Welcome to Florida Spine & Pain
Pain Management Treatment for Pain Relief
Why Us?
Florida Spine Pain Institute
We treat our clients in a compassionate and caring way. We use different methods to detect the pain you might be experiencing and match them with our wide variety of treatments that our highly qualified providers are trained to execute.

We’re proud to share that Florida Spine & Pain has been featured in Orlando Magazine’s prestigious “Faces of ORL” .
We’re honored to have such accomplished physicians as part of our team.
To read the full article and learn more about our journey, please visit the link here.
Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Javier Placer MD.
Nationally Recognized Leader in Interventional Pain & Spine Care
Dr. Javier Placer is a highly awarded, double board-certified pain specialist and the visionary founder of Florida Spine & Pain Institute. With a reputation for excellence in interventional pain management, physical medicine, and rehabilitation, Dr. Placer leads a multi-location practice serving communities across Clermont, Orlando, Davenport, and Winter Park.
With deep expertise in spinal cord injury and chronic pain management, Dr. Placer has become a go-to physician for patients seeking cutting-edge, compassionate care.
Credentials & Honors:
- Double Board-Certified in Interventional Pain Management & Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Recognized as One of America’s Top Physicians
- Honored as an Elite Doctor by Orlando Style Magazine
- Recipient of the Patient’s Choice Award for Most Compassionate Doctor
- Awarded by the Consumer Research Council of America
- Completed a prestigious Spine & Pain Management Fellowship at the University of Florida Department of Orthopedics
- Serves as a faculty member at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine
With a passion for restoring function and improving lives, Dr. Placer continues to set the standard for pain care throughout Central Florida and beyond.

Dr. Ruben Rivera, MD
Bilingual Sports Medicine & Interventional Pain Specialist
Dr. Ruben Rivera is a Double Board-Certified Physiatrist by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, with specialized expertise in sports medicine and interventional pain procedures. Known for his hands-on, personalized approach to musculoskeletal care, Dr. Rivera blends clinical precision with a deep passion for helping patients restore function and get back to doing what they love.
As an Interventional Physiatrist, he provides minimally invasive treatments for spine, joint, and nerve conditions, with a strong focus on athletic injury prevention and recovery.
Professional Highlights:
- Double Board-Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Completed a prestigious Sports Medicine Fellowship at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in New York
- Former Chief Resident of PM&R at the VA Hospital
- Published contributor for the “PM&R Knowledge Now” series by the AAPM&R
- Member of the Medical Commission for the Puerto Rico Basketball Federation
- Served as Team Doctor for Puerto Rico’s U-19 National Basketball Team at the Basketball World Championship
- Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, offering inclusive care for diverse patient populations
With a unique blend of academic excellence, elite sports experience, and interventional skills, Dr. Rivera delivers results-driven care designed to improve mobility, reduce pain, and elevate quality of life.

Dr. Harrison Haiden, DO
Physiatrist & Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist Focused on Functional Recovery
Dr. Harrison Haiden is a highly skilled, board-eligible Physiatrist specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) with a passion for restoring function and maximizing patient independence. He completed his residency at NYU Langone’s Rusk Rehabilitation, one of the nation’s premier PM&R programs, where he developed broad expertise in treating neurologic and musculoskeletal conditions.
Clinical Expertise Includes:
- General Subacute Rehabilitation (SAR)
- Stroke, brain injury, and spinal cord injury rehabilitation
- Management of chronic neurologic disorders such as Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis
- Amputee care, prosthetics, and orthotics integration
- Orthopedic rehabilitation following joint replacements, fractures, or surgery
- Botulinum toxin injections for spasticity, dystonia, and migraines
Professional Memberships:
- American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM)
- Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP)
- American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP)
Known for his attentive, patient-centered approach and interdisciplinary collaboration, Dr. Haiden is dedicated to helping patients regain strength, mobility, and confidence in every phase of recovery.

Discover physical medicine, rehabilitation and interventional pain management team at the Florida Spine & Pain Institute.
With appointments in four locations throughout Central Florida and service to multiple skilled nursing facilities, our providers protect you from pain. Led by double-board-certified Dr. Javier Placer, this team is equipped to treat chronic pain cases with modern medicine options.
Join forces with our dedicated team on a mission to conquer chronic pain!
Interventional pain management is our power, and long-term relief is our promise.
Together, we’re rewriting the story of pain management with real patients and real results. At Florida Spine & Pain Institute, you are more than just another patient. You are our mission to combat chronic pain.
Our doctors, trained in innovative modern treatments, will find a solution for you to restore your quality of life.
Skilled Nursing Home Services
Bringing Specialized Pain Management to Your Facility
Florida Spine & Pain Institute proudly delivers on-site pain management services to Skilled Nursing Homes across Central Florida. Our board-certified physicians and advanced practitioners create personalized treatment plans to reduce pain, restore function, and improve quality of life — right where patients need it most.

Our Services Include:

Physiatry consultations

Pain management and injections

EMG/NCV testing

Botox therapy for spasticity and migraines

Regenerative medicine solutions
Providing expert care throughout Central Florida and many surrounding communities across the state.
Learn more about our Skilled Nursing Home services:
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Giving Back
We are thrilled to announce that Florida Spine & Pain is extending its compassionate reach beyond medical care. In collaboration with Dr. Javier Placer and his wife Dará Sanchez-Placer’s not-for-profit organization, Fondita Divino Niño Jesus, our medical practice is committed to providing essential nourishment to underserved populations.
