Pain Management Doctor near Commack, NY
Coming from Commack with knee, hip, shoulder or back pain? Request an evaluation with Dr. Matthew Kalter at the Hauppauge office. Request an AppointmentCall (516) 757-4466Pain Conditions We Treat
Start with the movement you miss most. Reaching overhead, climbing stairs and standing up from a chair each give the doctor a different picture of the problem.
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 Commack at our Hauppauge office. Bring your questions and any previous imaging or treatment records to discuss at your visit.
Where can Commack patients get joint pain evaluated?
If the stairs have become harder on your knees, or reaching into a cupboard catches your shoulder, bring that example to Dr. Matthew Kalter. Patients coming from Commack are seen at our Hauppauge office in Suite 102.
What should I bring to a first visit for joint pain?
A list of the activities you have started avoiding can be as useful as a pain score. Note which joint hurts, which side, and whether the discomfort starts during an activity or sets in afterward.
Bring previous X-ray or MRI reports if you have them. If you have tried a brace, therapy or an injection, make a note of what it helped you do and for how long. You can bring those questions even if you have never had imaging.
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.
Getting from Commack to Suite 102
Use 750 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 102, Hauppauge, NY 11788 as your destination. Open directions from Commack to the office and adjust the starting address to your home or workplace.
If someone is dropping you off, send them the full Hauppauge address and suite number along with your confirmed appointment time.
Questions to ask before deciding on treatment
If an injection or physical therapy comes up, ask what it is intended to help you do, how you would measure a change, and when you would check back in. If another clinician referred you, bring their recommendation. You can find paperwork and insurance information in our patient resources.
Questions about seeing a pain doctor near Commack
Where do I go for a pain consultation near Commack?
Patients from Commack are seen at 750 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 102, Hauppauge, NY 11788. Use the Hauppauge address for directions and select Hauppauge on the appointment form.
Can I request a visit before having an MRI?
You can ask for an evaluation when you schedule. Tell the team which joint hurts and whether another clinician has already ordered a test. Bring any reports you do have.
What should I bring if I’ve already had a joint injection?
Bring the date, the name of the procedure if you know it, and any paperwork you received. Tell the doctor which activities felt easier afterward and how long that lasted.
Can we discuss more than one painful joint?
Mention both areas when scheduling and tell the doctor which limits you most. It helps to note whether the symptoms started together or at different times.
Does my insurance require a referral?
Requirements vary by plan and service. Check with your insurer before the appointment and tell the office if you were given a referral or authorization number.
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 Commack?
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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