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We're here to help you return to functionality. That means going out to dinner with friends, sitting through a whole movie comfortably, or taking a long drive without needing to stop and stretch. Instead of prescribing unnecessary medicine and procedures, our providers get to the root cause of your condition so we can prescribe safe and effective treatment.

NeuroFlow breaks down barriers to ensure critical behavioral health resources are accessible and available. For the first time in 15 years, someone actually believed me about my pain. Dr. Engels has been so wonderful and has always listened to me and worked hard to find me relief. Dr Baum changed my mind about chiropractic care.
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Chronic pain can be frustrating and debilitating. At AZ Pain Doctors, we understand the significant impact that pain can have on your quality of life. Oftentimes, patients are given powerful narcotic medications without a thorough diagnostic evaluation, or any other evidence-based treatments. Our practice philosophy is to first determine a diagnosis for your pain.
That's how many chronic back pain sufferers describe their condition. Whether it's mild or severely debilitating, back pain can truly sour your quality of life. Instead of prescribing unnecessary pain medications and procedures, we treat your back pain at the source so you can take back control of your life, work, and relationships.
Anything from bad posture to injuries to herniated discs can cause neck pain. In most cases, it's a combination of many factors. Whether it's acute, chronic, or degenerative, there are many treatments and lifestyle changes to help you live pain-free. When your neck is achy and stiff, little things like backing out of the driveway, using your phone, and concentrating on work become difficult.
When your hand gets too close to the stove, your nervous system sends a pain signal to your brain telling you to pull back before you get burned. But when your nervous system is damaged, it can misfire and trigger pain (burning, stabbing, shooting) without any real cause. There are many different causes for nerve pain, from diabetes to direct injury to neurological diseases.
Is joint pain affecting your mood and daily quality of life? Staying positive can be difficult when it hurts to walk, get dressed, play sports, or even sleep. Whether your joint pain is mildly irritating or severely debilitating, getting the right treatment will help keep you active and independent.
Reviews (25)
Nicki Smith
Nicki Smith
Feb 07, 2022
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Office staff friendly and efficient. Allows me to get urine sample ready immediately after arriving at clinic.
Jim, my PA is very personable and is very interested in any medical issues I have. He has been instrumental in lessening my pain with medical procedures and pain medication.
All in all, I believe I get very good care at APD.
Fred Fest
Fred Fest
Jan 21, 2022
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The appt was a very good telephone appt. First got a call with front office staff at the appt time. Answered some quick questions to be provided to the doctor and was then told the doctor would call me in about 20 minutes. He called in 10 minutes!
Conversation with doctor was great. He answered all my questions clearly and completely. Doctor wanted to see me in 5 days. He said someone would call me to set up appt which they did very shortly thereafter.
Very please with the process and people!
David L.
David L.
Jan 18, 2022
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If only there was a choice of ZERO stars!!

I have suffered with lower back pain for forty years. I have been treated with chiropractic (I was married to a chiropractor for four years so in that period he attempted to treat me. Many of his friends tried to help with my pain as well.

Over that time I received SOME temporary relief. But not enough to rely on chiropractic care as the best solution.

I also got epidural injections, back ablation, and acupuncture over the course of time and explained my history to the intake manager, who was a nurse practioner. She seemed to hear my history but then
Patti Borchardt
Patti Borchardt
Jan 15, 2022
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The front office staff is amazing. They are always very friendly, helpful and attentive. I have heard them going over a procedure process with other patients and they never seem to get frustrated with all the questions they are asked. They greet you when you arrive and make sure to say goodbye when you leave. Top notch!
Kathryn Givre
Kathryn Givre
Jan 08, 2022
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The ladies in the front office were friendly and very helpful. First I saw a physician’s assistant and he was knowledgeable and communicated well with me about my situation. Then the doctor, Dr. Pico, came in and he was everything I would wish for in a pain doctor. He took time to listen to me, then explained the policies of his pain practice to me, and then together we came to a workable plan for my pain management. At no time was I treated by ANYONE as though I was a ‘drug seeker’ and to be suspected of wrong-doing, a situation I had found in another unrelated office. I recommend this pain
Raymond Smith
Raymond Smith
Dec 29, 2021
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I wasn’t able to see the doctor because of her illness but the staff took care of all my needs. I have since seen the doctor and was as impressed with her professionalism as before. I am so far very fortunate to have this level of care and I am experienced at care not so good. Thanks to all the staff I have been in contact with you are excellent. Thanks Raymond Smith
Robert N. Cindy Simpson
Robert N. Cindy Simpson
Nov 25, 2021
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AZ Pain Doctors has treated me for severe lower pain for almost 2 years. There are doctors, then there are great doctors! Dr. Pico is one of the great ones! The staff is friendly and helpful despite dealing with cranky people all day along. Last the Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioner Kristen Tenney and Tanner Thorntonare the best, empathic and kind.
Larry Sandrolini
Larry Sandrolini
Nov 16, 2021
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I have been dealing with health issues for a long time and have lots of experience with different practices. This one specifically will fail to provide you with the medication and care you need.
The Dr. I was referred to failed to document my notes from the recent appointment I had; they’re insisting on another appointment for the same thing I just saw them for two weeks prior. They will charge you for scheduling an appointment along with the appointment itself. This is definitely a practice that needs to go under review from the BBB.
This is a money making scam put together by the owners in
Lynn Mandaville
Lynn Mandaville
Oct 28, 2021
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This is one of the very few doctors' offices where I knew that someone had actually read over all the information I provided by filling out the pre-exam forms, then following up with specific questions about the info I provided. I also felt that they were not rushing me through the process just to get to the next patient. I saw three separate professionals and paraprofessionals who took charge of different aspects of my health.
I actually felt that I mattered.
S. Connell Remy
S. Connell Remy
Oct 05, 2021
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The front office staff is very efficient, friendly, and compassionate. While not everyone will “click” with every provider, they are willing to change to another provider, no questions asked. Not all practices are willing to do this. Back office is very efficient and cordial. The office manager was not available at any time when I needed her assistance, phone calls or notes didn’t work. In fact, she never bothered to contact me at all! This was unfortunate however, I stayed as a patient due to the exemplary care I receive from the physicians, front & back office.
Holly Rieder
Holly Rieder
Sep 22, 2021
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Great team of people. Dr Pico is awesome to do my surgeries. Kristen I see every month for medication refills and she is so sweet, helpful, knowledgeable and caring. I’ve been going to AZ Pain for several years now and it has changed my life !
Dan K.
Dan K.
Sep 10, 2021
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Horrible

My wife made an appt to see a doctor at the Arrowhead office. We waited almost an hour after her appointment time while they collected a preliminary payment of $140.

When we were finally asked back to a room, we had a brief interview with an assistant. The doctor then came back and said he was too busy to keep our appointment, and asked to reschedule for another time.

We had to go see a different doctor to get help.

After all that they are trying to bill us additional for that call. Unbelievably bad service with no concern for patients... just chasing a buck!!!
Marie W.
Marie W.
Jun 18, 2021
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Office is very poorly ran, Front office check in person is absolutely rude, I seen Dr and she was very nice, Also seen Chiropractor, Very nice also, left and checked out, Lady told me they could not make any further appointments, As secondary INS was showing hold as they are Primary, along with my Primary, Therefore gave me RX for 2 MRI, and xrays, Along with RX for back brace, I called secondary ins, and verified they had correct information, Which they did, and called office back, told them what secondary said and gave them number to verify via phone, They would not do this, So I called secondary
Your Worst N.
Your Worst N.
Apr 28, 2021
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Actually horrible. They canceled for a 2nd time. This is 2 procedures in a row, and they do not have an appointment for 2 weeks from now. When someone is in immense pain, they shouldn't make them wait and suffer, 2 times in a row. Most unorganized and rude office staff I have ever come across.
Lisa D.
Lisa D.
Jan 20, 2021
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Hi. Been seeing this group for a while and they are very attentive to my needs. They are also very timely with appointments which i love. Give them a try. You won't be disappointed.
Lisa D
Dana S.
Dana S.
Nov 28, 2020
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Read the reviews i was a patient here for 5 years, this place will kill u, this should be a public service announcement do not go to az pain doctors
Andy B.
Andy B.
Oct 30, 2020
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I have been going to their office in Goodyear for a couple of years now. The doctors per se are great but have a big problem with their office procedures. I had a simple question for them to see if they would write a script for a medication. Instead of giving me a simple answer over the phone or waiting until my next appt, they asked me to come in even though I have literally just there the week before. I came in again and they spent all of 20 secs to tell me that no, they could not write a script. I was very angry for them wasting my time for such a simple question but then they billed me for
Cindy L.
Cindy L.
Sep 30, 2020
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My husband is the patient. He unfortunately had a massive heart attack two years ago. Because of some of the meds he was on he contracted gangrene. He had to have all his toes and 3 and a half fingers amputated. He has chronic pain. He came to AZ Pain and saw DR Hogan. They scheduled a procedure. 3 days before the procedure he was informed that he wasn't suppose to be taking his Warfarin. He was also told that DR Hogan would not be doing the procedure.
Today he was at his cardiologist and he told him the story. He said they tried to speak to AZ Pain and had no reply. He also said
S. S.
S. S.
Oct 27, 2019
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If you are reading this, please find another practice to help you. This place is grossly depersonalized - you are nothing more than a number. The front desk staff is either incompetent or just totally indifferent to your well-being. The providers seem rushed and annoyed when you ask questions. I don't know about you, but I have a very difficult time swallowing that every single time I come here, I have to pay the specialist co-pay premium but never actually get to see the "specialist" doctor. Constantly punted to the nursing staff. Even when you call the after hours DOCTOR, you do
Randy R.
Randy R.
Aug 20, 2019
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The medical providers are great, but the staff makes it almost unbearable to consider going back. Unfortunately, having already started with them and insurance limitations mean that I need to continue for now. The office staff does not seem to care that people going there are in pain. I have never been to a medical facility that left so much up to the patient to coordinate between other providers, referrals, insurance, etc... 10 weeks to get an MRI referral properly done and through the insurance company, smarmy comments from the front staff, 7 weeks to get with the physical therapist they
Chals W.
Chals W.
Oct 03, 2018
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Dr. Robin J. Has been Amazing and Knowledgeable about Wife's treatment, we have been seeing Lots Dr's after 2 Brain Surgery, and all I can say is when you find a Dr like Dr. Robin you hold on to them and be grateful that such individual still exists in this field of medicine.
Thank you Dr. Robin!!
Norm O.
Norm O.
Aug 31, 2018
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I go to the Goodyear location. My doc is Dallas Smith. He's amazing. He actually listened to what I had to say and all my concerns then WE discussed a treatment plan. Now I see Pam and she is amazing as well. I finally found a pain mgmt doc who will listen to me and work with me, not treating me like case file but as a human being. 100% recommend AZ Pain Doctors! Couldn't be any happier!
Fawn A.
Fawn A.
Jul 20, 2018
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Extremely nice staff. Very informative doctors. I currently see them for injections and chiropractic reasons. They really work with you on what is wrong, they get stuff done. Dr. Bowen, in chiro, is awesome. She really works hard on helping her patients. I know I'm not an easy patient bc of my health but she deals and if she can work with someone w my issues especially after neck fusion then I think she and the office are just awesome.
Nicole D.
Nicole D.
May 17, 2018
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I come here to see Esther - she is great and has been doing esthetics for many years!

I highly recommend her for any of her procedures!

The staff here are always very professional and friendly.
Mark B.
Mark B.
Mar 16, 2017
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Walking into pain clinic with my wife listening to people in wheelchairs screaming that they're in pain and the doctors are not helping them another woman was escorted out because they give her less meds that she's used to seems to be a reoccurring problem here.
Bathrooms unsanitary