management Committee.
He subsequently completed fellowship training in Interventional Pain Medicine at Stony Brook University Hospital, where he further developed expertise in advanced spine procedures, neuromodulation, minimally invasive pain therapies, and comprehensive chronic pain management.
Prior to founding Central Pain & Spine, Dr. Riaz served as Director of Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine at Hudson Regional Hospital and was recognized for achieving the highest patient experience scores within his department while practicing at Staten Island University Hospital.
AREAS OF CLINICAL INTEREST
- Chronic Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Sciatica
- Spinal Stenosis
- Herniated Discs
- Arthritis Pain
- Neuropathic Pain
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Minimally Invasive Spine Procedures
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Regenerative Medicine
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
- American Society of Pain and Neuroscience
- North American Neuromodulation Society
- American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
- American Society of Anesthesiologists
- American Medical Association
PHILOSOPHY OF CARE
My goal is to help patients understand the source of their pain and develop a personalized treatment plan that allows them to return to the activities they enjoy. By combining advanced minimally invasive procedures with compassionate care, we strive to improve both function and quality of life.
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