Dr. John Akhnoukh M.D.
Board Certified Anesthesiologist
Board Certified Interventional
Pain Management Physician
John Akhnoukh, M.D., is a board-certified pain management specialist. A native New Yorker, Dr. Akhnoukh has expertise in interventional acute, chronic, and cancer pain; neuromodulation; psychological counseling; alternative therapies; medical ethics; and hospice and palliative care.
A board-certified anesthesiologist and fellowship-trained pain management physician with a passion for restoring comfort, mobility, and quality of life. Currently serving as Director of Pain Management and Anesthesiology at Empire Minimally Invasive Spine and Pain (EMISAP), Dr. Akhnoukh combines cutting-edge medical techniques with genuine compassion and patient-first care. At EMISAP, he specializes in advanced techniques including spine injections, minimally invasive discectomies, PRP and regenerative therapies, EMG diagnostics, and more. Patients trust Dr. Akhnoukh for his personalized, evidence-based care—whether they’re managing chronic back pain, recovering from injury, or avoiding surgery.
American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) – Pain Medicine Board — Passed September 12, 2020
American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) – Applied Examination (SOE) — Passed March 10, 2021
American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) – Applied Examination (OSCE) — Passed March 10, 2021
American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) – Advanced Examination — Passed September 11, 2019
American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) – Basic Examination — Passed June 9, 2017
United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE Step 1–3) — Passed November 25, 2015
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association — Recertified 2021
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association — Recertified 2021
Meet Our Team Of Doctors
Dr. James Yu
Board Certified Anesthesiologist
Board Certified Interventional
Pain Management Physician
Dylan J. O'Rourke
Certified Physician Assistant
Pain Condition We Treat
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.