- 1397 George Dieter Drive, Suite D, El Paso TX 79936
- 1900 N. Oregon St Suite 300, El Paso, TX 79902
- East El Paso Location | West & Central El Paso Location
Fellowship-Trained, Double Board-Certified Pain Management Specialist in El Paso, Texas
Providing patient care since earning her medical degree in 2013, with advanced postgraduate training in Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Medicine.
Living with persistent pain can affect nearly every part of your life. It can interfere with your ability to work, sleep, exercise, care for your family and participate in the activities that once brought you joy.
Dr. Tochi Umunakwe is a fellowship-trained interventional pain management physician and the Founder and Medical Director of Medway Pain Center in El Paso, Texas. She is double board-certified in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology and provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for adults living with chronic pain, spine-related pain, nerve pain, joint pain and cancer-related pain.
Patients searching for an experienced El Paso pain doctor, pain management specialist in El Paso or interventional pain physician can receive care at Medway Pain Center’s East El Paso and West & Central El Paso locations.
With more than 13 years of medical experience, Dr. Umunakwe brings a foundation in anesthesiology and advanced fellowship training in interventional pain medicine to the evaluation and treatment of chronic and complex pain conditions.
Dr. Tochi Umunakwe founded Medway Pain Center to provide comprehensive pain management in an environment where patients feel heard, respected and included in decisions about their care.
Chronic pain is rarely a simple problem. Two people with similar imaging findings may experience pain very differently. Pain may also be influenced by previous injuries, surgery, nerve damage, inflammation, underlying medical conditions, sleep disruption, reduced mobility and emotional stress.
For this reason, Dr. Umunakwe does not believe that every patient should receive the same treatment. She carefully evaluates each patient’s symptoms, medical history, previous treatments, imaging findings and personal goals before recommending a plan of care.
Her goal is not simply to assign a diagnosis or perform a procedure. It is to help patients understand what may be causing their pain, explain the available treatment options and identify an appropriate path forward.
Every treatment plan is developed around the individual patient.
Dr. Umunakwe earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. She subsequently completed her anesthesiology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where she developed extensive experience in perioperative medicine, pain control, procedural care and the safe administration of anesthesia.
Following residency, she completed advanced fellowship training in Pain Management at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Her combined background in anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine gives her a detailed understanding of pain pathways, medication safety, image-guided procedures and the complex relationship between the nervous system and chronic pain.
Pain management is a highly specialized area of medicine. After completing medical school and an anesthesiology residency, Dr. Umunakwe pursued additional fellowship training focused specifically on the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic and cancer-related pain.
Fellowship training provides experience with image-guided procedures and advanced therapies that may not be routinely offered in a primary care setting.
Dr. Umunakwe is board-certified in both Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology. Board certification reflects advanced specialty training and successful completion of professional certification requirements.
Her dual certification supports a comprehensive approach to both diagnosis and treatment in interventional pain management.
Pain is not defined only by an MRI, X-ray or diagnosis. It is also defined by what it prevents you from doing.
For one patient, success may mean being able to walk through the grocery store without stopping. For another, it may mean returning to work, sleeping through the night, exercising again or spending time with grandchildren.
Dr. Umunakwe believes that understanding these personal goals is an essential part of treatment planning.
Patients should understand why a treatment is being recommended, what it is intended to accomplish and what reasonable alternatives may be available.
Dr. Umunakwe treats a broad range of acute, chronic and complex pain conditions. Treatment recommendations depend on the suspected source of the pain, its severity, previous treatment history and the patient’s overall health.
Other conditions treated at Medway Pain Center include: occipital neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, chronic pelvic pain, phantom limb pain, diabetic neuropathy, post-herpetic neuralgia, shoulder pain, knee pain, myofascial pain and musculoskeletal pain.
Dr. Umunakwe offers diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for selected patients after a complete evaluation. Treatment recommendations depend on the suspected source of pain, medical history, imaging findings and prior response to care.
Your first appointment is an opportunity to examine the history of your pain and develop a clearer understanding of what may be causing it.
A physical examination may also be performed to evaluate strength, sensation, reflexes, mobility and areas of tenderness. The goal of the first appointment is not to rush into a procedure. It is to identify the likely pain source and develop an appropriate, medically responsible plan.
El Paso is a diverse community made up of families, working professionals, veterans, active-duty service members, retirees and individuals from across the Borderland.
Dr. Umunakwe established Medway Pain Center to provide advanced pain management close to home. Patients should not have to leave El Paso to be evaluated for many of the minimally invasive and advanced treatments used in modern pain medicine.
The practice works collaboratively with primary care physicians, surgeons, oncologists, neurologists, physical therapists and other healthcare professionals when coordinated care is needed.
By offering two locations, Medway Pain Center seeks to make specialized pain care more accessible to patients throughout El Paso and surrounding communities.
Dr. Tochi Umunakwe is a fellowship-trained interventional pain management physician. She is double board-certified in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology and serves as the Founder and Medical Director of Medway Pain Center in El Paso.
Dr. Tochi Umunakwe has more than 13 years of medical experience. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2013 and subsequently completed advanced postgraduate training in anesthesiology and a fellowship in interventional pain medicine. She is board-certified in both Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology.
Consider seeing a pain management specialist when pain persists despite initial treatment, interferes with sleep or daily activity, travels into an arm or leg, causes burning or numbness, or continues after surgery or an injury.
A pain management physician specializes in diagnosing and treating pain using medication, rehabilitation strategies, image-guided injections and advanced minimally invasive procedures. An orthopedic surgeon specializes in surgical and nonsurgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. The two specialties often work together.
No. A procedure is recommended only when it is medically appropriate and reasonably connected to the suspected source of pain.
Yes. Dr. Umunakwe evaluates chronic back pain, neck pain, sciatica, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, facet-joint pain, sacroiliac joint pain and other spine-related conditions.
Yes. Dr. Umunakwe evaluates appropriate patients for spinal cord stimulation and guides qualifying patients through the temporary trial and permanent implant process.
Spinal cord stimulation may be considered for selected patients with chronic neuropathic pain, complex regional pain syndrome, persistent pain after spine surgery or other qualifying conditions. Candidacy depends on the diagnosis, medical history, previous treatment, psychological evaluation and response to the temporary trial.
Yes. Dr. Umunakwe provides kyphoplasty for appropriately selected patients with painful vertebral compression fractures. An examination and imaging review are necessary.
Yes. Dr. Umunakwe evaluates and treats pain caused by cancer and cancer treatment. Cancer pain treatment is individualized and may be coordinated with the patient’s oncology team.
Many chronic pain conditions can be treated without major surgery. Depending on the diagnosis, options may include physical rehabilitation, medication management, epidural injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation or other minimally invasive treatments.
Referral requirements depend on your insurance plan. Some plans permit patients to schedule directly, while others require a referral or prior authorization.
Medway Pain Center works with many major insurance plans. Coverage varies by plan, procedure and authorization requirements.
Yes. Medway Pain Center is accepting new patients at its El Paso locations.
Medway Pain Center respects each patient’s time and works hard to keep clinic visits moving efficiently. While wait times can vary depending on patient needs and the clinic schedule, the team tries to minimize unnecessary waiting. Dr. Umunakwe is caring and attentive, and patients can expect her to listen carefully, understand their concerns and help guide a thoughtful care plan.
Bring identification, insurance information, a current medication list, relevant imaging and records from previous pain treatments or surgeries.
You do not have to allow chronic pain to define every part of your life.
Whether you are living with back pain, neck pain, sciatica, neuropathy, cancer-related pain, a vertebral compression fracture or persistent pain after surgery, a comprehensive evaluation can help clarify your options.
Dr. Tochi Umunakwe provides fellowship-trained, double board-certified pain management care focused on reducing pain, restoring function and helping patients move forward with greater confidence.
Medway Pain Center is accepting new patients at its East El Paso and West & Central El Paso locations.
Call Medway Pain Center or request an appointment online to begin your evaluation with Dr. Tochi Umunakwe.
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