Pain Management Doctor near Central Islip, NY
Central Islip patients can schedule an evaluation for persistent pain or pain after an injury at MK Spine & Joint Rehab in Hauppauge. Request an AppointmentCall (516) 757-4466Pain Conditions We Treat
Let the doctor know which symptoms started right away and which you noticed later. Mention any care you have received since the injury.
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 Central Islip at our Hauppauge office. Bring your questions and any previous imaging or treatment records to discuss at your visit.
Need an appointment after an injury near Central Islip?
If you have already been seen after a car accident or an injury at work, you can bring those records to Dr. Matthew Kalter at the Hauppauge office. When you request an appointment, tell the scheduler whether a clinician, employer or insurer sent you.
Organizing visits, referrals and claim details
Start with the date of the injury and the names of the places where you received care. Bring any discharge instructions, imaging reports and referral paperwork you were given. If you have a claim number or an adjuster’s contact details, ask the scheduling team what it needs before the visit.
It can be hard to remember the order of events after several appointments. A short timeline helps you explain what changed between the injury and today. Include which work tasks or daily activities have become difficult.
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.
Traveling from Central Islip for your visit
The Suffolk County office is at 750 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 102, Hauppauge, NY 11788. Get directions from Central Islip for a route from your own address.
If you’re arranging a pickup after taking the train, plan the trip from Central Islip station to the Hauppauge office.
What if another office has my records?
Call before your appointment to ask which reports the doctor needs and how to send them. Have the referring clinician’s name and telephone number available. Our patient resources include new-patient paperwork you can review before traveling.
Questions about seeing a pain doctor near Central Islip
Where will I be seen if I live in Central Islip?
Your appointment is at MK Spine & Joint Rehab, 750 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 102, Hauppauge, NY 11788. Select Hauppauge when you request a visit online.
What should I tell the office about an accident referral?
Have the date of the injury, the referring clinician’s name and any claim information available when you call. The scheduling team can tell you which documents it needs for your visit.
Can I bring records from an emergency room or urgent care?
Yes. Bring the visit summary, any imaging reports and a list of follow-up instructions you received. If another office holds the records, ask how to share them before your appointment.
How should I describe an injury that affects my job?
Name the task that has become difficult, such as lifting from the floor or standing through a shift. Note when the discomfort starts and whether it continues after you stop.
Will my insurance or claim cover the visit?
Coverage depends on your plan or claim. Contact your insurer or claims representative and call the office to confirm what paperwork it needs before your appointment.
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 Central Islip?
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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