Dr. John Akhnoukh
Pain Management Specialist
Back, Neck, Cervcial, Spine & Pain Treatment across Plainview, New Hyde Park, Ronkonkoma NY, Plainfield, & Clifton NJ
Board Certified Anesthesiologist
Board Certified Interventional
Pain Management Physician
Dr. John Akhnoukh is a leading interventional pain management specialist focused on treating chronic spine conditions without surgery. Serving patients in Plainview, New Hyde Park, Clifton New Jersey and Ronkonkoma, he specializes in advanced, minimally invasive solutions for low back pain, sciatica, neck pain, and spinal nerve pain. Patients searching for a back pain specialist or sciatica treatment expert trust Dr. Akhnoukh to deliver targeted, long-lasting relief when medications and physical therapy alone are not enough. His expertise lies in precision-guided spine procedures including epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, and basivertebral nerve ablation. By identifying the exact source of pain—whether it’s disc-related, nerve compression, or facet joint dysfunction—Dr. Akhnoukh develops customized treatment plans designed to reduce inflammation, block pain signals, and restore function. Patients across Long Island rely on his non-surgical approach to avoid unnecessary surgery while still achieving meaningful, lasting pain relief and improved quality of life.
Conditions Treated
Interventional Pain Treatments
Advanced Injection & Regenerative Treatments
Specialty Pain Treatments
Precision-Based Treatment Approach
Dr. Akhnoukh focuses on identifying the exact source of pain using advanced diagnostics and targeted injections. Each treatment plan is customized based on whether pain originates from discs, nerves, or joints. Procedures are performed using fluoroscopic or ultrasound guidance to ensure accuracy and maximize results. This approach allows patients to experience meaningful relief without undergoing invasive surgery.
Serving Patients Across NY & NJ
- Plainview NY
- New Hyde Park NY
- Ronkonkoma NY
- Manhattan NY
- Clifton NJ
- Plainfield NJ
Patients across Long Island and New Jersey trust Dr. Akhnoukh for non-surgical solutions to chronic pain conditions.
If you’re struggling with chronic back pain, sciatica, or nerve-related spine pain, schedule a consultation with Dr. John Akhnoukh today. Serving Plainview, New Hyde Park, New Jersey (Clifton) and Ronkonkoma, he provides advanced, non-surgical spine treatments designed to deliver real, lasting relief.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Akhnoukh
- 124+ verified patient reviews
- Board-certified interventional pain specialist
- Leader in non-surgical spine treatments
- Advanced minimally invasive procedures
- Personalized, results-driven care
Integrated Care with Orthopedic Specialists
Patients requiring surgical evaluation may be referred internally to orthopedic specialists, ensuring continuity of care across all stages of treatment.
Credentials & Professional Background
Dr. John Akhnoukh is a board-certified anesthesiologist and fellowship-trained interventional pain management physician, and the founder of Empire Minimally Invasive Spine and Pain. He completed a Pain Medicine fellowship through the Weill Cornell tri-institutional program — NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Hospital for Special Surgery — and specializes in image-guided, minimally invasive interventional procedures for chronic spine, back, neck, and nerve pain. As the practice’s founder and lead pain physician, Dr. Akhnoukh serves as the medical reviewer for Empire’s pain-management and interventional treatment content.
Board Certification
- Board Certified in Anesthesiology — American Board of Anesthesiology
- Subspecialty Board Certified in Pain Medicine — American Board of Anesthesiology
Fellowship & Training
- Pain Medicine Fellowship — NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center & Hospital for Special Surgery (Weill Cornell tri-institutional program)
- Residency in Anesthesiology — Mount Sinai St. Luke’s West / Icahn School of Medicine
Education
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) — SUNY Downstate Medical Center
- BS, Biomedical Education (accelerated BS/MD) — CUNY Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, magna cum laude
Professional Memberships
- New York Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
- American Academy of Pain Medicine
- North American Neuromodulation Society
- American Society of Anesthesiologists
Select Publications & Research
- Ng T, Akhnoukh J, Mehta N. “Benzodiazepine Infusion Therapy,” in Infusion Therapy for Pain, Headache and Related Conditions, Ch. 12 (2019)
- Research: Clonidine as an Adjunct to Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections for Patients with Central Lumbar Stenosis
- Grand Rounds: multimodal postoperative pain management; regional anesthesia in compartment syndrome
Medical review: As the practice’s founder and lead interventional pain physician, Dr. Akhnoukh reviews Empire’s pain-management and interventional treatment content for medical accuracy.
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Board-certified physicians dedicated to accurate diagnosis and minimally invasive care.
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Benjamin Souferi, D.O.
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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.