Pain Treatment Now available in Staten Island: Find relief without surgery
Living with chronic pain may affect how you sleep, how you work, and how you move through your day. For Staten Island residents dealing with back pain, knee pain, neck pain, or joint discomfort, Pain Treatment Specialists has opened a clinic on Hylan Boulevard offering interventional pain management without surgery or long-term narcotics.
Where is the Staten Island Pain Clinic located?
The clinic is located at 4236 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10312, inside the Eltingville Shopping Center. You can visit during the hours of Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
It’s easy to get there if you’re coming from the Eltingville Transit Center, and it’s only a short drive from Great Kills Park. Free parking is available on-site, and the clinic serves patients from Staten Island, Great Kills, Eltingville, Tottenville, New Dorp, and the surrounding South Shore communities.
- Address: 4236 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10312, inside the Eltingville Shopping Center
- Hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Visit our Staten Island Pain Center
Who Is the Pain Doctor at the Staten Island Clinic?
Dr. Kyle Mele leads the Staten Island location. He is a board-certified anesthesiologist who completed fellowship training in interventional pain management.
His approach focuses on accurate diagnosis before treatment. Rather than prescribing medications to mask symptoms, Dr. Mele uses diagnostic imaging and targeted procedures to address the actual source of pain. This might mean an injection that reduces inflammation around a compressed nerve, or a radiofrequency procedure that interrupts pain signals from a damaged joint.
What conditions are treated at this Pain Clinic?
The Staten Island pain clinic treats a range of pain conditions:
Back and Spine Pain
- Herniated discs
- Degenerative disc disease
- Facet joint dysfunction
- Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain
- Spinal stenosis
- Sciatica
Knee Pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- Patellar tendinitis
- Bursitis
Neck Pain
- Acute and chronic neck pain
- Cervical disc problems
- Muscle tension and trigger points
Joint and Other Pain
- Hip pain
- Shoulder pain
- Neuropathy
What treatments are available?
Dr. Mele offers minimally invasive interventional procedures designed to reduce pain at its source:
Epidural Steroid Injections
Medication is delivered directly to the area around spinal nerves to reduce inflammation and relieve pain from herniated discs or spinal stenosis.
Facet Joint Injections
For pain originating from the small joints along the spine, targeted injections may provide diagnostic information and therapeutic relief.
SI Joint Injections
The sacroiliac joint connects the spine to the pelvis. When it becomes inflamed or dysfunctional, targeted injections may reduce pain.
Radiofrequency Ablation
For patients with confirmed facet joint or SI joint pain, radiofrequency ablation uses controlled heat to interrupt the nerves transmitting pain signals.
Genicular Nerve Blocks and Ablation
For knee pain that has not responded to other treatments, blocking or ablating the genicular nerves may provide significant relief without surgery.
Trigger Point Injections
For muscle-related pain and tension, trigger point injections may release tight muscle bands and reduce referred pain.
Why Choose Pain Treatment Specialists for pain management?
Traditional pain management often relies on medication: anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants, or opioids. While these can help in the short term, they may not address the underlying cause and may create their own problems with long-term use.
Interventional pain management takes a different approach:
- Targets the source: Procedures address the specific structure causing pain, whether that is a nerve, joint, or disc.
- Minimizes medication: Many patients reduce or eliminate their need for pain medications after successful treatment.
- Avoids surgery: These procedures are performed with needles rather than incisions. Most patients return to normal activities the same day.
What should you expect during your first visit?
An initial consultation at the Staten Island clinic will include:
- Review of your medical history and current symptoms
- Discussion of previous treatments and what has or has not helped
- Physical examination
- Review of any imaging (X-rays, MRI) you may have
- Discussion of treatment options
Dr. Mele takes time to understand your pain: when it started, what makes it better or worse, and how it affects your life. This information guides the diagnostic process and treatment recommendations.
Is treatment covered by insurance?
Most interventional pain procedures are covered by insurance when medically necessary. The clinic verifies coverage before scheduling procedures so you know what to expect.
How do you schedule an appointment?
Appointments can be scheduled at paintreatmentspecialists.com.
No referral is required. If you have recent imaging (MRI, X-rays), bring the images or reports to your appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral to see Dr. Mele?
No referral is required. You can schedule directly by calling the clinic.
How long do procedures take?
Most interventional procedures take around 30 minutes. You should plan to be at the clinic for about an hour total, including preparation and recovery time.
Will I be put to sleep?
Most procedures are performed with local anesthesia. You remain awake, but the treatment area is numbed.
How soon will I feel relief?
It depends on the procedure. Some patients feel relief within days; others may take a week or two for inflammation to subside. Dr. Mele will explain what to expect based on your specific treatment.
Can I drive myself home after a procedure?
The clinic will provide specific instructions when you schedule.