Pain Management Team
Meet the Pain Management Specialists at Medway Pain Center
Specialized care for chronic pain, nerve pain, cancer-related pain, and failed back surgery syndrome using advanced minimally invasive treatments including Spinal Cord Stimulation, Epidural Steroid Injections, Radiofrequency Ablation, and Kyphoplasty. Proudly serving the El Paso community, including active-duty military members, veterans, and patients seeking advanced non-surgical pain relief solutions.
Dr. Tochi Umunakwe
Fellowship-Trained, Double Board-Certified Interventional Pain Management Physician and Medical Director
- Double Board Certifications
- Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology from the American Board of Anesthesiology
- Fellowship-Trained
- Fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine
- Education – Medical College of Wisconsin
- Medical School
- General Surgery Internship
- Anesthesiology Residency
- Interventional Pain Medicine Fellowship
Providers
Belinda Walker APRN, FNP-C
Sandra Rodriguez APRN, FNP-C
Sybill Venegas APRN, FNP-C
Medical and Support Staff
Erika Chavez
Office Coordinator
Lissette Baquera RN
Nurse
Christina Apodaca RN
Cesar Cervin
Lead MA
Nayelli Jacquez
MA
Annette Reyes
MA
Michelle Martinez
Front Desk
Miranda Cruz
Medical Scribe
Treatments & Procedures We Offer
Epidural Steroid Injections
Reduce inflammation around irritated spinal nerves that may cause back pain, neck pain, or sciatica.
Radiofrequency Ablation
A longer-lasting treatment that helps quiet pain signals from irritated nerves, often used for spine and joint pain.
Nerve Blocks
Targeted injections that help identify and reduce pain coming from specific nerves.
Joint Injections
Injections that may help reduce pain and inflammation in joints such as the knee, shoulder, hip, or SI joint.
Trigger Point Injections
Treatment for tight, painful muscle knots that can cause neck, back, shoulder, or myofascial pain.
Spinal Cord Stimulation
An advanced treatment for chronic nerve pain, failed back surgery syndrome, and pain that has not improved with other options.
Kyphoplasty
A minimally invasive procedure that may help relieve pain from certain spinal compression fractures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Medical Director of Medway Pain Center?
Dr. Tochi Umunakwe, MD is the Medical Director of Medway Pain Center. She is a fellowship-trained, double board-certified physician in Interventional Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology who specializes in advanced minimally invasive treatments for chronic pain.
What qualifications should I look for in a pain management specialist?
Patients should look for specialized training in Pain Medicine, fellowship-training, board certification, experience with advanced procedures, and a commitment to personalized patient care. Procedures at Medway Pain Center are performed by fellowship-trained, double board-certified interventional pain management physician Dr. Tochi Umunakwe.
Does your team perform Spinal Cord Stimulation evaluations?
Yes. Our team provides comprehensive Spinal Cord Stimulation evaluations, trial procedures, and long-term management for appropriate candidates suffering from chronic nerve pain and failed back surgery syndrome.
Will I see a physician or nurse practitioner?
You will see a physician Dr Tochi Umunakwe, MD. All initial patient evaluations are done by our fellowship-trained, double board-certified interventional pain management physician Dr Tochi Umunakwe, MD. Depending on your treatment plan, you may be seen by Dr. Umunakwe or one of our experienced nurse practitioners on your follow-up visit as part of a coordinated care team.
What procedures are performed at Medway Pain Center?
Our team performs Epidural Steroid Injections, Radiofrequency Ablation, Nerve Blocks, Joint Injections, Trigger Point Injections, Kyphoplasty, Spinal Cord Stimulation, and other advanced pain management procedures. All procedures are performed by our fellowship-trained, double board-certified interventional pain management physician Dr. Tochi Umunakwe, MD
Does your team treat cancer-related pain?
Yes. Medway Pain Center provides comprehensive cancer pain management services focused on improving comfort, function, and quality of life.
Do you treat veterans and active-duty military personnel?
Yes. We proudly care for veterans, active-duty military members, and their families throughout the El Paso area.
Are new patients welcome?
Yes. We welcome new patients at both our East El Paso and Central El Paso locations. All major insurances accepted.
Question: Who leads Medway Pain Center?
Answer: Medway Pain Center is led by Dr. Tochi Umunakwe, a double board-certified physician in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology.
Question: What type of care does Medway Pain Center provide?
Answer: Medway Pain Center provides pain management care for conditions such as back pain, nerve pain, joint pain, neck pain, and other chronic pain conditions.
Question: Where is Medway Pain Center located?
Answer: Medway Pain Center serves patients in El Paso, Texas, with locations in Central/West El Paso and East El Paso.
Don’t live with pain.
Schedule your visit at either Medway Pain Center location in El Paso.