NICHELLE C. RENK, MD - ALPENGLOW PAIN & WELLNESS
2000 Abbott Road A2, Anchorage, AK 99507 DIRECTIONS
Since 2007
Here’s The Deal:
Dr. Nichelle C. Renk is one of the most trusted interventional pain physicians in the Anchorage area. She received her Medical Doctorate (M.D.) from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond and performed her pain medicine fellowship at Stanford Hospital & Clinics. Dr. Renk is a thorough and compassionate pain physician. Dr. Renk identifies the appropriate diagnosis and then implements a combination of modalities truly tailored to her patient. She performs procedures head-to-toe including Botox for migraines and muscle tension, radiofrequency ablation and spinal cord stimulation for spinal pain, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for joints, musculoskeletal, and back pain. Dr. Renk provides a personalized handout at the end of the first visit listing the patient’s identified diagnoses and the plan for each multidisciplinary modality. She is passionate about getting to know and educating her patient.
SPECIALTY:
Ultrasound-Guided Platelet Rich Plasma and Stem Cell Injections for Joints, Tendons, Ligaments, and Fluoroscopic-Guided Intervertebral Disc PRP, Chronic Migraine, Headaches, Ketamine, Therapeutic Botox for Bruxism/Masseter Tension, Therapeutic Botox for Cervical Dystonia, Neck, Low and Mid Back Pain, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome & Joint Pain
License #7443
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CHRISTOPHER GAY, MD - ALASKA CENTER FOR PAIN RELIEF
3851 Piper Street, U464, Anchorage, AK 99508 DIRECTIONS
Since 2005
Here’s The Deal:
Dr. Christopher Gay is a personable board-certified pain specialist in Anchorage. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Christopher did his residency and fellowship training at New York’s Presbyterian Hospital at Columbia University. He has expertise in a wide range of diagnostic tests and procedures. Dr. Christopher is comfortable with all aspects of pain management and he takes a team approach to treat pain effectively. He uses holistic and integrative medicine approaches in his treatment plans. Dr. Christopher provides exceptional service to patients in Alaska.
SPECIALTY:
Chronic, Neck, Back, Leg, and Joint Pain, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Spinal Compression Fractures, Post-Herpetic, and Intercostal Neuralgia, Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuropathic Pain, Continued Knee Pain After Joint Replacement, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, RSD, Spinal Arthritis, Post Surgical & Traumatic Pain
License #MEDS8188
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LUKE LIU, MD - NEUROVERSION
2925 Debarr Road, Suite 240, Anchorage, AK 99508 DIRECTIONS
Since 2004
Here’s The Deal:
Dr. Luke Liu is board certified in both anesthesiology and pain medicine. He received his medical degree from UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Luke completed his anesthesiology residency and interventional pain management fellowship at UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco. He strives to provide their patients with multiple interventional, behavioral, progressive pharmaceutical, and rehabilitative methods. Dr. Luke provides modalities to improve the patient's quality of life with the most pain relief possible. He offers a broad spectrum of interventional pain procedures not limited to chronic pain.
SPECIALTY:
Radiofrequency Ablation, Neuro-Modulation, Intrathecal Pain Pump, Kyphoplasty, Sacroplasty, Discograms, Bursitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Therapeutic Joint, Botox, Spine, Trigger Point, and Facet Injections, Neck, Arm, Low Back & Leg Pain
License #MEDS6555