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as the main therapy for pain," Dr. Iadevaio says. "Yet our physicians have questioned and continue to question that treatment path, as we have seen patients experi- ence reduced quality of life through this treatment plan. Now there is research in medical journals and articles back- ing up our long-standing belief that pain medication should not be the primary solution. We were ea rly adopters of that mindset and continue to search for leading-edge technologies that truly help patients overcome their chronic pain issues while eliminating or minimizing pain medication." Within the Pa in Institute of Long Island, physicians collaborate to deliver the most effective and appropriate care possible. Their high level of expertise creates a culture that exudes qua lity care in a friendly, caring environment. The scale of the practice — not too small for specialization or too large for indi- vidualized care — allows patients to feel at home, while still accessing leading- edge treatments. " While our practice is growing rap- idly, we are not so big that patients and physicians get lost within the system," Dr. Iadevaio says. "Our physicians have a dedicated interest in providing the highest quality care in each of our practice offices while our patients can feel they are receiv- ing the one-on-one care they deserve. Our goal is to always have our patients feel as though they are seen and heard." Sti l l, the g row ing practice a l lows for specia lization as physicians with expertise in different pain-management modalities join the team. "Our practice truly offers a multidis- ciplinary approach to care, as we have physicians from various backgrounds i nclud i n g a ne s t he siolog y, phy sica l therapy and rehabilitation and other specialties," Dr. Durkin says. "As a result, we can implement a care plan that caters to each individual patient and his or her specific condition and needs." In addition, the pa in ma nagement specialists are all eager to learn new, inno- vative treatments and technologies while also researching ways to improve older practices through advanced techniques. " The knowledge and experience our world- class medical team brings to patients is invaluable. We are able to work with other area physicians to offer the latest techniques to their patients who may not be surgical candidates. Our goal is to work in conjunction with fellow area physicians to help obtain the end result everyone is striving for, which is for patients to be pain-free and back to living their life." — ROBERT IADEVAIO, MD, D.ABA, PAIN INSTITUTE OF LONG ISLAND Barbara Fonte, front desk receptionist, assisting new patient M D N E W S . C O M /// M D N E W S L O N G I S L A N D ■ 2 0 21 0 9

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