Houston Pain & Spine

What Houston Pain & Spine does

Houston Pain & Spine is a privately-held interventional pain management practice founded in 2011 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, operating three clinical offices across the Houston metropolitan area (Houston/West Loop, The Woodlands/Grogans Mill Rd, and Kingwood). The practice is led by Dr. Asif Chaudhry, MD, a board-certified interventional pain management physician who completed a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, supported by a nationally certified physician assistant (Shelby Chambliss, PA-C) and a practice administrator (Shivana Prashad). The firm employs 1-10 people and was recognized as one of Houston's Top Doctors by Houstonia Magazine for six consecutive years from 2012 through 2017.

The practice delivers a portfolio of minimally invasive interventional pain procedures performed under fluoroscopic and ultrasound imaging guidance, including transforaminal epidural steroid injections, selective/sympathetic/occipital nerve root blocks, sacroiliac joint and hardware injections, lumbar discograms with contrast dye, intercostal nerve blocks, diagnostic and therapeutic facet injections, PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy at 7-9x normal platelet concentration, and stellate ganglion blocks including an off-label application for PTSD reported to show an 80% success rate. Supporting technology includes neuro monitoring during spinal injections, and the practice has deployed a HIPAA-compliant telemedicine platform compliant with Texas Medical Board Chapter 174. The patient base consists of individuals with chronic or acute back pain, neck pain, sciatica, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, radiculopathy, and PTSD, typically those who have failed conservative treatment and are seeking alternatives to invasive surgery.

The revenue model is professional services billing: insurance-reimbursed office consultations and interventional procedures performed at the clinic locations, supplemented by insurance-covered telemedicine consultations. Pricing varies by procedure and payer; non-covered procedures such as the Stellate Ganglion Block for PTSD are offered on a self-pay basis at $1,500 per treatment inclusive of physician, facility, and anesthesia fees. Go-to-market is sales-led and relies on three channels: (1) physician referrals via a dedicated referring providers intake form and fax line, (2) direct patient self-referral through online appointment requests, and (3) digital presence on Facebook, YouTube, and Google Business/Maps for local SEO. The practice has no software product, public API, SDK, or AI/ML capabilities; it operates purely as a clinical services business.

Name

Houston Pain & Spine

Legal name

Houston Pain & Spine

Website

https://houstonpainandspine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Houston Pain & Spine is a privately-held interventional pain management practice operating three clinics across the Houston metropolitan area (Houston, The Woodlands, Kingwood). Led by Dr. Asif Chaudhry, it delivers minimally invasive fluoroscopy- and ultrasound-guided procedures for back, neck, spine, and sciatica pain, plus PRP therapy and stellate ganglion blocks for PTSD, serving patients seeking non-surgical pain relief.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pain Management Services

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Pain Management Clinics (Interventional & Medical) (HLAFABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spine (Orthopedic Spine) (HLAKALAE), Pain Medicine (Interventional/Neuropathic Pain) (HLAKAIAM), Pain Management & Interventional Procedure Centers (HLAFAIAH)

Keywords

• Interventional pain management
• Spine care services
• Minimally invasive procedures
• Epidural steroid injections
• Nerve block therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Clinical Office Visits & Procedures: Revenue generated from billable office consultations and interventional pain management procedures performed at clinic locations. Most services are billed to insurance; the practice accepts insurance patients and also offers self-pay options for procedures not covered (e.g., Stellate ganglion block for PTSD at $1,500 per treatment).
2. Telemedicine Consultations: Telemedicine visits for new and established patients, covered by most insurance plans similarly to in-person office visits. Provides an additional revenue stream and access channel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Houston Pain & Spine is an interventional pain management medical practice that diagnoses and treats chronic back, neck, and spine pain through minimally invasive procedures performed under fluoroscopic and ultrasound imaging guidance. Services include transforaminal epidural steroid injections, selective/sympathetic/occipital nerve blocks, sacroiliac joint injections, lumbar discograms, intercostal nerve blocks, facet injections, stellate ganglion blocks for PTSD, and PRP injections, delivered across three Houston-area clinics and via telemedicine.

Product overview

Houston Pain & Spine is a single-location and multi-office interventional pain management clinic led by Dr. Asif Chaudhry, offering a unified suite of minimally invasive procedures and medical treatments. The portfolio centers on the core Minimally Invasive Procedures platform, which encompasses multiple named treatment services — including Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections, Selective/Sympathetic/Occipital Nerve Root Blocks, Sacroiliac Joint & Hardware Injections, Lumbar Discogram & Biacloplasty, Intercostal Nerve Blocks, Diagnostic & Therapeutic Facet Injections, Stellate Ganglion Block for PTSD, and PRP Injections — all performed under fluoroscopic or ultrasound imaging guidance. Supporting the procedural suite are condition-specific treatment programs for Sciatica, Back & Spine Pain, Neck Pain, Herniated Discs, and PTSD; a HIPAA-compliant Telemedicine platform for remote consultations; and patient intake/referral administrative services. The practice operates three physical offices (Houston, Woodlands, Kingwood) and does not offer a software product with public API, SDK, or AI/ML capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Minimally Invasive Procedures A comprehensive suite of minimally invasive interventional pain management procedures including lumbar percutaneous discectomy, rhizotomy, epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, sacroiliac joint injections, lumbar discogram, intercostal nerve block, and epidural blood patch, performed using advanced fluoroscopic imaging guidance to reduce tissue impact, minimize scarring, and accelerate recovery. Targets patients with chronic back, neck, and spine pain.
• Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections Injection of anesthesia and corticosteroid medications directly into the epidural space of the spine to reduce inflammation and pain caused by herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, radiculopathy, and post-surgical pain, administered under fluoroscopic X-ray guidance. For patients with radiating spinal pain.
• Selective, Sympathetic & Occipital Nerve Root Block Precise injections of local anesthetic and/or corticosteroid to block pain signals from specific nerves — including selective nerve blocks for radiculopathy diagnosis and treatment, sympathetic nerve blocks for complex regional pain syndromes and PTSD, and occipital nerve blocks for headaches and migraines.
• Sacroiliac Joint & Hardware Injections Targeted delivery of local anesthetic and/or corticosteroid into the sacroiliac joint to diagnose and treat sacroiliac joint dysfunction, and around surgical hardware such as plates and screws to promote healing after spinal surgery.
• Lumbar Discogram & Biacloplasty Diagnostic procedure using fluoroscopic guidance to inject contrast dye into intervertebral discs to identify painful discs, assess disc integrity, and diagnose conditions such as discogenic pain, herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, and disc tears.
• Intercostal Nerve Block Minimally invasive steroid injection along the intercostal nerves between the ribs to treat thoracic pain caused by conditions including herpes zoster (shingles), rib fractures, post-thoracotomy pain syndrome, intercostal neuralgia, and thoracic radiculopathy.
• Diagnostic & Therapeutic Facet Injections Injections into the facet joints of the spine under fluoroscopic guidance using anesthetic to diagnose conditions such as facet syndrome and provide targeted therapeutic pain relief for facet syndrome, radiating pain syndrome, and related spinal conditions.
• Stellate Ganglion Block for PTSD Injection of anesthetic into the stellate ganglion nerve bundle in the neck to reboot the sympathetic nervous system to its pre-trauma state, relieving PTSD symptoms such as nightmares, severe anxiety, insomnia, and hyper-vigilance. Studies cited show an 80% success rate. Self-pay at $1,500 per treatment since insurance does not cover this specific procedure.
• PRP Injections (Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy) Non-surgical treatment using a concentrated form of platelets derived from the patient's own blood (7-9x normal concentration via centrifugation), containing growth factors that accelerate natural healing for musculoskeletal and spine pain and injury, including joint pain, osteoarthritis, spine injuries, disc herniations, and degenerative issues.
• Sciatica Treatment Program Comprehensive treatment for radiculopathy/sciatica including physical therapy, medications, non-steroid anti-inflammatories, steroid injections, alternative therapies such as chiropractic treatment and acupuncture, and surgical intervention when symptoms are unresponsive to conservative treatment.
• Back Pain and Spine Care Diagnosis and treatment of back pain and spinal conditions including medical history review, physical examination, advanced imaging, medications, physical therapy, lifestyle modifications, and minimally invasive surgical approaches when necessary.
• Neck Pain Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of neck pain including symptom identification, medical history, physical examination, X-rays and advanced imaging, physical therapy, medication, posture training, and minimally invasive procedures to address underlying causes.
• Herniated Discs Treatment Four-stage treatment process for herniated discs: symptom identification, diagnosis using imaging techniques, customized treatment planning including physical therapy and minimally invasive surgery, and post-treatment care for lasting relief.
• PTSD Treatment

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% success rate for stellate ganglion blocks in relieving PTSD symptoms
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• National Spine & Pain Centers: Largest US independent interventional pain management group; offers the same minimally invasive spine and joint procedures under fluoroscopic/ultrasound guidance using a multi-physician, multi-site model across many states. Closest direct comp in scale and service mix for a Houston-based practice.
• Texas Pain Relief Group: Texas-based interventional pain management practice offering epidural injections, nerve blocks, and regenerative therapies. Same regional geography and overlapping procedure catalog; competes for the same Houston-area commercial payers.
• Advanced Pain Management: Multi-site interventional pain practice offering similar minimally invasive spine procedures, joint injections, and neurostimulation. Comparable physician-led, procedure-centric model and patient profile.

Broad incumbents

• US Anesthesia Partners: Large physician-services consolidator that has acquired pain management practices alongside anesthesia groups; represents both a potential partner and a competitive threat via rolled-up regional pain practices.
• HCA Houston Healthcare: Large hospital system with multiple facilities inside the Houston metro operating employed interventional pain and spine programs. Captures in-network referrals and competes for the same payer mix as Houston Pain & Spine.
• Memorial Hermann Health System: Major Houston-area integrated delivery network with employed specialists, spine centers, and outpatient pain services across the same metro — competes for tertiary referrals and complex cases.
• Houston Methodist: Academic-affiliated Houston system with comprehensive spine and pain services; competes for complex spine, injection, and rehabilitation referrals in the same geographic market.

Regional players

• Kelsey-Seybold Clinic: Houston-based multi-specialty clinic system with employed primary care and specialists who often anchor referrals; relevant comparable for understanding in-network referral dynamics and integrated primary care capture in the same geography.

Others

• Privia Health: Physician enablement company (MSO/ACO) that partners with independent practices; representative of the ecosystem services an independent practice like Houston Pain & Spine could access for payer contracting, tech, and growth capital.

Emerging players

• Regenexx: National regenerative medicine network offering PRP and orthobiologic injections for orthopedic and spine conditions; a partial competitor and adjacent referral network for cash-pay regenerative procedures such as those Houston Pain & Spine already performs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCBTFpjzJQdJogrPHOAv6Jsg
• Facebookfacebook.com/houstonpainandspine

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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