PATIENT-CENTERED. EVIDENCE-BASED. DATA-DRIVEN.
The treatment of chronic pain has evolved dramatically over the last 20 years where advancements in research, technology and pharmaceuticals have completely transformed the patient experience. At Pacific Pain And Spine, patients have a plethora of options to lower their risk of harm while also keeping the pain far more manageable than before.
Founded by Dr. Afzaal Iqbal, a double-board certified Anesthesiologist and Pain Medicine Physician, Pacific Pain and Spine offers world-class, cutting edge pain management in an exceptionally supportive patient environment. He routinely manages a wide-spectrum of chronic pain from minor injuries to decades-long, complex, multifocal pain. He is a sought-after expert in a wide-array of the latest pharmacotherapy, injections and minimally invasive surgical pain treatments. Dr. Iqbal prioritizes safety and efficacy, meticulous outcome tracking and consistent communication. Above all, he treats with patience and compassion, forming lasting relationships with his patients.
We believe in listening carefully without judgement and formulating a diagnosis that encompasses the complexity of your pain experience. Years of treating complex conditions have taught us that only a collaborative approach driven by patient motivation and encouragement promotes long-term sustainable healing. We use tools that are evidence-based and track outcomes to create meaningful, personalized care that results in tangible, measurable success
Dr. Iqbal is among the few Orange County pain physicians with extensive expertise in the most advanced minimally invasive pain treatments available today. He is frequently sought out by referring physicians regarding patients who have failed traditional interventions. His approach is highly-customized and he often puts together novel methods to treat the most complex conditions. His evidence-based treatments have allowed patients to avoid or delay invasive surgery and improve their quality of life substantially. He only moves as aggressive as his patients desire and advocates the least invasive treatments first prior to pursuing more complex alternatives. He also tracks his patients with a data-driven approach that brings objectivity, balance and reliability to his treatments.