ABOUT US
At The Florida Spine & Pain Institute, our pain management physicians evaluate the complete “pain picture” before beginning treatments that address pain’s cognitive, emotional, and physical aspects.
We recognize the core issue in pain management: society’s limited understanding and empathy toward patients enduring chronic pain.Our approach to pain management involves integrated care solutions rather than relying solely on prescription drugs or invasive procedures.
At our core, we prioritize building strong patient-provider connections as the foundation for effective pain therapy. With a comprehensive assessment, we offer a range of tailored techniques to target and alleviate your pain directly. Your well-being is always our top priority.
Celebrating Over 40,000 Patients Treated!
Under the expert leadership of Dr. Javier Placer, Florida Spine & Pain Institute has been a trusted name in Central Florida for treating chronic pain.
For over 18 years, Dr. Placer has combined cutting-edge interventional pain management with physical medicine and rehabilitation to help patients find lasting relief. His commitment is for his team to stay at the forefront of modern medicine, ensuring that every patient receives the best care possible.
Here’s to continued success in helping thousands more live pain-free!
Interventional Procedures
Interventional procedures at The Florida Spine & Pain Institute aid in diagnosing
and treating chronic pain conditions. Following a comprehensive evaluation by
one of our physicians, patients receive treatment recommendations tailored to
their pain.
Depending on the patient’s condition and symptoms, a pain management
specialist may suggest a steroid injection, nerve block, or minimally invasive
spinal procedure.
Medication Management
We acknowledge the heightened scrutiny surrounding the use of opioids for pain management within the medical community. While our preference lies in reducing or eliminating a patient’s pain through interventional procedures, we recognize that pain medications remain a viable treatment option for some individuals.
Our pain management specialists employ a combination of minimally invasive procedures and pain medications to provide comprehensive relief to our patients. We offer several treatment options to ensure our patients get the best care and relief.
First line treatment involves medications (anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants, anti-depressants) and injections that numb pain (nerve blocks or spinal injections).
Second line treatment involves advanced procedures such as radiofrequency ablation (RFA). Another long term solution may be a sciatic nerve fusion.
Third line treatment involves an implant with a spinal cord stimulator. These treatments act to relieve pain at the level of the spinal cord, which is the body’s control center for sensing pain. Regenerative (stem cell) treatment is another option at this stage
Dr. Javier Placer, MD-Founder Double Board-Certified Interventional Pain Management & Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist
- Fellowship-trained in Spine and Pain Management through the University of Florida Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation.
- Former Faculty Member, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando.
- Interventional Pain Management
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
- One of America’s Top Physicians
- Elite Doctor, Orlando Style Magazine
- Patient’s Choice Award for Most Compassionate Doctor
- Consumer Research Council of America Award Recipient
- Spine and Pain Management
- Interventional Pain Procedures
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- Sports Medicine
- Injectable Pain Relief Treatments
- More than 2O years of experience in pain management and rehabilitation medicine.
- Affiliated with AdventHealth and Orlando Health.
Dr. Harrison Haiden, MD Board-Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician
- Completed residency training at NYU Langone’s Rusk Rehabilitation, one of the nation’s premier Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs.
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
- Co-Medical Director overseeing rehabilitation services and patient care programs.
- General Subacute Rehabilitation (SAR)
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Brain Injury Rehabilitation
- Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
- Chronic Neurologic Disorder Management
- Amputee Care
- Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Spasticity Management
- Dystonia Treatment
- Migraine Injections
- American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM)
- Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP)
- American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP)
Dr. Thomas Mathew, MD Board-Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician & Fellowship-Trained Interventional Pain Management Specialist
- Residency-trained in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R).
- Fellowship-trained in Interventional Pain Management.
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
- Image-Guided Spine and Joint Interventions
- Interventional Pain Management
- Minimally Invasive Pain Procedures
- EMG/NCS Diagnostic Testing
- Neuromuscular Medicine
- Botox Therapy for Neuromuscular Pain Conditions
- Spine, Joint, Nerve, and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Patient-centered treatment focused on restoring function, mobility, and quality of life.
- Emphasis on conservative therapies and minimally invasive interventions.
- Dedicated to achieving sustainable, long-term outcomes.
- More than 22 years of clinical experience treating complex pain and rehabilitation conditions.
NANCY MORGAN MSN, APRN-FNP, SNF Team Lead
KYLE WARD MSN, APRN-FNP, SNF Educator
MATTHEW REYNOLDS MSN, APRN-FNP
Chelsea Standridge APRN
Maneka Maxwell APRN
Anabelle Tan APRN
NATALIYA GERASIMENKO MSN, APRN
Luis Marchany APRN
