Pain Management Doctor near Islandia, NY
Looking for a pain specialist near Islandia? Dr. Matthew Kalter evaluates back, neck and nerve symptoms at our nearby Hauppauge office. Request an AppointmentCall (516) 757-4466Pain Conditions We Treat
Tell us whether you notice numbness, tingling or pain and which movements bring it on. An example from a typical workday can help explain what has changed.
Back Pain
Back pain may affect movement, sleep and everyday activities. Evaluation considers symptoms, medical history and possible musculoskeletal or nerve-related causes.
Neck Pain
Neck pain evaluation may address stiffness, restricted motion, radiating discomfort and symptoms associated with injuries, joint changes or spinal conditions.
Meet Dr. Matthew Kalter
Fellowship-trained interventional physiatrist
Dr. Kalter focuses on non-surgical care for spine pain and musculoskeletal injuries. His training includes physical medicine and rehabilitation at Stony Brook and additional pain medicine training in Annapolis, Maryland.
He sees patients from Islandia at our Hauppauge office. Bring your questions and any previous imaging or treatment records to discuss at your visit.
Who can I see for nerve symptoms near Islandia?
If tingling in your hand makes typing difficult, or discomfort travels from your back into one leg, tell the office what you feel when you book. Dr. Matthew Kalter sees patients from Islandia at the Hauppauge office. You can request a consultation even if you do not know the name of a test.
Was I referred for a consultation or a nerve test?
Check whether the referral asks for an office evaluation or names a specific test. When you call, read the wording to the scheduling team and ask how to send a copy. The office can tell you what to book and which instructions apply before you come in.
For your evaluation, make a note of where the sensation starts and ends, whether it affects one side or both, and when you notice it. Bring a list of medications and any prior test reports that relate to the same symptoms.
Which treatment options can I read about?
Use these links to learn about a service mentioned on your referral or discussed at a visit. The doctor can help you decide which options fit your symptoms and goals.
Which pain conditions does the practice evaluate?
Select a condition to read more. If you are unsure what to call your symptoms, describe where you feel them when you request your appointment.
Directions from Islandia to Hauppauge
The office is at 750 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 102, Hauppauge, NY 11788. Plan your route from Islandia using your home or workplace as the starting point.
Starting near the Village office on Old Nichols Road? Open directions from Islandia Village Hall.
Planning a visit around your shift
When you call, explain whether you are arranging a first visit, follow-up or test. Ask how much time to allow so you can plan work and transportation. For paperwork you can complete ahead of time, visit our patient resources.
Questions about seeing a pain doctor near Islandia
Where is the pain management office near Islandia?
Our Suffolk County office is at 750 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 102, Hauppauge, NY 11788. Choose Hauppauge as the office location when submitting an appointment request.
My referral mentions nerve conduction testing. What do I book?
Read the wording on your referral to the scheduling team. They can tell you whether to arrange an office visit or testing and how to provide the referring clinician’s order.
What is useful to write down about tingling or numbness?
Note where it starts, whether it travels, and which fingers, toes or areas are affected. Mention whether it happens during a specific task, at rest or overnight.
How can I plan the appointment around work?
When you call, say whether the visit is for an evaluation, follow-up or test. Ask the team how much time to allow before arranging a break or a ride.
Should I change my medications before a test?
Ask the office for instructions specific to the test you are scheduled for. Have an up-to-date medication list ready when you call so the team can address your question.
What kinds of pain does the Hauppauge office evaluate?
Dr. Matthew Kalter evaluates back, neck, nerve and joint pain, including pain after injuries or surgery. When you schedule, tell the team where you feel it and what has changed.
Can I request a telemedicine visit?
Ask the scheduling team whether a virtual appointment is available for the reason you are calling. They can confirm which kind of visit to request.
How do I request an appointment from Islandia?
Call (516) 757-4466 or use the form on this page and select Hauppauge. The scheduling team will contact you to confirm a date and time.
Request a Hauppauge appointment
MK Spine & Joint Rehab, P.C.
750 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 102
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Call (516) 757-4466 or choose Hauppauge on the form below. The scheduling team will contact you to confirm the appointment.
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