Dr. Monika Misak
Dr. Monika Misak is an interventional pain specialist at Empire Minimally Invasive Spine and Pain. She cares for patients with chronic back, neck, and joint pain across the practice's New York and New Jersey locations, using minimally invasive, image-guided treatments and a step-up approach that reserves surgery for when it's truly needed.
Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain: Treatment Options and What to Expect
If you have stubborn pain low in your back that sits to one side and spreads into your buttock or hip, the problem may not be a disc or your hip joint at all – it may be your sacroiliac…
Medial Branch Blocks vs. Facet Joint Injections: What’s the Difference?
Facet joint injections and medial branch blocks sound alike but do different jobs - one treats the joint, one diagnoses the pain source and sets up radiofrequency ablation.
Epidural Steroid Injection Cost, Coverage, and Safety: An Honest Guide
What an epidural steroid injection really costs with and without insurance, whether Medicare covers it and how many it allows, plus an honest look at the risks and side effects.
Which Doctor to Consult for Lower Back Pain? A Pain Management–Focused Treatment Guide
Pain management specialists play a critical role in diagnosing the source of lower back pain and delivering non-surgical, image-guided treatments designed to relieve nerve compression, reduce inflammation, and restore spinal stability. Lower back pain is one of the most common…
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We accept most major insurance plans across our New York and New Jersey offices. Select your state to see accepted plans.
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Lien Cases
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Oxford (PPO)
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Magnacare (PPO)
Northwell Direct
1199 SEIU
Self Pay
Accepted at our New Jersey Locations
No-Fault (NJ)
Lien Cases
Horizon BCBS
Empire NYSHIP
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Cigna
Aetna (PPO)
GHI / Emblem (PPO)
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Meet Our Pain Management & Orthopedic Specialists
Dr. Monica Misak
Interventional Pain Specialist
Dr. James Yu, D.O.
Board Certified Anesthesiologist
Board Certified Interventional
Pain Management Physician
Dylan J. O'Rourke
Certified Physician Assistant
Pain Conditions Affecting Daily Life
Improve your quality of life with our comprehensive approach to pain management
We are dedicated to finding individualized treatment options tailored to fit your needs. Our team is dedicated to helping you lead a productive and active life, free from pain and disruption.
We use an integrative approach to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and assess your condition.
Physical examination and review of your medical history. We assess the cause of your pain, determine its severity and duration, and help you develop an individualized treatment plan.
We provide a range of treatments and procedures to address your chronic pain. These include nerve blocks, injections, physical therapy, implantable therapies and more. We also offer health education to help you better manage your condition.