Empire Minimally Invasive Spine & Pain β€” Long Island, NY

Injured in a Car Accident? See a No-Fault Pain Doctor on Long Island.

Board-certified pain specialists. We accept Workers’ Comp and No-Fault, handle the paperwork, and offer same-week appointments across Nassau and Suffolk.

πŸ“ž Call Now β€” 516-229-1443 Request a Callback Same-week appointments across Nassau & Suffolk. We coordinate with your insurance carrier.

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Tell us what happened and the best number to reach you. Our team will call you back to get you scheduled β€” no obligation.

Workers’ Comp & No-Fault Accepted Same-Week Appointments
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Board-Certified  β€’  Minimally Invasive  β€’  Most Insurance Accepted  β€’  Serving Nassau & Suffolk

We Make It Easy to Get Care

After a car accident, the last thing you need is more stress. Here’s how we help.

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We Accept Workers’ Comp & No-Fault

You can see our pain doctors using your Workers’ Compensation or New York No-Fault (auto) benefits.

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We Handle the Paperwork

Our team files the forms and coordinates with your insurance carrier so you can focus on getting better.

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Same-Week Appointments

Injuries shouldn’t wait. We offer prompt appointments across our Long Island offices.

Injuries We Treat

We treat common work and accident injuries with non-surgical, minimally invasive care whenever possible.

Back Pain

Lower or mid-back pain and stiffness after a fall, lift, or crash.

Neck Pain

Neck pain and tightness that can spread into the shoulders or arms.

Whiplash

Neck strain from a sudden jolt, common after rear-end car accidents.

Herniated Disc

A disc pressing on a nerve, causing back or neck pain that radiates.

Sciatica

Pain that shoots from the lower back down through the hip and leg.

Joint Injuries

Knee, shoulder, or other joint pain from a work or accident injury.

Nerve Pain

Burning, tingling, or numbness from a pinched or irritated nerve.

Board-Certified Interventional Pain Doctors

Your care is led by fellowship-trained, board-certified interventional pain physicians who focus on minimally invasive treatment β€” not surgery first.

John Akhnoukh, M.D., board-certified interventional pain management physician

John Akhnoukh, M.D.

Board Certified Anesthesiologist & Interventional Pain Management Physician. Developer of the A.C.U.T. cervical ultrasound technique.

Interventional Pain
Monika Misak, M.D., dual board-certified pain management specialist

Monika Misak, M.D.

Dual Board Certified in Emergency Medicine & Interventional Pain Medicine, with fellowship training in interventional pain.

Interventional Pain
James Yu, D.O., board-certified interventional pain management physician

James Yu, D.O.

Board Certified Anesthesiologist & Interventional Pain Management Physician treating spine, nerve, and joint pain.

Interventional Pain

Worried About Cost or Paperwork?

New York No-Fault and Workers’ Compensation are designed to cover care for auto and work injuries. Our team files the paperwork and coordinates with your carrier, so you can focus on your recovery.

Bring your claim or insurance details to your first visit and our staff will help with the rest. Coverage depends on your specific claim and carrier β€” we’ll help you understand what applies.

Long Island Offices β€” Nassau & Suffolk

Convenient locations for injured patients across Long Island. Call 516-229-1443 for directions and the next available appointment.

Plainview

Nassau County

520 Old Country Rd
Plainview, NY 11803

Phone: 516-229-1443

Hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

New Hyde Park

Nassau County

1991 Marcus Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11042

Phone: 516-229-1443

Hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Ronkonkoma

Suffolk County

4155 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

Phone: 516-229-1443

Hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a lawyer to see a doctor?

No. You can see a doctor first β€” you do not need a lawyer to get medical care for a work or accident injury. Getting evaluated early also creates a record of your injury.

Does No-Fault cover this care?

New York No-Fault (PIP) is designed to cover medical care for injuries from a motor vehicle accident, including visits to a pain specialist. Coverage depends on your specific claim and carrier, and our team will help you understand what applies before your visit.

How soon can I be seen?

Same-week appointments are often available at our Long Island offices. Call 516-229-1443 or request a callback and we’ll find you the soonest time.

What should I bring to my first visit?

Bring a photo ID and your claim or insurance information β€” for a work injury, your Workers’ Comp claim details; for a car accident, your No-Fault (auto insurance) claim and any police or accident report. Any prior imaging (like X-rays or MRIs) is helpful too.

Will I need surgery?

Most injuries improve with non-surgical, minimally invasive care such as targeted injections and physical therapy. Surgery is considered only when those options don’t provide enough relief. Results vary from person to person.

Get Seen This Week

Call now or request a callback. Our team accepts Workers’ Comp and No-Fault and handles the paperwork for you.